Sebastian What's Next Awards

 

 

Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards (WNA) is NOT just another hairstyling competition. Sebastian is looking for new and established talent who dare to CREATE WHAT’S NEXT. It’s your time to shine. Are you ready to showcase your talent and style for the big stage? Sebastian is giving you this once in a lifetime chance to take your career to the next level.

1. Prizes:

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY: One Grand Prize Winner of the What's Next Awards Professional Category will receive:

  • Sebastian-sponsored editorial photo-shoot with an industry-leading trade publication

  • A day-rate contract to style backstage at New York Fashion Week with the Sebastian Design Team

  • Round-trip coach air transportation from originating city to New York City

  • Two nights stay at hotel in NYC

NEW TALENT/STUDENT CATEGORY: One Grand Prize Winner of the What's Next Awards New Talent/Student Category will receive:

  • Sebastian-sponsored editorial photo-shoot with an industry-leading trade publication

  • One year mentorship from a select Sebastian Design Team member

  • Coaching and entry sponsorship into the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) competition for 2014

  • Travel and accommodations to NAHA venue if winner entry is selected as a NAHA finalist

2. How To Enter:

No purchase is necessary, and no entry fee, payment, or proof-of-purchase is required to participate in the contest. All participants must have a Facebook account to enter and/or vote.

  • Complete entry fields.

  • Upload your close-up photo (chest and above) of the hairstyle you design in an approved file format. Photo must not exceed 10 MB and must be in one of the following formats: .jpg, .jpeg, non-animated .gif, .png, or .bmp.

  • Spread the word on Facebook to your industry network and encourage your friends to vote for your entry.

  • Remember to get permission from your model and your photographer (if applicable). Download, print and get the Consent Form signed and have it ready in the event you are determined as a Finalist.

3. Selection of Winners:

All eligible entries will be judged in relation to the following judging criteria:

  • 30% Suitability for promotional purposes

  • 30% Visual appeal based on theme: Nightshade Masquerade inspired by End-to-End Shine

  • 30% Judging panel overall enthusiasm for the submission

  • 10% Number of Votes

At the end of the public voting Period, all eligible votes received will be counted and recorded and account for 10% of each entrants final score. A panel of expert judges and Sebastian Brand Representatives (collectively, “Judges”) will select (8) stylist finalists (4 professional and 4 new talent) to compete at the final event using the above judging criteria. Decisions of judges are final and binding on all matters relating to this Contest. Becoming a finalist is subject to validation and verification of eligibility and compliance with all terms and conditions set forth in the Official Rules.

  • On March 15, finalists will be announced on the Sebastian Professional Facebook page and in the WNA app.

  • Four Finalists from each category will receive roundtrip coach air transportation and hotel accommodations to Los Angeles to compete live onstage at the last stop of the Sebastian What's Next Tour. One Grand Prize Winner from each category will be selected during the event, and will receive respective grand prize for each category.

  • Grand Prize winners will be chosen by a panel of judges (industry-leading tastemakers, stylists and educators) at the LAWHAT’S NEXT TOUR and announced on April 29th.

 
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