Our contest is back - and better than ever! This year we have teamed up with behindthechair.com to offer our winner the ultimate prize package. Starting June 1st, students and stylists can enter their dreamiest color creations for a chance to win their own editorial photoshoot in Chicago!
Paid trip to the NEW behindthechair.com Academy in Chicago for a creative photoshoot mentored by Daniel Moon, PRAVANA Artistic Council Member. Photo shoot images will be featured in a two-page editorial story in behindthechair.com On Paper, on the PRAVANA and behindthechair.com Websites, and PRAVANA and behindthechair.com Social Media Outlets.
PRAVANA Glam Kit with product of choice – Value: $1,000 (Retail)
PRAVANA Glam Kit with product of choice – Value: $500 (Retail)
Submitted Entries will be uploaded by PRAVANA daily to a contest album on the PRAVANA Facebook Page. The entry with the most "likes" on Facebook by August 31st, 2013 at 11:59PM PST will receive a Fan Glam Kit with PRAVANA Product Value $500 (Retail). See entries HERE.
No fee or purchase is required. To enter, visit www.pravana.com, click through to the contest page, and click “submit entry”. From there you will be directed to the behindthechair.com Community website. You must follow directions from the dedicated upload page.
Entry MUST include at least one ChromaSilk PASTELS Shade and/or one ChromaSilk VIVIDS Shade. Any additional hair color used must be ChromaSilk. All styling products used must be PRAVANA.
Once your entry is uploaded and submitted, all photos become the property of PRAVANA. By participating in this contest you are required to abide by these Official Contest Rules and the decisions of PRAVANA, which are final.
All uploaded images require:
Entry MUST include at least one ChromaSilk PASTELS Shade and/or one ChromaSilk VIVIDS Shade. Any additional hair color used must be ChromaSilk. All styling products used must be PRAVANA. High-res images are preferred.
Submissions become property of PRAVANA and may be used for advertising, publicity, website usage, or anything devised in the future. Please DO NOT submit photos taken from your stylist chair.
Only one entry per contestant is permitted. By entering you agree that all submissions become property of PRAVANA and can be used for future advertising, publicity, website usage, or anything devised in the future. All submissions will not be returned or acknowledged in the usage for PRAVANA. By entering your submission, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Official Rules, and you accept all of the policies referenced herein and agree to abide by its terms and conditions, and all applicable guidelines and regulations.
Open to all U.S. and international residents at least 18 years of age. Must be a licensed professional or registered cosmetology student. Proof of cosmetology license or school registration will be required for selected winners. Employees of PRAVANA, advertising and public relations agencies, educators, and their immediate families, and person residing in their households are not eligible to participate. SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.
Entry submission will be open June 1st, 2013 at 12am PST and will close August 31st, 2013 at 11:59PM PST. Winners will be announced by PRAVANA on September 5th, 2013.
All winners agree to have all material submitted and their name in all future promotional activities, without future compensation except where prohibited by law. The prizes are not transferrable and must be accepted as awarded. No exchange for cash will be permitted and no refunds are allowed. The value of the prize fees, and surcharges of prize are sole responsibility of winner.
Failure to respond to winning notification within 5 business days will result in disqualification and next respective highest judged licensed professional entrant will be declared winner. Winners will be required to complete, execute and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability Release, Grant of Rights/Publicity Release within a time period. Failure of winner to comply with requirement will result in disqualification and forfeit the prize (without any compensation).
Winners will be selected by PRAVANA's Artistic Council and notified by PRAVANA via phone call on September 5th, 2013. Winners will be announced to the public through PRAVANA and behindthechair.com Social Media Websites, Company Websites, and Email Blasts. Winning entries will be chosen based on creativity, technique, and overall impact. Submissions become property of PRAVANA and can be used for advertising, publicity, website usage, or anything devised in the future. High-res images are preferred.
Submitted Entries will be uploaded by PRAVANA to a contest album on the PRAVANA Facebook. The Facebook Fan Pick winner will be determined by the entry with the highest number of "likes" on their photo by August 31st, 2013 at 11:59PM PST.
Any inappropriate photos submitted by entrants are prohibited and will disqualify entrant immediately. Inappropriate images will be decided by PRAVANA. All images, copy and text become property of PRAVANA once submitted and can be used for any purpose. Contest is only open to licensed professionals or registered cosmetology students. Decision by judges is final. Cash will not be issued in lieu of prize. By accepting the official contest rules you agree and will abide by all stated.
Vadre Grigsby is a dedicated career stylist of 22 years. By owning, managing and working behind the chair in her successful California salon and presenting at industry events, Vadre never loses touch with what is really happening in the salon and on the street. Known for her innovative color techniques and color combinations, Vadre knows a great color when she sees one.
"Understanding how color works is the crucial first step in choosing color selection, timing, and application."
Alan Papaleo is a salon owner and international platform artist from Los Angeles, California. His educational style and creative approach to cutting and styling has made him an audience favorite both nationally as well as internationally. Blending his background in the martial arts and a degree in fine arts, Alan has created a unique approach to haircutting and finishing that enables stylists to visualize their work and incorporate the disciplines of body movement and artistic focus. His knowledge of design, not only in hair but also in the tools that we use to create the shapes, will help every stylists take their creativity to new heights. Alan’s work has been featured in many trade magazines as well as television and film. With his passion for creativity and a commitment to excellence Alan will show you how to hone both your communication skills and technical skills to explore all the avenues you can take on your artistic journey to success.
For 24 years, Joseph Bogart has been a working Hairdresser in Seattle, Washington. Having been mentored by some of the best hairdressers in the industry, Joseph has developed a reputation as one of the best colorists and stylists in Seattle. His work in TV, film, theater, and music videos gives him a unique perspective on our industry and his own work. As an educator, he has worked with some of the largest manufacturers in the industry.
“Working with PRAVANA has been such an incredible experience. The concept of a product being created by stylists for stylists is brilliant, and fits wonderfully with my hairdresser-to-hairdresser approach to education. I have great passion for what I do, and being an educator gives me the opportunity to share that.”
Born and raised in Illinois, James Gartner exudes a Midwest style with a natural twist. The talented and personable Gartner is fast becoming one of the most successful natural lifestyle salon owners in the Chicagoland area with Bii Salon www.biihairsalon.com. While away from the salon James can be seen as one of the emerging artistic spokespeople for the PRAVANA brand, connecting with hairdressers and consumers alike at shows, in print, and online. As a result of his impressive skills and support from PRAVANA, James is sourced by a wide variety of publications, including Beauty Launchpad, American Salon and Hot magazine. He has also been dubbed as a top colorist by Modern Salon.
A stylist of 6 years, Chardai brings a fresh approach to the PRAVANA Artistic Council. Chardai knew she was destined to be in the beauty industry from a young age. Her mom was a stylist, and she has been familiar with salon life since she was 8 years old. She always knew that she wanted to translate art into hair, and is constantly inspired by music, shapes, and nature. As an educator, Chardai hopes to inspire others by being an example through style, fashion, makeup, and education. She is eager and happy to share her expertise and passion for PRAVANA products.
Daniel served his country in the Marine Corps where he began his career as a famed barber. Daniel had an epiphany that individuality would be priority. Inspired by the creativity and endless possibilities of color, he trained under master colorist George Papanikolas, perfecting the French, freehand technique of balayage. Whether you're looking for a rich, sophisticated brunette, hand painted highlights, or his signature multicolor masterpiece, his versatility and artistic eye will create a look that is uniquely yours. His work is regularly seen on many artists in the music industry. Daniel considers his clients a canvas ready to be brought to life, and resides at Elite West Hollywood Salon, Andy Lecompte.
