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Star Blazing

Cosmetologists Chicago's annual STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competitions introduced fresh faces and gave big nods to hot, established talent.

May/June 2013 Find in
May/June 2013

Judged on concept, overall approach, technical merit, and execution and suitability of styles, winners of this year’s Cosmetologists Chicago STARS and RISING Stars Photo Competitions were decided by an illustrious panel of judges—Luis Alvarez, Aquage; Ginger Boyle, Planet Salon; and Joan Harrison, Canadian Hairdresser—led by Karen Gordon of J. Gordon Designs.

Sweeping the event with three category wins—Makeover Expert, ColorAmerica—Colorist of the Year and Texture Champion— Chrystofer Benson, J Christopher Salon in New York City and Matrix Artistic Director, was awarded the prestigious Leo Passage Gold Trophy.

Permanently displayed in Pivot Point’s world headquarters and Academy in Evanston, Illinois, Benson received a replica trophy and $2,500 in cash prizes! (AmericasBeautyShow.com)

Makeover: Chrystofer Benson
 
Men’s Look Champion: Erin Brooks, Frank Gironda Salon & Spa, Wheaton, IL
 
RISING Star of ABS 2013 (Student Category): Mariah Reed, Capri College, Cedar Rapids, IA
Makeover: Chrystofer Benson   Men’s Look Champion: Erin Brooks, Frank Gironda Salon & Spa, Wheaton, IL   RISING Star of ABS 2013 (Student Category): Mariah Reed, Capri College, Cedar Rapids, IA

 

Hair Fashion Visionary—Avant Garde: Amanda McKenzie, Michael’s Salon & Spa, Centerville, OH
 
Day to Night Champion: Stylist Jennifer Price and Makeup Artist Ashley Stevens, Zano Salon & Spa, Naperville, IL
Hair Fashion Visionary—Avant Garde: Amanda McKenzie, Michael’s Salon & Spa, Centerville, OH   Day to Night Champion: Stylist Jennifer Price and Makeup Artist Ashley Stevens, Zano Salon & Spa, Naperville, IL

 

Lenie Passage, Chrystofer Benson and Robert Passage pose for Benson’s big win of the night: Leo Passage Gold Trophy.

 





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