Behind-the-Scenes at Sebastian Professional's What's Next Awards

May 1st, 2014

Sebastian Professional's What's Next competition gives emerging talent and established hairstylists the opportunity to shine by creating "what's next" in the world of hair. Four Professional and Four New Talent finalists competed in Los Angeles on April 28th. In addition, Sebastian Professional's Lead Stylists demonstrated how to create styles from Sebastian's latest collections.

Beauty Launchpad congratulates winners Heather Rae C. (Professional Category) from Hairroin Salon in Hollywood, CA and Katey-Bug B. (New Talent) from Oasis Hair Salon in Victorville, CA!

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