BEA 2020 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!

We’re one step closer to finding this year’s top hair and nail artists! After narrowing down more than 3,000 entries to 120 Semi-Finalists, three rising stars have been selected from each category. Now, Finalists in 10 of the 12 categories will compete in the first-ever, Digital Finalist Competition. We can’t wait to see who wins CASH, invaluable mentorship + BEA bragging rights on August 9!

As part of the Digital Finalist Competition, we’re equipping Finalists (excluding Elite & Salon Team) with a mannequin head or hand and sending a gift card to purchase the pro products they’ll need to create their second look. Next, they’ll work their nail & #hairmagic to transform supplies into a never-before-seen entry that smashes expectations to wow the judges and their fans!

While we count down, check out who’s one step closer to winning. Get to know their work and stay tuned to vote for their next entry on beautyenvisionawards.com. Plus, set a reminder to tune into Wella Education’s Facebook Live on August 9 to see who wins!

US TrendVision Color Artist Finalists:

Jessica Phillips - @jessicaphillips_hair

Jess Walker - @dirtyprettyhair

Emma Hancock - @masterpiecehair

CA TrendVision Color Artist Finalists:

Jerica Wentzell - @gingersnapsalon

Diane Gallant - @deeblisshair

Lauren Wilde - @wildehairday

Natural Texture Artist Finalists:

Brianca Liggins - @briancalstylist

Akela Douglass- @akelashairstudio

Alisha Moss - @slayedbyalisha

Editorial Artist Finalists:

Courteney Brown - @hairby.courteney

Jamie Wiley - @jamiewileyhair

London Michalske - @thelocksoflondon

Nail Artist Finalists:

Ashton Harlan - @misashton

Amy Hwang - @aymehnails

Jessica Laster - @jes2ka_nails

Men’s Artist Finalists:

Laylan Saieed - @sailaylaaan

Rafael Ortiz - @rafaelortizhairacademy

José M. Guzmán Capó - @capo_thebarber

Creative Artist Finalists:

Keisha Mines - @keishamines

Nico Norris- @hairgasmsbynico

Kelsey Higginbotham - @hairbyhigginbotham

Total Transformation Finalists:

Danny Lozada - @dannylozadahair

Jack Martin - @jackmartincolorist

Adrean de la Parra @adrean182_hair

Future Star Finalists:

Courtney Crawford - @crawford_beauty

Kenzie Wolf - @cutsbykenz

Brianica McCutcheon - @iambrilanice

Bridal Hair Finalists:

Angelica Mirela Tanta - @angelicaromanianhairstylist

Svetlana Kindiakova - @beautyhairbylana

Sara Ortega - @hairspray_studio

Elite Artist Finalists:

Serena Russell - @serenascissorhands

Jamie Pierce-Elwell - @mizzj_at_play

Omar Antonio - @omarantoniosebastian

Salon Team Finalists:

Valvano Salon - @valvanosalon

The Harlot Salon - @theharlotsalon

Goldie X Bob - @goldieandbob

The Beauty Envision Awards is all about uplifting and supporting salon professionals – not just on our stage, but across the industry. After cancelling the live event and going digital, we’re showing up for the beauty community by allocating funds to the Fractured Not Broken Virtual Fundraiser.

Join us by donating and tuning in to Wella Education’s Facebook Live on Sunday, July 12 at 5:00 p.m. PT for education and artistry with industry all-stars, all to raise funds for organizations creating a stronger, more united industry and world. Wella is kicking it off by donating $300,000, half to benefit the Pro Beauty Association’s COVID-19 Relief Fund and half to benefit The Loveland Foundation, an organization bringing opportunity and healing to communities of color, especially Black women and girls. To learn more and donate, click here.

Let’s show the world what this #WellaFamily can do when we put our creative minds together. 🖤 #WellaCares