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Competition Alert: Paul Mitchell Invites Colorists to Color Outside the Lines
Paul Mitchell invites salon pros to Color Outside the Lines and show off their hair-coloring skills.
February 23, 2017
HAIR BY Tyson Noriega
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Paul Mitchell invites salon pros to Color Outside the Lines and show off their hair-coloring skills. Enter to snag incredible prizes, including a trip to Italy to present your winning work at Global Gathering—the Paul Mitchell industry extravaganza for salon professionals around the world.
TIMELINE
• Entries accepted starting January 1, 2017
• Entries must be uploaded by Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 11:59 p.m. PST
• Finalists announced April 17, 2017
• Finalist presentations at Paul Mitchell’s Global Gathering in Sardinia, Italy, June 2017
CATEGORIES
• Best National Entry (within the U.S. and Canada; see official rules for details)
• Best New Talent (licensed within the last 5 years; U.S. only)
PRIZES
GRAND PRIZE WINNER IN EACH CATEGORY
• Grand prize trophy
• Airfare and hotel accommodations to attend Paul Mitchell’s Global Gathering for an on-stage presentation (Sardinia, Italy, June 2017)
• Airfare and hotel accommodations to attend an industry trade show
• Feature in a trade magazine
• Participation in a Paul Mitchell® collection shoot
• Feature in Paul Mitchell’s New and Now
• Blog post, social media coverage and a feature on paulmitchellpro.com
• Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Color Master Artist Kit
TOP 2 FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY
• Certificate of Recognition
• Paul Mitchell Professional Hair Color Master Artist Kit
• Neuro® Style 1” Styling Iron
• Feature on paulmitchellpro.com
HOW TO ENTER
1) Visit paulmitchellpro.com/color-outside-the-lines and choose either the Best New Talent or Best National category.
2) Review the mood board for inspiration.
3) Create your entry look, secure all releases, and complete an online submission form.
For more information on the official rules and judging, visit http://coloroutsidethelines.paulmitchell.com/official-rules.html
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