Last week, I was lucky enough to be a judge for the Goldwell Color Zoom Challenge US semi-finals. After four years on the judging panel for this prestigious competition, I continue to be impressed by the quality of work, dedication and creativity of the entries. Although we had to whittle the talent pool down to just five semi-finalists in each category (New Talent, Creative, Partner), each and every colorist who submitted an image should be extremely proud of him/herself! Without further ado, the semi-finalists are …
Kassandra Retos, Lewis Hair Salon, Pittsburgh — NEW TALENT
Crystal Garcia, Carissima Salon, Chicago — NEW TALENT
Kayla Randell, Ohana Salon, Fort Collins, CO — NEW TALENT
Alfredo Solis-Pita, California Looks Salon, Visalia, CA — NEW TALENT
Daniel Rubin, Johnathan Breitung Salon, Chicago — NEW TALENT
Micki Mazza, Robert Allen Salon, Fort Lauderdale, FL — CREATIVE COLORIST
Allan Ngo, Allan’s Salon, Santa Clara, CA — CREATIVE COLORIST
Robin Cook, Tangles Salon, Wichita Falls, TX — CREATIVE COLORIST
Angel Torres, Robert Allen Salon, Fort Lauderdale, FL — CREATIVE COLORIST
Derek Lopez-Almodouar, Cleber Lopes Salon, Coral Gables, FL — CREATIVE COLORIST
Jesse Marcks, Hair Excellence, Sun Prairie, WI — PARTNER COLORIST
Erica Haase, Env Salon Color Bar, Apex, NC — PARTNER COLORIST
Tracey Castrichini, Red Salon, Peabody, MA — PARTNER COLORIST
Jesse Fortin, Aura Salon & Day Spa, Scottsdale, AZ — PARTNER COLORIST
Mary Tricano, Salon 600, Sayville, NY — PARTNER COLORIST
Congrats everyone! Can’t wait to see you all in Miami baby!!!