sensationnel’s pre-party for hair IDOL 2008

Glam architects and their muses mingled with celebrities, media and the founder and president of Upscale magazine, Bernard Bronner, at the Hair IDOL 2008 pre-party held during Bronner Brothers 2008 Summer International Hair Show. Sensationnel’s “Hair IDOL The Show” is a national competition for hairstylists and young models to showcase the latest trends in hair extensions. The gala offered prizes for this year’s winners including over $50,000 in cash prizes, a fashion spread in Upscale magazine for the fi nalist, a one-year modeling contract for the fi nalist, and a $10,000 donation to the winning model’s charity of choice. –soul goddess

For more information: www.sensationnel.com/hairidol08; www.bronnerbros.com and www.rollingout.com for live video footage of the show and celebrity interviews.

“Winning Hair IDOL 2007 has been a wonderful experience. I competed against other finalists [from around the country] in D.C. My stylist, celebrity hairstylist Derek J encouraged me to audition. [We] knew that I could bring exactly what [Sensationnel] needed.” –Carla Adams, winner Hair IDOL 2007

“[I decided to enter the competition] because a lot of the stylists in my salon encourage me to participate [in] hair shows because they believe I am young and have a lot of creativity. This is the biggest show for me ... I am here for the fun and experience.”
–Tori Shaléa Hervey (stylist)

Salon: Seba Salon/Houston
Experience: Seven years
Model: Ashley Jean Perkins

“I joined the competition be- cause I love Sensationnel’s hair and it’s a big opportunity for me.”
–Janet Aiyegpusi (stylist)

Salon: Graffiti Hair Salon/Upper Marlboro, Md.
Experience: 15 years
Model: Teniqua Kemp

AND THE WINNER IS...
1st Place: Shalynda McKenzie (model)
Adrin “Seven” Washington (hairstylist)
Giavonnis Salon, Upper Marlboro, Md.

2nd Place: Tia’Sharee Wallace (model)
Derrick “Babyboy” Watson (hairstylist) Salon Couture, Decatur, Ga.

3rd Place: Ambrosia Woods (model)
Madrid Johnson (hairstylist) Madrid International, Phoenix, Ariz.

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