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Ali Deveraux Collection: Intrepid Beauty Salon: The Aveda Institute, Provo, Utah Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: A photograph of Grace Jones is what sparked creativity for Ali Deveraux. "She had a flat top and her facial expression was incredibly intense. The statement that photo makes is so profound. I love it! I wanted to convey that same feeling with my collection," says Ali Deveraux. Bio: Ali Deveraux recently wrapped up the cosmetology program at Aveda (one of the Inspire Greatness Institutes) and is currently enrolled in the esthetician program. She hopes to attend the Makeup Forever Academy in New York, so that she can continue learning, growing and evolving. |
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Ali Deveraux Collection: Intrepid Beauty Salon: The Aveda Institute, Provo, Utah Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: A photograph of Grace Jones is what sparked creativity for Ali Deveraux. "She had a flat top and her facial expression was incredibly intense. The statement that photo makes is so profound. I love it! I wanted to convey that same feeling with my collection," says Ali Deveraux. Bio: Ali Deveraux recently wrapped up the cosmetology program at Aveda (one of the Inspire Greatness Institutes) and is currently enrolled in the esthetician program. She hopes to attend the Makeup Forever Academy in New York, so that she can continue learning, growing and evolving. |
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Ali Deveraux Collection: Intrepid Beauty Salon: The Aveda Institute, Provo, Utah Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: A photograph of Grace Jones is what sparked creativity for Ali Deveraux. "She had a flat top and her facial expression was incredibly intense. The statement that photo makes is so profound. I love it! I wanted to convey that same feeling with my collection," says Ali Deveraux. Bio: Ali Deveraux recently wrapped up the cosmetology program at Aveda (one of the Inspire Greatness Institutes) and is currently enrolled in the esthetician program. She hopes to attend the Makeup Forever Academy in New York, so that she can continue learning, growing and evolving. |
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Kerissa Sample Collection: Transicion Salon: Aveda Fredric's Institute, Indianapolis, Ind. Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: "Group collaboration inspired my collection. We discussed ideas and visions for the collection and I knew I wanted something bold and precise," says Kerissa Sample. Bio: An Elkhart Indiana native, Kerissa Sample graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 2012. She then moved to Indianapolis to attend Aveda Fredric's Institute. |
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Kerissa Sample Collection: Transicion Salon: Aveda Fredric's Institute, Indianapolis, Ind. Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: "Group collaboration inspired my collection. We discussed ideas and visions for the collection and I knew I wanted something bold and precise," says Kerissa Sample. Bio: An Elkhart Indiana native, Kerissa Sample graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 2012. She then moved to Indianapolis to attend Aveda Fredric's Institute. |
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Kerissa Sample Collection: Transicion Salon: Aveda Fredric's Institute, Indianapolis, Ind. Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: "Group collaboration inspired my collection. We discussed ideas and visions for the collection and I knew I wanted something bold and precise," says Kerissa Sample. Bio: An Elkhart Indiana native, Kerissa Sample graduated from Elkhart Central High School in 2012. She then moved to Indianapolis to attend Aveda Fredric's Institute. |
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Lizz Knaphus Collection: Graffiti in the Woods Salon: Knaphus currently attends Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design, West Jordan, Utah Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Keith Bryce Inspiration: Lizz Knaphus drew inspiration from street art found in the wilderness. "It's an amazing sight to see a striking piece of artwork wheat-pasted to an old tree. I wished to capture a hint of that in this collection," says Lizz Knaphus. Bio: Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lizz Knaphus earned a BFA in theatre from the University of Utah. She is currently attending Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design, West Jordan, Utah. "It's a complete shock and total honor to be nominated. I'm utterly humbled, and anxious to meet everyone in July!" says Lizz Knaphus. |
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Lizz Knaphus Collection: Graffiti in the Woods Salon: Knaphus currently attends Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design, West Jordan, Utah Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Keith Bryce Inspiration: Lizz Knaphus drew inspiration from street art found in the wilderness. "It's an amazing sight to see a striking piece of artwork wheat-pasted to an old tree. I wished to capture a hint of that in this collection," says Lizz Knaphus. Bio: Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lizz Knaphus earned a BFA in theatre from the University of Utah. She is currently attending Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design, West Jordan, Utah. "It's a complete shock and total honor to be nominated. I'm utterly humbled, and anxious to meet everyone in July!" says Lizz Knaphus. |
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Lizz Knaphus Collection: Graffiti in the Woods Salon: Knaphus currently attends Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design, West Jordan, Utah Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Keith Bryce Inspiration: Lizz Knaphus drew inspiration from street art found in the wilderness. "It's an amazing sight to see a striking piece of artwork wheat-pasted to an old tree. I wished to capture a hint of that in this collection," says Lizz Knaphus. Bio: Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Lizz Knaphus earned a BFA in theatre from the University of Utah. She is currently attending Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design, West Jordan, Utah. "It's a complete shock and total honor to be nominated. I'm utterly humbled, and anxious to meet everyone in July!" says Lizz Knaphus. |
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Saltanat Asbury Collection: Large Textured Shapes Salon: Aveda Fredric's Institute, West Chester, Ohio Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: Saltanat Asbury yearned to explore different textured hair and combine it with large shapes. "It was amazing to build shapes with these awesome textures and to show the contrast and dimension we felt that black and white film would suit the best," says Saltanat Asbury. Bio: Born in 1981 in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan, Saltanat Asbury's family had a strong artistic background. Her father was a film director and her mother played the cello in the Kyrgyz Philharmonic Orchestra. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Kyrgyz National University, Asbury moved to The United States in 2002. Saltanat is currently completing the cosmetology program at Aveda Fredric's Institute. Her mission statement: Never stop learning. |
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Saltanat Asbury Collection: Large Textured Shapes Salon: Aveda Fredric's Institute, West Chester, Ohio Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: Saltanat Asbury yearned to explore different textured hair and combine it with large shapes. "It was amazing to build shapes with these awesome textures and to show the contrast and dimension we felt that black and white film would suit the best," says Saltanat Asbury. Bio: Born in 1981 in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan, Saltanat Asbury's family had a strong artistic background. Her father was a film director and her mother played the cello in the Kyrgyz Philharmonic Orchestra. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Kyrgyz National University, Asbury moved to The United States in 2002. Saltanat is currently completing the cosmetology program at Aveda Fredric's Institute. Her mission statement: Never stop learning. |
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Saltanat Asbury Collection: Large Textured Shapes Salon: Aveda Fredric's Institute, West Chester, Ohio Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Babak Inspiration: Saltanat Asbury yearned to explore different textured hair and combine it with large shapes. "It was amazing to build shapes with these awesome textures and to show the contrast and dimension we felt that black and white film would suit the best," says Saltanat Asbury. Bio: Born in 1981 in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan, Saltanat Asbury's family had a strong artistic background. Her father was a film director and her mother played the cello in the Kyrgyz Philharmonic Orchestra. After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Kyrgyz National University, Asbury moved to The United States in 2002. Saltanat is currently completing the cosmetology program at Aveda Fredric's Institute. Her mission statement: Never stop learning. |
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NAHA 2013 Winner! Stormie Roberts Collection: Au Courant Salon: Eric Fisher Academy, Wichita, Kan. Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Eric Fisher Inspiration: "My collection was inspired by a number of tear sheets with classical and elegant styles," says Roberts. "I used this as inspiration, but added a touch of edge to make the overall looks more contemporary." Bio: A recent graduate of Eric Fisher Academy and assistant at Eric Fisher Salon, Stormie Roberts has dreamed of being a hairstylist since she was a young girl. As a newcomer to the industry, Roberts is inspired by the creativity and ability to make others feel beautiful. |
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NAHA 2013 Winner! Stormie Roberts Collection: Au Courant Salon: Eric Fisher Academy, Wichita, Kan. Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Eric Fisher Inspiration: "My collection was inspired by a number of tear sheets with classical and elegant styles," says Roberts. "I used this as inspiration, but added a touch of edge to make the overall looks more contemporary." Bio: A recent graduate of Eric Fisher Academy and assistant at Eric Fisher Salon, Stormie Roberts has dreamed of being a hairstylist since she was a young girl. As a newcomer to the industry, Roberts is inspired by the creativity and ability to make others feel beautiful. |
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NAHA 2013 Winner! Stormie Roberts Collection: Au Courant Salon: Eric Fisher Academy, Wichita, Kan. Category: Student Hairstylist of the Year Photographer: Eric Fisher Inspiration: "My collection was inspired by a number of tear sheets with classical and elegant styles," says Roberts. "I used this as inspiration, but added a touch of edge to make the overall looks more contemporary." Bio: A recent graduate of Eric Fisher Academy and assistant at Eric Fisher Salon, Stormie Roberts has dreamed of being a hairstylist since she was a young girl. As a newcomer to the industry, Roberts is inspired by the creativity and ability to make others feel beautiful. |
