Professional category finalist Oliver Shortall and New Talent/Student category finalist Samantha Peters were named winners of the competition for their fearless styles and artistic creations in their respective categories.

Fusing a combination of textures, New Talent/Student winner Samantha Peters used crimped texture to build a foundation and then added layers of ropes, twists and braids for visual excitement. Sebastian Professional products: Mousse Forte and Craft Clay.

Professional category winner Oliver Shortall created his look by crimping sections at the top of the head and then crafting a series of separate fishtail braids. Sebastian Professional products: Microweb Fiber and Shine Crafter Wax.