Alfaparf Milano Announces Colorist of The Year 2022 Winner

The Colorist Of The Year Contest: Here’s What You Missed

In case you missed it, Alfaparf Milano Professional USA just hosted their annual Colorist of the Year Contest: a competition created to highlight the excellence and talent of hairstylists in the country. Keep scrolling to find out the winner, how the contest works and more about the event in NYC.

What Is The Colorist Of The Year Contest?

Hairstylists play an important role in helping people look and feel their most beautiful. Alfaparf Milano recognizes the importance of this craft that changes people’s lives.

With that being said, this contest looked to spotlight the exceptional talent of hairdressers across the nation. The Colorist of the Year contest was a celebration of excellence and tests all skills, like cutting, styling, color formulation, application and everything in between.

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The 2022 Competition: Here’s What Happened

The contest is broken down into four different stages, where hairstylists complete specific tasks to showcase their mastery and skillsets before moving on to the finals.

Then, six winners were invited to the finals, which took place on October 24, 2022 in New York City at Alfaparf Milano Professional Domestic Academy, Hairthrone Salon. This year, Alfaparf Milano Professional USA joined forces with the global team, so the winner from the Colorist of the Year USA will continue on in the global Color GenHAIRation Contest in Milan.

As part of the grand prize, the winner of the global contest will create a shade that will be part of the Alfaparf Milano Professional 2023 color portfolio, available worldwide.

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Drumroll Please… The 2022 Colorist Of The Year Is Amber Maynard Bolt!

Amber Maynard Bolt (@alchemistamber) (left) with her model (right):

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Amber behind the chair working her magic:

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Swipe to see Amber’s before and after!

Anyone Can Sign Up—Here Are The Requirements 

The contest is open to all licensed stylists residing in the United States. It lasts for eight months, occurring annually in March. This year, the contestants demonstrated their talent, skill and technique by being fluent in working on all hair types and textures. They showcased technical excellence with their formulation, application and finished results. Are you in?

For more information, visit www.alfaparfusapro.com.