Find Out Who Won The 2019 Sport Clips “The Look” Competition

Here’s Who Won The 2019 Sport Clips “The Look” Competition

It wouldn’t be a Sport Clips National Huddle without the annual “The Look” competition, and this year, 3,100 managers, coaches, area developers, team leaders and stylists made their way to Las Vegas for the 2019 Huddle and watched on as six Sport Clips stylists from across the U.S. and Canada displayed their haircutting skills and creativity on stage. 

Similar to last year’s competition, each finalist had 15 minutes on Sunday night to complete most of the haircut while the judges observed their technique. Then, on Monday morning, they had 5 minutes on stage to finish the cut and style their model’s hair—while the judges looked on and every single attendee loudly cheered! Keep reading to find out who the judges were and who won it all.

“The energy and excitement of these professional stylists really demonstrates what it means to do what you love and love what you do,” says Julie Vargas, Sport Clips VP of Career Opportunities. “Sport Clips is a winning opportunity for thousands of stylists who serve clients’ haircare needs in communities all across North America. It’s fun to showcase the significant talent of these professionals, and we hope it encourages other stylists to consider Sport Clips as a place to work, demonstrate their creativity and expand their careers.”

Click through the slideshow to see pics from the competition!

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The Judges

• Kelly Cardenas (@therealkellycardenas), Paul Mitchell National Educator
• Justin Thomas (@fearlesshairdresser), Hattori Hanzo Education Director
• Jim Massey (@thebarberjim), American Crew® National Educator

And The Winner Is…

First Place: Imani Tezeno // Pearland, TX

Prize: $2,500 + prizes from Gibs Grooming, Paul Mitchell, American Crew®, Sexy Hair, ACTiiV, Nioxin and DBE.

Style: Curly textured style blended into a Mohawk with a fade on the sides.

Products Used: Sexy Hair Style Sexy Hair Blow It Up Volumizing Gel Foam and MVRCK by Mitch Grooming Cream

Second Place: Sami Bruce // Saskatchewan, Canada

Prize: $1,500 + prizes from Gibs Grooming, Paul Mitchell, American Crew®, Sexy Hair, ACTIIV, Nioxin and DBE.

Style: Modern style with a zero fade on the sides and a 3-inch top blended to the right and styled straight back.

Products Used: American Crew® Texture Lotion and MVRCK by Mitch Matterial Styling Hair Clay

Third Place: Mariya Aleksandrova // Glendale, AZ

Prize: $1,000 + prizes from Gibs Grooming, Paul Mitchell, American Crew®, Sexy Hair, ACTIIV, Nioxin and DBE.

Style: Messy textured look using a feather razor to texturize and a carving comb to remove bulk.

Products Used: American Crew® Alternator and Fiber

Honorable Mention: Christian DiMilta // Orlando, FL

Prize: $500 + prizes from Gibs Grooming, Paul Mitchell, American Crew®, Sexy Hair, ACTIIV, Nioxin and DBE.

Style: Denser, straighter look with a textured top and side “cat scratches.”

Products Used: MVRCK by Mitch Reformer and Matterial Styling Hair Clay

Honorable Mention: Ana Gautreau // Glen Allen, VA

Prize: $500 + prizes from Gibs Grooming, Paul Mitchell, American Crew®, Sexy Hair, ACTIIV, Nioxin and DBE.

Style: Textured look that blurred the lines between cosmetology and barbering with tight lines.

Products Used: MVRCK by Mitch Grooming Cream, Dry Paste and Grooming Spray

Honorable Mention: Shae Whitley // Rogers, AR

Prize: $500 + prizes from Gibs Grooming, Paul Mitchell, American Crew®, Sexy Hair, ACTIIV, Nioxin and DBE.

Style: A longer, tapered fade that can be slicked down for his 9 to 5 or shaped for his after-hours active lifestyle.

Products Used: American Crew® Tech Series Control Foam and Fiber