Trend Vision, for me, is a love hate thing.

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I love it because it pushes me beyond my limits and brings me to new levels of skill.

I hate it because it pushes me beyond my limits and brings me to new levels of skill.

Why?

Because the single most difficult client is me. I have such high expectations when I compete. I want my model to have the winning look. It’s as simple as that. So, I am the pickiest and hardest client to please.

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However, I’m doing the work. So it’s all on me and my direction. My model and make up artist have to follow my direction. What I put into it is what I get out of it. That being said, once it’s complete it is the most satisfying feeling in the world.

I love that I challenged myself. I love the whole experience, the feeling that I’ve created something that people can look at and admire. I’ve expressed myself through my work.

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It’s art at its highest and most creative level.

So, I try to get everyone on my team to do it. It bonds us and brings us closer. We end up having a new understanding of the craft, that only we’ve experienced, and we did it together. It’s the ultimate battle.

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The experience of the Trend Vision Awards is another amazing feeling. I love seeing my Wella family and catching up with my fellow hairdressers. We are artists that share the same passion, going to work everyday doing what we love.

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Trend Vision is the world’s ultimate hair experience.

We share client stories, business stories, new techniques and pretty much gossip about almost everything and everyone, in the competition and who, in our humble opinions, are going to win.

I can’t wait to see the finalists for this year’s International Trend Vision Awards in Barcelona and see my Wella family and friends.

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Love you guys and remember, don’t worry about what people think of your work. Don’t worry if they like it or not. Just express yourself through your work and let it all fall as it may. You’ll be better for doing it and you’ll grow as an artist.

Trend vision has done so much for me and my team and we will continue to do it, every year. It’s not only about the win.

The win really is just doing it.

But, don’t take my word for it. Try it and see for yourself.

Remember – you only get one life, live it.

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