Color Zoom finalists announced

The 10 New Zealand stylists heading to Sydney to compete for the New Zealand Color Zoom title have been named. They will all be vying for the chance to represent New Zealand at the international finals in Miami later this year.

The competition is split into two categories and five finalists have been named in each.

• Creative Colorist: Open to stylists with more than five years' experience

Lynette John, Schnips PHD, Manukau, Auckland
Rochelle Finlay, Rawblond, Invercargill
Fraser Foulagi, Ryder Salon, Auckland City
Tomor Agolli, Ryder Salon, Auckland City
Karen Lenton, Schnips PHD, Manukau

• New Talent: Open to stylists with less than five years' experience.

Kelly Main, Ryder Salon, Auckland City
Casey Olver, Ryder Salon, Auckland City
Lincoln Nguyen, Schnips PHD Hairdressing, Manukau
Hannah Stechman, Fabrik, Hamilton
Jemma Wilson, Soma Day Spa & Salon, Howick, Auckland

The New Zealand winners will compete in a live competition where the global competition winner will secure a coveted position as one of the three-member Color Zoom creative team, becoming a driving force in developing the Color Zoom collection for 2013.

TRADE magazine will be following one of these talented finalists as they recreate their looks and wait to hear their fate. Look out for it in our Spring 2011 issue. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss out!

You'll also be able to vote for your favourite finalist as part of the People's Choice Awards. It's open from July 11, head to www.goldwell.com.au