#WellaCares Challenge Winners Announced

Wella, the salon professional division of P&G, has announced the winners of its #WellaCares Challenge: Adrienne Peters (Grand Prize), Mandie Barnes (Second Prize) and Stephanie Gearheart (Third Prize). Each will receive $7,500, $5,000, and $2,500 respectively for their dedication and commitment to charity-related efforts.

Peters, from Revel 8 Salon & Spa, was awarded $7,500 for her work on Fostering a Revelation, a movement that was started at Revel 8 Salon and Spa takes children who are aging out of foster care and brings them into the salon Revel 8 salon family. Peters is able to mentor them through hair school, making sure all expenses are covered during their training, as well as the beginning of their careers. Upon completing hair school, the students enter into an 18-month internship and finally become a full time stylist at Revel 8 Salon & Spa. Adrienne plans to use the award to help grow the movement throughout the industry, allowing other salons the opportunity to serve their communities and grow the hairdresser community by helping provide the best education possible.

Barnes, from Avenue Salon was awarded $5,000 for her work with Haircuts for the Homeless, a charity event that provided people in need with haircuts. Barnes, along with her salon family, used their day off to host an event where they gave those in need free haircuts as well as socks, mittens and food. With the award, she plans on hosting a similar event but on a larger scale.

Gearheart, from Prime Designz Salon, was awarded $2,500 for her work with The Daisy Project, a charity that provides children with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate on playgrounds by installing adaptive equipment. Gearheart and her salon have participated in cut-a-thons, and booth events where 100% of the proceeds went to The Daisy Project and were able to attend the cutting of Let Them Play playground which included adaptive playground equipment, such as a wheel chair accessible swing set and auto-sensory equipment. Gearheart plans on donating her award to The Daisy Project.

The next #WellaCares Challengewill commence in the Spring of 2017. For more information and updates, please, visit www.HairdressersAtHeart.com.