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Wella Professionals Announces the "PROject the Now" Challenge Winners

By Lauren Freas·November 29, 2023

Jesica Mesa Wins Wella Professionals' "PROject the Now" Challenge

Wella Professionals hosted the "PROject the Now" Challenge this fall with the opportunity for one stylist to win over $5,000 in prizes, including a salon upgrade and Wella Education opportunities. The contest challenged stylists to create their best color-blocking looks—check out the three winners below!

1. Grand Prize Winner: Jesica Mesa

Connecticut-based color and haircut specialist Jesica Mesa (@jem.hair) won big, taking home the grand prize of a $2,500 salon upgrade, a $250 Wellastore gift card and $2,500 Wella Education credit. Earning a spot in BTC’s #ONESHOT…

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