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After weeks of deliberation and three rounds of judging, Denman\u2019s inaugural College Star USA<\/a> has announced its winners.

First prize goes to Brandon Davenport of Paul Mitchell The School, Richland, WA<\/a>. Brandon has won $425 cash and a 1-year PBA Membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second prize goes to Kyra Soard of Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology<\/a>. Kyra has won $200 and a 1-year PBA Membership.

Third prize goes to Sarah Mishler of Douglas J Aveda Institute<\/a>. Sarah has won $100 and 1-year PBA Membership.

Brandon created a gorgeous glossy and perfectly balanced loose wave blow-dry for her model, beating all the entries to take the top spot in the very first year of the Denman Big Blowout Competition. Second and third prizes were awarded to Kyra and Sarah for the visual appeal and quality of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBlow-dry skills are one of the key skills to master,\u201d\u00a0says Denman CEO Victoria Fishman.\u00a0\u201cThis competition shows that hairdressing students all over the USA are determined to do just that. We wanted to offer cosmetology students a way to show off their skills, as well as giving them the encouragement they so deserve. We are so grateful to every student that entered. Huge congratulations to our winners!\u201d

College Star \u2013 Denman\u2019s Big Blowout Competition will be back on Monday 16th, February 2026. Students can sign up to be notified online at College Star \u2013 Denman USA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Place \u2013 Brandon Davenport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second Place \u2013 Kyra Soard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third Place \u2013 Sarah Mishler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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