Have you entered a hair competition? If not…what’s your hesitation? Industry legends, platform artists and even the top moneymaking stylists behind the chair all agree—competition makes you a better artist. While BTC was at Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards, we asked Sebastian Top Artists for their best competition advice. Check it out, then start competing!

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1. Trust Your Gut
“Do what you think is right for you and work within your capabilities,” industry icon Robert Lobetta, a What’s Next Awards judge, said. “Trust your mind.…