Future Pros Style Awards

Every year, the Empire Education Group asks its cosmetology studetns to vote on their favorite beauty brands, industry stars and tools. Here are the results for the annual Future Pros Style Awards!

Best Hair Pro: Nick Arrojo

Runner Up: Oscar Blandi

Best Makeup Pro: Laura Mercier

Runner Up: Carmindy

Best Curl Brand: LaCoupe

Runner Up: Alterna

Best Drugstore Makeup Must-Have: Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Runner Up: Q-Tips

Best Hair Tool Brand: CHI

Runner Up: Conair

Best Shampoo & Conditioner Brand: Goldwell

Runner Up: Redken

Best Place to Shop for Beauty Products: Local Beauty Supply Store

Runner Up: Sephora

Best Nail Care Line: OPI

Runner Up: Creative Nail Design

Best Straightening Brand (non-chemical): John Frieda

Runner Up: Fekkai

Best Concealer Brand: MAC

Runner Up: Physicians Formula

Best Styling Brand: Goldwell

Runner Up: Redken

Best Skincare Company: Olay

Runner Up: Repêchage

Best Mascara Brand: Maybelline

Runner Up: MAC

Best Overall Cosmetics Brand: MAC

Runner Up: Maybelline

Best Overall Hair Care Line: Goldwell

Runner Up: Redken

Best Beauty Device: Neutrogena Wave Power Cleanser

Runner Up: Zeno Acne Clearing Device