LOS ANGELES, Jan 3, 2006/ FW/ --- Calling all hair stylists, $150,000 worth of prizes is waiting for you in the first annual Style Stars Global Hair Contest 2006.

Initiated by Jesse Briggs, hairstylist and founder of the Yellow Strawberry global chain salons, the contest is the biggest and most lucrative hair styling contest in history.

Contest rules and entry forms can be downloaded online at http://www.style-stars.com/

"There are so many great, hidden talents out there who might never get the recognition they deserve without the exposure that an international hair competition like this gives them,” cited Briggs as the reason why he and his wife, award-winning colorist Flo Briggs created this global hairstyle contest.

Ten finalists will be selected by the judging panel in May 2006 with a grand prize winner announced on June 1, 2006. As well, all stylists who enter the Style Stars Global Hairstyle Contest will have their names, photos, and salon details publicized in the Style Stars online global directory and will receive many other valuable bonuses.

Prizes include: