Cosmetology Management Program at Vincennes University

02/25/2026

02/05/2026

🥇 1ST PLACE - 2026 Anything But Hair Competition 🥇

Congratulations to Ilana Lee from Elkhart Area Career Center, our FIRST PLACE winner in the 2026 Anything But Hair Competition, sponsored by the Vincennes University Cosmetology Management Program!

This stunning piece stopped everyone in their tracks - an incredible balance of creativity, detail, texture, and storytelling.

From the thoughtful use of materials to the overall artistic vision and presentation, this work truly embodied the spirit of Anything But Hair. 🌿✨

👏 A special thank you and congratulations to Instructor Sekeba Qaiyim for the mentorship, inspiration, and support that helped guide this award-winning creation.

Ilana, this was a well-earned victory among an extremely talented group of finalists. We are so proud of you and excited to see where your creativity takes you next! 🎨🔥

02/05/2026

🥈 2ND PLACE - 2026 Anything But Hair Competition 🥈

Taking SECOND PLACE with this bold, instantly recognizable, and brilliantly executed creation is Shalom Boomershine from Elkhart Area Career Center!

This piece grabbed attention from every angle, strong concept, detailed ex*****on, and a confident presentation that brought the entire look to life. The creativity and craftsmanship on display truly embodied what Anything But Hair is all about. 💚✨

👏 A huge shoutout to Instructor Tracy Plank-Teegarden for the guidance, encouragement, and dedication that helped make this standout work possible.

Congratulations, Shalom!

An outstanding achievement and a well-deserved finish among an incredibly talented field of finalists. We can’t wait to see what you create next! 🎨🔥

02/05/2026

🥉 3RD PLACE – 2026 Anything But Hair Competition 🥉

Congratulations to Lillian Porter from Walker Career Center on earning 3rd Place in this year’s Anything But Hair Competition, sponsored by the Vincennes University Cosmetology Management Program!

Lillian’s creativity, presentation, and ex*****on stood out among an incredibly talented field of finalists.

An outstanding accomplishment!

👏 A special thank you to instructor Mary Griffith for her guidance, support, and commitment to developing student excellence.

Well done, Lillian, we’re proud of you and excited to see where your talent takes you next! 🎨✨

02/05/2026

🔥 WOW. Just WOW. 🔥

What an incredible day at the 2026 Anything But Hair Competition, sponsored by the Vincennes University Cosmetology Management Program!

The creativity, confidence, and originality we witnessed today were absolutely next-level.

With 85+ student submissions from 8 different facilities, narrowing it down to our Top 10 live presenters was no small task, and every finalist showed up ready to own their moment.

👏 A huge THANK YOU to all of the students who participated. Your vision, hard work, and willingness to think outside the box are exactly what makes this industry so exciting.

🙌 And to the instructors and schools who support, encourage, and push these students to grow, this event doesn’t happen without you. Your impact shows.

🎨 Anything But Hair continues to prove that the future of cosmetology is creative, bold, and incredibly bright.

Results will be posted soon, so stay tuned!

02/04/2026

Good Luck to the top 10 selected students that are participating in the live portion of the 2026 Anything But Hair competition this afternoon

12/21/2025

11/27/2025

🦃✨ Happy Thanksgiving from our Cosmetology Family! ✨🦃

Today we’re extra thankful for our amazing clients, talented students, and the wonderful community that supports everything we do.

Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends, or a little self-care time, we hope your day is filled with beauty, joy, and gratitude.

From all of us.....Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁💛

11/15/2025