Hays Academy of Hair Design, with locations in Hays and Salina announced student Christina VanAllen, of Concordia, placed first in the student category of the Wella Trendvision Regional Competition in Minneapolis.

By placing first, she has qualified to move on to the Wella Trendvision Finals Competition in Las Vegas.

“We couldn’t be more proud of not only Christina, but to all of our students that step out of their comfort zone to compete,” said Danielle Markley, co-owner of Hays Academy of Hair Design. “Competing at a regional and national level allows our students to see how their technical skills are compared to other students around the world.”