We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our talented students from Brown Aveda Institute Mentor in the 2025 Edwin Neill II Full Potential Student Competition!
This prestigious national competition showcases the creativity, passion, and technical mastery of the next generation of beauty professionals — and our students delivered in spectacular fashion.
Please join us in congratulating the incredible team behind this year’s winning look:
Colorist: Arella Depetris (@arelladepetrishair)
Stylist: Meredith Schneider (@hairrwithmer)
Makeup Artist: Grace Bernot (@foiledbygrace)
Their striking creative vision — beautifully blending vibrant, fiery tones with precision cuts and flawless makeup artistry — is a testament to their dedication, artistry, and the skills they have honed at Brown Aveda Institute.
We are so proud of your hard work and innovation, and we can’t wait to see where your careers will take you next. Congratulations, Arella, Meredith, and Grace — you’ve made your Brown Aveda family incredibly proud!
