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SEARCHThe 2024 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) entry period closes on September 21, 2023 and for the first time ever, the finalist announcement will be made live at Premiere Anaheim in February.
The 35th Annual North American Hairstylist Award entries close September 21st.
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The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), whose mission is to advocate and fight for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry, announced that entry is open for the 35th North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) now through September 21, 2023. NAHA recognizes the industry's top talent and creative visionaries.
The finalist announcement will take place live at Premiere Anaheim, February 4th on the Mainstage at the Anaheim Convention Center.
"We are thrilled for the live, in-person finalist announcement at Premiere Anaheim in February. NAHA is a platform for artists to showcase their creativity and push the boundaries of what's possible in the beauty industry. We can't wait to see what this year's entrants have in store for us."
— Nina Daily, Executive Director of PBA
The finalist announcement will also be livestreamed on social platforms for those who cannot attend Premiere Anaheim. The NAHA 2024 Awards Ceremony will be held June 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center in the Chapin Theater, in conjunction with Premiere Orlando.
NAHA is a celebration of the artistry and creativity of hairstylists and makeup artists. Previous NAHA winners include esteemed industry professionals like Sam Villa, Michelle O'Connor, Jalia Pettis, and Nick Stenson.
Sam Villa, a three-time NAHA winner, is a renowned educator and mentor in the industry. He has worked with top brands and has been featured in numerous publications. Michelle
O'Connor, a two-time NAHA winner, is a global artistic director for Matrix and has worked with celebrities like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Jalia Pettis, a NAHA winner in the Makeup category, is known for her work in film and editorial makeup. Nick Stenson, a NAHA winner in the Styling & Finishing category, is a celebrity hairstylist and the artistic director for Ulta Beauty.
Entry Deadline: September 21, 2023
Finalist Announcement: February 4, 2024 — live at Premiere Anaheim and livestreamed
NAHA 2024 Award Ceremony: June 2, 2024 — 0rlando
Avant Garde
Barber of the Year
Editorial Stylist of the Year
Educator of the Year
Haircolor
Haircutting
Hairstylist of the Year
Inspiring Salon of the Year
Makeup Artist of the Year
Master Hairstylist of the Year
Student Hairstylist of the Year
Styling & Finishing
Team of the Year
Texture
Entrants for all categories must be licensed cosmetologists or barbers, with the exceptions of Student Hairstylist of the Year, Makeup Artist of the Year, and Inspiring Salon of the Year.
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