The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the 35th annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) finalists in 14 categories that measure creativity, execution, and vision.
Competitors submitted cohesive images that push the boundaries of skill and artistry, in collections that reflect months of planning, styling, and shooting.
Collections are judged anonymously in three rounds by a panel of industry experts in hairdressing and makeup artistry, and are scored based on technical skill, cohesiveness, and creativity. Winners will be announced June 2.
Just a few of the looks are featured here — all finalist collections can be enjoyed on the NAHA Gallery. For tickets to the NAHA 2024 awards ceremony at Premiere Orlando, tap here.
The NAHA 2024 finalists are:
Avant Garde
- Sabrena Handley
- Michael Dubuc
- Antoine Vadacchino
- Carlos Alvarez Roque
- Trish Dool
Barber of the Year
- Tyler Kelbert
- Charles Robinson
- Nieves Almaraz
- A-ROD Yadiel Alberto Rodriguez
- Ammon Carver
Editorial Stylist of the Year
- Naeemah LaFond - nominated for two collections
- Rusty Phillips
- Anna Pacitto
- Ammon Carver
Educator of the Year
- Steve Gomez
- Jalia Pettis
- Leysa Carrillo
- Nubia Rëzo
- Keya Neal
Haircolor
- Nicole Pede
- Tina Casciato
- Janelle Eyre
- Sean Godard
- Danielle Waterman
Haircutting
- Stephen Moody
- Stan Newton
- Evie Johnson
- Yuki Yasui
- Ben Barkworth
Hairstylist of the Year
- Austin Lopez
- Nicole Pede
- Galyna Poczciwinski
- Erin Fernandes
- Anica Iordache
Inspiring Salon of the Year
- Lucero Hair and Wellness
- Rachel's Salon & Day Spa
- Vann Studio
- Logan Parlor
- Salon 27
Makeup Artist of the Year
- Breanne Gershon
- Isidro Valencia
- Gabrielle Singleterry
- Orlando Marin
- Anne Skubis
Master Hairstylist of the Year
- Julie Vriesinga
- Chrystofer Benson
- Brayden Pelletier
- Ruth Roche
- Michelle Pargee
Student Hairstylist of the Year
- Maddie Storm
- Shaquan Burris
- Kaitlyn Rockwell
- Julia Gates
- Chloe Sarai Baeza Garvalena
Styling and Finishing
- Jaimee Smith
- Brendnetta Ashley
- George Alderete
- Vanessa Whitmarsh
- Jamie Wiley
Team of The Year
- The Five Point Collective: Mariana Cecilia, Deja Coleman, Kassandra Retos, Heather Harris Torriente, Candy Nicole Roth
- Rutherford, Bouchard & Kenney Ltd.: Derrick Rutherford, Francis Bouchard, Heidi Kenney
- JCPenney Salon Team: Jaimee Smith, Brittany Brown, Joy Butner Quinn Enright & Michelle Oliver
- Team Krasa by Ulta Beauty: Galyna Poczciwinski, Danielle Keasling, Meghan Felicione, Gilad Goldstein
Texture
- Cassie Carey
- Jaimee Harris
- Michelle O’Connor
- Vanessa Whitmarsh
- David Barron
NAHA 2024 sponsors include amika, Aveda, Dell, dyson, JCPenney Salon, KmXtend Hair Extensions, Moroccanoil, Schwarzkopf Professional and Ulta Beauty.