After thousands of votes cast, these 32 entries have advanced to Round 2 of American Salon's March Madness-inspired photo contest, BEAUTY BADNESS 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram.

While some contestants had solid leads in Round 1, others edged out their competition by just a couple votes — making it clear that every vote counts!

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram Round 2

Tap the contestant's @handle to see their original post on Instagram.

Round 2 polls are open through 6pm ET on Wednesday, March 27, with the winners announced for Round 3 on Thursday, March 28. 

Have fun, good luck, and may the baddest hair slay! 

LEFT BRACKETS

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Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - Round 2 Top Left

1 -  @amandaepsteinhair@shurveronika

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @amandaepsteinhair

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @shurveronika

2 - @sherette.salontrendnewyork vs @jendidthat

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @sherette.salontrendnewyork

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @jendidthat

3 - @hairmajessty vs. @john.n1115, @danarosehairgirl & @touchbyaubree 

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @hairmajessty

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @john.n1115, @danarosehairgirl & @touchbyaubree

4 - @amandaepsteinhair vs. @katharinefuller

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @amandaepsteinhair

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @katharinefuller

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Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - Round 2 Bottom Left

5 - @spacecathairco vs. @hair_by_paula_s

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @spacecathairco

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @hair_by_paula_s

6 - @tierras_hair_artistry vs. @slickback_buttahtoast

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @tierras_hair_artistry

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @slickback_buttahtoast

7- @hair.by.trianna vs. @dezaraekbeauty 

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @hair.by.trianna

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @dezaraekbeauty

8 - @spacecathairco vs. @john.n1115 

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @spacecathairco

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @john.n1115

RIGHT BRACKETS

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Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - Round 2 Top Right

9 - @mandaharsche vs. @jessycurlz_citycurlstudio & @melimel_citycurlstudio

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @mandaharsche

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @jessycurlz_citycurlstudio & @melimel_citycurlstudio

10 - @ajhhair at @cutlersalon vs. @emmys_style 

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @ajhhair at @cutlersalon

20 - @emmys_style 

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @emmys_style

11 - @hairbyshyloh vs. @thastylist18

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @hairbyshyloh

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @thastylist18

12 - @shearelegance_bynicole vs. @melimel_citycurlstudio

@shearelegance_bynicole

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @melimel_citycurlstudio

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Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - Round 2 Bottom Right

13- @vikiscissorhands vs.  @john.n1115

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @vikiscissorhands

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @john.n1115

14 - @elainecavadahair vs. @saraluxesalon & @jessi_cosmicrevival

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @elainecavadahair

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @saraluxesalon & @jessi_cosmicrevival

15 - @dezaraekbeauty vs. @hapagirl77

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @dezaraekbeauty

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @hapagirl77

16 - @thesambullen at @cutlersalon vs. @brentdanielbasore

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @thesambullen at @cutlersalon

Beauty Badness 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram - @brentdanielbasore

Thanks for voting. Polls will open for the Sweet 16 round on Friday, March 29, so check back and vote!