The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the 35th annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) finalists. NAHA honors the salon industry’s top artists who push the boundaries of skill and creativity.

"The Professional Beauty Association is proud to celebrate the 2024 NAHA finalists who represent the top talent in the industry. These artists display elevated creativity, vision and passion that inspires others and ignites innovation. We look forward to honoring the finalists at our first-ever east coast awards ceremony on June 2nd at Premiere Orlando.”

— Nina Daily, Executive Director, PBA

The 2024 NAHA finalists represent the best of the best in the beauty industry, showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to their craft. These artists have defied expectation, creating awe-inspiring collections that captivate and inspire. To win a NAHA award, artists submit their collections in their choice of 14 categories of hair, makeup, and education.

Collections are judged anonymously in three rounds by a panel of experts in hairdressing and makeup artistry, and are scored based on technical skill, cohesiveness, and creativity.

The NAHA 2024 Finalists

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, and Candy Nicole Roth 

• Rutherford, Bouchard & Kenney Ltd.: Derrick Rutherford, Francis Bouchard, Heidi Kenney

• Quinn Enright, and Michelle Oliver

• Team Krasa by Ulta Beauty: Galyna Poczciwinski, Danielle Keasling, Meghan Felicione, and Gilad Goldstein

Texture

•  Cassie Carey

•  Jaimee Harris

•  Michelle O’Connor

•  Vanessa Whitmarsh

•  David Barron

The winners of the 35th annual North American Hairstyling Awards will be announced at a ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in conjunction with Premiere Orlando. This event will bring together industry professionals, influencers, and enthusiasts to celebrate the outstanding achievements of these talented artists.