This past weekend in Las Vegas, the Professional Beauty Association announced the winners of North American Hairstylist Awards (NAHA 18). The North American Hairstylist Awards are some of the most prestigious honors for hairstylists, and they honor work in a variety of categories, including Avant Garde, Contemporary Classic, Texture and Hair Color.
Hosted by Steven Cojocaru, the event was held at the Mandalay Bay and featured artistic presentations by Van Michael Salon and Salon Gregorie's and tributes to Jim Markham, Hall of Leaders inductee, and Yosh Toya, Lifetime Achievement winner. Judging was done by a group of top beauty editors and renowned hair stylists, narrowing down the more than 600 entries to five finalists per category and one winner. For pictures from all of the winners, click here to go to Modern Portfolios.
For 2007, the winners are:
Master Stylist of the Year
Dusty Simington
Salon Gregorie's, Newport Beach, CA
Hairstylist of the Year
Allen Ruiz
Jackson Ruiz Salon, Austin, TX
Salon Team of the Year
Pure
Montreal, Quebec
Editorial Stylist of the Year
Michael Albor
The Loft Salon and Day Spa, Boston, MA
Student Hairstylist of the Year
Jess Zehnder
Aveda Fredric's Institute, Indianapolis, IN
Make-Up Artist of the Year
Maria Nguyen
Milpitas, CA
Avant Garde
Anthony Cress / Kimmi Le
Salon Gregorie's, Newport Beach, CA
Contemporary Classic
Bennie Pollard
Hair by Bennie and Friends, Louisville, KY
Fashion Forward
Veronica Bessey
Toni & Guy, Carrollton, TX
Haircolor
Sue Pemberton
Henderson, NV
Salon Design
6 Salon
George Nikollaj, Royal Oak, MI
Texture
Steve Elias
Atelier Aveda, San Jose, CA
Want to be one of the chosen at North American Hairstylist Awards next year? Download an application at www.probeauty.org/naha. Entries are due February 1, 2008.
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