<em>HBA's CEO/Founder Michele Elyzabeth and HBA's Executive Producer, Pamela Price backstage at the 2017 HBAs. </em>
HBA's CEO/Founder Michele Elyzabeth and HBA's Executive Producer, Pamela Price backstage at the 2017 HBAs. 

For the fourth year, the annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs) will honor the architects of beauty. The black tie fundraising dinner gala will take place on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the iconic Avalon Hollywood.

The HBAs recognize the artists who create the images of the stars for film, television, and music, as well as for the red carpet and editorial. Among those honored and nominated are makeup artists, hairstylists, stylists, photographers, beauty brands, products, and doctors.

For 2018, the show will pay tribute to cannabis and its contributions to the beauty industry.

Special honorees and nominees will be announced throughout the fall and winter.

The Award Categories:

Outstanding Achievement in SFX Makeup

Outstanding Achievement in Makeup

Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling

Outstanding Achievement in Photography

Outstanding Achievement in Design & Styling

Fragrance of the Year

Brand of the Year

Product of the Year (Hair, Skincare, Makeup)

The Grooming Award (premiering in 2018)

The Innovation Award (premiering in 2018)

Beauty Enhancement Award

Timeless Beauty Award

The Gentleman Award (premiering in 2018)

New Beauty Award

 Three established nominees compete in each Outstanding Achievement honoree category.

Hollywood Beauty Awards

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