2023 NAHA Finalists: Avant Garde
Five incredibly creative stylists are celebrated for their Avant Garde NAHA entries.
2022 NAHA Winners!
Held April 3, this year's NAHA celebrated hair and makeup excellence in 15 categories.
Breaking News: The 2022 North American Hairstyling Awards Finalist Collections Revealed
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced the 33rd annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) finalists. NAHA is the most prestigious professional beauty competition in North America and honors the salon industry’s top artists who push the boundaries of skill and artistry. 2022 is no exception with stunning collections ranging from edgy Avant Garde to the razor-sharp precision of Haircutting.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Avant Garde
Five finalists display high artistry with avant garde looks.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Barber of the Year
Five finalists in the Barber category are honored for their expertise with clippers and shears to style fades and more.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Editorial/Session Stylist of the Year
Getting published is the dream of many stylists, and these five hairdressers are honored for having what it takes to reach that pinnacle of success.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Educator of the Year
Five educators are honored for their year of teaching, leading, and inspiring professionals to be their very best.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Haircolor
Precision, artistry, and that knack for color placement elevate these five honorees to the top of their craft.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Haircutting
Once the cut is made, it stays. These five haircutting experts are honored for executing their creative vision to form a precise shape.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Hairstylist of the Year
This is the category that recognizes the five stylists who have it all: innovation, experience, creativity, technical skill and more. Their influence is felt throughout the industry.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Inspiring Salon of the Year
Celebrating salon culture, this category honors five salons that build inspiring culture and/or a powerful connection to their community.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Makeup Artist of the Year
Through their artistry, vision, technique and creativity, five makeup artists demonstrate their expertise in transforming a look and creating a mood.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Student Hairstylist of the Year
The industry is always looking forward to the next generation of talent. This category rewards five up-and-comers working hard in school to follow their passion and master their craft.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Styling and Finishing
Retaining clients is all about how they look when you send them out the door. This category honors five stylists who have mastered the details of the polish.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Team of the Year
Collaboration can bring out the best in all team members and produce inspired magnificence combining their individual skill sets, as these five honored salon teams demonstrate.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Texture
There's a world of ranges in hair texture, and these five honorees demonstrate versatility, artistry, and imagination in showcasing beautiful texture.
2022 NAHA Finalists: Master Hairstylist of the Year
An elite group of five, this category is by invitation only to recognize top talent working today.