2021 NAHA Entries Open June 11 with New Rules, Categories and Extended Deadline
New categories, new rules, and interactive creative conversations kick off NAHA 2021 to accommodate #StayAtHome.
by Jamie Newman
Announcing the 2020 NAHA Winners
The Professional Beauty Association, producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), has announced the 2020 winners in 16 competition categories. NAHA honors the talent and creativity of the beauty industry’s most inspiring artists.
by Jamie Newman
PBA Announces #NAHAMoment Finalists
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the finalists for 31st annual North American Hairstyling Awards' #NAHAMoment Award: a new award that celebrates the best work of licensed beauty professionals over the past year, which were submitted via Instagram.
5 Tips To Winning NAHA's Nail Category
Get the five tips to winning NAHA's nail category from Reiko Omae. She entered just once and won.
2020 NAHA Finalists: Master Hairstylist of the Year
The Master Stylist category is designed to allow the biggest names in the industry to compete with one another. Entrants are top platform artists, educators, artistic directors and previous Hairstylists of the Year who submit five images of a collection exemplifying best work.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Hairstylist of the Year
The Hairstylist of the Year category is the most prestigious recognition a finalist can attain. Check out these diverse, creative and versatile hair designs capturing the excellence and artistry of the industry.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Salon / School Design of the Year
Ambiance is critical to a successful salon. Salons and schools in this category are recognized as the most aesthetically pleasing and well-designed in North America.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Nail Professional of the Year
The Nail Professional of the Year category features the best in nail artistry and design.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Styling & Finishing
Upstyles to classic waves, the Styling and Finishing category shows off the best in styling/finishing design.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Makeup Artist of the Year
Using the face as their palette, this category celebrates the craft of makeup artistry's finest.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Newcomer Stylist of the Year
The Newcomer Stylist category features stylists with less than three years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Haircutting
NAHA's Haircutting category features the best in hair cutting artistry and design.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Texture
The Texture category demonstrates texture skills with designs that complement the individuality of diverse hair textures. Hair texture may be natural or chemically treated, but entries must display wearable, cutting-edge textured hair styles.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Student Hairstylist of the Year
Collections in the Student Hairstylist of the Year category display creativity, versatility and expertise in hair styling. Students must be enrolled in school or performing required hours in a salon and NOT be a licensed cosmetologist as of the entry deadline.
by Jamie Newman
2020 NAHA Finalists: Men's Hairstylist of the Year
Men's styling is an integral part of the professional beauty industry. Entrants submitted three images displaying their best men's hair styling work.
by Jamie Newman
Announcing the 2020 NAHA Finalists
The Professional Beauty Association has announced the 2020 North American Hairstyling Awards finalists in 15 competition categories. Celebrate the talent and artistry by browsing the full collections now.
by Mary Kaleta
2020 NAHA Finalists: Team of the Year
The Team of the Year category showcases a team's diversity, versatility, creativity and expertise in hair styling. Salon teams must consist of at least two members and be employed at the same salon to be eligible.
by Jamie Newman