Collections in the NAHA Student 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.
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.
Men's styling is an integral part of the professional beauty industry. Entrants for this NAHA category submitted three images displaying their best men's hair styling work.
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.
The Hairstylist of the Year category is the most prestigious recognition a finalist can attain. Check out these diverse, creative and versatile hair designs capt uring the excellence and artistry of the industry.
NAHA's Avant Garde category features visionary work that demonstrates new or experimental concepts in expressive, cutting-edge hair. Entries reflected good taste and aesthetically pleasing images.
The Professional Beauty Association , producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), has announced the 2019 finalists in 15 competition categories including hair, nails, makeup artistry, salon team and salon design.
Three students from the CHI Cosmetology Member Schools won the chance to be mentored by a top artist, attend a career-changing event, and to surround themselves with the beauty industry.