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Celebrity Stylist Clayton Hawkins adds Hollywood Beauty Awards Ambassador to his resume.
March 25, 2026
The HBAs show recognizes the architects of beauty in hair, makeup, photography and styling in Hollywood.
Clayton Hawkins is serving as its 2026 Ambassador.
Hollywood Beauty Awards
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TheHollywood Beauty Awards(HBAs) are the brainchild of Michele Elyzabeth, and were launched in 2014 to recognize "the architects of beauty."
For 2026, celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins will serve as Ambassador for the 11th annual ceremony, which celebrates the artists who shape beauty in film, television, music, red carpets and editorial. An Ambassador is a special acknowledgment of the active part these beauty makers take in creating and shaping our cultural tastes and style.
The Hollywood Beauty Awards' Ambassador is deeply connected to the beauty community, to the HBA's mission of applauding these behind-the-scenes heroes, while also supporting the organization’s dedication to animal rescue and advocacy with their partner charity: Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Over the years, the role has been held by inspiring leaders and creatives includingDanielle Lauder of the Estée Lauder legacy, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, Academy Award–nominated makeup artist Donald Mowat, and the legendary five-time Golden Globe winner and two-time Academy Award–nominated actress Ann-Margret.
Los Angeles native Clayton Hawkins won The Hairstyling Award at the 9th Hollywood Beauty Awards (2024). Born to do hair, he began applying hair extensions to his older sisters at age 10, and by ninth grade he was already booked solid creating prom looks for seniors. Today, Hawkins specializes in wigs, extensions and the art of transformation, with a focus on helping clients not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful. His client roster includes Rachel Zegler, Addison Rae, Dove Cameron, Meg Stalter, Rachel Sennott, Ashley Park, Elizabeth Olsen and Elizabeth Banks.
The 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards will once again spotlight artists, from industry veterans to red carpet regulars at the black-tie dinner and ceremony held on Friday, April 10th, 2026 at the Taglyan.
Winners in the nominee categories for Hairstyling, Grooming, Makeup, Styling and Photography will be announced on that evening.
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY AWARDS:
Founded by Michele Elyzabeth, the HBAs were established in 2014 for the purposes of recognizing excellence in beauty; celebrating the work of celebrity makeup artists, hair stylists, stylists, photographers and more who create the looks and set the trends with their creations for the red carpet, editorial, campaigns; as well as for Film, TV and Music. The HBAs special honoree categories include: The International Beauty Award, Brand of the Year, The Timeless Beauty Award, The Gentleman's Award and Fragrance of the Year. The board is comprised of past honorees, winners, and professionals from the beauty industry; encompassing Journalists, Publicists and Agents. As of 2019, winners are voted on by the public and the HBA board. Executive Producers are Michele Elyzabeth, Pamela Price and Otis Stokes. www.hollywoodbeautyawards.com
ABOUT HELEN WOODWARD ANIMAL CENTER:
Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where "people help animals and animals help people." For more information, go to: www.animalcenter.org
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