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SEARCHNAHA 20 finalists have been announced! Winners of the prestigious contest will benamed on July 19th in Las Vegas at a star-studded awards ceremony. Stay tuned for pictures and more information.
Phoenix, AZ (May 1, 2009) - The Professional Beauty Association (PBA)
announces the much anticipated finalists for the 2009 North American
Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)! Celebrating 20 years as the most esteemed
beauty competition in North America, NAHA honors top hairstylists and
beauty professionals with the industry's most prestigious award on
Sunday, July 19,at a star-studded Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas.
Following is a complete list of NAHA 20 categories, finalists, and their salons.
Avant-Garde
Darian Bishop / Toni & Guy
Shelly Devlin / Waters Edge
Nicolas French / Matrix C.R.A.F.T. Global Academy
Daniel Holzberger / Van Michael Salons
Lina Shamoun / Artline Salon
Contemporary Classic
Maureen Anlauf / Juut Salon Spa
Ammon Carner / Matrix
Edwin Fontanez / CIELO by Edwin Fontaznez
Laurie Haney / Fresh Hair Studio
Dimitrios Tsioumas / HiLites Hair Salon
Editorial Stylist
Michael Albor / The Loft Salon & Day Spa
Steve Elias / Elixir Salon Spa
Cameron Letterman / Click Salon
Daniel Holzberger / Van Micahel Salons
Maryl Velbeck / Trend Wave Studios
Fashion Forward
Faatemah Ampey / Bella Salon & Spa
Lucie Doughty / A.T. Tramps
Kathleen Gaide-Mahan & Michael Albor / The Loft Salon
Nicole Obert / Arrojo Studio
Maureen Anlauf / Juut Salon Spa
Haircolor
Adriana Balea / Francesca's Salon & Spa
Christofer Benson / Logics
Sue Pemberton / n/a
John Simpson / Lewis Salon
Silas Tsang / Blushes Hair & Day Spa
Hairstylist of the Year
Maureen Anlauf / Juut Salon Spa
Michael Baker / Paris Parker Salon
Christopher Deagle / Moods Hair Salon
Richard St. Laurent / Salon Inpure
Silas Tsang / Blushes Hair & Day Spa
Master Hairstylist
Eric Fisher / Eric Fisher Salon
Nicholas French / Matris C.R.A.F.T. Global Academy
Alain Pereque / Salon Pure
Charlie Price / Click Salon
Brian & Sandra Smith / Matrix C.R.A.F.T. Global Academy
Salon Design
Van Michael Salon
Tribehairstudio
The Fila Academy
Bokaos
Varuna Salon Spa
Student Hairstylist
Tatum Henson / Eric Fisher Academy
Corey B. Lofton / Aveda/Fredrics Institute
Kelli Parks / Eric Fisher Academy
Amanda Di Carlo / Inpure 2
Whitney Vallee / Salon Inpure
Salon Team
Hairafter Salon and Spa
GLAM Salon Boutique
Salon Pure
Salon Inpure
Blushes Hair & Day Spa
Texture
Faatenah Ampey / Bella Salon and Spa
Adriana Catenaccio / Salon Gaboa
Steve Elias / Elixir Salon Spa
Shawna Parvin / World's Local Parvin
Dimitrios Tsioumas / HiLItes Hair Salon
Mireya Villarreal, founder of From Chair to Boss™, is bringing together beauty industry leaders for a new one-day educational event designed to help salon professionals strengthen the business side of their careers. From Chair to Boss Live! will take place September 28 at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Salon owner, tech founder, and educator Universe Walker will bring her signature workshop, The Art of Dry Cutting, to Brooklyn on July 20, offering stylists a chance to deepen their understanding of shape, movement, texture, and dry cutting.
As part of our ongoing commitment to sharing resources that help beauty professionals stay informed, we thought it was worth introducing our audience to The Chatter and the unique perspective it brings to industry conversations.
Celebrating 60 years in haircare, Dippity-Do is honoring its styling heritage with its Girls with Curls collection, a reimagined Light Hold Gelée inspired by the brand's original 1965 styling gel.
Covet & Mane has expanded its Pro Color System with the launch of Color Boost Drops, completing what the company says is the first professional color system engineered specifically for hair extensions.
The 2026 Beauty Changes Lives Legacy Award has been awarded to Sam Villa for his trailblazing contribution, advocacy and mentorship that has profoundly transformed and elevated the professional beauty industry.
CND is relaunching its SHELLAC system with a new CND Visible Light Lamp, updated packaging, and an expanded shade offering.
Curl Cult founder Janine Jarman, a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, and product creator, is opening a community investment round that gives hairdressers and clients the opportunity to own a stake in the company they helped grow.
The night honored the artists and collections shaping the future of professional beauty during PBA NAHA 2026.
The ultra-lightweight, handle-free dryer is designed to reduce wrist strain while delivering powerful performance behind the chair.
Aura Salonware is proud to announce its 2026 scholarship recipients. This first-time scholarship in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association awarded three different scholarships to support beauty professionals at every point in their professional journey.
SalonCentric has announced its expansion into Alaska, marking the distributor’s presence across all 50 states and bringing additional access to professional beauty products, education and business support to licensed salon professionals in the region.
The 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries encompass industry leaders driving innovation and meaningful change on their own terms.
Though their Astronaut of Hope collection of brushes and clips, ERGO Styling Tools raises $33,000 to support HairToStay, the first and only national nonprofit dedicated to making scalp cooling treatments affordable for cancer patients.
A new professional smoothing collection designed to help stylists control frizz and humidity while maintaining natural-looking results.
At the America’s Beauty Show press conference—hosted in collaboration with Cosmetologists Chicago—these standout professionals were recognized for their contributions to the industry.
A full day of education for hairstylists and salon pros focused on pricing, personal branding, client experience, social media, and long-term career growth.
