
2023 NAHA Finalists: Avant Garde
Five incredibly creative stylists are celebrated for their Avant Garde NAHA entries.

Five incredibly creative stylists are celebrated for their Avant Garde NAHA entries.

An award-winning makeup artist and entrepreneur, Jalia Pettis shows us how she sets herself up for success, everyday.

Barbering Today sits down with NAHA's Barber of the Year Navin Ramgoolam to discover the inspiration and the creation process behind his winning collection.

Held April 3, this year's NAHA celebrated hair and makeup excellence in 15 categories.

The North American Hairstyling Awards or NAHAs, co-founded by MODERN SALON, awards our industry’s artists and creatives. Photographer Keith Bryce is the man behind the lens for many of the finalist collections, and we asked him to discuss his process, and how he collaborates with artists to bring out their best.

With consideration for higher COVID numbers, the January dates have been pushed back to spring and summer.

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.

Five finalists display high artistry with avant garde looks.

Five finalists in the Barber category are honored for their expertise with clippers and shears to style fades and more.

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.

Five educators are honored for their year of teaching, leading, and inspiring professionals to be their very best.

Precision, artistry, and that knack for color placement elevate these five honorees to the top of their craft.

Once the cut is made, it stays. These five haircutting experts are honored for executing their creative vision to form a precise shape.

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.

Celebrating salon culture, this category honors five salons that build inspiring culture and/or a powerful connection to their community.

Through their artistry, vision, technique and creativity, five makeup artists demonstrate their expertise in transforming a look and creating a mood.

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.