The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), whose mission is to advocate and fight for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry, is excited to announce that entry is open for the 35th North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) now through September 21, 2023.
NAHA is the most prestigious hair and beauty competition in North America, recognizing the industry's top talent and creative visionaries.
The finalist announcement will take place LIVE at Premiere Anaheim February 4, 2024 on the Mainstage at the Anaheim Convention Center. This event is the perfect opportunity for industry professionals to come together and celebrate the best in the business.
"We are thrilled for the live, in-person finalist announcement at Premiere Anaheim in February," said Nina Daily, Executive Director of PBA. "NAHA is a platform for artists to showcase their creativity and push the boundaries of what's possible in the beauty industry. We can't wait to see what this year's entrants have in store for us." 
Courtesy of the Professional Beauty Association
The finalist announcement will also be livestreamed on social platforms for those who cannot attend Premiere Anaheim. The NAHA 2024 Awards Ceremony will be held June 2 at the Orange County Convention Center in the Chapin Theater in conjunction with Premiere Orlando.
NAHA is not just a competition but a celebration of the artistry and creativity of hairstylists and makeup artists. Previous NAHA winners include esteemed industry professionals like Sam Villa, Michelle O’Connor, Jalia Pettis and Nick Stenson. These artists have not only won the coveted NAHA award but are leaders in the industry, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of hairstylists and makeup artists.
Sam Villa, a three-time NAHA winner, is a renowned educator and mentor in the industry. He has worked with top brands and has been featured in numerous publications. Michelle O’Connor, a two-time NAHA winner, is a global artistic director for Matrix and has worked with celebrities like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Jalia Pettis, a NAHA winner in the Makeup category, is known for her work in film and editorial makeup. Nick Stenson, a NAHA winner in the Styling & Finishing category, is a celebrity hairstylist and the artistic director for Ulta Beauty.
Key dates for NAHA 2022 are as follows:
Entry Deadline: September 21, 2023
Finalist Announcement: February 4, 2024-- live at Premiere Anaheim and livestreamed
NAHA 2024 Award Ceremony: June 2, 2024—Orlando
Categories for the 35th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) are as follows:
- Avant Garde
- Barber of the Year
- Editorial Stylist of the Year
- Educator of the Year
- Haircolor
- Haircutting
- Hairstylist of the Year
- Inspiring Salon of the Year
- Makeup Artist of the Year
- Master Hairstylist of the Year
- Student Hairstylist of the Year
- Styling & Finishing
- Team of the Year
- Texture
Entrants for all categories must be licensed cosmetologists or barbers, with the exceptions of Student Hairstylist of the Year, Makeup Artist of the Year and Inspiring Salon of the Year.
Information on tickets and hotels is coming soon. For more information, visit the official NAHA page.
If you haven't already entered, now is the time to do so. Don't miss your chance to be recognized as one of the best in the industry. Hurry and enter today!
