CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE NAHA 2019 FINALISTS!
The most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) just announced the 2019 nominees. Celebrating its 30th year, NAHA is the hairdressing who's who that celebrates the biggest names in beauty. The finalists in this year’s 15 NAHA categories include:
AVANT GARDE
Keith Bryce
Keith Bryce | Glendale, CA
Eric Fisher
Eric Fisher Salon/Academy | Wichita, KS
Erika Fung
NC Salon | Markham, ON
Lindsey Mollenhauer
Elevencherry | Des Moines, IA
Michelle O'Connor
Salon by In Style JCP | Hollywood, FL
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EDITORIAL / SESSION STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Chrystofer Benson
CBC - Chrystofer Benson Collective | South Weber, UT
Kevin Hughes
Kevin Hughes | Palm Springs, CA
Michelle O'Connor
Salon by In Style JCP | Hollywood, FL
Dilek Onur Taylor
Salon by In Style JCP | Chicago, IL
Jill Turnbull
Active Individu | Baltimore, MD
HAIRCOLOR
Chrystofer Benson
Chrystofer Benson | South Weber, UT
Sean Godard
Sean Godard | Brooklyn, NY
Caroline Robitaille
Coiffure Caroline Robitaille | Repemtogny, QC
Ashley Stewart
Parlour Hair Studio | Elsmere, KY
Lori Zabel
Dop Dop Salon | New York, NY
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HAIRCUTTING
Chrystofer Benson
Chrystofer Benson | South Weber, UT
Michael Haase
PlatinumBlack by Michael Haase | Los Angeles, CA
Anica Iordache
Modmop hairdressing | Ottawa, ON
Dorothy Tsang
BLUSHES | Ottawa, ON
Lori Zabel
Dop Dop Salon | New York, NY
HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Ammon Carver
Ammon Carver Studio | New York, NY
Chelsea James
Forma + Collective | Englewood, CO
Harley Lobasso
Hair by Scott & Co. | Boynton Beach, FL
Jake Thompson
Jake Thompson Hair | Holladay, UT
Julie Vriesinga
Salon Entrenous | Forest, ON
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MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Cori Aston
Cori Aston Makeup Artistry | Katy, TX
Nohemi Capetillo
Nohemi Capetillo | Markham IL
Madelyn Cunningham
Aveda Institute Des Moines | Des Moines, IA
David Maderich
David Maderich | Wichita, KS
Florencia Taylor
Florencia Taylor | London, ON
MASTER HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Chrystofer Benson
CBC - Chrystofer Benson Collective | South Weber, UT
Matthew Morris
Matthew Morris Salon and Skincare | Denver, CO
Anna Pacitto
Salon Pure | Montreal, QC
Dusty Simington
Dusty Simington | Costa Mesa, CA
Silas Tsang
BLUSHES | Ottawa, ON
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MEN’S HAIRSTYIST OF THE YEAR
Mark Bustos
Silvervine Room | Summit, NJ
Jamie DiGrazia
Logan Parlor | Chicago, IL
Pete Goupil
Pete Goupil | Brossard, QC
Dana Hodges-Caschetta
Ammon Carver Studio | New York, NY
Sal Misseri
KAIZEN / Reverie Salon | Chicago, IL
NEWCOMER STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Keith Bryce
Keith Bryce | Glendale, CA
Jesse Ervin
Civello Salon | Toronto, ON
Tori Frappier
Dragonfly Salon | Saint Thomas, ON
Megan Grimm
Fiore Hair Salon | Indianapolis, IN
Javier
Javier Jaimes Salon | Littleton, CO
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STUDENT HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Mckell Hird
Aveda Institute Provo | Provo, UT
Allison Huseman
Aveda Institute Des Moines | Des Moines, IA
Beki Keraly
Crave Beauty Academy | Wichita, KS
Abigail
Eric Fisher Academy | Wichita, KS
Khilvatmo (Nanish)
Aveda Institute Denver | Denver, CO
STYLING & FINISHING
Keith Bryce
Keith Bryce | Glendale, CA
Megan Grimm
Fiore Hair Salon | Indianapolis, IN
Danielle Keasling
Salon Karma | Bluffton, SC
Sarajane Maples
Studio Sage | Atlantic Beach, FL
Nick
Ulta Beauty | Bolingbrook, IL
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TEAM OF THE YEAR
CBC - Chrystofer Benson Collective
South Weber, UT
The Harlot
Los Angeles, CA
The Team by INSTYLE JCPenney Salons
Hollywood, FL
Ulta Beauty Design Team
Lincoln Park, NJ
Ulta Beauty Pro
Bolingbrook, IL
TEXTURE
Lauren Moser
Hair Lab Detroit | Detroit, MI
Michelle O'Connor
Salon by Instyle JCPenney | Hollywood, FL
Fran Peterson
Salon Karma | Bluffton, SC
Silas Tsang
BLUSHES | Ottawa, ON
Julie Vriesinga
Salon Entrenous | Forest, ON
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SALON / SCHOOL DESIGN OF THE YEAR
Current Salon & Color Bar
Ashburn, VA
Lambs and Wolves
Red Bank, NJ
PENZONE Salon + Spa
Dublin, OH
Salon AUDACE
Norman, OK
Studio Branca
Chesterfield, MO
NAHA winners will be announced January 26, 2019 at the International Salon and
Spa Expo (ISSE) in Long Beach, California. Click here for tickets.