NAHA 2018 Finalists

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the 2018 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) finalists. The most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, NAHA recognizes the beauty industry’s most talented and creative artists in 15 categories. This year, NAHA finalists were announced at a live viewing party at America’s Beauty Show in Chicago. Beauty professionals gathered to celebrate and toast the artistry created by their peers. All proceeds from the viewing party went to the PBA Foundation, an organization that supports charitable initiatives and the historical preservation of the beauty industry.

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(List in alphabetical order by category)

AVANT GARDE
David Barron: Barron's London Salon | Atlanta, GA
Kate Beko: Ammon Carver Studio | New York, NY
Michael Polsinelli: Thousand Oaks, CA
Steven Robertson: 1 Salon | Bountiful, UT
Silas Tsang: Blushes | Ottawa, ON

EDITORIAL / SESSION STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Chrystofer Benson: Chrystofer Benson Collective | South Weber, UT
Lucie Doughty: Sraightpinla | Venice, CA
Mandy MacFadden: Salon Decorum | Newmarket, ON
Jag Moussa: JagHed Couture | Calgary, AB
Caryann Stavrou: Hair Haven | Hooksett, NH

HAIRCOLOR
Chrystofer Benson: Chrystofer Benson Collective | South Weber, UT
Luis Gonzalez: VIDA Salon | Denver, CO
Daniel Rubin: Paul Rehdar Salon | Chicago, IL
Michelle Schlottman: Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas | Crystal Lake, IL
Lori Zabel: San Diego, CA

HAIRCUTTING
Rodrigo Araneda: Olab coiffeurs (salon) | Monteral, QC
Ammon Carver: Ammon Carver Studio | New York, NY
Meredith L Spiros: Salon V | Chicago, IL
Sandro Macri: Salon Collage | Toronto, ON
Reno Prezio: Bellus Academy | Valley Center, CA

HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Anica Iordache: ModMop hairdressing | Ottawa, ON
Danielle Keasling: Salon Karma | Bluffton, SC
Tony Ricci: Ricci Hair Co. | Edmonton, AB
Nick Stenson: Ulta Beauty | Chicago, IL
Julie Vriesinga: Salon Entrenous | London, ON

MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Daryna Barykina: Jacksonville, FL
David Maderich: David Maderich Makeup | New York, NY
Tiaja Pierre: Tiaja Maison De Beaute | Denver, CO
Katelyn Simkins: Denver, CO
Isidro Valencia: Hair by Charles & Company | Louisville, KY

MASTER HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR
Chrystofer Benson: Chrystofer Benson | South Weber, UT
Ammon Carver: Ammon Carver Studio | New York, NY
Vivienne Mackinder: Hairdesignertv.com | Riverhead, NY
Allen Ruiz: Ruiz Salon | Austin, TX
Silas Tsang: Blushes | Ottawa, ON

MEN'S STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Jamie DiGrazia: Logan Parlor | Chicago, IL
Dana Hodges-Caschetta: Ammon Carver Studio | Miller Place, NY
Becca May: Chicago, IL
Sal Misseri: Kaizen Education / Reverie Salon | Chicago, IL
Paul Pereira: Marvel | Toronto, ON

NAIL PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
Cassandra Clark: Tangerine Salon | Shorewood, TX
Hillary Fry: Scenario Hair Design | Brookfield, WI
Kimberly Harr: Rustic Varnish | Everett, PA
Sarah Nguyen: Ammon Carver Studio | New York, NY
Paige Roy: Winnipeg, MB

NEWCOMER STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Jesse Ervin: Civello Salon | Toronto, ON
Akiko Osako: RDV par Patrick G. Nadeau | Montreal, QC
Reno Prezio: Bellus Academy | Valley Center, CA
Madison Wade: Matthew Morris Salon and Skincare | Lakewood, CO
Haneen Yassin: Gary Manuel Salon | Seattle, WA

SALON / SCHOOL DESIGN OF THE YEAR
Fashion Focus Academy: Sarasota, FL
Jose Luis Salon & Boutique: Austin, TX
Megan Diez Salon: Greenville, SC
Studio So Lara: Guelph, ON
Tory Brooke Salon: Wichita, KS

STUDENT STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Allison Griessel: Aveda Institute Tucson | Green Valley, AZ
Ali Haller: Aveda Institute Denver | Highlands Ranch, CO
Jamie Moore: Aveda Institute Phoenix | Scottsdale, AZ
Madison Pugh: Eric Fisher Academy | Wichita, KS
Lauren Sorensen: Aveda Institute Provo | Salt Lake City, UT

STYLING & FINISHING
Frank Cini: TAZ HAIR CO | Toronto, ON
Dana Hodges-Caschetta: Miller Place, NY
Danielle Keasling: Salon Karma | Bluffton, SC
Dilek Onur Taylor: The Salon By InStyle JCP | Chicago, IL
Ginger Rowland: Van Michael Salons | Atlanta, GA

TEAM OF THE YEAR
Ammon Carver Studio: New York, NY
Beauty Underground: Littleton, CO
Jose Luis Salon: Austin, TX
Matthew Morris Salon and Skincare: Denver, CO
Ulta Pro Team: Chicago, IL

TEXTURE
Jamal Edmonds: Salon Lamaj | Capitol Heights, MD
Kali Jones: Circa Salon | Henderson, NV
Michelle O'Connor: The Salon By InStyle JCP | North Miami, FL
Piero Pirri: Pirri Hair Studio | Greenwich, CT
Charlie Price: Beauty Underground | Denver, CO

NAHA 2018 will take place Sunday, July 29 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. A red carpet reception will kick off the night of celebration followed by the Awards Ceremony. Click here for more information. 

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