After much anticipation, the 2024 North American Hairstyling Award (NAHA) nominees have been announced! Here's a sneak peek at some of the entries to enjoy while cruising through the finalist list.
The NAHA 2024 Finalists
AVANT GARDE
Sabrena Handley | Michael Dubuc
Antoine Vadacchino | Carlos Alvar
Trish Dool
BARBER
Tyler Kelbert | Charles Robinson
Nieves Almaraz | A-ROD Yadiel Alberto Rodriguez
Ammon Carver
EDITORIAL SYLIST of the YEAR
Naeemah LaFond #1 | Naeemah LaFond #2
Rusty Phillips | Anna Pacitto
Ammon Carver
EDUCATOR of the YEAR
Steve Gomez | Jalia Pettis
Leysa Carrillo | Nubia Rëzo
Keya Neal
HAIRCOLOR
Nicole Pede | Tina Casciato
Janelle Eyre | Sean Godard
Danielle Waterman
HAIRCUTTING
Stephen Moody | Stan Newton
Evie Johnson | Yuki Yasui
Ben Barkworth
HAIRSTYLIST of the YEAR
Austin Lopez | Nicole Pede
Galyna Poczciwinski | Erin FernandesAnica Lordache
INSPIRING SALON of the YEAR
Lucero Hair and Wellness | Rachel's Salon & Day Spa
Vann Studio | Logan Parlor
Salon 27
MAKEUP ARTIST of the YEAR
Breanne Gershon | Isidro Valencia
Gabrielle Singleterry | Orlando Marin
Anne Skubis
MASTER HAIRSTYLIST of the YEAR
Julie Vriesinga | Chrystofer Benson
Brayden Pelletier | Ruth Roche
Michelle Pargee
STUDENT STYLIST of the YEAR
Maddie Storm | Shaquan Burris
Kaitlyn Rockwell | Julia Gates
Chloe Sarai Baeza Garvalena
STYLING & FINISHING
Jaimee Smith | Brendnetta Ashley
George Alderete | Vanessa Whitmarsh
Jamie Wiley
TEAM of the YEAR
The Five Point Collective
Mariana Cecilia | Deja Coleman
Kassandra Retos | Heather Harris Torriente
Candy Nicole Roth
Rutherford, Bouchard & Kenney Ltd.
Derrick Rutherford | Francis Bouchard | Heidi Kenney
JCPenney Salon Team
Jaimee Smith | Brittany Brown | Joy Butner
Quinn Enright | Michelle Oliver
Team Krasa by Ulta Beauty
Galyna Poczciwinski | Danielle Keasling
Meghan Felicione | Gilad Goldstein
TEXTURE
Cassie Carey | Jaimee Harris
Michelle O’Connor | Vanessa Whitmarsh
David Barron
The winners of the 35th annual North American Hairstyling Awards will be announced at a glamorous ceremony on Sunday, June 2, 2024, in conjunction with Premiere Orlando. This highly anticipated event will bring together industry professionals, influencers, and enthusiasts to celebrate the outstanding achievements of these talented artists.
"The Professional Beauty Association is proud to celebrate the 2024 NAHA finalists who represent the top talent in the industry," shares Nina Daily, PBA’s Executive Director. “These
artists display elevated creativity, vision and passion that inspires others and ignites innovation. We look forward to honoring the finalists at our first-ever east coast awards ceremony on June 2nd at Premiere Orlando.”
Tickets for the 2024 ceremony are available at probeauty.org/naha.
NAHA images courtesy of Professional Beauty Association
