2013 Newcomer Hairstylist of the Year Finalists   TODD KANE Salon – Matrix Photographer – Joseph Cartright Scottsdale, Arizona, USA   CAITLIN CHARLES-DeGARMO Salon – Eric Fisher Salon Photographer – Eric Fisher Viola, KS, USA   AARON ROGERS Salon – Eric Fisher Salon Photographer – Eric Fisher Derby, KS, USA    NAI’VASHA JOHNSON Salon – [...]

2013 Make Up Artist of the Year Finalists KATY ALBRIGHT Salon – Katy Albright Photographer – Anthony Parmelee Waxhaw, NC, USA   JANELL GEASON Salon – Aveda Photographer – Corey Tenold Eden Prairie, MN, USA   DAVID MADERICH Salon – David Maderich Photographer – Roberto Ligresti New York City, NY, USA   GINA COMMINELLO Salon – [...]

2013 Editorial Finalists   DENNIS COOPER Salon – Square Colour Salon Spa Photographer – Robert John Kley Las Vegas, Nevada, USA   CHARLIE PRICE Salon – Halo Salon Photographer – Melanie Watson Denver, CO, USA   SHERRI JESSEE Salon – Sherri’s Hair Salon Photographer – Roberto Ligresti Bristol, VA, USA   MARLY VELBECK Salon – [...]

2013 Contemporary Classic Finalists CHARLIE PRICE Salon – Halo Salon Photographer – David Byun Denver, CO, USA   AMMON CARVER Salon – Mizu Salon Photographer – Gail Hadani New York, NY, USA   TIMOTHY SWITZER Salon – Timothy and Co Salon and Spa Photographer – Greg Swales Oshawa, Ontario, Canada   GENO CHAPMAN Salon – [...]

2013 Avant Garde Finalists JAKE THOMPSON Salon – Lunatic Fringe Photographer – Jake Thompson Salt Lake City, UT, USA   MATT SWINNEY Salon – Evolution Photographer – David Byun Minneapolis, MN, USA   MARTIN ALARIE Salon – Salon Pure Photographer – Jean-Sebastian Senecal Montreal, Quebec, Canada   MICHAEL ALBOR Salon – The Loft Salon Photographer [...]

The Professional Beauty Association Announces the Finalists for the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) NAHA Celebrates 24 Years as the Top Honor for the Professional Beauty Industry The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announces the much anticipated finalists for the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). As the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, [...]

  Mario Lopez to Host the 2013 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) and Receive the PBA Beautiful Humanitarian Award NAHA 2013 Awards Ceremony | July 14, 2013 | Las Vegas, Nevada Phoenix, AZ (March 15, 2013) – The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), producer of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), is proud to announce renowned [...]

2012 NAHA Master Hairstylist winner interview by Leanne Cutler Master Hairstylist Winner: Edwin Johnston Salon: Cutting Room Creative Location: Nanaimo, Canada How does your winning the 2012 NAHA Master Hairstylist of the Year title affect your activities on a day to day basis? Does it increase opportunities? It creates awareness within the salon, within my [...]

Interview by Leanne Cutler, Hair Shots 2 The World Jake Thompson  from Lunatic Fringe in Salt Lake City, Utah 4) What is your driving motivation to do Avant Garde hairstyling?  Was there a person who inspired you? My driving force is creation!  I love the creative process, start to finish, ‘is this attainable’ I always ask [...]

By Leanne Cutler, Hair Shots 2 The World Chrystofer Benson and Tawny Nelson at from Salon Tantrum in Layton, Utah. What is your driving motivation to do Avant Garde hairstyling?  I want to push the envelope and still make something amazingly beautiful in a vintage, distorted concept.  Was there a person who inspired you? Nicholas [...]