The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has announced the much-anticipated finalists for the 2012 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) LIVE on Facebook.

As the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, NAHA celebrates the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry. From avant-garde and editorial styling to recognizing the business savvy nature of salon owners, winning a NAHA is a true pinnacle career achievement.

NAHAs are given in 13 categories including Avant Garde, Contemporary Classic, Salon Team, Editorial Stylist, Hair Color, Master Hairstylist, Texture, Salon Design, Hairstylist of the Year, Student Hairstylist, Makeup Artist, Salon MBA for salon owners, and all new for 2012, Newcomer Stylist of the Year. As a proud co-founder of NAHA, MODERN SALON Media is THRILLED to present to you, in partnership with PBA, the incredible finalists from each of the categories.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012 NAHA FINALISTS!

To see ALL the work, visit modernsalon.com/naha

 

Avant Garde
Chrystofer Benson
Nicholas French
Jose Macias and Julian Navarro
Jake Thompson
Chris Vandehey

 

 

Contemporary Classic
Dimitrios Tsioumas
Daniel Holzberger
Nick Stenson
Rusty Phillips
Sal Misseri

 

Editorial
Charlie Price
Vivienne Mackinder
Steve Elias
Neeko Abriol
Michael Albor

 

Haircolor
Dimitrios Tsioumas
Nick Stenson
Chad Demchuk
Sue Pemberton
Jacqueline Sanchez

 

Hairstylist of the Year
Allen Ruiz
Liz Nevin
DJ Riggs
Dimitrios Tsioumas
Alain Pereque

 

Masters
Edwin Johnston
Tony Ricci
Dusty Simmington
Anna Pacitto
Eric Fisher

 

Newcomer Stylist of the Year
Valeria Amirova
Sal Misseri
Ray Hornback
Jasmine Gibbs
Nick Hemsley

 

Student Hairstylist of the Year
Nicole Higgens
Quinn Sorensen
Alisha Sutch
Cameron Jones
Cassandra Monteyro

 

Salon Team
Lunatic Fringe Salon
A Michael Levine Salon Group
HAUS Salon
Salon Keiji
MAINENTRANCE Artists

 

Texture
Liz Nevin
Jasmine Gibbs
Amy Freudenberg
Jose Macias and Julian Navarro
Richie Roman

 

Makeup Artist of the Year
Clarissa Luna
Jeanne San Diego
Ericka Brannon
Sevan Tatoulian
David Maderich

 

Salon Design
Headlines The Salon
Ginger Bay Salon & Spa
Square Colour Salon + Spa
Bespoke Hair Artisans
Studio So Lara

 

Salon MBA
Rejuvenation Spa
Gila Rut Salons
Mane Attraction Salon
Zazou Salon & Spa
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