2019 NAHA Finalists: Hairstylist of the Year

Ammon Carver, Ammon Carver Studio, New York, NY

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Richard Monsieurs

Ammon Carver, Ammon Carver Studio, New York, NY

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Richard Monsieurs

Ammon Carver, Ammon Carver Studio, New York, NY

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Richard Monsieurs

Ammon Carver, Ammon Carver Studio, New York, NY

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Richard Monsieurs

Chelsea James, Forma + Collective, Englewood, CO

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Natasha Gerschon

Chelsea James, Forma + Collective, Englewood, CO

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Natasha Gerschon

Chelsea James, Forma + Collective, Englewood, CO

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Natasha Gerschon

Chelsea James, Forma + Collective, Englewood, CO

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Natasha Gerschon

Chelsea James, Forma + Collective, Englewood, CO

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Natasha Gerschon

Harley Lobasso, Hair by Scott & Co., Boynton Beach, FL

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Kale Friesen

Harley Lobasso, Hair by Scott & Co., Boynton Beach, FL

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Kale Friesen

Harley Lobasso, Hair by Scott & Co., Boynton Beach, FL

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Kale Friesen

Harley Lobasso, Hair by Scott & Co., Boynton Beach, FL

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Kale Friesen

Harley Lobasso, Hair by Scott & Co., Boynton Beach, FL

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Kale Friesen

Jake Thompson, Jake Thompson Hair, Holladay, UT

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Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson, Jake Thompson Hair, Holladay, UT

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Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson, Jake Thompson Hair, Holladay, UT

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Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson, Jake Thompson Hair, Holladay, UT

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Jake Thompson

Jake Thompson, Jake Thompson Hair, Holladay, UT

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Jake Thompson

Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, Forest, ON

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Paula Tizzard

Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, Forest, ON

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Paula Tizzard

Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, Forest, ON

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Paula Tizzard

Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, Forest, ON

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Paula Tizzard

Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, Forest, ON

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Paula Tizzard

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Ammon Carver, Ammon Carver Studio, New York, NY

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Ammon Carver, Ammon Carver Studio, New York, NY

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Ammon Carver, Ammon Carver Studio, New York, NY

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Chelsea James, Forma + Collective, Englewood, CO

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Chelsea James, Forma + Collective, Englewood, CO

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Harley Lobasso, Hair by Scott & Co., Boynton Beach, FL

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Harley Lobasso, Hair by Scott & Co., Boynton Beach, FL

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Harley Lobasso, Hair by Scott & Co., Boynton Beach, FL

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Jake Thompson, Jake Thompson Hair, Holladay, UT

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Jake Thompson, Jake Thompson Hair, Holladay, UT

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Julie Vriesinga, Salon Entrenous, Forest, ON

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The North American Hairstyling Awards' (NAHA) celebrates the talent and creativity of the beauty industry’s most inspiring artists.

The Hairstylist of the Year category is the most prestigious recognition a finalist can attain. Check out these diverse, creative and versatile hair designs capturing the excellence and artistry of the industry.

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

Join MODERN SALON, a proud co-founder of NAHA, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), and the beauty industry LIVE from the Red Carpet and the Awards Ceremony at NAHA 2019. This year, NAHA celebrates its 30th anniversary at its new home alongside the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA.

Please note: Finalists' information included (such as city/state and affiliation) is reflective of how they submitted their application and may not be inclusive of all titles, affiliation.

SEE THE FULL LIST OF FINALISTS.

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