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SEARCHThe black tie dinner gala benefitting the Helen Woodward Animal Center, recognizes the architects of beauty in hair, makeup, photography and styling for film, television, music, the red carpet and editorial.
LATF USA presents the annual Hollywood Beauty Awards(HBAs) on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at Avalon Hollywood.
The black tie dinner gala benefitting the Helen Woodward Animal Center, recognizes the architects of beauty in hair, makeup, photography and styling for Film, TV, Music, the red carpet and editorial.
Radio personality, Lisa Stanley (K-EARTH 101) returns as co-host for the fourth consecutive year.
Supporting sponsors include LaDove, Rikoko, Moët & Chandon and Christopher Guy.
HONOREES:
Outstanding Achievement in Special Effects Makeup: Rick Baker
Outstanding Achievement in Makeup: Tym Shutchai Buacharern
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling: Gail Ryan
Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling: Camille Friend
Outstanding Achievement in Photography:Douglas Kirkland
Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design & Styling: Ellen Mirojnick
NOMINEES:
Three established nominees, specializing in creating celebrity looks for the red carpet and editorial compete in each honoree category.
Rick Baker Makeup Award:
Anthony Nguyen
Matthew VanLeeuwen
Sarah Tanno
Tym Buacharern Makeup Award:
Carola Gonzalez
Eva Kim
Sir John
Gail Ryan Hairstyling Award:
Caile Noble
Claude Baruk
Riawna Capri
Camille Friend Hairstyling Award:
Cesar Ramirez
Johnny Wright
Takisha Sturdivant-Drew
Douglas Kirkland Photography Award:
Eric Charbonneau
Frazer Harrison
Katy Winn
Ellen Mirojnick Styling Award:
Marina Toybina
Monica Rose
Robért Behar
SPECIAL HONOREES:
Fragrance of the Year – Britney Spears for FANTASY IN BLOOM
Product of the Year - CBD For Life
The Breakthrough Award –
Tonino Lamborghini Men’s fragrance, INVINCIBILE
Moira Cosmetics
Beauty Enhancement Award – Dr. Babak Azizzadeh
The Innovation Award – Theradome
The Gentleman Award – Smokey Robinson
Timeless Beauty Award – TBA
New Beauty Award – Kirstin Maldonado, Olivia Holt, Tinashe
Special Tribute Award – Helen Woodward Animal Center
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