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SEARCHCelebrating 35 years of beauty and brilliance, NAHA recognized the industry’s brightest stars in its first foray on the East Coast.
NAHA 2024 Winner Team of the Year: Quinn Enright & Michelle Oliver
Pro Beauty Association
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), whose mission is to advocate and fight for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry, is thrilled to announce the winners for the highly anticipated 35th annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). NAHA, the beauty industry's most prestigious competition in North America, honors the beauty industry's top artists and creative talent who push the boundaries of skill and creativity. The event took place on Sunday, June 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with Premiere, Orlando.
Avant Garde- Trish Dool
Barber of the Year- A-ROD (Yadiel Alberto Rodriguez)
Editorial Stylist of the Year- Naeemah LaFond
Educator of the Year- Keya Neal
Haircolor- Sean Godard
Haircutting- Stephen Moody
Hairstylist of the Year- Erin Fernandes
Inspiring Salon of the Year- Rachel’s Salon & Day Spa
Makeup Artist of the Year- Anne Skubis
Master Hairstylist of the Year- Brayden Pelletier
Student Hairstylist of the Year- Kaitlyn Rockwell
Styling and Finishing- Vanessa Whitmarsh
Team of the Year- Quinn Enright & Michelle Oliver
Texture- Cassie Carey
The NAHA Moment-John Nguyen
Bringing together the top artists for 35 years, NAHA showcased the finest collections and talent in the industry. The night was filled with beauty and brilliance as the salon industry's top artists showcased their extraordinary talent and artistry.
The excitement of NAHA 2024 kicked off with a glamorous red-carpet reception, where attendees raised a glass with industry peers and caught a glimpse of the nominees. The program included a VIP reception, red carpet and media interviews with finalists, an awards ceremony featuring exciting entertainment, and a winners' lounge where the winners shared their real-time reactions.
In honor of the event's 35th anniversary, a selection of previous NAHA winners participated in the ceremony, recreating looks from past winning collections and presenting runway shows during the event produced by 3Jay Productions.
Past winners who recreated looks included:
The Professional Beauty Association congratulates all the winners of the 35th annual North American Hairstyling Awards and extends its gratitude to everyone who participated in making this event a resounding success. NAHA continues to recognize and honor the industry's trailblazers who continuously push the boundaries of skill and creativity.
Originally posted on Modern Salon
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