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Bringing global haircare authority closer to the chair, the partnership marks a renewed investment in New England's salons and stylists.
The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) are moving to Long Beach in 2019.

Silas Tsang, Blushes in Ottawa, ON--
Finalist for Master Stylist, 2018
Andrew O'Toole
The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) are the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America. Produced by the Professional Beauty Association, NAHA is celebrating its 30th year of honoring talented and creative artists across 15 categories.
The next NAHA celebration will be in Las Vegas, on July 29, 2018, at the Mandalay Resort and Casino. Then, six months later, another NAHA will launch at a new time, in a new place. NAHA is moving to Long Beach, CA, and will be held during the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE), on January 26, 2019.
This new date means that competitors also have some new deadlines to meet:
Entries open May 31. 2018
Entry deadline: September 13, 2018
Finalist announcement: December 2, 2018
NAHA Celebration: January 26, 2019
Learn more at probeauty.org
Originally posted on Modern Salon

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