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Dubbed "The Oscars of Hair," this industry-leading competition will take place in Anaheim, CA on April 2nd.

Jaimee Harris Smith is a finalist in Styling and Finishing:
Phot shared with permission of PBA/NAHA 2023
Photographer: Roberto Ligresti
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the largest and most inclusive national trade organization representing the professional beauty industry, is excited to announce a thrilling night of artistry and creativity at the 34thAnnual North American Hairstyling Awards(NAHA). NAHA 2023 will take place on April 2nd in conjunction with Premiere Anaheim at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
NAHA is the most prestigious professional beauty competition in North America and honors the salon industry's top artists who push the boundaries of skill and creativity. Since its inception, thousands of talented artists have entered NAHA in the hopes of winning a coveted NAHA Award. Coined "The Oscars of Hair" by Modern Salon, NAHA is the must-attend event for the who's who of the beauty industry, where attendees experience the magic of the red carpet, mingle with the best and brightest in the business and watch artistic vision come to life.
NAHA 2023 will commence with a red carpet reception and the stage show will culminate in stunning artistic presentations from Ulta Beauty, Ashtae, Chrystofer Benson Collective, and Cassie Carey.
Tickets are still available and include swag bags valued at over $250 worth of the industry's latest and best products including products from Pureology, Moroccanoil, PDenman Brush, Aveda, and Mr. Smith.
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About The Professional Beauty Association
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is the largest and most inclusive trade organization representing the entire beauty industry. PBA exists to elevate, unite and serve the beauty industry and the professionals who improve people's lives and is the only national organization to represent the entire beauty industry. Our members include manufacturers, distributors, salons, spas, schools, independent practitioners, students and industry suppliers. PBA is dedicated to advocating and fighting for the rights of the beauty industry, enhancing professionalism, and committed to the long-term success of the stylist and the businesses that employ and support them. For more information on membership levels and dues please visit: www.probeauty.org/join.
Originally posted on Modern Salon

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