Tony Ricci with Laurel Nelson

MODERN SALON Editor Laurel Nelson recently talked to all five NAHA Hairstylist of the Year finalists: Shirley Gordon, Tony Ricci, Shawna Parvin, Antoine Vadacchino and Steve Elias. These five talented stylists spoke about their inspirations, advice for first-time NAHA entrants, their personal experiences with NAHA and much more.