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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. NAHA recognized the industry’s brightest stars in its first foray on the East Coast on Sunday, June 2nd at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, in conjunction with Premiere, Orlando.
The 2024 NAHA Awards Winners Are:
- 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
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.
Special congratulations to SalonCentric #ItTakesAPro Team Artist Keya Neal on her win as Educator of the Year.
NAHA 2024 Winner, Keya Neal - Educator of the Year
Credit (top row): NAHA 2024 Winner Trish Dool - Avant Garde, Naeemah LaFond - Editorial Stylist of the Year, Brayden Pelletier - Master Hairstylist of the Year, Cassie Carey - Texture, Stephen Moody – Haircutting, Erin Fernandes - Hairstylist of the Year
Credit (bottom row): NAHA 2024 Winner A-ROD (Yadiel Alberto Rodriguez) - Barber of the Year, Vanessa Whitmarsh - Styling and Finishing, Kaitlyn Rockwell - Student Hairstylist of the Year, Quinn Enright & Michelle Oliver - Team of the Year, Anne Skubis - Makeup Artist of the Year, Sean Godard - Haircolor
