Professional Beauty Association Announces Finalists of 2020 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)

62 talented finalists announced across 15 categories of excellence

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Nov 14, 2019, 16:20 ET

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is excited to announce the finalists in the 31st annualNorth American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). As the top hair, makeup, and nail competition in North America, NAHA is the premiere platform for beauty professionals to push the boundaries and bring their artistic vision to life. For the second year, NAHA will take place during the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) show on January 25, 2020.

Each year, industry artists submit their work -- which often takes months of planning, shooting, and editing -- and are judged by a blind panel of judges, many of which were selected through a call for new judges for 2020. Finalists are chosen by an anonymous process with no contact between judges or knowledge of artist names to ensure anonymity and fairness, and enabling a true celebration of excellence, creativity, and technical ability.

This year's finalist candidates span fifteen categories of excellence across hair, makeup and nail artistry. Finalists include:

Avante Garde:

Rodrigo Araneda
Damien Carney
Dilek Onur Taylor
Francesca Rivetti
Jamie Wiley

Editorial/Session Stylist of the Year:

Lucie Doughty
Ruth Roche
Ashley Stewart
Lisa Von Kurvink
Jamie Wiley

Haircolor:

Rodrigo Araneda
Chrystofer Benson
Genia Church
Rossa Jurenas
Sharie Valcin

Haircutting:

Rodrigo Araneda
Chris Baran
Chrystofer Benson
Sharie Valcin
Yuki Yasui

Hairstylist of the Year:

Chrystofer Benson
Dilek Onur Taylor
Morgan Roy
Silas Tsang
Julie Vriesinga

Makeup Artist of the Year:

Daryna Barykina
Marie-Laure Larrieu
Noel McKinnon
Kate Nash
Tiaja Pierre

Master Hairstylist of the Year:

Chris Baran
Chrystofer Benson
Ruth Roche
Allen Ruiz
Julie Vriesinga

Men's Hairstylist of the Year:

Nieves Almaraz
Ammon Carver
Jamie DiGrazia
Jacqueline Figueroa
Charles Robinson

Nail Professional of the Year:

Wendi Barker
Cassandra Clark
Kayla Deus
Rochelle Dingman
Delia Hutchinson

Newcomer Stylist of the Year:

Keith Bryce
Natalie Cacciatore
Cassie Carey
Angela Debono
Lyuba Gadd

Salon/School Design of the Year:

Album Hair, Toronto
BOSS HAIR GROUP, Chicago
Jolie Beauty Bar, Toronto
Ryan M Scottsdale, Scottsdale
TONI&GUY Galleria, Dallas

Student Hairstylist of the Year:

Mackenzie Dean, Aveda Institute Denver
Dorothy Greene, Aveda Institute Columbus
Matthew Leadabrand, Aveda Institute Los Angeles
Kaitlyn Rudie, Aveda Frederic's Institute Cincinnati
Bailey Stone, Aveda Institute Des Moines

Styling and Finishing:

Ammon Carver
Adrian Gutierrez
Cory Hoffman
Michelle O'Connor
Dilek Onur Taylor

Team of The Year:

Ammon Carver Studio
Chrystofer Benson Studio
RK Artistic Squad
Salon by Instyle Design Team
Ulta Beauty Design Team

Texture:

Aprille Bouchard
Adrian Gutierrez
Jose Luis Buitron
Dilek Onur Taylor
Norm Wright

The Live NAHA event kicks off with a red carpet reception from 6-8 pm, followed by the awards ceremony from 8-10:30 pm on January 25, 2020 at the Long Beach Convention Center Terrace Theater in Los Angeles County.

Tickets are on sale at probeauty.org/naha, with special packages exclusively available to Professional Beauty Association members. The awards ceremony will also stream online at www.nahalive.com. For more information, please visit probeauty.org/naha; get inspired and learn more about the most prestigious night in beauty.

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Photography
When using NAHA images, please include the PBA NAHA logo (or name) with the credit "NAHA 2020 Finalist" followed by the stylist's name and category. NAHA images must include "Courtesy of Professional Beauty Association" and photographer credit if possible. 2020 NAHA finalist photos can be found HERE.

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/joi n.

Contact: Amy Denoon
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