Ready to take your artistry to the highest stage in beauty? The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is where the bold rise, careers ignite and icons are crowned.
The Professional Beauty Association, whose mission is to advocate and fight for the rights and professionalism of the beauty industry, shares that entry is now open for the 37th edition of the awards.
"For 37 years, NAHA has been the stage where artistry isn't just rewarded—it's remembered. It's where legends are born, where bold, new voices take their first steps into the spotlight and where a single daring entry can change a career forever," a caption from a PBA Instagram post states.
Non-Members have until October 21 to enter, while PBA Members have until November 7. Nonmembers can easily take advantage of this benefit by visiting probeauty.org and clicking “Become a Member” for membership options.
NEW this year is the International Collection of the Year category to recognize artists living outside of North America.
Finalists for each category will be announced during a livestream on February 1, 2026 LIVE at Premiere Anaheim and livestreamed on social. The winners will be announced during the 2026 NAHA Ceremony.
NAHA 2026 Categories
- Avant Garde
- Barber of the Year
- Editorial Stylist of the Year
- Educator of the Year
- Haircolor
- Haircutting
- Hairstylist of the Year
- Inspiring Salon of the Year
- NEW! International Collection of the Year
- Makeup Artist of the Year
- Master Hairstylist of the Year
- Student Hairstylist of the Year
- Styling & Finishing
- Team of the Year
- Texture
Entrants for all categories must be licensed cosmetologists or barbers, with the exceptions of Student Hairstylist of the Year, Makeup Artist of the Year, Inspiring Salon of the Year, International Collection and Educator of the Year.
For more information about NAHA, visit the Professional Beauty Association's website.
