Everything you need to enter the 2026 North American Hairstyling Awards starts here.
MAKE YOUR MARK.
ENTER NAHA 2026
Ready to take your artistry to the highest stage in beauty? NAHA is where the bold rise, careers ignite, and icons are crowned. Step into the spotlight, showcase your vision, and join the elite shaping the industry’s future.
Entries open August 5 and close November 7 for PBA Members and October 21 for Non-Members.
Entries open August 5 and close November 7 for PBA Members and October 21 for Non-Members.
MAKE YOUR MARK.
ENTER NAHA 2026
Ready to take your artistry to the highest stage in beauty? NAHA is where the bold rise, careers ignite, and icons are crowned. Step into the spotlight, showcase your vision, and join the elite shaping the industry’s future.
Entries open August 5 and close November 7 for PBA Members and October 21 for Non-Members.
Entries open August 5 and close November 7 for PBA Members and October 21 for Non-Members.
MAKE YOUR MARK.
ENTER NAHA 2026
Ready to take your artistry to the highest stage in beauty? NAHA is where the bold rise, careers ignite, and icons are crowned. Step into the spotlight, showcase your vision, and join the elite shaping the industry’s future.
Entries open August 5 and close November 7 for PBA Members and October 21 for Non-Members.
Entries open August 5 and close November 7 for PBA Members and October 21 for Non-Members.
READY TO RISE
ENTER NAHA
The industry’s most prestigious award is calling. This is your chance to showcase fearless artistry, push creative boundaries, and join the elite shaping beauty’s future. With 15 categories honoring every dimension of talent, NAHA is where legends are made—and it starts with your entry.
2026 NAHA
CATEGORIES
AVANT GARDE
BARBER
EDITORIAL
EDUCATOR
HAIRCOLOR
HAIRCUTTING
HAIRSTYLIST
INSPIRING SALON
INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION
MAKEUP ARTIST
MASTER HAIRSTYLIST
STUDENT HAIRSTYLIST
STYLING & FINISHING
TEAM
TEXTURE
NOMINATE A SALON
OR EDUCATOR
Celebrate the changemakers shaping the future of beauty! The NAHA Inspiring Salon and Educator of the Year awards honor leaders who elevate our industry, empower professionals, and impact their communities. Know someone making waves? Nominate them and help us shine a spotlight on their legacy.
BOLD. AUTHENTIC. TRUE.
FIND YOUR
INSPIRATION
The 2025 NAHA winners didn’t just compete—they unleashed artistry that reshaped the stage. Dive into their visionary collections and feel the spark of bold innovation, fearless talent, and pure mastery from the industry’s top creators.
Special thanks to our 2025 Winners’ Announcement Sponsor and PBA Visionary Member, amika!
THE NAHA
LEGACY
For over 35 years, NAHA has been the stage where beauty legends are made. As the industry’s most coveted award, NAHA honors the artistry, innovation, and bold vision shaping the future of beauty.
Experience the magic of 2025 NAHA—our sold-out 36th anniversary show. Relive every breathtaking collection, every show-stopping moment, and every unforgettable winner speech that defined a celebration of artistry at its highest level.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
ELEVATE YOUR
BRAND WITH NAHA
Want to align your brand with the industry’s most celebrated artists? NAHA offers a powerful way to connect with visionary talent, elevate your presence, and showcase your commitment to artistry and innovation.
These are the icons, trendsetters, and leaders shaping the future of beauty. Your partnership places your brand center stage at the industry’s most prestigious awards night—where creativity, influence, and legacy converge.
