Through collaboration, diversity and commitment to a common vision, leading work is often achieved by highly creative teams. 
The NAHA Team of Year category honors these teams that display world-class versatility, skill, prowess and consistency.

New for 2021:Any material that is a headpiece, hair ornament or art worn on the head is allowed if it does not restrict viewing of the hair AND/OR is constructed out of natural or synthetic hair.

General Guidelines:

• Teams MUST enter under a Team Name
• Teams MUST consist of at least two (2) members
• Open to all team collaborations (excluding Manufacturer Teams*)
• Images entered into this category may not be entered into any other category.
  

Stylist Guidelines:

• Wigs are allowed.
• Natural and Synthetic hair extensions and hair pieces are allowed. (Note: Any material that is a headpiece, hair ornament or art worn on the head is allowed if it does not restrict viewing of the hair AND/OR is constructed out of natural or synthetic hair.)
• Braids are allowed.

Model Requirements:

• Must showcase Five unique looks
• Signed NAHA Team of the Year Release Form

Image Requirements:

• All images must be in JPEG (.jpg) format
• Images must be 8x10 inches with a resolution of 300DPI (CMPI not accepted)
• Five Unedited, Unretouched Images
• Five Final Images
• Retouching of the image’s color is allowed**.
• Retouching of the hair’s shape, texture or color is not allowed.

Judging Criteria

• Technical Skill 50%
• Cohesive Collection 20%
• Creativity 30%

*Manufacturer sponsored, or Campaign-branded teams are prohibited
**Special Photographic Effects are allowed as long as they do not hinder the judges viewing of the hair.