
Photography: Courtesy of Fran Peterson/Daryna Barykina
The North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) is the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America. Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the competition celebrates and honors the talent and creativity of the beauty industry's most inspiring artists. This year, NAHA celebrates its 30th anniversary at its new home alongside the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE). The 2019 ceremony will be hosted by 2018 Olympic Bronze Medalist figure skater and America’s sweetheart, Adam Rippon. NAHA will take place Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California. The event will be broadcast live, on-demand at nahalive.com.
2019 Texture Finalists

Lauren Moser
@laurenmmoser
Hair Lab Detroit | Detroit, MI
Photographer: Travis Teate
Wardrobe Stylist: Lauren Moser
Makeup Artist: Lauren Moser

Michelle O’Connor
@michelleoconnorbeauty
Salon by Instyle JCPenney | Hollywood, FL
Photographer: Roberto Ligresti
Wardrobe Stylist: Nikko Kefalas
Makeup Artist: Joanne Gair

Fran Peterson
@frannpeterson
Salon Karma | Bluffton, SC
Photographer: Daryna Barykina
Wardrobe Stylist: Fran Peterson
Makeup Artist: Abigail Wilson

Silas Tsang
@silastsang
BLUSHES | Ottawa, ON
Photographer: John Rawson
Wardrobe Stylist: Jared Green
Makeup Artist: Lan Nyugen-Grealis

Julie Vriesinga
@julievriesinga
Salon Entrenous | Forest, ON
Photographer: Paula Tizzard
Wardrobe Stylist: Julie Vriesinga
Makeup Artist: Florencia Taylor