Winners of the 34th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards

Written by Sarah DawsonApr 3, 2023

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2023 NAHA Award Winners
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On April 2nd, 2023, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced the winners of the 34th North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) in Anaheim, California. This prestigious professional beauty competition honors top artists in the salon industry who have displayed exemplary talents and skill, as well as pushed the boundaries of beauty. 

With thousands of artist entries spanning across fourteen creative and inspirational categories in hair, makeup, and education, contestants are judged in three rounds by a panel of esteemed experts based on their technical skill, cohesiveness, and creativity. The NAHA Awards are highly coveted in the beauty industry and have become a platform for recognizing and celebrating the leading artists in hair and beauty.  

This year’s event brought together some of the most talented and innovative professionals, showcasing their stunning creations and innovative techniques, which marked the culmination of months of hard work and dedication by the contestants.  

In celebration of their extraordinary talents, the PBA recognizes the following winners of the 34th North American Hairstyling Awards: 

NAHA 2023 AVANT GARDE WINNER: Cassie Carey

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Photographer: Richard Monsieurs

 

NAHA 2023 BARBER OF THE YEAR WINNER: Cecilia Jimenez

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Photographer: Nohemi Capetillo

 

NAHA 2023 EDITORIAL STYLIST OF THE YEAR WINNER: Timothy Cabell

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Photographer: Zoe Christou Welsh

 

NAHA 2023 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR WINNER: Rodrick Samuels

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NAHA 2023 HAIRCOLOR WINNER: Luis Gonzalez

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Photographer: Caroline Miller

 

NAHA 2023 HAIRCUTTING WINNER: Yuki Yasui

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Photographer: Mitsu Watanabe

 

NAHA 2023 HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR WINNER: Julie Vriesinga

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Photographer: Paula Tizzard

 

NAHA 2023 INSPIRING SALON OF THE YEAR WINNER: Crawford Master Stylists Ltd.

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NAHA 2023 MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR WINNER: Mel Martinez

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Photographer: Trav McAvaddy

 

NAHA 2023 MASTER HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR: Allen Ruiz

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Photographer: Monty

 

NAHA 2023 STUDENT HAIRSTYLIST OF THE YEAR WINNER: Cooper Brooks

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Photographer: Heidi Gress

 

NAHA 2023 STYLING & FINISHING WINNER: Caidy Brasure

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Photographer: Miles Marie

 

NAHA 2023 TEAM OF THE YEAR WINNER: Hair Biz and Beyond

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Photographer: Richard Monsieurs

 

NAHA 2023 TEXTURE WINNER: Keith Bryce

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Photographer: Keith Bryce

 

NAHA 2023 #NAHAMOMENT WINNER: Veronika Shurunova

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