Once again, finalists for the 2025 North American Hairstyling Awards have raised the bar for vision, artistry, and execution with eye-popping, boundary-pushing collections.
Submissions to the Professional Beauty Association’s signature competition, now in its 36th year, are judged anonymously by a panel of experts in hairdressing and makeup artistry. Collections are scored based on technical skill, cohesiveness, and creativity.
The full list of 2025 finalists in 14 categories are below, with just a few examples from finalist collections. All entries can be viewed on the NAHA Gallery.
Winners will be announced June 1, 2025 at Premiere Orlando.
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
- Freddie Dean, Carousel Tattoo and Barber
- Leah Tressler, Salon Boutique Academy
- Amber & Chet Pope, Salon 27
- Martino Cartier, Martino Cartier Salon
- Vee Vargas, Be Here Salon & Collective
Makeup Artist of the Year
Master Hairstylist of the Year
Student Hairstylist of the Year
Styling and Finishing
Team of the Year
- Cult Salon
- Valentinis
- Eunoia Collective
- JCPenney Salon
- PHOTON
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