As the most esteemed beauty competition in North America, NAHA honors top hairstylists and beauty professionals with the industry’s most prestigious award. While honors are given in several distinct categories, the industry comes together each year to salute two professionals who have made a significant impact and contribution.

NAHA 2010 will proudly induct entrepreneur and founder of the Aveda Fredric’s Institutes Frederic Holzberger into the NAHA Hall of Leaders and will recognize internationally renowned haircolor specialist, educator and salon owner Beth Minardi with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The finalists for the mega awards ceremony have just been announced. Here’s a list of all the NAHA 2010 finalists in various categories.

Master Hairstylist of the Year
Michael Albor
Wendy and Oscar Bond
Charlie Price
Tony Ricci
Heather Wenman

Hairstylist of the Year
Steve Elias
Shirley Gordon
Shawna Parvin
Tony Ricci
Antoine Vadacchino

Salon Team of the Year
Blushes Hair and Day Spa
Jackson Ruiz Salon
Salon Inpure
Salon Pure
Valentinos Grand Salon

Editorial Hairstylist of the Year
Faatemah Ampey
Ammon Carver
Steve Elias
Charlie Price
Sevin Vee

Student Hairstylist of the Year
Rebecca Cowles
Ashley Hall
Patrick Mathes
Stacie Niemann
Josh Parkin

Avant Garde
Paul and Jami Eastin
Nicholas French
Alain Pereque
Charlie Price
Chad Seale

Contemporary Classic
Ammon Carver
Gianpolo Colombo
Steve Elias
Alain Pereque
Chad Taylor

Fashion Forward
Glenn Mitchell and Charlie Price
Steve Elias
Shirley Gordon
Timothy Switzer
Antoine Vadacchino

Haircolor
Chrystofer Benson
Sue Pemberton
Nancy Scasserra
Silas Tsang
Dimitrios Tsioumas

Salon Design of the Year
Aalam The Salon
Aveda Institute Birmingham
Donato Salon and Spa
Smashcut Studio
Vasken Demirjian Salon

Texture
Shirley Gordon
Chad Seale
Lina Shamoun
Silas Tsang
Dimitrios Tsioumas

NAHA 2010 is sure to be even more exhilarating than ever and will revolve around a theme of couture fashion. The awards ceremony will be held on July 18, 2010 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas.

For more information about NAHA 2010, visit: probeauty.org/naha

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