The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced the much anticipated finalists for the 2012 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) yesterday via their Facebook page.

NAHAs are given in 13 distinct categories, the highest honor is the coveted award for Hairstylist of the Year. Celebrating 23 years as the Top Honor for the Professional Beauty Industry, PBA announced 2012 NAHA finalists online for the first time.

Here’s the complete list for 2012 NAHA Finalists

NAHA 2012 Finalists

Avant Garde
Chrystofer Benson, Salon Tantrun
Nicholas French
Jose Julian Macias Navarro, Leonel Alta Peluqueria
Jake Thompson, Lunatic Fringe
Chris Vandehey, Style on Second

Contemporary Classic
Dimitrios Tsioumas, mizu New York
Daniel Holzberger, Van Michael Salons
Nick Stenson, JCPenney
Rusty Phillips, Belle Epoque An Atelier Salon
Sal Misseri, Ladies & Gentlemen Salon and Spa

Editorial
Charlie Price, Antoine du Chez
Vivienne Mackinder
Steve Elias,
Neeko Abriol, Salon Sessions Studio
Michael Albor, The Loft Salon by Michael Albor

Haircolor
Dimitrios Tsioumas, mizu New York
Nick Stenson, JCPenney
Chad Demchuk, Salon 7
Sue Pemberton
Jacqueline Sanchez, Salon Gregories

Hairstylist of the Year
Allen Ruiz, Jackson Ruiz Salon
Liz Nevin, Liz Nevin Hairstyling
DJ Riggs, MAINENTRANCE Artists
Dimitrios Tsioumas, mizu New York
Alain Pereque, Salon Pure

Masters
Edwin Johnston, Cutting Room Creative
Tony Ricci, Ricci Hair Co.
Dusty Simington, Salon Gregories
Anna Pacitto, Pure
Eric Fisher,

Newcomer
Valeria Amirova, Salon Pure
Sal Misseri, Ladies & Gentlemen Salon and Spa
Ray Hornback, Studio Be Salon
Jasmine Gibbs, The Cutting Edge
Nick Hemsley, Lunatic Fringe

Student Hairstylist of the Year
Nicole Higgens, Aveda Institute Denver
Quinn Sorensen, Taylor Andrews Academy
Alisha Sutch, Eric Fisher Academy
Cameron Jones, Aveda Fredric’s Institute
Cassandra Monteyro, Aveda Fredric’s Institute

Salon Team
Steven Robertson, Lunatic Fringe Salon
Michael Levine, A Michael Levine Salon Group
Jessica Reipke, HAUS Salon
Keiji Yasuo, Salon Keiji
Berry Bachen, MAINENTRANCE Artists

Salon Design
Gayle Fulbright, Headlines The Salon
Laura Ortmann, Ginger Bay Salon & Spa
Barbara Garcia-Grove, Square Colour Salon + Spa
Lisa Williams, Bespoke Hair Artisans
Lara Leckie, Studio So Lara

Texture
Liz Nevin, Liz Nevin
Jasmine Gibbs, The Cutting Edge
Amy Freudenberg, Maka Beauty Systems
Jose Julian Macias Navarro, LEONEL ALTA PELUQUERIA
Richie Roman, R Rated Hair

Salon MBA
Tina/Gretchen Morschauser/Brown, Rejuvenation Spa
Kari/Karla/Carol Davis/Lopez-Martinez, Davis, Gila Rut Salons
Kendall/Beate Ong/Assmuth-Ong, Mane Attraction Salon
Bruce Peters, Zazou Salon & Spa
Bryan Nunes, Blo

Makeup
Clarissa Luna, Rejuvenation Spa
Jeanne San Diego, Gila Rut Salons
Ericka Brannon, Mane Attraction Salon
Sevan Tatoulian, Zazou Salon & Spa
David Maderich

Many congratulations to all the 2012 NAHA finalists.

The 2012 NAHA Award’s Ceremony is open to ALL and will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas.

E! superstar Giuliana Rancic will be hosting the NAHA 2012 Awards Ceremony, as well as receiving the 2012 Beautiful Humanitarian Award.

To see the work of all the NAHA finalists and to learn more about the NAHA Awards Ceremony, visit www.probeauty.org/naha

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Hair King Farouk Shami was presented with a Legend Award by the International Salon/Spa Business Network (ISBN) at its 2012 Conference, “Be Inspired,” April 15-17, at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA for his success and innovation in the beauty industry.

Farouk Shami is known for having created environmentally friendly products and ammonia-free hair color long before it was the popular thing to do. However, his journey to become the Hair King wasn’t an easy one. After landing in the United States in 1965 with $71 and a dream, he worked hard and smart to create a billion dollar enterprise. He truly personifies the American dream!

Click here to congratulate Farouk Shami

Patrick Neville, ISBN Board Member and chief merchant for BeautyFirst said,

Farouk is not only an industry icon, he’s recognized by the general public as an artist, visionary, entrepreneur, humanitarian, celebrity and political candidate, thanks to his appearances on ‘The Apprentice’ and his run for governor of Texas.

While receiving his award Farouk Shami said,

I’m extremely honored and humbled to receive this award. Twenty-six years ago, doctors told me my career was at its end, but out of necessity came innovation and the beginning of a wonderful journey. I thank ISBN for this incredible recognition.

Many congratulations to Farouk for winning the Legend Award.

I remember meeting Farouk last year during their Be Safe, Be Beautiful conference that was held in Cancun in Mexico. We interviewed him where he talked about his inspiration to start this company and also stressed on why companies should manufacture beauty products that are safe for the environment and hairstylists.

After that we also filmed a fantastic stage show in which many former Miss Universe contestants walked as models for some top hair stylists from around the world like Mickey Svircevic and Rocky Vitelli.

To watch this episode and other cosmetology education videos, visit ScissorBoy.com

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On Sunday, March 25th, ScissorBoy witnessed creativity at its best during Hair Wars 2012 Calgary. It was an amazing hair event that took place in Canada in Downtown Calgary – Flames Central.

Hair Wars is a runway hair and fashion competition, that is judged and awarded. This show brings together top salons from all over the country who battle it out for the top spot. The winning team gets a chance to move on to a National Finals that are held in Las Vegas.

The show is produced by Windy City Media’s entertainment director, Benjamin Moline and marketing director, Dan Baron. Hair Wars is hosted by celebrity hairstylist Ben Mollin, from the hit BRAVO TV show “Shear Genius”.

It was amazing to connect with Ben. Here’s ScissorBoy with Ben Mollin.

During Hair Wars 2012 Calgary, stylists from 10 hair salons across Alberta showed off their superb skills to create unconventional, elaborate, vibrant hair styles and fashion using primarily human hair as the medium.

Here are some amazing creations from stylists during Hair Wars 2012 Calgary.

And the unique look from Twisted Banana which won them the top prize at Hair Wars 2012 Calgary.

The top 3 winners were declared by the judges after the presentation. The 3 Hair Wars Calgary winners are:

1st place: Twisted Banana Hair Studios
2nd place: Diva Hair
3rd place: Delmar College of Hair and Esthetics

Congratulations to all the winners.

It was an amazing event where creativity took center stage. Many thanks to the producers of Hair Wars for bringing it to Canada. I look forward to next year’s show.

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To build the next generation of stylists, P&G Salon Professional had organized Student Stylist Competition which was open to all apprentices and non-licensed students enrolled in a certified cosmetology school. The awards were given for Wella Professionals, Clairol Professional and Sebastian Professional categories.

The PGSP winners were declared at 2012 America’s Beauty Show. The 1st prize winner won cash prize of $1000, one-year supply of P&G Salon Professional product and an all expense paid trip to Los Angeles, CA to attend Wella Professionals North American Trend Vision Awards (NATVA). The 2nd and 3rd prize winners received cash prize of $500 and $250 respectively, plus an year’s supply of P&G products.

The PGSP Student Stylist Competition winners at ABS 2012 are:

WELLA PROFESSIONALS

1st Place: Michel Lanoutte – Regency Beauty Institute, NC
2nd Place: Andrea Phillips – Cameo College, UT
3rd Place: Kelsey Triebes – Bellus Academy, CA

SEBASTIAN PROFESSIONAL

1st Place: Katey Browne – Sassoon Academy, CA
2nd Place: Anisha Winston – Regency Beauty Institute, MO
3rd Place: Nydia Zypeda – Avalon School of Cosmetology, AZ

CLAIROL PROFESSIONAL

1st Place: Raina Torelli – Rizzieri Aveda School, NJ
2nd Place: Sean Farine – Remington College, OH
3rd Place: Darcy Morris – Marinello School of Beauty, CT

Congratulations to the winners and all who participated!

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The new ‘London Calling’ collection from the Strangeways Artistic Team for Fudge is a stunning collection that not only looks cool but is actually wearable.

This new collection is about keeping that cool London vibe alive with colour and attitude. Pushing boundaries and encouraging experimentation of new colouring techniques, this new London Calling collection demonstrates a wide range of edgy but wearable looks incorporating lots of bright, colourful and quirky styles from various London tribes.

This collection is done by Strangeways Artistic Team which has earned a reputation as a fashionable and innovative salon, that captures the imagination successfully!

Working with the masters of urban colour, Fudge, they have incorporated their rainbow inspired Fudge Paintbox semi-permanent colours with their hard core permanent Fudge Headpaint colours to create a colour explosion and used a combination of dip-dye, two-tone, colour blocking, and 3D colouring to demonstrate the wide variety of colouring techniques and skills of Strangeways.

The credits for this collection are as follows:

Hair: Strangeways Artistic Team for Fudge
Colour and Products: Fudge
Photography: The LaRoache Brothers
Clothes Styling: Karen Binns
Makeup: Nadia Braz

Here are some snaps from the ‘London Calling’ collection.

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Gillette is preparing to launch its new product called “Fusion ProGlide Styler” in February. With this new gadget, the company expects to win over those guys who sport facial hair.

Gillette has always been about the clean-shaven look. But a recent survey by P&G revealed that more than 40 percent of men in North America style their facial hair. This is where the company saw opportunity and decided to introduce Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler which is designed as a “precision styling tool for men with facial hair.”

The Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler is a 3-in-1 facial hair styling tool that trims evenly, shaves closely and edges accurately. Its a 3-in-1 solution for men’s facial hair styling needs.

Gillette has roped in celebrity brand ambassadors like André 3000 Benjamin, Gael García Bernal and Adrien Brody to promote their new gadget.

The Fusion ProGlide Styler will hit North American stores in February with a suggested price of $19.99. After targeting the 48 million men with facial hair styling needs in North America, P&G will launch the Styler elsewhere over the next 12 to 18 months.

Though it would be available from February 2012, but you can pre-order your ProGlide Styler right now by clicking here.

For men’s grooming tips and techniques, visit ScissorBoy.com

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If you are concerned with hair loss or your deep receding hairline, you don’t need to panic. The good news is hair loss is no longer a permanent problem!

With the help of artistic hair simulation you can recreate the appearance of full head of natural looking hair, cover scars and add density to existing hair.

The Hair Simulation Company based in Atlanta, Georgia  have helped many people with their trade mark technique of Artistic Hair Simulation.

This technique is a form of micro tattooing and ideal for clients who have thinning hair, or have a deep receding hairline, or want to get rid of hair transplant scars.  It’s a great way to deal with hair loss while matching your style needs, skin tones and head shape.

To tell more about hair tattooing and hair simulation, Cheryl Rosenblum from The Hair Simulation Company will be seen on ScissorBoy TV on Monday, January 16, 2012.

She will not only talk about how she does hair simulation but she will actually demonstrate the hair simulation process to keep it looking real for you!

Don’t miss this hair simulation episode on ScissorBoy TV on Jan 16. Stay tuned to ScissorBoy.com

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Are you a student stylist with skills? Think you have what it takes to make it to the next level? P&G Salon Professional Canada is building the next generation of stylists with their first annual Student Stylist Competition to be held at Allied Beauty Association, Toronto, Ontario on April 2, 2012.

The competition is open to all apprentices and non-licensed students enrolled in a certified cosmetology school. Winners will receive cash and education prizes.

In order to compete in PGSP Student Stylist Competition, you must take a “before” picture of your model and then interpret one of the looks within your chosen category from Wella Professionals, Clairol Professional and Sebastian Professional, using the Inspiration Guide for your category.

Finalists in the Wella Professionals and Sebastian Professional categories will have the opportunity to show their models onstage at Allied Beauty Association Show before a prestigious panel of educators and judges.

First place winners will be given a cash prize of $1000 plus education voucher, while second and third place winners will receive a cash prize of $500 and $250 respectively.

The last date for submitting your entries is February 29, 2012. Finals take place on April 2, 2012 at Allied Beauty Association, Toronto, Ontario.

For more information about how to enter this student stylist competition, check out the Facebook page of P&G Salon Professional Canada.

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Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Awards are the most prestigious hairdressing awards that recognize exceptional talent in Australia and New Zealand, from creativity to outstanding business achievements.

Now in its 27th year, entries for these prestigious awards celebrating excellence are now open to the industry throughout Australia and New Zealand.

With so many areas in which to shine, there’s enormous opportunity for you to walk away with a slice of the glory. And with categories covering many areas of excellence and open to both Australian and New Zealand competitors, whether you’re a cutting maestro, a styling genius or colour guru, there’s a category to suit you.

HAIR EXPO Australian Hairdressing Awards Categories:

• Australian Hairdresser of the Year
• New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year
• Colour Technician of the Year
• Apprentice / Student of the Year
• New Creative Force
• Salon Team of the Year
• Session Stylist of the Year
• Educator of the Year
• Education Organisation of the Year
• Business Performance of the Year
• Excellence in Marketing
• Salon Design
• Photographic Collection of the Year
• Hall of Fame
• People’s Choice Award

If you think you are cut above the rest, and deserve to be recognized as the best, you should definitely enter the 2012 Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Awards. Here winners become industry ambassadors, careers are changed forever and dreams come true!

Visit www.hairexpoawards.com and check your eligibility by reading the category criteria. Then, complete the entry form and send it to Hair Expo. Submission deadline is 5pm, Wednesday 22 February 2012.

The finalists will be selected during the preliminary judging on 12 and 13 March 2012. Finalists will be announced at the cocktail gallery viewing on Tuesday 13 March 2012.

The winners will be announced in June at the Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Awards Gala.

For complete details of the submission process please visit www.hairexpoawards.com or forward all enquires to libby.brooks-molloy@reedexhibitions.com.au

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I was recently teaching a class at the Marvel Beauty School in London, Canada. It is Canada’s largest chain of hairstyling and esthetics schools with 22 campuses across the country.

I was so excited to be amongst so many cosmetology students. It was overwhelming to receive their positive response as you’ll find out in the video clip below.

I thoroughly enjoyed teaching at the Marvel Beauty School. Thanks to them for inviting me and thanks to the students for listening to me!

Snip Snip!

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