Behind the Chair and Modern Salon have posted the finalists for the Professional Beauty Associations 2011 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). It’s wonderful to see some of the great work that is being done in the salon community and I’m always excited to learn about new salons and artists. So inspiring!
The list of finalists is as follows:
**Master Hairstylist
**Damien Carney
Edwin Johnston – Cutting Room Creative
Anna Pacitto – Salon Pure
Dusty Simington
Kris Sorbie – Redken 5th Ave NYC
**Hairstylist of the Year
**Michael Albor – The Loft Salon by Michael Albor
Carlos Cintron – TIGI – Lewisville, TX
Daniel Holzberger – Van Michael Salons
Eli Mancha – Bang Salon
Charlie Price – Antoin du Chez the Spa
**Avant Garde
**Palma Anshilevich – The Hair Spot
Damien Carney – JOICO
Dan Csicsai – Salon Glo
Kris Sorbie – Redken 5th Ave, NYC
Jake Thompson – Lunatic Fringe
**Contemporary Classic
**Simon Chercuitte – SACO
Eli Mancha – Bang Salon
DJ Riggs – Main Entrance
Timothy Switzer – Timothy & Co Salon & Spa
Dimitrios Tsioumas – Mizu New York
Editorial Stylist
Damien Carney – JOICO
Amy Freudenberg – MAKA Beauty Systems
Charlie Price – Antoin du Chez the Spa
Dimitrios Tsioumas – Mizu New York
Marshall Vanierland – Kelly Cardenas
**Fashion Forward
**Michael Albor / Donna Hamilton – The Loft Salon by Michael Albor
Chrystofer Benson – Salon Tantrum/Matrix
Steve Elias – Elixir Salon & Spa
Jake Thompson – Lunatic Fringe
Zahir Ziani – Red Door Spas
**Haircolor
**David Adams – redCHOCOLATE
Martin Alarie – Salon Pure
Chrystofer Benson – Salon Tantrum/Matrix
David Munn / Natalie Gurley – Van Michael Salons
Dimitrios Tsioumas – Mizu New York
Texture
Carlos Cintron – TIGI – Lewisville, TX
Shirley Gordon – Strands Hair Studio
Jaymz Marez – Sophisto
DJ Riggs – Main Entrance
Daniel Roldan – MATRIX
**Student Hairstylist
**Caitlin Charles – Eric Fisher Academy
Christine Doerge – Eric Fisher Academy
Bella Hammer – Aveda/Fredric’s Institute – Cincinnati
Holly Hui – MC College
Giovanna Simington – Golden West College Cosmetology
**Salon Design
**Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa
Lati & Sara Domi
Lunatic Fringe
Rebellations Hair & Beauty
Salon M Squared
Salon Team
Fresh Hair Studio
Hair Body & Sol Inc.
Jackson Ruiz Salon
JC Salons
Studio 1452
