Award Categories

Outstanding talent in professional hair coloring techniques

Exceptional skill in cutting, styling, and transforming hair

Excellence in men's grooming and traditional barbering

Creating stunning wedding day hairstyles

Expert application and blending of hair extensions

Excellence in smoothing and keratin treatments

Expertise in cutting and styling curly and textured hair

Mastery of freehand balayage and highlighting techniques

Creative and skilled men's hair styling

Bold and innovative fashion and creative color work

Artistry in bridal updo and wedding hair design

Creating impactful hair looks for print and media

Excellence in on-set and campaign hair styling

Advanced techniques in hair loss treatment

Expertise in Afro-textured hair care and styling

Skilled work with all hair types and textures

Precision in achieving perfect blonde tones

Technical excellence in precision hair cutting

Creating elegant updos and special occasion styles

Dramatic before-and-after hair makeovers

Patient and skilled children's hair care

Expertise in maintaining and styling long hair

Creative and precise short hair cutting and styling

Expert correction and restoration of damaged color

Consistent excellence in salon-based hair services

Recognizing professionals who excel in hair botox treatments, restoring damaged hair with deep-conditioning protein therapies that deliver smooth, rejuvenated, and frizz-free results.

Honoring specialists in tape-in hair extensions who deliver seamless, natural-looking length and volume with expert application and blending techniques.

Celebrating experts in micro-ring (micro-loop) hair extensions who achieve flawless, damage-free results with precision placement and invisible blending.

Recognizing masters of keratin bond (fusion) hair extensions who deliver long-lasting, natural movement and flawless integration with the client's natural hair.

Honoring designers who create and customize premium clip-in hair extensions, offering clients versatile, easy-to-use solutions for instant volume and length.

Celebrating professionals who provide transformative hair replacement solutions, including non-surgical systems and integration techniques that restore confidence and natural appearance.

Recognizing trichology experts who combine scientific knowledge with practical treatment to address hair loss, scalp disorders, and overall hair health with outstanding client outcomes.

Honoring professionals who deliver exceptional scalp care treatments, from detoxifying therapies to hydration protocols, promoting optimal hair growth and scalp wellness.

Celebrating stylists who masterfully use Olaplex and bond-building treatments to protect, repair, and strengthen hair integrity during and after chemical services.

Recognizing stylists who champion natural hair care, embracing and enhancing the beauty of unprocessed textures with expert cutting, styling, and maintenance techniques.

Honoring professionals with deep expertise in afro-textured hair, delivering exceptional styling, treatments, and care that celebrate and protect natural coils and curls.

Celebrating stylists who specialize in curly hair, mastering techniques like the curly-girl method, DevaCut, and custom curl shaping to enhance natural curl patterns.

Recognizing professionals with specialized knowledge of Asian hair textures, delivering precision cuts, color services, and styling tailored to the unique characteristics of Asian hair.

Honoring specialists in professional hair smoothing treatments, including Brazilian blowouts and keratin smoothing, who deliver silky, manageable results while maintaining hair health.

Celebrating professionals who excel in hair lamination treatments, creating a glossy, smooth, and polished finish that enhances shine and tames flyaways for a sleek look.

Recognizing colorists who push creative boundaries with vivid, unconventional fantasy hair colors, delivering bold and artistic results using vibrant hues and creative placement.

Honoring colorists who expertly rescue and correct failed or unwanted hair color, transforming disastrous results into beautiful, healthy-looking hair with precise color theory knowledge.

Celebrating stylists who masterfully blend or enhance grey and silver hair, offering clients sophisticated transitions and stunning grey coverage or embracing techniques.

Recognizing colorists who create stunning money piece highlights and face-framing color techniques that add dimension, brightness, and a modern focal point to any hairstyle.

Honoring colorists who perfect the shadow root technique, creating seamless, low-maintenance color transitions from dark roots to lighter ends with a natural, lived-in effect.

Celebrating professionals who add sparkle and dimension with expert hair tinsel application, creating eye-catching, shimmering accents that elevate any hairstyle.

Recognizing artists who create intricate hair tattoos and stencil designs, transforming haircuts into wearable art with precision shaving and creative pattern work.

Honoring hair stylists who excel in professional competitions, showcasing technical mastery, speed, and creativity under pressure on the competition stage.

Celebrating visionary hair artists who push the boundaries of conventional styling, creating experimental, editorial, and conceptual hair designs that challenge norms and inspire the industry.

Recognizing stylists with expertise in recreating historically accurate hairstyles from various eras, bringing authentic period looks to film, theater, and editorial projects.

Honoring creative stylists who specialize in festival-ready looks, from boho braids and glitter roots to bold, playful styles that capture the spirit of music and arts festivals.

Celebrating professionals who specialize in loc creation, maintenance, and styling, honoring the cultural significance and artistry of locs with expert care and creative designs.

Recognizing master braiders who demonstrate exceptional skill in intricate braiding techniques, from box braids and cornrows to elaborate protective styles and creative patterns.

Honoring stylists who create breathtaking updos and formal hairstyles, from elegant chignons and romantic styles to modern architectural designs for weddings and special occasions.

Celebrating stylists who have mastered the art of the perfect blow dry, delivering salon-quality volume, smoothness, and movement with expert technique and precision.

Recognizing stylists who wield the razor with exceptional skill, creating soft, textured, and effortlessly layered cuts that add movement and dimension to every hairstyle.

Honoring stylists who excel in dry cutting techniques, sculpting hair in its natural state to achieve precise, personalized shapes that account for each client's unique texture and movement.

Celebrating stylists who specialize in pixie cuts and short hairstyles, delivering bold, flattering, and perfectly executed short styles tailored to each client's features.

Honoring stylists who excel in children's haircutting and styling, creating a fun, comfortable experience while delivering age-appropriate, parent-approved styles with patience and creativity.