COMPETITIONS/AWARDS
Pravana Show Us Your VIVIDS 2016
PRAVANA ANNOUNCES LAUNCH of Get Inspired, Get Prepped and Get Your VIVIDS Game on Point for a Chance to Win
Now's the time to unleash your artistry and create color beyond your wildest dreams!
They've Got Talent
Salon 01 and Aquage prep American Songbook contestants for their time in the limelight.
"You'd be so nice to come home to. You'd be so nice by the fire..."
Inside Fractel
Nicole Gary is making her mark in the beauty industry thanks to her dedication, persistence, talent and Luis Alvarez.
"I had an OMG moment after researching NAHA and realizing that Luis had placed a huge amount of faith in my abilities."
Bound for Glory
by Jeryl E. Spear, Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director
With the 26th annual NAHA event right around the corner, we're sharing some of the most outstanding images entered in this year's competition.
North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) judges look at artistry, cohesiveness and creativity when they adjudicate artistic competitors' collections (including yours truly).
What's Next Awards
Sebastian Professional What's Next Awards, live finale
Sebastian Professional announced the 2015 What's Next Awards winners during the live finale event.
Hair Expo Awards 2015
Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, the Hair Expo Awards is set to reveal its winning beauty pros for Australia and New Zealand.
British Hairdresser of the Year
Long considered the gold standard for European hairdressers, the British Hairdresser of the Year Award is the most coveted prize in all of the United Kingdom.
Winning Looks
Design Essentials styled the locks of contestants at the Miss Black US Ambassador Pageant
Stellar Sales at Spilo
Spilo nabbed an award for impressive sales at the recent Cosmoprof North America
Rdeken's NAHA Wins
Redken unveils a trio of NAHA stars!
A Cut Above the Rest
Salon owner Christine Zilinski honored for her philanthropic efforts
Top Lash Talent
NovaLash honors topnotch Lashionistas at its third annual event
Color Guru
Darnell Wold wins Joico's color contest
Eyeing LashOff's Winners
Karlene Smith and Bianca Martinez named top lash artists by NovaLash
Winning Trio
Joico unveils the names of its European Design Team members, who reached the peak at the British Hairdressing Awards
Award Worthy!
Damien Carney receives a prestigious award for his artistry in crafting hair
The New Gatsby
Sherri Jessee reveals how her two-year project to win Editorial Stylist of the Year paid off in NAHA gold.
While Sherri Jessee's blog and interviews about her stunning collection are ubiquitous on the Internet, HOT editor Jeryl E. Spear digs deeper to bring forth a fresh and compelling recounting of Jessee's journey to NAHA victory.
Saturne Noire
Texture plays a pivotal role in the Saturne Noire collection.
Creative Connector
Star stylist Marco Pelusi is among the lineup of nominees for 30th Annual West Hollywood Creative City Awards
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014
When it comes to New York Fashion Week SS2014, we've got you covered!
Best Braids on the Catwalk
New York Fashion Week SS2014: HOT Beauty editors love these braids!
ISSE's Competitions
PBA's hair competitions return to ISSE Long Beach
Russian Glam
Holy Smokes! These Russian Hairstylists Are HOT!
There are so many incredible Russian hairstylists!
HOT beauty magazine continues to discover fabulous new hair work that's being produced by the elite talent of Moscow and other cosmopolitan cities in Russia, the largest nation on earth!
Color Sponsor
PRAVANA to show its support as the sponsor the upcoming Natural Hair Revolution Competition
Attention Lash Experts!
NovaLash announces its Third Annual Lash Off contest!
2013 is certainly the year for eyelash extensions.
As a lash artist, you know first-hand how clients clamor for the effortless, natural beauty of long, lush lashes.
NAHA's Brightest Stars
Top talent Allen Ruiz nabs the "Hairstylist of the Year" for the second time
Green Goodness
Boston Latin School wins Global Green USA's 2ND Annual Green School Makeover Competition
Beauty Reigns
Farouk Systems named CHI as the official hair care sponsor of the 2013 Miss USA competition.
Glamour Gals
Learn how to create two hot hairstyles worthy of a "Miss USA" debut!
Charmin Creations
Charmin unveils the winners of the Ninth Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress contest.