The Professional Beauty Association Announces Winners of the 37th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards, Presented by JCPenney

The industry’s most prestigious night honored the artists and collections shaping the future of professional beauty during PBA NAHA 2026 The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced the winners of the 37th Annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), presented by JCPenney, recognizing the artists, teams, and collections redefining excellence across the industry. For 37 years, PBA NAHA has represented the pinnacle of artistic achievement in the industry, honoring the work that pushes beauty forward across hair, barbering, makeup, texture, editorial, and education. More than a competition, PBA NAHA is a career-defining recognition of creativity, technical mastery, vision, and influence. Inspired by this year’s theme, Tapestry of Beauty, and presented in partnership with JCPenney, the evening celebrated the individuality, artistry, and perspectives woven throughout the professional beauty community. From avant-garde transformation to precision cutting, bold texture work, and editorial storytelling, the night honored artists whose work continues to shape the creative direction of professional beauty. This year also marked the debut of International Collection of the Year, expanding PBA NAHA’s global reach and recognizing exceptional creative work from the international professional beauty community for the first time. “PBA NAHA recognizes artists whose work leaves a lasting impact on the industry,” said Leslie …