Alain Pereque Wins Hairstylist of the Year at NAHA 25th
Anniversary Celebration
Las Vegas, NV (July 13, 2014) – As
owner, operator and manager of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA), the
most prestigious photographic hairstyling and beauty competition in North
America, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is pleased to announce the
winners of NAHA 2014. The winners were recognized during a star-studded awards
ceremony which also celebrated the competition’s 25th anniversary on July 13,
2014 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Held during PBA Beauty
Week, North America’s largest, most inclusive beauty event, more than 3,000
beauty professionals attended, along with tens of thousands of viewers from
across the world who tuned in to watch the live streaming broadcast on
modernsalon.com/naha.
NAHA’s top honor, Hairstylist of the Year, was
presented to Alain Pereque from Saco Salon Drummond in Montreal, Quebec.
This is Pereque’s first NAHA Hairstylist of the Year honor. He has also won
Contemporary Classic in 2010 and was the Master Hairstylist of the Year in 2008.
NAHA 2014 winners from left to right: Anna Pacitto (Master Hairstylist of
the Year), Van Michael Salons (Salon Team), Dilek Onur-Taylor (jcp salon) and
Alain Pereque (Hairstylist of the Year).
NAHA honors artists in 14
distinct categories. The NAHA 2014 winners in their respective categories
include:
| Master Hairstylist of the Year Anna Pacitto Salon Pure Montreal, Quebec
Newcomer Stylist of the Year Editorial Stylist of the Year Men’s Hairstylist of the Year Student Hairstylist of the Year Make-Up People’s Choice |
Avant Garde Jake Thompson Lunatic Fringe Salt Lake City, UT
Haircolor Texture Salon Team of the Year Salon Design Salon MBA |
NAHA Red Carpet Highlights: NAHA continues to garner
more and more celebrity recognition with each show. This year proved no
exception. Finalists and attendees mixed and mingled with other guests and
celebrities on the red carpet, including NAHA 2014 hosts Bill and Giuliana
Rancic.
NAHA Awards Ceremony & Artistic Presentations:
The 25th Anniversary Celebration proved to be the pinnacle event at PBA Beauty
Week 2014, recognizing the artistry and skill of the professional salon
industry. As the top achievement for professional hairstylists and makeup
artists, past and present NAHA entrants, finalists and winners continue to push
the boundaries of trend-setting style. This year’s celebration included a
specialty opportunity drawing for a chance to win a 2014 Fiat 500A, courtesy of
J Beverly Hills, and high-energy artistic presentations by Aveda, jcp salons,
Redken and Allen Ruiz, recipient of the 2013 NAHA Hairstylist of the Year award.
Renowned entertainment journalists, television personalities and producers
Bill and Giuliana Rancic hosted the 2014 Awards Ceremony. Known as one of
America’s most beloved couples, millions watch the famed couple on their E! hit
reality show “Giuliana & Bill”. In addition to their work together, Giuliana and
Bill are successful business professionals in their own right and are involved
in numerous charitable organizations, including Bright Pink, Operation Smile,
Dress for Success, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls (Chicago), the National
Institutes of Health (renal cell cancer division), among many others. This
dynamic duo brought charm, energy and excitement to the 25th anniversary
celebration.
Special Honorees: Acclaimed World Master
Hair Designer, educator, artistic director, executive and salon owner Dwight
Miller was presented with the 2014 NAHA Lifetime Achievement Award. This award
is considered to be NAHA’s highest honor, recognizing those who have made
outstanding contributions to the hair and beauty industry and is limited to
licensed salon professionals. For 50 years, Miller has influenced industry
changes in hair fashion and technique and continues to be an incredible
inspiration.
NAHA Look Book: To celebrate the tradition
of NAHA, PBA has compiled a collection of NAHA images from the industry’s most
talented artists from the past 25 years. NAHA Look Books were on display
throughout the course of the event so attendees could admire the artistry and
hard work that goes into NAHA collections. The limited edition NAHA Look Book
can be purchased online for $7.99 (digital copy) and $39.99 (print copy). For
more information, or to purchase a limited edition NAHA Look Book, please visit
probeauty.org/naha/.
NAHA Webinar Series: PBA and
Michael Shaun Corby have developed a 3-part web series to introduce NAHA to
emerging stylists and first-time entrants. Those interested can participate in a
single session or attend all three to get an insider’s perspective on how to
successfully enter NAHA. Webinar topics include the benefit of entering NAHA,
what NAHA judges look for when evaluating entries, and how to create a
successful NAHA photo shoot. Past and present NAHA judges and winners will be on
hand to give advice and reflect on their NAHA experiences as well. For webinar
dates and to register, please visit probeauty.org/insidenaha/.
New for NAHA 2015: The 2015 competitions will include the new Nail
Professional of the Year category. Nail Professional of the Year is the most
prestigious recognition a Nail Professional can attain. Nail artists entering
this category should show a multitude of skills, demonstrating the excellence
and artistry of the nail industry.
Images & Photo Usage:
All winning images and corresponding logos are available for download. Images
from the Awards Ceremony will be made available within 48 hours of the event.
All NAHA images are the property of the North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)
and the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). All rights reserved. Images may
be used for editorial coverage only. All images must include a credit with the
stylist’s name, category and “NAHA 2014 winner.” (Images should be cited as
“Courtesy of PBA”. Photographer credit is also requested and is available.)
Please contact Brad Masterson or Blaire Ritter at 702.567.0399 or
bradmasterson@yccagency.com / britter@yccagency.com.
NAHA 2015
applications available at www.probeauty.org/naha.
