Everything you need to enter PBA NAHA 2027 starts here. Explore category details, entry rules, and release forms to help bring your vision to life.

ENTER PBA NAHA
Every finalist, every winner and every PBA NAHA legend has one thing in common. They decided to enter.
Whether you’re submitting your first collection or your next award-winning body of work, there’s never been a better time to share your artistry. With 16 categories, including the return of Nail Professional of the Year, more artists than ever have the opportunity to showcase work that reflects their unique creative vision.
Your next step starts with one decision.
CATEGORIES
AVANT GARDE
BARBER
EDITORIAL
EDUCATOR
HAIRCOLOR
HAIRCUTTING
HAIRSTYLIST
INSPIRING SALON
INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION
MAKEUP ARTIST
MASTER HAIRSTYLIST
NAIL PROFESSIONAL
STUDENT HAIRSTYLIST
STYLING & FINISHING
TEAM OF THE YEAR
TEXTURE

NOMINATE AN EDUCATOR
Some educators teach technique. The best change what’s possible.
If you know an educator whose passion has inspired careers, challenged convention and elevated our industry, celebrate their impact with a nomination for PBA NAHA Educator of the Year.
Nominees must be active PBA Members.

NOMINATE AN INSPIRING SALON
Some salons are defined by the work they create. The most inspiring are defined by the people they elevate.
If you know a salon that fosters growth, creates opportunity and leaves a lasting impact on everyone who walks through its doors, recognize them with a nomination for PBA NAHA Inspiring Salon of the Year, sponsored by Green Circle.
Nominee salons must be active PBA Member salons.
THE PBA NAHA LEGACY
For 38 years, PBA NAHA has been the stage where beauty legends are made. As the industry’s most coveted award, PBA NAHA honors the artistry, innovation, and bold vision shaping the future of beauty.
Experience the artistry that defined PBA NAHA 2026, presented by JCPenney. Rewatch the industry’s most prestigious night and revisit the visionary collections, unforgettable moments, and award-winning artistry that continue to shape professional beauty. The official livestream was proudly sponsored by Lead Rolf’s Global Institute, powered by L’Oréal.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS
PARTNER WITH
PBA NAHA
The artists recognized by PBA NAHA don’t just shape trends. They shape the future of professional beauty.
As a sponsor, your brand helps celebrate creativity, champion excellence and support the artists whose work inspires our industry. Together, we can continue recognizing the talent, innovation and vision that move professional beauty forward.