Since its humble beginnings in 1989, NAHA finalists and industry elite have brought this iconic photographic beauty competition to new heights year after year. NAHA continues to recognize the beauty industry’s most talented artists and advance the careers of stylists around the world. Nothing makes us happier than meeting artists we REALLY want to root for… Good people who love the industry, value education and aren’t afraid to put in the hard work.

What one word describes how you felt when you wrapped your NAHA shoot?

Fulfilled!

How does competing help you as an artist?

By competing. It gave me the chance to express myself ,think out of the box ,share , inspire and be inspired, opened different venues and a big push for my career!

Beyond hair, what other creative outlets do you have?

I love photography!!

Describe yourself in 5 words.

Passionate about my craft!
Humble!
Loyal!
Giving!

If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing?

I would build race cars!!

What was your biggest F-up with a client?

Nipping my client ear while scissor over comb!!

Real life advice to someone entering the world of cosmetology.

Do your home work. Pay yourself the best education you can get and find yourself a mentor who would help you grow!!

I knew i was a Hair Nerd when…

My wife would wake up in the middle of the night and find me watching a hair DVD or CD!!

Alain Pereque