Anna Bianca Pacino

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

How does competing help you as an artist?

Competing helps me as a artist because I’m able to think way out side the box. Creatively it opens my mind, and allows me to work with out boundaries. Behind the chair can sometimes be very structural and repetitive, where a competition allows me to spread my wings.

Beyond hair, what other creative outlets do you have?

Beyond hair, my other creative outlets are mixing music with graphic design. I have a very different sense of music than most, so I love to take what i hear and turn it into visuals. Its a different way to express myself and it relaxes me.

Tell us your life story in 3 sentences.

Girl is raised in a big family, centered around great food and music. Girl gets a degree in graphic design, falls in love with the art in beauty. Girl meets boy, marries him and becomes the stylist she’s always wanted to be. =]

Have you ever been victim of a hair travesty?

Hair travesties are too many to count. Some done by others, most by me! lol I have really curly course hair, so all of the crazy colors I’ve tried on myself have resulted in damaged hair. Sad day! But i can honestly say that I’ve been bleach sober for almost a year. lol

What’s your biggest fear in life or your career?

My biggest to fear in my career is to stop learning or fall into a long time funk. I constantly need stimulation in my work, learning and classes help me stay on my game.

Real life advice to someone entering the world of cosmetology…

Advice, at the end of the day all that matters is that you know you put your best foot forward. Meaning, you gave 100% effort in any situation or environment you put yourself in. Whether it be with your clients or in a classroom, be the best person you can be. An own it! Oh, And Love your work!

I knew I was a Hair Nerd when…

I knew I was a hair nerd back before I even decided on becoming a stylist. Between obsessing on hair in magazines or trying to get my hair to look just like Cher’s did. lol! When I was a civilian (regular person, not a stylist) I would always picture pony hair in my dreams. if that’s not hair nerdy, I don’t know what is!!!