Fran Peterson – NAHA 2019
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?
Proud
How does competing help you as an artist?
Competing always pushes me to do more, to do better! I’m definitely a competitive person in general.
Beyond hair, what other creative outlets do you have?
I really love decorating my home, changing the space around, adding new colors, new textures!
Tell us your life story in 3 sentences
I was born and raised in NJ!
I fell in love with a military man and moved to SC.
Totally hair obsessed which drives my career.
If you weren’t doing this, what would you be doing?
Probably something with animals!
What’s your biggest fear in life or your career?
My biggest fear would be regret. I really keep that in the back of my head.
Real life advice to someone entering the world of cosmetology
Go for it, go all In, you can do amazing things in this industry!
I knew I was a Hair Nerd when…
I started doing my dogs hair in ponytails and braids everyday!