ince 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?

Excited

How does competing help you as an artist?

I think anytime I compete I push my self into uncharted territory. I stretch any boundaries I have placed on myself in my mind.

Biggest worry about the night? Is it what to wear or acceptance speech?

Verbal expression has always been exciting to me. So what to wear is definitely more of a worry.

Describe yourself in 5 words.

Creative compassionate loving happy calm

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

I believe if I was not a stylist I would open a center of creative expression. A place to break down barriers that block your creative flow and bring you back to your authentic self.

Real life advice to someone entering the world of cosmetology.

You have the ability to effect people’s life’s daily. Look at that as a responsibility and with eyes of compassion and you will succeed.

I knew i was a Hair Nerd when…

When after a 12 hr day/16 clients behind the chair I am still talking about hair or working on another shoot concept . It’s in the veins.

Matt Swinney