#NerdStalk NAHA 2012 Pt. 3

Here we are already... Part 3 of our Special #NerdStalk NAHA 2012 Feature. We have compiled information on this year’s finalists to help you research your favorites and decide who you will rooting for at the 2012 North American Hairstyling Awards on July 22, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV.

In this 3 part series, you will find finalists listed by category and avenues to connect with these very talented stylists. Be sure and follow The Hair Nerds on Facebook and Twitter because we have barely scratched the surface of nerdiness here.

For the latest in NAHA news, check out PBA Beauty Week’s facebook page.

Student Hairstylist

PBA Says: Submit your collection displaying creativity, versatility and expertise in hairstyling. Students must be enrolled in school or performing required hours in a salon and NOT be a licensed cosmetologist as of the February 9, 2012 entry deadline.

Alisha Sutch

Eric Fisher Academy- Witchita, KS

Eric Fisher Academy Facebook

Eric Fisher Academy Website

Cameron Jones

Aveda Fredric’s Institute- Indianapolis, IN

Aveda Fredric's Facebook

Cassandra Monteyro

Aveda Fredric’s Institute- West Chester, OH

Aveda Fredric's Institute Website

Nicole Higgens

Aveda Institute Denver- Denver, CO

Twitter @AvedaDenver

Aveda Institute Denver Website

Quinn Sorensen

Taylor Andrews Academy- West Jordan, UT

Twitter @TaylorAndrews

Taylor Andrews Academy Website

Taylor Andrews Academy Facebook

Salon Team

PBA Says: Join your colleagues to show your team's diversity, versatility, creativity and expertise in hairstyling. Salon teams must consist of at least two members and be employed at the same salon to be eligible.

A Michael Levine Salon Group

Vancouver, BC, Canada

A Michael Levine Salon Group Website

A Michael Levine Salon Group Facebook

HAUS Salon

Minneapolis, MN

Twitter @HAUSsalon

HAUS Salon Facebook

Haus Salon Website

Lunatic Fringe Salon

Salt Lake City, UT

Twitter: @LunaFringeSalon @SRobertsonHair

The Hair Nerd’s Jake Thompson Interview

The Hair Nerd’s Steven Robertson Interview

MAINENTRANCE Artists

New York, NY

Twitter: @Me_atlarge

Mainentrance Artists Website

Salon Keiji

Salt Lake City, UT

Twitter @salonkeiji

Salon Keiji Website

Texture

PBA Says:Showcase your texture skills with designs which complement the individuality of diverse hair textures. Hair texture may be natural or chemically treated