Phillip-Todd DeBolt

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.

Awestruck

How does competing help you as an artist?

Competing in NAHA helps me to keep looking ahead in what’s happening in our industry. My goal is to stay ahead of the trends, not follow them.

Beyond hair, what other creative outlets do you have?

Cooking. Writing. Gardening.

Tell us your life story in 3 sentences.

I’ve been doing hair my entire adult life, since 1986 and I’ve done everything I’ve wanted to, Salon Owner, Platform Artist from New York IBS to Long Beach, educator, editorial stylist. and beauty school instructor. I’ve traveled all over doing hair and teaching and can’t think of anything else I would want to do with my life.

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

Taking a dirt nap

Whats your biggest fear in life or your career?

Losing the physical ability to work.

Real life advice to someone entering the world of cosmetology.

You only get the rewards if you do the work.

I knew i was a Hair Nerd when…

The day I started beauty school.