Steve Elias

Steve is an OG Hair Nerd and one of the first people that rooted for us! We’re very excited to see Steve nominated and will be right there rooting for him too!

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 hit submit on your entry?

Relief

What advice would you give to someone wanting to enter competitions?

No one is holding you back but you, get over it and enter! participate in the process!

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

If I win? just not falling on my way to the stage!

Tell us your life story in 3 sentences.

The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity. Ulysses S. Grant.

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

I’d be a Anthropologist.

Describe the creative journey of your NAHA shoot in emojis.

Real life advice to someone entering the world of cosmetology.

Beauty school is not real hairdresser life! Stay in school!

I knew I was a Hair Nerd when…

I realized I used hair clips for everyday household things around the house Like keeping my bag of chips closed and fresh.