North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)

Capitol is very honored to have 8 finalists and 4 North American Hairstylists of the Year.

To our winners and finalists, thank you for continuing the legacy of Capitol as one of the nation’s leading schools in style, innovations and professional hair design.

The Competition

NAHA sets the standard for stylist achievement and is the most prestigious hairstyling competition in North America. The winners and finalists are extraordinary stylists that demonstrate the talent and creativity of the professional beauty industry.

Three types of judges take part in the NAHA

Top Hairstylists – Trade Editors – Consumer Beauty Editors
Each year, NAHA entries go through an online judging process by a select panel of renowned stylists and top beauty editors.

Judges consider the following:

• Concept of overall creative approach
• Art directions & composition
• Demonstration of skill in the execution of style, make-up and appropriate wardrobe
• Harmony between photographer’s execution and stylist’s creativity
• Appropriateness of image for concept
• Technical ability corresponding to category entered
• Continuity of all images within the entry