Welcome to 2019 and a new venue for the North American Hairstyling Awards! This year, the event moved to Long Beach during the International Salon & Spa Expo, hosted by 2018 Olympic Bronze Medalist Figure Skater Adam Rippon. From the backstage tricks to gorgeous artistic presentations and all the winners, including Julie Vriesinga, taking home the night’s biggest award—Hairstylist of the Year!—BTC had a front row seat, so keep scrolling.

Inspiring artistic presentations by Amika, Olivia Garden, L’Oréal Professionnel and 2018 NAHA Hairstylist of the Year Danielle Keasling,