美國專業美容組織PBA(Professional Beauty Association)於5月6日公佈今年北美美髮比賽NAHA的入圍名單，所有作品將進入第二階段評審，並於7月12日頒獎典禮中公佈冠軍得主。

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is honored to announce the highly anticipated finalists for the 2015 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA).

今年依舊有14個類別，分別為年度最佳髮型大師、年度最佳髮型設計師、前衛設計、當代經典、新進髮型師、攝影造型、男士髮型、最佳學徒、年度彩妝師、染髮造型、結構造型、沙龍團隊、沙龍設計和沙龍經營，每個類別各5位入圍者，完整入圍者名單以影片方式，公布於PBA的粉絲專頁和youtube頻道。

NAHA trophies are awarded in 14 distinct categories including?Avant Garde, Contemporary Classic, Editorial Stylist of the Year, Haircolor, Make-Up Artist of the Year, Master Hairstylist of the Year, Men’s Hairstylist of the Year, Nail Professional of the Year, Newcomer Stylist of the Year, Salon Design, Salon Team, Student Hairstylist of the Year, Texture, and the highest and most coveted award,?Hairstylist of the Year.

NAHA一直是北美區域最具聲望的美容美髮比賽，以作品呈現的藝術性和專業技巧作為評選基礎，邀請世界各地的專業美髮人與媒體人作為評審，公平公正公開的選出個類別冠軍。能獲得冠軍頭銜是許多北美髮型師的夢想，這不單止是對技術的首肯，更是在潮流趨勢方面及藝術性給予肯定。

As the most prestigious photographic beauty competition in North America, NAHA celebrates the artistry and skill of the professional salon industry.? Becoming a NAHA winner is a pinnacle achievement for licensed beauty professionals. The industry’s greatest talent in hair, nails and makeup continue to push the boundaries of trend-setting style year after year. NAHA is the culmination of style, beauty trends and sheer artistry.

即日起，上PBA官網就能一窺入圍大作，PBA也再度提供全世界的美髮人一起參與投票的機會，只要在粉絲專頁搜尋Professional Beauty Association，大方的對喜歡的作品按讚及是投票，最後PBA會從讚數最高的五個作品中選出網路最佳人氣獎(People’s Choice)。

To view the work of all the NAHA finalists and to learn more about NAHA, visit?probeauty.org/naha.?Additionally, a?15th NAHA award will be given to the People’s Choice Award winner. Finalists for the People’s Choice category will be chosen from the top five finalists who accrue the most “likes” on their collection through PBA’s Facebook page.

NAHA的頒獎典禮將在7月12日登場，地點選在美國拉斯維加斯的Mandalay Bay Resort度假園區舉辦，屆時會有盛大的紅毯與精彩表演，由髮品品牌Matrix、Redken、Aveda與2014年度最佳髮型師Alain Pereque帶來令人期待的演出，PBA向美髮人保證，7月12日將會是今年美髮界最具爆發性和?發性的一晚。

The 2015 NAHA Awards Ceremony is open to ALL and will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. This is an evening filled with high-energy, creative expression and artistic presentations by Matrix, Redken, Aveda, and 2014 Hairstylist of the Year winner, Alain Pereque.

想親臨現場體驗美式熱情與精彩大秀的美髮人可以直接在PBA官網購票 ; 無法親臨現場的美髮人也可以透過網路直播觀看典禮全程，只要先上probeauty.org/naha/live.註冊，便可以在家享受同樣美好的夜晚。

The 2015 NAHA Red Carpet Reception and Awards Ceremony will be broadcast live, via streaming video, courtesy of PBA. Those interested in watching the live broadcast will need to register at?probeauty.org/naha/live.