Andrew Carruthers, co-owner of Lunatic Fringe Sugarhouse in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the one of our new favorite stalking victims. Not only is he incredibly talented (hello! He shot, edited and did the hair for his NAHA) but also humble . He recently signed on to be the first Sam...

Each year as soon as the NAHA Finalists are announced, we begin planning our covert ops and the #NerdStalking commences… Don’t go into #NAHA2013 blind…   Allow us to help you  fully prepare for the awards show with this three part series. The North American...

The Semi-Finalists have been announced!! TrendVision holds a special place in The Hair Nerds hearts because it is where we were inspired to start the site. We can’t wait to attend the show in Vegas on July 19th, but until then we will have to be content with seeing so many people we love...

  PRAVANA’s Show Us Your Vivid’s contest is back – and better than ever! This year Pravana has teamed up with behindthechair.com to offer the contest winner the ultimate prize package. Starting June 1st, students and stylists can enter their dreamiest color...

Silas Tsang began his profession in 1985 in London, United Kingdom. He has trained in several schools around the world since then and continues to educate himself as he believes that education is key to any career. Silas has worked in London, Hong Kong, Germany, and in 1992, he opened...

What made you want to enter NAHA? In 2005, when still attending hair school, I attended the NAHA Awards Ceremony.  There, I was fortunate to meet several masters of their craft.  Their work continues to inspire.  One of those individuals was Sir Nicholas French.  Then in 2009, I was...

This edition of “Fab Fridays” is especially timely with the NAHA Finalist announcements coming out on April 30th.  Fabio Sementilli has been a competitor since the day he touched his first head of hair…   What made you want to enter NAHA? Hair Nerds, I wish I had a...

We super  Damien Carney and Sue Pemberton ! So when we found out Joico was combining our 2 favorite things, competitions and #NerdStalking,  we could hardly contain our excitement!! Venture out of your comfort zone and see what the #CompetitionExperience is all about..   The...

Alright Nerds, the deadline for this competition has been extended and you have a week to enter your best before/after makeover picture. Throw a fun shoot together with your favorite “model in need of a makeover” and dip your toes into the waters of competition! Are you the...

  We condensed 3 very long and jam packed days into a mere 3 minutes.  A peek into our weekend at America’s Beauty Show Chicago 2013!

source Contest WIN A TRIP TO HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA Compete for a chance to win a trip to Intercoiffure’s Spring Symposium at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL.  There you will compete for the Grand Prize LIVE. WORK WITH AQUAGE’S LUIS ALVAREZ Work directly with mentor...

Sunday morning began far too early after Saturday night’s Power Point shenanigans, but isn’t that how it always goes?  We have traveled enough as a trio to make Carrie set her alarm for an hour earlier than everyone else! So while she rocks out to Pandora and does her makeup,...

You know we are extremely passionate about competitions, but we get really excited about Goldwell Color Zoom.  This year the International event is being held in Los Angeles!  So even if you enter and don’t make it you better plan on attending because you know we will. THE...

You have been counting down the weeks until the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA for months, but now that the show is nearing you are starting to panic.  With over 40,000 attendees,  it is easy to get overwhelmed… Fear not, our hair loving friends… The Hair Nerds...

Calling all students and professionals! Come show off your skills and gain prestige and honor at the ISSE Long Beach hairstyling competitions. All competitions are completed on mannequins. Students and professionals compete at the same time, but not against each other. Join the ranks, compete...

  Sebastian Professional’s What’s Next Awards (WNA) is NOT just another hairstyling competition. Sebastian is looking for new and established talent who dare to CREATE WHAT’S NEXT. It’s your time to shine. Are you ready to showcase your talent and style for the big stage?...

PRAVANA is excited to announce the second annual “Show  Us Your VIVIDs Contest.” The contest will begin on June 1, with an official  kickoff at Premiere Orlando. Celebrity stylist and Shear Genius winner Brig Van Osten will take the stage to announce the contest and demonstrate  some...

STEPS TO ENTER THE P&G SALON PROFESSIONAL STUDENT COMPETITION 2012 1. Review the Rules and Regulations document. 2. Choose a category to compete in: Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional or Clairol Professional. 3. Select a model. Keep in mind, the model selected does not have to be...

2012 STARS HAIR PHOTO COMPETITION HAIR, MAKE-UP & FASHION for the PROFESSIONAL DOWNLOAD RULES & ENTRY FORM NOW! THREE Categories – ENTER ONE…OR ALL THREE! Enter as an individual…or salon team RED CARPET GLAMOUR URBAN EDGE/STREET FASHION SALON MAKE-OVER PRIZES: One Team or...