Top Nominees
Your Vote Decide
The community has spoken — these are your Top Nominees for the 2026 BTS Barber & Beauty Expo. 🎉 This is Round 2, where YOUR votes will determine the TOP 3 finalists in each category. The top 3 will be officially recognized and awarded live on July 19, 2026 in Columbus, OH. Vote for your favorite industry creatives using the links below.
MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR
WEAVE INSTALLATION SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
NATUAL HAIR SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR (PIXIE CUTS, SILK PRESSES, ETC)
BROW TECH OF THE YEAR
BRAIDER OF THE YEAR
BARBER OF THE YEAR
LOCTICIAN OF THE YEAR
SKIN CARE/WAX SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
LASH TECH OF THE YEAR
NAIL TECH OF THE YEAR
