The nominees across Hair, Grooming, Makeup, Photography, and Styling represent the artists who set the visual language of today’s red carpets, editorials, and on-screen storytelling—the creative forces whose work shapes what the world sees, follows, and wears. Three nominees specializing in red carpet and editorial work compete in categories named after the current year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honorees. To ensure a broad and inclusive celebration of skill, artistry, and diversity, the HBAs recognize two hairstyling and two makeup categories.
Winners in each nominee category were revealed during the black-tie dinner ceremony at the Taglyan Ballroom in Hollywood, benefitting longtime charity partner Helen Woodward Animal Center.
The Bonnie Clevering Hairstyling Award – presented by 2026 HBA Ambassador Clayton Hawkins and reality tv star Jessi Draper
Laini Reeves – WINNER
Marcus Francis
Sami Knight
Through a longstanding collaboration with Emily Blunt, Laini created looks throughout The Smashing Machine premieres and press tour. The founder of Burgeon hair growth supplement, her styles span red carpets, covers, and commercials, working with Leslie Bibb and Michelle Rodriguez — as well as with Emily Mortimer and director Coralie Fargeat.
