The 8th annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs), founded by CEO Michele Elyzabeth, will honor the architects of beauty on Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at the Taglyan in Los Angeles. The HBAs recognize talent in hair, makeup, photography and styling for film, TV, music, the red carpet and editorial, as well as special honorees.
The 2023 Honorees are:
Outstanding Achievement In Hairstyling: Adruitha Lee
Outstanding Achievement In Hairstyling: Louisa V. Anthony
Outstanding Achievement In Makeup: Sergio Lopez-Rivera
Outstanding Achievement In SFX Makeup: Mark Coulier
Outstanding Achievement In Costume Design: Gersha Phillips
Outstanding Achievement In Photography: Mark Seliger
Every year, three nominees who specialize in appearances for the red carpet and editorial compete in a category named after the current year honorees. In 2022, the HBAs premiered the Groomer of the Year category. Nominee voting will open to the public on January 19th.
Nominee voting is open from January 17 – February 10.
Vote here: http://hollywoodbeautyawards.com/voting/
The 2023 Nominees are (in alphabetical order by first name):
Adruitha Lee Hairstyling Award, sponsored by WEN Hair & Body Care by Chaz Dean
Adir Abergel
Marcus Francis
Suzette Boozer
Louisa V. Anthony Hairstyling Award
Alexander Armand
Nina Monique
Vernon François
Sergio Lopez-Rivera Makeup Award
D’Andre Michael
Keita Moore
Marissa Vossen
Mark Coulier Makeup Award
Anthony H. Nguyen
Mélanie Inglessis
Stephen Sollitto
Gersha Phillips Styling Award
Dave Thomas
Erin Walsh
Wouri Vice
Groomer of the Year
Carlos Ferraz
Darcy Gilmore
Marissa Machado
Mark Seliger Photography Award
Amy Sussman
John Salangsang
Kevin Mazur
Special Honorees to be announced at a later date.
Chaz Dean, renowned hairstylist, founder of WEN Hair & Body Care and animal activist, has been tapped as the global Ambassador for this year’s award ceremony.
The Hollywood Beauty Awards benefits Helen Woodward Animal Center for their efforts 24/7, 365 days a year rescuing animals of all kinds from natural disasters, providing healthcare and forever homes.
