Awards created to highlight San Diego based Beauty Pros and their work.
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE JULY 31
CATEGORIES
HAIR
Blonding: #HTA_Blonding2026
Vivid color: #HTA_VividHair2026
Haircut Transformation: #HTA_HaircutTransformation2026
SKIN/NAILS
Overall Transformation: #HTA_SkinTransformation2026
Nail Design: #HTA_NailDesign2026
BARBER
Fade: #HTA_Fade2026
Mens Style: #HTA_MensStyle2026
OTHER
Viral Video: #HTA_ViralVideo2026
Studio Decor (Sola Pro Exclusive): #HTA_StudioDecor2026
RULES
1. Eligibility
Who can enter:
-Must be a licensed beauty professional
-Must be a San Diego based beauty pro
-Work submitted must have been completed within the last 12 months
-Entries must be original work by the professional entering
2. Entry Requirements
How you submit:
-Max 3 entries per category per pro
-Must submit high-quality photos
-No heavy filters
-Photos need natural or professional lighting
-No AI-altered, AI generated or digitally enhanced photos
3. Submission Process
-Must post on Instagram feed/Reel
-Use required category hashtag
-Tag @SolaSanDiego
-Profile must be public during contest
TOP 3 from each category will be narrowed down by 5 hand selected panelists and invited to The Brigantine at Portside Pier for the award show on 09/27/26.
Meet our Panel
TRAVIS PARKER
SUMMER LABAYEN
MADISON SIZEMORE
JOSE RIVAS
RICK KORNBLUTH