Health Hair & Beauty Expo Awards Cash & Prizes to Makeup Artists
The Health Hair & Beauty Expo (HHBE) proudly celebrated the talent, creativity, and professionalism of makeup artists during the #HHBE Makeup Competition, launched in May 2026. The competition showcased exceptional artistry while recognizing outstanding competitors with cash awards and prizes.
The #HHBE Makeup Competition brought together aspiring and professional makeup artists who demonstrated their technical expertise, creativity, and passion before a live audience. The competition was judged by Miss Ava Gay Lewis, a licensed cosmetologist and the winner of the 2023 #HHBE Hair & Beauty Competition.
Finalists were selected through consumer voting before advancing to the live competition, where they showcased their beauty techniques, artistic vision, and professional skills. Their performances highlighted the diversity, innovation, and creativity that continue to shape the beauty industry.
At the conclusion of the competition, the top-performing makeup artists received cash prizes presented by the curator of #HHBE, Essential Events & Marketing, along with beauty products generously sponsored by Kaelyn's Distributors, in recognition of their exceptional talent and achievements. The awards celebrated not only artistic excellence but also the dedication, discipline, and passion required to succeed in today's evolving beauty profession.
The Health Hair & Beauty Expo proudly congratulates the winners of the 2026 #HHBE Makeup Competition:
- Shantal Bolton — 1st Place Winner
- Doneika Donald — 2nd Place Winner
- Tabitha Green — 3rd Place Winner
"The #HHBE Hair & Beauty Competitions were created to provide emerging stylists and artists with a platform to showcase their talent, gain recognition, secure investments, scholarships and connect with industry professionals," said the Renae Wilson, Director of Marketing, Partnerships & Projects. "We are proud of every competitor who participated and congratulate our winners on their outstanding performances."
Through competitions, live demonstrations, educational sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitor showcases, #HHBE continues to empower beauty professionals while connecting communities to celebrate excellence in health, hair, beauty, wellness, and innovation.
Plans are already underway to expand the #HHBE Competitions for the 2027 Health Hair & Beauty Expo, creating even more opportunities for artists to compete, build meaningful connections, gain industry exposure, and advance their careers.