Hairdresser of the Year, with Alonzo Arnold, Ray Christopher, Larry Sims and more

Curl connoisseurs, texture experts and master magicians! What bombshell look is complete without the input and input of a bombshell hairstylist? These are the ones Hollywood looks for to tame the head of the bed and create gravity-defying looks that grace couture editorials, commercials, red carpets and more! Without further ado, here are the 2022 Faby Awards nominees:

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Back for another run, Arrogant Tae is already a two-time winner of Faby’s Hairstylist of the Year! With “it” ladies like Nicki Minaj, LaLa Anthony, Dream Doll, JT and more under his magic touch, there are plenty of reasons why he qualifies as “the” hairstylist of the year. As a celebrity hairstylist, he also owns and manages The Flawless Experience.

From classic straight installations to ombré ponytails, Arrogant Tae continues to be a fan-favorite and celebrity hair phenomenon whose creativity simply cannot go unnoticed.

Nicknamed the “Beyoncé of Bundles,” hairstylist Alonzo Arnold has styled the locks of celebrities like Solange Knowles, Cardi B, K. Michelle, Porsha Williams, and more. As one of the top hairstylists in the industry, Arnold’s areas of expertise include exaggerated hair, master coloring, and complete hair melt transformations.

In addition to captivating us with endless fashion moments, Alonzo Arnold is someone to watch in both fashion and hair.

As Beyoncé’s longtime hairstylist, Neal Farinah brought countless hairstyles to life for Queen Bey, tour after tour, album after album, era after era, including this year’s Renaissance revival.

Farinah has also worked her chops on Nicki Minaj, Solange Knowles, Tina Knowles, Uzo Aduba, and Mary J. Blige. From hair care to sew-in installations, Neal Farinah is a stylist who truly does it all.

Celebrity stylist and brand owner of Flawless Illusion, Kellon Deryck, continues to keep us on our toes with endless haircuts, especially those executed on his regular, Megan Thee Stallion. Deryck, part of the Houston rapper’s glam squad, is the stylist behind his most impressive hair moments. Whether it’s timeless tight curls for the red carpet or split-tone bangs for performances, Deryck always leaves the hot girl ready to heat up the scene.

Other major sponsors include City Girls, Missy Elliott, and more. No matter what the style, Kellon Deryck delivers art and magic every time.

Our next nominee, Ricky Wing, well known by his Instagram account @iamhairbyhe, is a new contender for the Faby Awards Hairstylist of the Year title! He counts Yung Miami, Kelly Rowland, Savannah James and Summer Walker among his starlit clientele.

Her specialty is wigs and lace work, providing a perfect finish every time and natural looking results every time.

Another new face on our nomination list this year is Ray Christopher! Also popularly known as @hairforkicks on Instagram, Ray has been taking the industry and the internet by storm with his continued work on Lori Harvey and Tiffany Haddish, as well as Letoya Luckett, Mindy Kaling and more.

And it doesn’t stop there. While you may be new to Faby’s, you are not new to this! With 13 years of experience under his belt, Ray has styled legends like Prince, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and talk show host Adrienne of “The Real,” earning him two Emmy and Guild Awards.

Atlanta-based hairstylist Theo Barrett keeps his favorites from reality and socialites up to date at all times, with his growing client list including Cynthia Bailey, Nene Leakes, Angela Simmons and even EIC herself. Claire Sulmers from Fashion Bomb Daily.

Barrett’s installs are definitely glam moments you didn’t know you needed, consistently delivering bounce, body, and even elegance in styles that range from luscious body waves to completely slicked-back looks.

To match her unforgettable outfits, Cardi B’s hairstyles are the perfect complement to her striking looks and overall personality. For all those bold styles, vibrantly colored curls, pixie cuts, and inches-on-inches, we have her stylist Tokyo Stylez of hers to thank.

Tokyo took home the winning title last year, and they just might snatch it again! The stylist manages to keep the family up for the kill, also doing Cardi’s sister Hennessy’s hair on occasion. Tokyo Stylez art has now been called upon by Coi Leray, Kylie Kardashian, Latto, India Love and many more.

From natural haircuts to old Hollywood glam looks, Larry Jarah Sims is one of the most sought after celebrity hairstylists whose mane moments continually show us there’s nothing this artist can’t do. His styles have been seen on names like Gabrielle Union, Zendaya, Regina King, Tessa Thompson, Kerry Washington and more. Not to mention, as Union’s longtime friend and stylist, he’s also the co-founder of her brand Flawless by Gabrielle Union.

The unparalleled talent of Larry Jarah Sims truly makes Black Hollywood look stunning and stunning at all times.

The name Vernon Francois goes hand in hand with natural hair! We first became aware of Vernon and his craftsmanship with bobbins during Lupita Nyong’o’s trip to Italy during Milan Fashion Week, where the pair looked at us for one another. Then there was the press run for Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever – no one could have anticipated what style would bring her out next, but it was always unique and always flawless!

Hairstylists like these are hard to find, which is why we had to include Vernon on this year’s list for his finesse, depth of knowledge, and sheer hair tenacity!

When you’ve been “thrown by Tym” you know Tym Wallace was around and greatness was made. From natural “go big or go home” styles to full body waves, Tym Wallace always makes sure his clients are “in” the moment wherever they go.

Her patrons include leading ladies like MJ Rodriguez, Taraji P. Henson, Mary J. Blige, and Brandy, to name a few.

janel smith

Janel Smith is a top notch styling guru for the New York and Atlanta elite! She splits her time between the two areas that cater to high-profile personalities and celebrities in entertainment and television, such as the cast of the Real Housewives franchise and Bravo’s Married to Medicine.

She’s over 30 years versed in hairstyles and full of fresh ideas like tucked ponytails and rhinestone additions!

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