American Beauty Vision Awards

We are so excited to celebrate this year as our Fashion Designer of the Year! 🎉

"- a costume designer specializing in historically authentic period film, with a particular focus on 19th-century and American Civil War-era storytelling. His work spans the full scope of costume design, including research, concept development, fabrication, and on-set ex*****on."

"-While period work is his specialty, Shuster brings the same level of precision, creativity, and energy to contemporary projects. As a fashion designer and label owner with over 15 years of experience in the industry, he combines modern design sensibility with deep technical knowledge and established production resources."

Beyond an amazing fashion designer, Christian Micheal works to support house-less communities and philanthropic work and is such a beam of light in Kansas City.

🎟 Join the celebration, buy tickets through the link in our bio.

Our 2026 Lifetime Achievement of the Year award is Ann Bray ⭐️

With more than 200 international awards, a World Championship title, NAHA recognition, and work seen on Hollywood sets and global stages, Ann Bray has shaped the beauty industry through artistry, innovation, and education. Most importantly, she’s dedicated her career to mentoring the next generation of hairstylists and proving that passion, hard work, and generosity leave the greatest legacy.

We’re honored to celebrate her trailblazing spirit and legacy in our industry! 👏

Join the ABVA community and buy tickets to celebrate the beauty industry’s creativity and hard work.

🔗➡️ Tickets and Entry link in bio.

Joining us from St.Louis, Missouri for our Industry exclusive education session is . 🔥

Erica Lee Moomey is an award-winning hairstylist, international educator, and unapologetic advocate for individuality in beauty. Known for her modern haircutting, editorial artistry, and inclusive approach to education, Erica blends science, creativity, and human connection to challenge industry norms. From classrooms and stages to editorial shoots and industry competitions, her work is driven by one belief: great hair should empower people to take up space exactly as they are.

Know you are going to be seeking more knowledge after watching this years top looks come alive on stage?

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DJ MULDOON is our 2026 inspiration icon of the year 🎉 and we can’t wait to celebrate his amazing work and influence.

“DJ a second-generation hairdresser started his career in the 90’s at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, where he quickly became one of Vidal Sassoon’s finest educators and curriculum creators.
He is the author of the Paul Mitchell cutting system and co-author of the Vidal Sassoon family of techniques (ABC). DJ is also known as a global platform artist sharing his knowledge and skill to a worldwide audience. His collection work has featured in all major trade and fashion publications. DJ is currently Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems and is one the world’s most sought-after educators in the industry because of his no fluff approach and his ability to breakdown the what, why, how, when and what if, of haircutting in the simplest of ways. He believes that ‘Knowledge Destroys Fear’ and with form follows function as his basis Dj believes that creativity is encouraged through knowledge and skill.”

Are you ready to feel the love and join the celebration? Grab tickets with the link in bio! 🔗🎟️

Recommended Hotel:
With numerous big events in KC at the same time as ABVA, we recommend you book your hotel as soon as possible.
Find our site link in our bio. Hotel link is in our website.

Aloft KC Country Club Plaza
393 W. 46th Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Aloft Kansas City Country Club Plaza

You’ll be staying within the Historic Country Club Plaza with great dining and shopping.

The Country Club Plaza will be hosting the region’s biggest art fair the weekend of the Sept 25-27th. Artists and entertainment from all over the country will be featured.

Today we join in celebrating Black American’s freedom, resistance and joy.

The American Beauty Vision Awards have always been a place where all are welcome, and we are so happy to have had curly and textured artists and models included in our show’s history. Highlighting every type of hair that may come into your chair, inspiring your creativity and showing off the beauty that is diversity!

We see you.

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💛💚🖤

Artist Credit: Tippi Shorter Rank