3rd Hollywood Beauty Awards Winners & Honoree, Nominee Highlights

The 3rd Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs) were held on February 19, 2017, at Avalon Hollywood, honoring the architects of beauty in film, television, music, and editorial. Hosted by radio personality Lisa Stanley and comedienne Kym Whitley, the evening benefited the M·A·C AIDS Fund and spotlighted the creative forces behind Hollywood’s most iconic looks.

The night featured a dazzling lineup of celebrity presenters. Zachary Quinto presented the Outstanding Achievement in Special Effects Makeup award to Joel Harlow, his longtime collaborator on the Star Trek franchise. Octavia Spencer honored Melissa Forney with the Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling award for her work on Hidden Figures, while Trai Byers celebrated Beverly Jo Pryor, makeup artist for Empire.

Billy Bob Thornton presented the photography honor to Timothy White, and Melissa Rivers honored legendary designer Bob Mackie with the Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design & Styling award. Melissa McCarthy also made a special video appearance in tribute to hairstylist Linda Flowers.

Paris Hilton was awarded Fragrance of the Year for her perfume Gold Rush, while Lea Michele presented the Product of the Year award to her hairstylist Sarah Potempa for the Beachwaver®. Garcelle Beauvais awarded Brand of the Year to Sabrina Maren of NuMe, and Dr. Andrew Ordon presented the Timeless Beauty Award to actress Linda Gray.

Additional appearances included Andra Day and Sami Gayle, who received the New Beauty Award, and a special tribute award was given to Etienne Taenaka and Stan Newton of Sassoon. Other presenters throughout the evening included Taylor Nolan, Danielle Lombard, Chaley Rose, Nikki Leigh, Sterfon Demings, and Kathryn Blondell.

Honorees and Award Recipients

Outstanding Achievement Awards:

Special Effects Makeup: Joel Harlow

Makeup: Beverly Jo Pryor

Hairstyling: Linda Flowers and Melissa Forney

Photography: Timothy White

Costume Design & Styling: Bob Mackie

Competitive Category Winners:

Joel Harlow Award for Makeup: Angela Levin

Beverly Jo Pryor Award for Makeup: Steven Aturo

Linda Flowers Award for Hairstyling: Giannandrea

Melissa Forney Award for Hairstyling: Larry Sims

Timothy White Award for Photography: Jennifer Graylock

Bob Mackie Award for Styling: Jen Rade

Specialty Awards:

Fragrance of the Year: Paris Hilton – “Gold Rush”

Product of the Year: Sarah Potempa – Beachwaver®

Brand of the Year: Sabrina Maren – NuMe

Beauty Enhancement Award: Dr. Harold Lancer

Timeless Beauty Award: Linda Gray

New Beauty Award: Andra Day, Sami Gayle

Special Tribute Award: Etienne Taenaka and Stan Newton of Sassoon

The 2017 HBAs paid tribute to the visionary artists behind the scenes who bring the world of beauty to life, shaping the images that define pop culture.