5th Hollywood Beauty Awards Winners & Honoree, Nominee Highlights

The 5th Annual Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs) took place on February 17, 2019, at Avalon Hollywood, celebrating the behind-the-scenes artists in hair, makeup, styling, and photography across film, TV, music, and editorial.

Denzel Washington presented the Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling award to his longtime hairstylist, Larry M. Cherry, honoring their nearly 30-year collaboration. 

Kim Kardashian West announced the nominees for the Lori McCoy-Bell Hairstyling Award and presented the award to her hairstylist, Chris Appleton. Obba Babatundé and Dionne Warwick co-presented the Outstanding Achievement in Makeup award to Wynona Y. Price.

Steven Tyler presented the Beauty Enhancement Award to Dr. Steven Zeitels for his groundbreaking work in vocal restoration surgery.

Lou Diamond Phillips celebrated his birthday by presenting The Gentleman’s Award to Edward James Olmos.

John Redmann of The Talk presented the Timeless Beauty Award to Marie Osmond, which included a surprise tribute from Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood.

Carmen Electra presented the nominees for the Ruth E. Carter Styling Award.

Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross announced the winner of the Saint Photography Award.

Timothy White and Nicole Scherzinger co-presented the Outstanding Achievement in Photography award to Saint.

Additional presenters included:

Nina Dobrev, Mara Wilson, Gregory Arlt (MAC Cosmetics), Daniel Martin (Dior, 2019 Makeup Nominee), Angela Levin (2017 Makeup Winner), Gail Ryan (Oscar winner, 2018 Hairstyling Honoree), Riawna Capri (2018 Hairstyling Winner).

Honorees

• Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling: Lori McCoy-Bell & Larry M. Cherry

• Outstanding Achievement in Makeup: Ve Neill & Wynona Y. Price

• Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design & Styling: Ruth E. Carter

• Outstanding Achievement in Photography: Saint

• Beauty Enhancement Award (Medicine & Surgery): Dr. Steven Zeitels

• The Gentleman’s Award: Edward James Olmos

• Timeless Beauty Award: Marie Osmond

• Product of the Year: Dior for Rouge Dior

• Breakthrough Award: Simin Hashemizadeh for Forbelle

• Special Tribute Award: John Demsey of Estée Lauder

2019 Winners

• Lori McCoy-Bell Hairstyling Award: Chris Appleton

• Larry M. Cherry Hairstyling Award: Miles Jeffries

• Ve Neill Makeup Award: Sarah Tanno

• Wynona Y. Price Makeup Award: Yolonda Frederick

• Ruth E. Carter Styling Award: Sandra Amador & Tom Eerebout

• Saint Photography Award: Mario Anzuoni​

The evening was hosted by radio personality Lisa Stanley, joined by ventriloquist Joe Gandelman and his animal puppets, who added some fun throughout the show. The HBAs benefitted Helen Woodward Animal Center.