The Hollywood Beauty Awards (HBAs) announced that celebrity hairstylist Clayton Hawkins is the Ambassador for the 11th annual ceremony, celebrating the artists who shape beauty in film, television, music, red carpets and editorial.
The Hollywood Beauty Awards’ Ambassador is deeply connected to the beauty community, believing in the mission to honor the architects of beauty working behind the stars, while also supporting the organization’s dedication to animal rescue and advocacy with their partner charity: Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Over the years, the role has been held by inspiring leaders and creatives including Danielle Lauder of the Estée Lauder legacy, celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, Academy Award–nominated makeup artist Donald Mowat, and the legendary five-time Golden Globe winner and two-time Academy Award–nominated actress Ann-Margret.
Los Angeles native Clayton Hawkins won The Hairstyling Award at the 9th Hollywood Beauty Awards (2024). Born to do hair, he began applying hair extensions to his older sisters at age 10, and by ninth grade he was already booked solid creating prom looks for seniors. Today, Hawkins specializes in wigs, extensions and the art of transformation, with a focus on helping clients not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful. His client roster includes Rachel Zegler, Addison Rae, Dove Cameron, Meg Stalter, Rachel Sennott, Ashley Park, Elizabeth Olsen and Elizabeth Banks.
The 11th Hollywood Beauty Awards will once again spotlight the architects of beauty, from industry veteran artists to red carpet trendsetters at the black-tie dinner and ceremony held on Friday, April 10th, 2026 at the Taglyan.
Winners in the nominee categories for Hairstyling, Grooming, Makeup, Styling and Photography will be announced on that evening.
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