After winning their previous matchups by just a hair in most cases, these finalists have emerged as the Elite 8 in American Salon's photo contest, BEAUTY BADNESS 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram.

Vote for your favorite looks below. Tap the artist's @handle to see their entry on Instagram.

Elite 8 voting is open through 6pm ET on Wednesday, April 3. Winners will advance to the Final Four on Thursday, April 4. 

Have fun, good luck, and may the baddest hair slay! 

LEFT BRACKETS

1 -  @jendidthat vs. @hairmajessty 

2 - @slickback_buttahtoast vs. @dezaraekbeauty

RIGHT BRACKETS

3 - @jessycurlz_citycurlstudio & @melimel_citycurlstudio vs. @hairbyshyloh 

4 -  @saraluxesalon & @jessi_cosmicrevival vs. @hapagirl77 

Thanks for voting! Check in on Thursday, April 4 to vote for the competitors who advanced to the Final Four round.