After thousands of votes cast, these 32 entries have advanced to Round 2 of American Salon's March Madness-inspired photo contest, BEAUTY BADNESS 2024: The Fiercest Hair on Instagram.
While some contestants had solid leads in Round 1, others edged out their competition by just a couple votes — making it clear that every vote counts!
Tap the contestant's @handle to see their original post on Instagram.
Round 2 polls are open through 6pm ET on Wednesday, March 27, with the winners announced for Round 3 on Thursday, March 28.
Have fun, good luck, and may the baddest hair slay!
LEFT BRACKETS
Top Left
1 - @amandaepsteinhair@shurveronika
2 - @sherette.salontrendnewyork vs @jendidthat
3 - @hairmajessty vs. @john.n1115, @danarosehairgirl & @touchbyaubree
4 - @amandaepsteinhair vs. @katharinefuller
Bottom Left
5 - @spacecathairco vs. @hair_by_paula_s
6 - @tierras_hair_artistry vs. @slickback_buttahtoast
7- @hair.by.trianna vs. @dezaraekbeauty
8 - @spacecathairco vs. @john.n1115
RIGHT BRACKETS
Top Right
9 - @mandaharsche vs. @jessycurlz_citycurlstudio & @melimel_citycurlstudio
10 - @ajhhair at @cutlersalon vs. @emmys_style
20 - @emmys_style
11 - @hairbyshyloh vs. @thastylist18
12 - @shearelegance_bynicole vs. @melimel_citycurlstudio
Bottom Right
13- @vikiscissorhands vs. @john.n1115
14 - @elainecavadahair vs. @saraluxesalon & @jessi_cosmicrevival
15 - @dezaraekbeauty vs. @hapagirl77
16 - @thesambullen at @cutlersalon vs. @brentdanielbasore
Thanks for voting. Polls will open for the Sweet 16 round on Friday, March 29, so check back and vote!