After head-to-head competitions that came down to the wire in many instances, here are the Sweet 16 finalists 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.

Sweet 16 polls are open through 12pm noon ET on Sunday, March 31. Winners will advance to the Elite Eight round on Monday, April 1. 

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

LEFT BRACKETS

1 -  @amandaepsteinhair vs. @jendidthat

2 - @hairmajessty vs. @amandaepsteinhair 

3 - @hair_by_paula_s vs. @slickback_buttahtoast

4 - @dezaraekbeauty vs. @john.n1115 

RIGHT BRACKETS

5 - @jessycurlz_citycurlstudio & @melimel_citycurlstudio vs. @emmys_style 

6 - @hairbyshyloh vs. @shearelegance_bynicole 

7-  @john.n1115  vs. @saraluxesalon & @jessi_cosmicrevival

8 - @hapagirl77 vs. @brentdanielbasore

Thanks for voting! Check in on Monday, April 1 to find out which competitors advanced to the next round.