14th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Now Open for Submissions Through November 6
Nominations to Be Announced December 21
Awards Ceremony Set for February 20, 2027
Online Submissions are officially open for the 14th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards (MUAHS, Local 706), presented by Giovanni Eco Chic Beauty. Celebrating the artistry, creativity, and craftsmanship of make-up artists and hair stylists across the entertainment industry, the awards will once again recognize the talent behind some of the year’s most memorable looks and transformations. Entries will be accepted through Friday, November 6, 2026, and the awards gala will take place Saturday, February 20, 2027, at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles. Julie Socash, President of IATSE Local 706, announced the dates today.
The MUAHS Awards recognize outstanding achievements by Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists across various categories, including Motion Pictures, Television, Television Specials, Children’s and Teen Programming, Commercials and Music Videos, and Live Theater. The eligibility period for all categories spans the 2026 calendar year. The guild also honors exceptional industry talent with Distinguished Artisan and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
A COMPLETE SET OF UPDATED RULES, REGULATIONS, AND CHANGES:
MUAHS Awards Rules
TO SUBMIT: MUAHS Awards Entry
The entry submission deadline is Friday, November 6, 2026. Nominations for the MUAHS Awards will be announced Monday, December 21, 2026. Final online voting begins Friday, January 22, 2027, and closes Sunday, February 7, 2027. Winners will be announced at the 14th Annual MUAHS Awards Gala on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Submissions are accepted in the following categories:
FEATURE-LENGTH MOTION PICTURE
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Best Contemporary Make-Up
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Best Period and/or Character Make-Up
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Best Special Make-Up Prosthetics
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Best Contemporary Hair Styling
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Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling
TELEVISION SERIES, TELEVISION LIMITED SERIES, OR MOVIE FOR TELEVISION
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Best Contemporary Make-Up
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Best Period and/or Character Make-Up
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Best Special Make-Up Prosthetics
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Best Contemporary Hair Styling
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Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling
TELEVISION SPECIAL, HALF-HOUR OR MORE LIVE PROGRAM SERIES
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Best Contemporary Make-Up
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Best Period and/or Character Make-Up and/or Prosthetics
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Best Contemporary Hair Styling
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Best Period and/or Character Hair Styling
CHILDREN & TEEN TELEVISION PROGRAMMING
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Best Make-Up
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Best Hair Styling
COMMERCIALS & MUSIC VIDEOS
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Best Make-Up
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Best Hair Styling
THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS (LIVE STAGE)
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Best Make-Up and Hair Styling for a California Regional Live Theater Production
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Best Make-Up and Hair Styling for Broadway and International Live Theater Production
For MUAHS Awards submission rules, eligibility criteria, and entry information, visit the MUAHS Awards submission portal or contact MUAHSAwardsSupport@IngleDodd.com.
ABOUT LOCAL 706: The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (IATSE Local 706) was chartered in November 1937 and today represents more than 2,300 make-up artists and hair stylists working across feature films, television, commercials, music videos, and live theater. The Guild recognizes professional excellence through its annual MUAHS Awards and supports awards-season visibility through For Your Consideration opportunities in its official member-only publication, website, email, and social media platforms.
For the latest updates, visit Local706.org or follow #MUAHSawards and @muahs_awards on TikTok, X, and Threads.
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Online Submissions: MUAHS Awards Submissions
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