LOS ANGELES, CA– July 17th, 2025 – Hair department head Dean Banowetz is proud to announce that the American Idol hair team has been nominated for Outstanding Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction Or Reality Program Emmy® Award by the Television Academy.
The Emmy nomination recognizes American Idol’s hair team’s outstanding work in competition reality hairstyling and highlights the show’s impact in reality television.
“I am honored to be nominated among such exceptional talent and thankful to the Television Academy for this recognition,” said Hollywood Hair Guy® Academy Founder Dean Banowetz.
This achievement is a reflection of the extraordinary efforts of the entire American Idol hair team. Banowetz extends his sincere gratitude to every contestant, crew, partner, and supporter whose dedication contributes to the success of the show.
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ABOUT DEAN BANOWETZ
Changing lives one head at a time®, Dean Banowetz a.k.a. Hollywood Hair Guy®, is a renowned eight-time Emmy nominated celebrity hairstylist with over three decades of experience in the entertainment industry. Banowetz has left an indelible mark on television and film, holding 11 nominations and winning four prestigious awards from the Local 706 Hair Union Guild. As the founder of Hollywood Hair Guy® Academy, Dean is committed to educating and inspiring the next generation of hairstylists.
