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!