Dean Banowetz | Hollywood Hair Guy ®

For Your Emmy Consideration | OUTSTANDING HAIRSTYLING FOR A VARIETY, NONFICTION OR REALITY PROGRAM 

Voting members of the @televisionacad — thank you for your consideration.

American Idol Hair Team:

Dean Banowetz

Amber Maher

Cory Rotenberg 

Ryan Randall

Kathleen Leonard

Theresa K. Casillas

Lorenzo Martin

For Your Emmy Consideration | OUTSTANDING HAIRSTYLING FOR A VARIETY, NONFICTION OR REALITY PROGRAM 

Honored to lead the Emmy-nominated hair team for American Idol. Crafting creative styles through hair design is a collaborative art, and I am incredibly proud of the creativity and dedication this team brings to every episode.

Voting members of the Television Academy — thank you for your consideration.

American Idol Hair Team:

Dean Banowetz

Amber Maher

Cory Rotenberg 

Ryan Randall

Kathleen Leonard

Theresa K. Casillas

Lorenzo Martin

DRAG WIG STYLING WORKSHOP AUGUST 9TH & 10TH, 2025 

Doing good? Let’s aim for extraordinary. Elevate your skills while learning from the pros and boosting your confidence during our next Drag Wig Styling Workshop at Hollywood Hair Guy® Academy in Los Angeles, California on August 9th & 10th, 2025. 

Whether you’re just starting or already shining, there’s a place for you here.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

-How to section and break down a drag style that will last through an extravagant performance.

-Develop proper backcombing and back-brushing techniques and how to secure that style.

-Gain more confidence in reverse engineering a style to determine your starting point and the knowledge to stack and add additional hair to a wig.

-Learn advanced curl and manipulating techniques to give you more drama and excitement.

PRICING INCLUDES:

-Two of your very own fabulous drag wigs to take home.

-A hair kit rental with styling products and tools will be provided for the duration of the class.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone interested in learning how to create drag wig styles. Beginners welcome. Don’t miss it.

SIGN UP:

Dean Banowetz Hollywood Hair Guy® Earns Emmy® Award Nomination for American Idol

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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