Members of the global hairdressing community tuned in on October 5th, 2025, for the highly anticipated Digital Hair Awards, streamed live in a virtual gala that celebrated creativity, innovation, and technical mastery from around the world.
This year’s winners showcased the diversity and artistry shaping the industry right now- from transformative colour work and precision cutting to experimental textures and hair hacks.
A very special thank you goes to our amazing Principal Partners K18 and Seamless1, as well as to all our wonderful Category Partners – Cloud Nine, KEVIN.MURPHY, THE JOURNAL MAG, Haircare Group, Hanzo, HAIRHOUSE, Vish, O&M, Delorenzo, Goldwell and Davroe.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to our DACH Country Partners – Bonding Brands International, Aveda, Schwarzkopf Professional and HS Milano – for their valuable support and commitment to excellence within the industry.
From bridal brilliance by Dom Pelli (F&V Hairstylists) to clever innovation by Tobey Farmer with Best Hair Hack, the 2025 winners underline the Digital Hair Awards’ global reach and its power to elevate the next generation of trendsetters.
Australia shone brightly, taking home the majority of top titles. Redmond Cliff (Wakefields) was awarded Best Hair Shot, while Jaimme-lee Hallgath (Salon Jaimmelee) took home Best Video. In the colour categories, Siarn Ward (Dollhouse Hair Salon) claimed Best New Colour Trend, and Faye Redfern (Salon HER) was named Best Brunette Specialist.
International winners also made their mark. Ricky Hodge (USA) earned Best Haircut, Anton Nizhnick (UAE) triumphed in Best Barbering Cut, Halyna Marusyk (Germany) was crowned Best Blonde Specialist, and Liubov Haiduk (Poland) took home Best Hair Extensionist.
Texture artistry was spotlighted with Helene Nakat-Badaoui (Australia) winning Best Texture Style, and Tahni Daniels (New Zealand) took home Best Texture Cut.
The final word in bold creativity went to Angela Soong, recognised as Best Expressive Colourist.
As the virtual applause rang out across screens worldwide, one thing was clear: the future of hair artistry is here – digital, diverse, and dazzling.
THE FULL LIST OF 2025 WINNERS IS NOW LIVE BELOW AND AT thejournalmag.com
Best Transformation Category Partner: Cloud Nine
Gerard McLoughlin | Gerard Patrick | Australia
Best Hair Shot Category Partner: KEVIN.MURPHY
Redmond Cliff | Wakefields | Australia
Best Carousel Category Partner: The Journal Magazine
Caitlin Berry | Australia
Best Video Category Partner: Haircare Group
Jaimme-lee Hallgath | Salon Jaimmelee | Australia
Best Haircut Category Partner: Hanzo
Ricky Hodge | Ricky Hodge | USA
Best Barbering Cut Category Partner: The Journal Magazine
Anton Nizhnick | | UAE
Best Consultation Video Category Partner: Hairhouse
Wade William Ambler | W.A.K The Salon | Australia
Best Hair Hack Category Partner: Vish
Tobey Farmer | Australia
Best Hair Extensionist Principal Partner: Seamless1
Liubov Haiduk | hair_stylist.warsaw | Poland
Best Blonde Specialist Category Partner: O&M
Halyna Marusyk | Strauchfriseure Berlin | Germany
Best Brunette Specialist Category Partner: Delorenzo
Faye Redfern | HER | Australia
Best New Colour Trend Category Partner: Goldwell
Siarn Ward | Dollhouse Hair Salon | Australia
Best Bridal & Event Specialist Category Partner: The Journal Magazine
Dom Pelli | F&V Hairstylists | Australia
Best Texture Style Category Partner: Davroe Helene Nakat-Badaoui | The Hair Room @HB | Australia
Best Texture Cut Category Partner: The Journal Magazine
Tahni Daniels | Tahni Daniels Hair | New Zealand
Best Expressive Colourist Principal Partner: K18
Angela Soong | Australia
For more information and asset suite, please contact Christelle Mannah at M Division: christelle@mdivision.com.au
THANK YOU TO OUR DIGITAL HAIR AWARDS 2025 PARTNERS:
