JUST IN: YOUR 2022 AHFA WINNERS REVEALED!

Renya Xydis was last night announced as AHFA 2022 Hairdresser of the Year at the awards’ sold-out Melbourne event.

Taking to Melbourne for the first time in 30 years, the 2022 Australian Hair Fashion Awards was quite literally a celebration unlike any other. With restrictions eased, the freedom to fill a room and rub shoulders with industry legends from near and far was a refreshing scene, and in addition to honouring this years’ best in business, creativity and innovation, the event celebrated its 30th birthday, in serious style.

With Dyson as Presenting Partner for the fourth year running, and welcoming O&M onboard as Principle Colour Partner, the gala took place at Melbourne’s CIEL, The Venue last night, and hosted a sold-out crowd of 800 people from across the country and around the globe. Special guests included the UK’s Errol Douglas and Australian born, global success story, Richard Mannah; in town for the inaugural Mane Stage education event that took place the day prior.

The anticipated runway show platformed the work of Dyson Styling Ambassadors Damien Rinaldo and Michael Beel, and in collaboration with Australian fashion designers, Yousef Akbar and Jason Grech. Together the team presented a series of looks designed to capture the essence of ‘ICON’, manifesting a mix of sci-fi and classic styles with a modern undertone.

Kate Peck and Dyson Global Styling Ambassador Peter Thomsen owned the stage as official hosts, keeping guests entertained throughout the evening and as 2022’s legends were officially crowned.

The notorious kick on was powered by the party starters at L’Oréal Professionnel for the ACCESS Afterparty who transformed the space into an inner-city club scene with the help of Australian electro outfit, the Rogue Traders Duo who set the vibes high.

A huge congratulations to the winners listed below, and a special shoutout to all finalists and creative teams who invested their ideas and innovation to ensure another strong competition across the board.

 

CREATIVE CATEGORIES | In partnership with L’Oréal Professional Products Division

AHFA Hairdresser of the Year | Sponsored by Dyson

Renya Xydis, VALONZ

AHFA Apprentice of the Year | Sponsored by De Lorenzo Haircare

Zoe Lisa Lucas, LNDN Hair

AHFA Artistic Team of the Year | Sponsored by ghd

FAME TEAM 2021

AHFA Creative Colourist of the Year | Sponsored by O&M

Lauren Cooper, Etcher Salon

AHFA Hair Shot of the Year | Sponsored by Matrix

Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design

AHFA Editorial Stylist of the Year | Sponsored by Cloud Nine

Keiren Street, VALONZ

AHFA Men’s Hairdresser of the Year | Sponsored by American Crew

Luke Munn, Havachat Barbershop

AHFA Newcomer of the Year | Sponsored by Davroe

Rebecca Snow, Alchemy Salon

AHFA Transformation Stylist of the Year | Sponsored by Jadore Hair Supplies

Leah Tafa, Vivo Hair and Salon Clinic

 

STATE GROUP CATEGORY | In partnership with Alfaparf Milano Professional

AHFA NSW/ACT Hairdresser of the Year | Sponsored by O&M

Christopher Byrne, Sloans Lane Cove

AHFA QLD Hairdresser of the Year | Sponsored by Salon Lane

Bill Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair

AHFA SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year | Sponsored by Dyson

Massimo Tirimacco, Zohair

AHFA VIC Hairdresser of the Year | Sponsored by EVY Professional

Jo Smith, TONI&GUY Georges

AHFA WA/NT Hairdresser of the Year | Sponsored by Dyson

Stephanie Bellairs, Cabello by Stephanie Bellairs

 

BUSINESS GROUP CATEGORY | In partnership with the Australian Retailers Association

 AHFA Digital Influencer of the Year | Sponsored by Redken

Gabrielle Roccuzzo, Salon Gabrielle

AHFA Educator of the Year | Sponsored by Amazing Hair

Dario Cotroneo, DCI Education

AHFA Technical Education Team of the Year

Matrix Australia

AHFA Marketing Team of the Year

Redken Australia

AHFA Salon of the Year | Sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel

Circles of Hair

 

PRODUCT GROUP CATEGORY | In partnership with Hairhouse

AHFA Best New Professional Hair Styling Product

O&M W-Spray

AHFA Best New Professional Hair Care Product

Oribe Hair Alchemy Collection

AHFA Most Innovative Hair Tool

Dyson Supersonic Flyaway Attachment

AHFA Best New Colour Innovation

L’Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Technical Protocol