A round of applause, please!
THE MOMENT WE’VE BEEN EAGERLY AWAITING HAS FINALLY ARRIVED.
We’re thrilled to officially reveal your finalists for the ‘24 Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFA) across the Creative, State, Business, and Product Categories!
Taking place LIVE on Monday September 9th, at 7PM via @AUSHAIRFASHIONAWARDS IG, social media ignited with enthusiasm as Elli Julia from M Division was joined by friends of the AHFAs’ Paloma Garcia, Stevie English, Kobi Bokshish and Renya Xydis to announce the 2024 Finalists to a digital audience of over announced the names of our 2024 Finalists to a digital audience of over 500,000 viewers.
Please join us in celebrating the remarkable talents as showcased by this year’s Finalists, with their awe-inspiring collections, innovations in product and business-savvy entries wowing our internationally renowned panel of judges.
The unmatched calibre of a 30% increase (YOY) of entries received in 2024 is a true testament to the extraordinary talent thriving in the Australian, New Zealand, and global hair industry.
So, without any further adieu…
CHECK OUT THE FULL LIST OF FINALISTS, RIGHT HERE.
CREATIVE GROUP CATEGORIES
Principle Partner: L’Oréal Professional Products Division
Australian Hairdresser of the Year
Joint Presenting Partner: Dyson
Karen Bava
Pauline McCabe
Dee Parker Attwood
Richi Grisillo
Benjamin Martin
Lyndal Salmon
Malisa Masci
Nathan Cherrington
Stephanie Bellairs
Lauren McCowan
New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year
Anthony Bayer
Carla Southan
Chinney Yeap
Jock Robson
Kelly Manu
Michael Beel
Global Hairdresser of the Year
Joint Presenting Partner: Davroe
Ashley & Stephanie Gamble
Daniele Dragotta
Darrel Starkey
Dylan Jack McConnachie
Efi Davies
Emma Simmons
Errol Douglas MBE
Jordan Robertson
Mark Leeson
Rick Roberts & Zoe Roberts
Shogo Ideguchi
Steven Smart
Apprentice of the Year
Ashanti Kayias
Caprice De Sanctis
Celine Saban-Friend
Josie Crampton
Maddy Paterno
Maiya Rice
Neomai Taufa
Reese Howell
Artistic Team of the Year
BIBA CREATIVE TEAM
Chilli Couture
FAME TEAM 2024
Schwarzkopf Professional Creative Collective ANZ
Toni&Guy Australia Artistic Team
Tsiknaris Hair
XIN TWENTY ONE ARTISTIC TEAM
Yoshiko Hair
Creative Colourist of the Year
Award Sponsor: COLOUR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY
Adam Ciaccia
Angela Soong
Ashleigh Croker
Brodie Lee Tsiknaris
Danielle Blakeley
James Morris
Louise Graham
Marilyn Guarino
Commercial Colourist of the Year
Award Sponsor: O&M
Aimee Lonsdale
Amanda Lunedei
Belinda Mills
Faye Redfern
Moniqie McMahon
Nathan Armagnacq
Rachel Vitullo
Stephanie Mayes
Grace Kelly
Aleks Stefanovic
Alyssia Pearson
Helene Nakat-Badaoui
Hair Shot of the Year
Jade Veitch
Bill Tsiknaris
Chetan Mongia
Danny Pato
Jude Mcewen
Jordan Skritic
Sam James
Nathan Forbes
Renee Holmes
Sheridan Rose Shaw
Sarah Laidlaw
Max Cooper
Stephanie Bellairs
Wendy Gunn
Editorial Stylist of the Year
Adam Harant
Benjamin Martin
Matthew Ashton
Michael Beel
Sarah Laidlaw
Xeneb Allen
Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
Gina Yates
Jordan Dimitriadis
Leigh Winsor
Matthew Ashton
Pavlos Divitaris
Rhyss Murray
Newcomer of the Year
Alyssia Pearson
Dana Monkman
Georgia Maguire
Georgie Johnson
Jodie Woodall
Renee Holmes
Rhys Murray
Zara Zust
Transformation Stylist of the Year
Principle Partner: Seamless1
Belinda Mills
Briar Hamill
Domi Cherie
Gabrielle Roccuzzo
Jaclyn Douglas
Jaclyn Douglas
Kaatya May
Kayla Tzavellas
Madison Finn
Matt Tronson
NSW/ACT Hairdresser of the Year
William Webb
Adam Reece Hopkins
Nina Lee
Nicole Kae
Georgia Bools
QLD Hairdresser of the Year
Xin Guo
Anna McNamara
Wendy Gunn
Max Cooper
Brodie Lee Tsiknaris
Holly Breen
SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year
Trinity King
Demelza Button
Delvene Kocman
Caitlin Pallich
Victoria Shayler
VIC Hairdresser of the Year
Rebecca Snow
James Morris
Stephanie Bacelic
Chetan Mongia
Angela Soong
Sheridan Rose Shaw
WA Hairdresser of the Year
Award Sponsor: VISH
Jaimme-lee Hallgath
Stevie Vincent
Tom Jarvis
Renee Holmes
Tim Pascoe
Jessica Del Borrello
BUSINESS GROUP CATEGORIES
Partner: Hairhouse
Digital Influencer of the Year
Sharlene Lee
Monique McMahon
Sarah Emilia
Kaine Vakai
Educator of the Year
Award Sponsor: Ape the Label
Jaye Edwards
Victoria Domazet
Nicole Kae
Dario Cotroneo
The Barber Academy Australia
Katy Reeve
Salon of the Year
Award Sponsor: Alfaparf Milano Professional
Sloans
Toni&Guy Perth
Rokstar
Mayko Hair
Salon HER
Circles of Hair
Fruition
Cinco Hair Boutique
Alarah Hair Studio
Salon Purpose
PRODUCT GROUP CATEGORIES
Best New Colour Innovation
L’Oréal Professionnel Blond Studio 8 Balm
Redken Color Gels Oils
Alfaparf Milano Professional Evolution of the Color
P.O.D by Ecoheads
KEVIN.MURPHY+BLONDE HIGH.LIFT
The Attaché Tray
Best New Hair Care Product
L’Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular
K18 DAMAGE SHIELD Protective Conditioner
Larry King Spoilt for Choice Hair Oil
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5min Liquid Mask
Matrix Food for Soft Oil
evo Top Drop Scalp
Kerastase PREMIÈRE – The Dual Action Repair Haircare Collection
Aveda Invati Ultra Advanced (Light) Range
Wilde Blonde Enrich Shampoo & Conditioner
Alfaparf Milano Professional Semi di Lino Density
Color Wow – Curl Wow Shampoo & Conditioner
Lakme K2.0 Hyaluronic Treatment
Best New Hair Styling Product
Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist
Wilde Volumising & Thickening Tonic
CPR Dry Wax Texture Spray
De Lorenzo Instant Curl Primer
Natalie Anne Soft Shaping Texture Spray
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray
Balmain Hair Homme Sculpting Wax
Aveda Be Curly Advanced Curl Enhancer Cream
O&M Thique Volumising Powder
Natalie Anne Volumising Dry Shampoo
Lakme Finish Top Ten
Goldwell StyleSign Compressed Working Hairspray
Best New Hair Tool
ecoheads Showerhead X
ghd Chronos
Loreal SteamPod 4.0
Stellar Omnia Styler
Dyson Supersonic r
YS Park 154 Balayage Comb
The Attaché Tray
Us. Hair Official The Wet & Dry Detangling Brush
KYK Hair Care – Kurled X3
Mermade Hair Double Waver
Halo 8th Sense Styler
Mermade Hair Thermal Brush
Best New Packaging and Design
ecoheads Showerhead X
P.O.D by ecoheads
WILDE Blonde Enrich Shampoo & Conditioner
Davroe Argan Oil Instant Treatment
Benvoleo Together We Care
Alex Loves Colour Space Launch Foil
Cheveux by Charli & Kate Hair Mask & Hair Serum
Joico INNERJOI Collection
To view all the finalists’ collections, click here.