Richi Grisillo (Acadèmie Salon) has last night been announced as Australian Hairdresser of the Year at the sparkling, sold-out 2024 AHFA Gala.
The unforgettable event transformed The Star, Sydney into a vibrant hub of celebration, drawing over 900 esteemed professionals from the hairdressing industry near and far to honour the very best in Australian, New Zealand, and global hairdressing. The evening was nothing short of a spectacular showcase of creativity, business excellence and product innovation, highlighting the outstanding achievements of hairdressers.
Festivities began with a glamorous Arrival Party, hosted by the Australian Retailers Association. Guests strolled down the chic red carpet where our roving reporter was awaiting, capturing photo opportunities and mingling with industry peers in a lively atmosphere.
With Dyson and Davroe as Presenting Partners, and Seamless1 as the Principal Partner, the evening was nothing short of spectacular. International luminaries including Errol Douglas, Antoinette Beenders, Jordan Robertson and James Earshaw graced the event alongside a host of celebrities and VIP guests.
This year’s theme, “How Bizarre,” set the stage for the inaugural Davroe Runway Show, directed by Davroe Ambassadors Jordan Robertson and Madison Voloshin. The show celebrated creativity as the ultimate form of rebellion and freedom, offering a visual feast inspired by punk subculture. The result? A bold, brilliant, and delightfully bonkers experience that left guests in awe.
In another highlight of the night, the AHFA formally introduced The Integrity Project. This groundbreaking project underscores the AHFA’s commitment to transparency. As part of The Integrity Project, judges will provide entry feedback in the Photographic and Business Categories, offering insights into the strengths and areas for improvement in their submissions.
All finalists will also be provided with their score or ranking, and how it relates to the average in their category – shared with each finalist after the winners have been announced.
DJ Tigerlily returned for her second year, ensuring the dance floor remained electric, while DJ Fuzzy served as the perfect host for the hairdressing industry’s most anticipated night.
In true hairdressing fashion, festivities continued well past Australian Hairdresser of the Year being crowned with an epic Afterparty hosted by K18 taking over The Landing, allowing guests to keep the celebratory spirit alive into the early hours.
Congratulations to all the winners of the 2024 Australian Hair Fashion Awards! Your incredible talent and dedication have truly shone bright, in what is sure to be the biggest and boldest Australian Hair Fashion Awards Gala to date.
View Richi Grisillo’s winning collection, Euphoria, here.
Explore every single 2024 WINNER and FINALIST Collections, here.
2024 AUSTRALIAN HAIR FASHION AWARD WINNERS
PRESENTING PARTNERS:
Dyson and Davroe
PRINCIPAL PARTNER:
Seamless1
CREATIVE CATEGORIES | PREMIUM PARNTER
L’Oréal Professionnel Products Division
AHFA Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Dyson
Richi Grisillo, Acadèmie Salon
AHFA Apprentice of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Australian Retailers Association
Ashanti Kayias
AHFA Artistic Team of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Stellar
Schwarzkopf Professional Creative Collective ANZ
AHFA Creative Colourist of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY
Louise Graham
AHFA Commercial Colourist of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by O&M
Belinda Mills
AHFA Hair Shot of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by TONI&GUY
Nathan Forbes
AHFA Editorial Stylist of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
Michael Beel
AHFA Men’s Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by American Crew
Gina Yates
AHFA Newcomer of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by ELEVEN Australia
Zara Zust
AHFA Transformation Stylist of The Year 2024 | Sponsored by Seamless1
Jaclyn Douglas (1656)
AHFA New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Moroccanoil
Chinney Yeap
AHFA Global Hairdresser of The Year 2024 | Sponsored by Davroe
Efi Davies
AHFA Icon of The Year 2024 | Sponsored by THE JOURNAL
Antoinette Beenders
STATE CATEGORIES
AHFA NSW/ACT Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Cheveux by Charli & Kate
William Webb
AHFA QLD Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Mon Amie
Max Cooper
AHFA SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by HOST
Caitlin Pallich
AHFA VIC Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Redken
Chetan Mongia
AHFA WA/NT Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Vish
Jaimme-lee Hallgath
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
AHFA Digital Influencer of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Natalie Anne Haircare
Sarah Emilia
AHFA Educator of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Ape the Label
Dario Cotroneo
AHFA Salon of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Alfaparf Milano Professional
Circles of Hair
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Sponsored by Hairhouse
AHFA Best New Colour Innovation 2024
P.O.D by Ecoheads
AHFA Best New Hair Care Product 2024
Kerastase PREMIÈRE – The Dual Action Repair Haircare Collection
AHFA Best New Hair Styling Product 2024
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray
AHFA Best New Hair Tool 2024
Dyson Supersonic r
AHFA Best New Packaging and Design 2024
Davroe Argan Oil Instant Treatment