It’s London. It’s Monday 30th January. It’s 10am. The most famous faces in the world of hairdressing are gathered in one room… this can only mean one thing: it’s time to judge #ahfa17! The Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFA’s) are Australia’s largest and most successful independent hairdressing awards program. Proudly partnered by global hair fashion …
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Following another year of stellar submissions which saw the bar set higher than ever, ten judges arrived at La Biosthetique Academie in Sydney’s Waterloo, charged with the very difficult task of whittling those submissions down to a final fourteen. A number of hours of reading, making notes, re-reading and allocating points the judges were ready …
After being selected from dozens of portfolio entries, thirteen finalists completed a LIVE skills demonstration in front of a group of Australia’s finest hairdressing experts, including Sharon Blain, Frank Apostolopoulos, Brett Albury, Leesa Smith, Lauren McCowan and FAME Team Creative Director Brett McKinnon. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2016 FAME TEAM: Adam Richard Isles – Rokk Ebony …
A big congratulations is in order for the AHFA Men’s Hairdresser of the Year winner for 2016; Madison Voloshin from District Salon. Madison beamed for the camera after receiving his well-deserved award for his industry recognised work. Sponsored by American Crew, the category recognises the innovation and excellence in men’s hairdressing across Australia. American Crew …
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M Division are proud to celebrate the veteran sponsors who have returned for another year of FAME team adventures: Cloud Nine, evo, Excellent Edges and La Biosthetique, and are excited to announce a new addition to the FAME clan, Alan White Anthology. The FAME team initiative offers a game-changing experience for four young hairdressers, allowing …
After a gruelling judging process which saw ten judges poring over and dissecting every word of the many superb submissions, the points have been tallied and checked by three separate adjudicators and the results are in…. we have our 14 Australian FAME Team Finalists for 2016! On the panel this year were a collective of …
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Cos Sakkas – International Artistic Director The Internationally renowned TONI&GUY Artistic Team represents a culmination of talent and creativity that is the driving force behind the global success of TONI&GUY. Their many British Hairdressing Award wins are testament to their excellence. Seen as TONI&GUY’s finest, the International Artistic Team are highly experienced industry professionals, …
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INTRODUCING VAL GARLAND Val Garland is the ‘make-up artists’ make-up artist’, a doyen of the fashion world. After 25 years in the business, she is revered in her world for her spontaneous creativity and her innovative technique. The awe that she is held in has garnered many epithets, including ‘The Alchemist’ and ‘The Queen …
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Lisa Oxenham, Beauty and Style Director, Marie Claire The Marie Claire beauty team has grown and evolved under the leadership of Lisa Oxenham who has been Style and Beauty Director for 8 years. Lisa’s exotic shoots and styling give the Marie Claire reader a chance to escape their lives and be transported away to a …
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Darren Ambrose, Creative Director, D&J Ambrose Darren Ambrose is an innovative session stylist who can meet any hair brief, no matter how commercial or avant-garde. Nominated for British Hairdresser of the Year and winner of Most Wanted Creative Talent, he’s headed up S/S15 and A/W15 shows for Gyunel and PPQ as well as worldwide campaigns …
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Catherine Handcock, Founder and Publisher of Creative HEAD magazine Catherine Handcock is the founder and publisher of Creative HEAD magazine – the most respected and influential B2B title for the UK hairdressing industry, delivering inspiration and information to the owners and managers of the UK’s busiest salons. With her reputation for innovation and a …
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UK CREATIVE DIRECTOR FOR SASSOON Bruce Masefield joined Sassoon in the late 80s where he quickly developed a natural flair for the world famous Sassoon cutting techniques. Having established himself in the salon as a highly successful stylist and proving himself to have a keen eye for spotting trends, Bruce was appointed Assistant Creative Director …
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