INTRODUCING YOUR 2025 FAME TEAM!

The wait is over! 

The highly anticipated FAME Team 2025 was officially crowned at a spectacular event held at The Ivy Penthouse in Sydney on February 10th in front of industry leaders, judges and FAME Team friends.

Early in the day, the finalists gathered at the stunning new A-H Salon in Surry Hills for Round 2 Judging in front of a distinguished panel of industry icons, led by FAME Team Creative Director Lauren McCowan, who guided the 18 talented finalists through two challenging skills tests and a presentation challenge.

This year’s judging included a new element, designed to test the digital skills of the finalists: each participant was asked to edit and submit a reel of their look. After a gruelling deliberation process, the excitement moved to the Ivy Penthouse, where finalists, judges, and friends of the FAME Team celebrated together. For the first time ever, the FAME Team 2025 was revealed live in front of an enthusiastic crowd, with the online community cheering on their favorites from across Australia.

The night marked the beginning of an incredible year for the newly crowned FAME Team, and the anticipation for their journey has never been higher.

We are proud to announce the 2025 FAME Team:

  • Harrison Sansom (A-H Salon, NSW)
  • Zara Zust (Academie Salon, NSW)
  • Lexie Shay (Vault Ninety One, QLD)
  • Jelena Vasic (Joey Scandizzo Salon, VIC)

Congratulations to each of these incredible talents, as well as to all the finalists. You made the judging process an incredibly difficult one, and we commend your passion, dedication, and skill.

In an another exciting announcement from the FAME Team 2025 Live Reveal Party, FAME Team Sponsors were revealed to gathered guests and on the live stream. For the first time in 2025, we are thrilled to reveal and thank the 2025 Sponsors. We truly could not do it without you!

Davroe 

Official Styling Sponsor

ghd

Official Tool Sponsor

Jadore Hair Supplies

Official Extensions Sponsor

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the expert panel of judges and industry leaders whose knowledge and support were invaluable in selecting the 2025 FAME Team:

Benni Tognini, Caterina Di Biase, Kate Reid, Katy Reeve, Stevie English, Richi Grisillo, Daniel Mostyn, CJ Morello, Suzy Kershaw, Lee Cohen, James Kavanagh, David Mannah, Janna Miccio, and Lauren McCowan.

Your commitment to shaping the future of the industry shone brightly throughout the entire event, and we cannot express enough appreciation for your involvement.

With the 2025 FAME Team now officially named, these four remarkable individuals are poised to embark on a transformative journey, full of growth and exciting opportunities. Stay tuned to THE JOURNAL MAG for all the major moments to come throughout the year!