The iconic L’Oréal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy, aka the world’s longest-running hair competition, has unveiled its top 8 finalists for 2024 in Australia and New Zealand. This year’s theme, “Utopia,” inspired stylists to craft innovative hair designs reflecting freedom, harmony, and self-expression.

Drumroll, please… The finalists are:

Natasha Monastra (Koko Blaq Coiffeur, WA/NT)

Lauren Polidori (Ensemble Salon, SA/TAS)

Rena Dimopoulos (Boris The Cuttery, SA/TAS)

Lisa Robertson (Parlour Glenelg, SA/TAS)

Rose Cain (Head Studio, WA/NT)

Martin Van Blerk (Buoy Salon & Spa, NZ)

Fiona Fazzalari (Hair Machine, SA/TAS), and Ben Semple (Circles of Hair, WA/NT)

These top contenders will showcase their creations on August 17-18 2024, with the final winner revealed at the L’Oréal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy Awards Evening on August 19 2024 at Ceil the Venue, Southbank.

Since its inception in 1909 by Eugène Schuller, L’Oréal Professionnel has been a trailblazer in hairstyling. The brand continues to lead in both real and virtual worlds, having collaborated with global talents like Charlie Le Mindu and Evan Rochette. Stay tuned for the big reveal of our 2024 L’Oréal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy ANZ finalist, and don’t miss a minute of our coverage on the night.