Stevie English sits down backstage at Hair Expo Australia with Jacen Ward the day before he was announced as the Hair Expo Colour Technician of the Year 2009. They talk about Jacen’s role at Toni and Guy, his ambitions, collections and future goals.

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announces the much anticipated finalists for the 2009 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA)! Celebrating 20 years as the most esteemed beauty competition in North America, NAHA honors top hairstylists and beauty professionals with the industry’s most prestigious award on Sunday, July 19, at a star-studded Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas.

What’s Kevin Murphy been up to? The internationally renown session stylist has been jetting about promoting his run away success Kevin Murphy Hair Products.
Tania speaks to Kevin backstage just after his Hair Expo show. He gives us an update on his adventures, insights on the show and tips for emerging hair stylists.

Sharon Blain is an Australian Hairdressing Legend, I’d dare anyone to disagree with that statement. Praise for her amazing career has reverberated throughout the years. Remarkably this mega-stylist seems to be getting stronger and stronger as the years pass.

The most exciting event in the British hairdressing calendar, the British Hairdressing Awards – presented by Hairdressers Journal International and sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional rewards hairdressers who are pushing the boundaries of hairdressing, creating and setting the trends and excelling in this creative industry. In 2009, the British Hairdressing Awards will celebrate its 25th Anniversary. Recognising and rewarding the best of British hairdressing, the awards have grown over the past 25 years, and are affectionately known within the hairdressing industry as the ‘Oscars’ of hairdressing.

Stevie English catches David Glover & Kirsten Renolds from Kevin Murphy at Hair Expo Australia to talk about their roles with Ozdare Corp’s hair products. David is busy invading America on behalf of Kevin Murphy. Armed with super talent and super products his overseas mission has been incredibly successful already. Kirsten is Ozdare’s secret education weapon. With her team of educators she covers the whole country with quality events and training for Ozdare Corp.

Caterina DiBiase from Heading Out Hair & Beauty in Melbourne was tonight named the 2009 Australian Hairdresser of the Year, as part of the Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Hairdressing Awards. The ultimate recognition for any Australian hairdresser, Caterina took this year’s title at a spectacular gala ceremony in Darling Harbour, hosted by Tom Williams.

The Hair Expo Gala night is a night like no other in the Australian calender. Its where the pool of Ozzie hairdressers come to watch the best Australian and over seas talents showcase their work and put on a show.