Australia’s hairdressing ‘who’s who’ gathered last night at the spectacular Sydney Opera House to celebrate and award our very best. Glitz and glamour mixed with boundless enthusiasm to produce a raucous night that often had the hosts pleading for calm. Regardless, the hair industries version of the ‘Oscars’ complete with Red Carpet of course, was a resounding success for the Australian Hair Congress.
And the winners are…
Australian Hairdresser of the Year – Robert Bava, Parlour
Creative Colourist – Marie Uva, Rokk Ebony
Mens Hairdresser - Marc Mendicino, E Salon
Artistic Team – Sublime
Apprentice – Lauren McCowan, Togininis
Salon Design - Renya Xydis, Valonz

Queensland - Carol Haddad
NSW/ACT - Heidi Pfiffner, Toni and Guy
VIC/TAS – Marie Uva, Rokk Ebony
SA – Nicole Abella, Hair Machine
WA/NT – Tracey Laing, Toni and Guy

Best New Product – K&M, 7 Day Moisture Miracle
Best Packaging - Kevin Murphy

Australian Master Award – Richard Mannah
New Zealand Master – Greg Murrel
British Master – Phil Smith

Photographer – Carlotta Moye
Make Up Artist - Liz Kelsh
Session Stylist – Renta Xydis

Lifetime Achievement – Hugh Gresham and John Bryant
Humanitarian Award – Aveda

more to come as the press packs are released