The Finalists for the Australian Hair Fashion Awards have been announced. See the full list finalists here.

The new king of Australian hairdressing has been crowned! The tremendously talented Robert Bava of Parlour Hair in Adelaide has taken out the title of 2009 AHFA Australian Hairdresser of the Year for the second year in a row.
Bava has achieved the most coveted award in the Australian hair industry. Judged by an elite panel of London’s finest, the Australian Hair Fashion Awards recognize the top echelon of the Australian hair and beauty industry.

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…

Vass Eliadis vibrates with all things hairdressing. Such enthusiasm for our industry after 27 years and armfuls of awards isn’t too suprising. Given that the list of AHFA finalists have this same trait – they all LOVE hairdressing. Vass is of course one of Australia’s very best so don’t be surprised at the overwhelming energy and shear love that he expresses in this interview.

Frank Apostolopoulos is a powerhouse hairdresser with the demeanor of a real gentleman. Universally regarded as one of the top players in Australian hairstyling, Frank Ap has once again made giant steps forward with this AHFA collection.