Wow what an amazing event! A bit thank you to David Mannah for creating an event to be reckoned with! The evening was incredibly inspiring and supportive of the hair industry.
Australia you are making your mark on the industry at a global scale and setting the standards high!
Congratulations to all the talented Finalists, reaching the finals is a wonderful achievement and takes a lot of effort. It was great getting to see all your collections and videos on the big screen.
For those who took home awards Congratulations and well done for all your hard work and dedication to reach that point it was very inspiring to hear the stories of the journeys taken , along with the people whom helped.
Some names that had great mention throughout the evening were Andrew O’toole one of the World’s most sort after hair and beauty photographer’s working with leading Stylists worldwide. Leesa Smith director of Beehive Creative , Leesa has a wealth of knowledge in the industry. Both Andrew and Leesa are masters at their craft and helping others to achieve success.
For those who may not have been able to attend here’s the results of Australia’s Finest!
Apprentice of the year award – Awarded to Michelle Nyguen of Oscar and Oscar Salons
Finalists:
ngrid Wolff @hairbywolff
Jasmine Heckenburg @jasminec_c
Nikki Hazell @nikkihazellhair
SeHee Jeon @se_hee_jeon
Louise Williamson @misslouhmua
Hair Fashion Video of the year award – Awarded to Kobi Bokshish Intershape hairstylists
Finalists
Luke Mc Caul Hair Cartel
Maria Unali Salon Kiin
Mathew Johnson MJ by Mat Johnson
Sharon Blain Sharon Blain education
Toni & Guy Artistic team
Fashion stylist of the Year Award – Awarded to Leticia Dare @leticiadare
Finalists
Luke Meakins @lukemeakins_stylist
Lydia-jane Saunders @ljsstyling
Milana De Mina @de_mina
Salon Business of the Year Award – Awarded to Edwards & co director Jaye Edwards
Finalists
Bauhaus Hair @bauhaushair
Alana Kristian @alanakristian
Bond Hair Religion @bondhairreligion
Elysium @elysiumhairbrisbane
Sfumato hair @sfumatohair
Excellence in Education Award – Awarded to DCI Education
Finalists
Alexander Fuchs @labiosthetiqueaus
Caterina Di Biase @headingoutacademy
Geoffery Herberg @geoffreyherberg_ed
Kate Reid @hairfashionstyler
Lil’ off the Top @lilofthetop
Newcomer of the Year Award – Awarded to Nathan Cherrington TONI & GUY Concord
Finalists
Amanda Nedza Catal Hair concept
Cara Mio Robinson Fruition
Emma Gottwald Royals Hair
Faye Redfern
TONI & GUY Perth Central
Jordan Robertson Prema
State Hairdresser of the Year Award WA/NT – Awarded to Pauline Mc Cabe Rock Paper Scissors studio
Finalists
Judith Mc Ewen TONI&GUY Perth Central
Lisa Polini Hype Hair Studio
Marie Cain Head Studio
Melissa Gesualdo Reno’s on St Quentin
Stephanie Bellairs Head Graffiti Hair & Beauty
State Hairdresser of the Year Award SA/TAS – Awarded to Sam James-Cockayne Orbe North Adelaide @samj15
Finalists
Breeanna Carr Sfumato Hair
Dion La Bella Blow It’s a Hair Thing
Grant Norton Chester’s Wife Rose
Matthew Johnson MJ by Mat Johnson
Nathan Fraser Parlour Hair
State Hairdresser of the Year Award QLD – Awarded to Brodie Lee Stubbins Rokstar @brodieleerokstar
Amanda Menz Fruitition
Andre Faiva Revolution Hairdressing
Elle Schoemaker Stelios Papas
Jessica Longhurst Oscar Oscar Robina
Laura Hudson Hair Design
State Hairdresser of the Year Award VIC – Awarded to Michael Piastrino Ibiza Hair @ibiza hair
Finalists
Hermiz Daniel Joey Scandizzo Salon
Jonny Candy Xiang Hair
Sanja Scher Rokk Ebony
Scott Condon Rokk Ebony
Steffi Tanian Oscar Oscar Highpoint
State Hairdresser of the Year Award NSW/ACT – Awarded to Maria Unali Salon Kiin @maria_unali
Finalists
Adam Caccia Axia Hairdressing
Jenni Tarrant Bond Hair Religion
Nicole Kae
Paloma Rose Garcia Oscar Oscar Paddington
Scott Sloan Sloans of Lane Cove
Make up Artist of the Year Award – Awarded to Sarah Laidlaw @sarahlaidlaw
Finalists
Casey Gore
Chereine Waddell
Holly Mudge
Lauren Cataldo
FAME Team Award
Jamie Furlan
Marie Cain
Joe Ribera
Dion Lee Andrew
Session Stylist of the Year Award – Awarded to Renya Xydis @valonzhaircutters
James Pearce
Koh Tanyawanichapong
Phillip Barwick
Richard Kavanagh
Sarah Laidlaw
Avante Garde Hairdresser of the Year Award – Awarded to Cherie Falco Kinky Curly Straight @kinkycurlystraight
Finalists
Chung-Yang Su Rokk Ebony
Nadia Semanic TONI&GUY Georges
Sharon Blain Sharon Blain Education
Shaun McGrath Stevie English Hair
Stephanie Bellairs Head graffiti
Artistic Hair Team of the Year Award – Awarded to Intershape Artistic Team @intershapehair
Finalists
2016 Australian FAME team
eSalon
Joey Scandizzo Salon
Royals Hair Artistic Team
Sebastian Professional Artistic Team
Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Award – Awarded to Tori Gill Kings Domain South Yarra @torigill_barber
Finalists
Fred Le Marche Alan Buki Hair
Madison Voloshin District Salon
Rob Ferlaino Rokkman Barbers
Sebatian Joseph Sequel by Parlour Hair
Uros Mikic Kinky Curly Straight
Creative Colourist of the Year Award – Awarded to Danielle Solier Xiang Hair @xianghair
Finalists
Adrian Rotolo Ibiza Hair
Jack Morton TONI&GUY georges
Kyra Williams Joey Scandizzo Salon
Sanja Scher Rokk Ebony
Stevie English Stevie English Hair
Last but not least AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR!!
Awarded to – DAMIEN RINALDO Boris the Cuttery @borisboriswho
Finalists
Craig Smith Fruitition
Frank Apostolopoulos BIBA
Kobi Bokshish Intershape Hairstylists
Oscar Cullinan Oscar Oscar Salons
Uros Mikic Kinky Curly Straight
That ‘s a Wrap Australian Hair Fashion Awards for 2017 can not wait for 2018!