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2021 AHIA Creative finalists announced
HAIR INDUSTRY CELEBRATES AS FINALISTS FOR 2021 AUSTRALIAN HAIR INDUSTRY AWARDS CREATIVE ARE ANNOUNCED
Australia’s hairdressing movers and shakers were gathered in salons around the country and glued to their screens Monday 19th April as Finalists were announced for the 2021 AHIA Creative categories live via Facebook and YouTube. Following a year of so much uncertainty for these hard-working creatives, it was time to celebrate some wins and look ahead to an exciting awards gala.
Launched in 2012 by esteemed publishers Mocha Group, the AHIA’s are the trusted national award platform which provide a benchmark of excellence across specialist, group and individual categories. This year’s focus on a separate awards program for creatives marks the importance of our most imaginative and original local visionaries in inspiring us all.
2021 AHIA Creative is proud to align with some of the biggest names and brands in the industry with partners Revlon Professional, ghd, Excellent Edges and Amazing Hair. The comprehensive list of expert judges includes Akin Konizi, Errol Douglas, Vivienne MacKinder, Sean Dawson, Candy Shaw, Ruth Hunsley, Sergi Bancells - Estetica, Christina Butcher - Hair Romance and Erin Wilson - Woman’s Day.
Winners will be announced at the 2021 AHIA Creative Gala Night of Nights on Monday 14th June at Star Casino in Sydney. Excitement around this event is at an all-time high as it will allow the industry to keep the iconic tradition of celebrating together over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend alive.
AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Deanna Parker Attwood, Wieselmann Salon
Dmitri Papas, SalonXPapas
Jacky Chan, Oscar Oscar Salons Chadstone
Kobi Bokshish, Intershape Hair
Pauline McCabe, Rock Paper Scissors Hair Studio
Sam James, SJ Establishment
Uros Mikic, Kinky Curly Straight
NEW ZEALAND HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Ann Marie Young, Jingles Hair Design
Anthony Bayer, Anthony Bayer Hair
Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design
Kylie Hayes, Moha Hairdressing
Michael Beel, Buoy Salon and Spa
Shannon Dowd, Zibido Hair
COLOUR EXPERT OF THE YEAR
Kristie Kesic, Cobelle Creative
Sanja Scher, Chiseled Hair
Shannon Bunn, Bush Factory
Stevie Corthine, Stevie English Hair
NSW/ACT HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Ali Holmes, Wild Life Hair SoGo
Carolyn Gahan , Carolyn Jayun Hair
Christopher Byrne, Sloans of Lane Cove
Hanan Ibrahim, Lahfastyle
James Calabria, Franco of Canberra
Jenni Tarrant, Bond Hair Religion
Paula Hibbard, Paula Hibbard
Zoe Wilde, Sir & Duchess
QLD HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Amy Gaudie, Urban Chic
Andre Faiva, Revolution Hairdressing
Brodie Lee Tsiknaris, Rokstar Salon
Elle Schoemaker, Cobelle Creative
Jack Horton, Jack Horton Hair
Jules Tognini, lil' off the top / Togninis
Ryan King, Togninis
Shae Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair
SA/TAS HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Johnny Georgiou, Barbery The Craft of a Barber
Lisa Robertson , Pipsqueek In Saigon
Mario Fioravanti, SJ Establishment
VIC HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Bernadette Beswick, Beswick Education Services
Cristina Tatasciore, Flipped Hair
James Morris, Biba Gertrude St
Nikki Porter, Rubi Hair Malvern
Sanja Scher, Chiseled Hair
WA/NT HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Jude McEwen, Toni and Guy Perth Central
Matthew Woolley, Pierrots Hair Studio
Stephanie Bellairs, Cabello by Stephanie Bellairs
Terrina Brown, Zedz
Timothy Pascoe, Tim Pascoe Hair
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR
Adrian Köhnenkampf, Rubi Hair Richmond
Amelia Loucas, BIBA Gertrude Street
Chinta King, Jack Horton Hair
Paige Cameron, Cobelle Creative
INDEPENDENT STYLIST OF THE YEAR
Charlene Fernandez, Charlene Fernandez Hair
Hanan Ibrahim, Lahfastyle
Jo Sym-Choon, Jo Sym-Choon Hair
Matthew Woolley, Pierrots Hair Studio
MASTER CUTTER OF THE YEAR
Brodie Lee Tsiknaris, Rokstar Salon
Elle Schoemaker, Cobelle Creative
Jake Putan, Jake Putan
Jules Tognini, lil' off the top / Togninis
Ryan King, Togninis
Sanja Scher, Chiseled Hair
NEW CREATIVE TALENT OF THE YEAR
Adam Harant, Wild Life SoGo
Christopher Byrne, Sloans of Lane Cove
Elle Schoemaker, Cobelle Creative
Evie Golding, Rokstar Salon
James Morris, Biba Gertrude St
Jenni Tarrant, Bond Hair Religion
Louise Graham, Hey Hair
Tep Read, SalonXPapas
AVANT GARDE HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
AhKim Anthony Tan, AhKim Art of Hair
Fabien Maillot, Fab Hairstyle
Louise Graham, Hey Hair
Paul James Graham, Paul & Paul Salon
Sharon Blain, Sharon Blain Education
MEN'S HAIR SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR
Anthony Staltari, Barbery Australia
Johnny Georgiou, Barbery The Craft of a Barber
Tarik Jašarević, Mr.T Salon
Timothy Pascoe, Tim Pascoe Hair
Tom White, Same Same But Different
BEST COLAB OF THE YEAR
Intercoiffure Australia
Stephanie & Coco
The Blonde and The Barber
CREATIVE TEAM OF THE YEAR - Salon or Salon group
Bach Hair
Ella&Jade
Jack Horton Hair
Rubi Hair
SJ Establishment
Sloans Salons
HOT SHOTS TEAM – sponsored by GOLDWELL, ghd, Excellent Edges and Amazing Hair
Adam Harant, Wild Life SoGo
Alyssia Pearson, Toni & Guy Broadbeach
Eliza Andrews, Royals Hair
Emily Carter, Em&Co Hair
Evie Golding, Rokstar Salon
Hayley Warner, Oscar Oscar Salons Carindale
Leanne Kay, Stevie English Hair
Louise Graham, Hey Hair
Mario Fioravanti, SJ Establishment
Matthew Woolley, Pierrots Hair Studio
Natasha Tsangaris, Luke Reynolds Hairdressing
Scott James Sheehy, Toni&Guy Newtown
INTERNATIONAL HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR
Cos Sakkas, TONI&GUY
Darren Ambrose, D & J Ambrose
Errol Douglas, Errol Douglas
Gary Hooker & Michael Young, Hooker & Young
Kerry Mather, KJM Salons
Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson
Martin Crean, MODE Hair
Sally Brooks, Brooks & Brooks
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