The Australian Hair Industry Awards (AHIAs) are back for their 5th year, celebrating the very best in the salon industry, from customer service, to marketing, design, teamwork, business acumen and more. The finalists have just been named to take on the titles, chosen from an illustrious pool by a selection of national and international business, marketing, coaching, media and educational experts. They will be announced at the awards gala on April 29, at the Plaza Ballroom in the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.’
Apart from editorial and PR coverage for the winners, they will also be given a custom-made crystal trophy. Special awards include the Refectocil 2018 Hall of Fame award, the Vidal Sassoon Humanitarian Award and a Special Recognition Award, as well as the AHIA National Wholesaler of the Year award, where wholesalers were nominated by salons and then voted for online. The evening will also crown the 2018 Hot Shots winners.
With that in mind let’s congratulate the myriad of talented finalists now fighting for these titles, and wish them the best of luck come April 29.
Junior/Apprentice of the Year
SPONSORED BY EXCELLENT EDGES
Anthony Staltari, Barber Boys
Ingrid Wolff, Blow it’s A Hair Thing
Josie Horner, Globe Creative
Karina Moore, Hey Ginger
Lucy Beven, Papas & Pace
Tiffany-Jayne Mellor, Samantha Jones Hair Company
Salon Stylist of the Year
SPONSORED BY MATRIX
Cherie Falco, Kinky Curly Straight
Helen Billingham, KDelme Hairdressing
Jess Lazarus, Rokstar
Leslie Henshaw, Pony and Pins
Selina Chhaur, Blow It’s A Hair Thing
Taylor Bagster, Helmet Hair Co
Tom White, Rubi Hair – Windsor
Vee Nguyen, Blow It’s A Hair Thing
Salon Manager of the Year
SPONSORED BY WELLA PROFESSIONALS
Anthea Allen, Helmet Hair Co
Debbie Litkowski, Chumba Concept Salons
Gemma Hannoush, Pierrots Hair Studio – Mt Lawley
Julia Cockman, Pierrots Hair Studio – Kalamunda
Laura McLachlan, Oscar Oscar – Indooroopilly
Lyndsey Hayden, TONI&GUY – Perth Central
Mandie Smith, TONI&GUY – Subiaco
Nicola Casswell, Horse Meat Disco
Business Director/Owner of the Year
SPONSORED BY GOLDWELL
Brodie Lee Stubbins, Rokstar
Dmitri Papas, Papas & Pace
Don De Sanctis, Barber Boys
Emilly Hadrill, Emilly Hadrill Hair and Extensions Melbourne
Helen Owens, Tigerlamb
Julie Jeffery, Pierrots Hair Studios
Kaarina Hamilton & Dwayne Hawthorne, KDelme Hairdressing
Luke Reynolds, Luke Reynolds Hairdressing
Mikey Forster, Horse Meat Disco
Sara Briscoe, Roca Verde
Salon Design
SPONSORED BY AVEDA
Adilla Barbers
Barber Society
Barbery
Cataldo’s
Corcorz Hair
Jakadjari Hair Australia
Mynk Hair
Tigerlamb – King Street Salon
Best Customer Care
SPONSORED BY GLAMPALM
David Murry Salon
Epic Hair Designs
Ette Studio
Infinity Hair
Rokstar
Rubi Hair – Malvern
Samantha Jones Hair Company
Tigerlamb – King Street Salon
In Salon Training
SPONSORED BY EVY PROFESSIONAL
Epic Hair Designs
Luke Reynolds Hairdressing
Horse Meat Disco
Papas and Pace
Pierrot’s Hair Studios
Rokstar
Royals Hair
Tigerlamb
Best Marketing Award
SPONSORED BY SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL
Epic Hair Designs
Luke Reynolds Hairdressing
Pierrot’s Hair Studios
Roca Verde
Rubi Hair – Windsor
The Fox & The Hair
TONI&GUY – Armadale
Urban Chic
Business Service of the Year
SPONSORED BY HAIRBIZ
RentLite Finance
Six Underground Media
The M Collective
The Secret Fox
Salon Team of the Year
SPONSORED BY L’OREAL PROFESSIONAL
Blow It’s A Hair Thing
KDelme Hairdressing
Luke Reynolds Hairdressing
Oscar Oscar – Chadstone
Papas and Pace
Rokstar
Rubi Hair – Richmond
Sueno Hair Studio
Tigerlamb – Portside Salon
TONI&GUY – Armadale
Best Barber Business
SPONSORED BY WAHL
Barber Boys – Barbery Salon
Barber Society
Styles By Jaimy
The Garage Barber Shop
Best Franchised Salon
SPONSORED BY BRISBANE SCHOOL OF HAIRDRESSING
Franck Provost Paris – Rozelle
TONI&GUY Armadale
TONI&GUY Broadbeach
TONI&GUY Newtown
TONI&GUY Perth Central
Newcomer of the Year
SPONSORED BY REDKEN
Adilla Colab
apaR Hair Studio
Diamond Cut
Helmet Hair Co.
Kiwi and Bull Salon
Tigerlamb – King Street Salon
STATE SALONS OF THE YEAR
State Salon of the Year NSW/ACT
SPONSORED BY DELORENZO
KDelme Hairdressing
Royals Hair Hornsby
The Fox & The Hair
State Salon of the Year QLD
SPONSORED BY WELLA PROFESSIONALS
Roca Verde
Urban Chic
Horse Meat Disco Salon
Rokstar
Papas and Pace
Tigerlamb – Portside Salon
State Salon of the Year SA
SPONSORED BY HAIRBIZ
Blow It’s a Hair Thing
Sueno Hair Studio
State Salon of the Year VIC/TAS
SPONSORED BY MUK HAIRCARE
Emily Hadrill Hair and Extensions Melbourne
Sfumato hair
Rubi Hair – Richmond
State Salon of the Year WA/NT
SPONSORED BY MATRIX
Earth Wind Fire Hair
Pierrot’s Hair Studios
Revampd Hair Studio
Tyler Reid Hair
The Australian Salon Business of the Year
SPONSORED BY MOCHA
The 2018 Australian Salon Business of the Year will be announced on the night and is awarded to one of the winners of the State Salon Business of the Year. The winner is determined based on the highest judging points and ranking and a secondary round of judging if required.
State Wholesaler of the Year
SPONSORED BY AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES
VIC/TAS – West Coast Hair and Beauty
WA/NT – International Salon Supplies
NSW/ACT – DBC Hair & Beauty Supplies
QLD – Salon Depot
SA – Salon Haircare
2018 AHIA National Wholesaler based on the highest number of votes received from the State Winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner event
Special Recognition Award
SPONSORED BY MOCHA
To Be Announced on the Gala Night
Hall of Fame
SPONSORED BY REFECTOCIL
To Be Announced on the Gala Night
Vidal Sassoon Humanitarian Award
SPONSORED BY BEAUTY GIVES BACK
To Be Announced on the Gala Night
Hot Shot Finalists
The Fashionista Finalists
Selina Chhaur, Blow It’s A Hair Thing
Travis Bandiera, Royals Hair
Vee Nguyen, Blow It’s A Hair Thing
Zoe Wilde, Zoe Wilde Artistry
The Visionary Finalists
Dylan McConnachie, Ella & Jade
Marco Giorgio, Artique hair
Nicole Bosenburg, Revampd Hair Studio
Nikki Porter, Rubi Hair Malvern
Rising Star Female Finalists
Amanda Joy O’Connor, Papas & Pace
Amy Motteram, Pierotts Hair Studios
Brittany Cristaudo, Sloans of Lane Cove
Elle Schoemaker, Stelios Papas
Rising Star Male Finalists
Jack Horton, Jack Horton Hair Boutique
Leslie Henshaw, Pony and Pins
Matt Bent, Stelios Papas
Ryan King, Togninis
Catch up with INSTYLE and Styleicons!
- Subscribe to our bi-monthly magazine
- Check out www.styleicons.com.au
- Subscribe to our twice-weekly newsletter
- View our digital magazine
- Follow us on social media on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn