BECOME A BKT NANOPLASTY PRO: UNLEASH YOUR SALON’S STRAIGHTENING POTENTIAL!
Sunday 30 June 2024 | 12.15pm – 1.15pm
Room C2.6
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Overview
In this session, you will learn how to expertly master the art of Nanoplasty, from understanding your client’s hair to ensuring they receive their desired result.
In this session, you will learn how to…
Master the art of Nanoplasty, including understanding your client’s hair, preparing the hair, employing effective sectioning techniques, applying the Nanoplasty Formaldehyde-free formula, anticipating the transformation, skilfully straightening out any kinks, and adding finishing touches to maintain that fabulous straight hair.
This course is ideal for…
For owners, managers, and stylists eager to elevate skills and looking for a new straightening product.
What’s Included
- 1-hour workshop
- Take home Manual
- Optional Q&A with Leticia
Meet Your Educator
Leticia Prado
Leticia stands as the visionary founder of BKT, her profound journey rooted in a lifelong passion for hair and a personal odyssey battling unruly curls. Driven by an unwavering vision to empower women with confidence, Leticia meticulously formulated a highly successful straightening solution enriched with top-tier ingredients. Her creation extends beyond a mere haircare product; it represents a transformative brand that not only achieves remarkable straightening and frizz reduction but also champions a holistic, eco-friendly approach to beauty. In crafting BKT, Leticia’s commitment to quality, empowerment, and environmental consciousness shines through, offering women a pathway to confidence.
Certified Trichologist and corrective colour expert:
Missy Peterson Introduces Malibu C Head Lab®
Put the focus on the scalp health.
“Reveal what is Real” presented by Malibu C
Sunday 30 June 2024 | 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Parkside 2
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Overview
Global Malibu C educator, Missy Peterson, offers a thrilling opportunity for colourists to expand their services. Malibu C is one of the fastest growing companies with 100% vegan, clean, customised haircare remedies for the scalp, hair, and skin. With her focus on education and extensive experience in the industry, don’t miss this chance to learn about the next generation of hair and scalp care.
In this session, you will learn how to…
Master the use of Malibu C’s renowned customised haircare and corrective colour wellness remedies for all scalp and colour-related issues. This will increase the number and quality of services to increase your revenue and your reputation.
This course is ideal for…
All stylists, colourists, barbers and salon owners who are looking for new ways to expand on their colour services and who are seeking to provide scalp wellness services to their clients.
What’s Included
- Education seminar
- Chance to meet and greet Missy
- A complimentary goodie bag including a promotional intro offer
Meet Your Educator
Missy Peterson
For over 20 years, Missy has influenced the industry as a corrective colour expert. She is an American Board Certified Hair Colourist as well as a Certified Clinical Trichologist. Missy’s passion for education never ceases. Working with multiple organisations to elevate the beauty industry while giving back is where her drive comes from. Missy believes continual learning with innovation is the future of the industry.
A Creative Color, Blonding, Toning, Cutting, and Styling Event
Sunday 30 June 2024 | 1.45pm – 2.45pm
Room C2.6
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Overview
What can you say about Danger Jones? The epic buzz surrounding this newly formed Los Angeles based brand is unprecedented. For their exciting debut show at Hair Festival, Danger Jones is rolling into Sydney with some of the best artists from both their American team and their Australian team. Together they’ll put on a dynamic, well-rounded showcase designed to level up your skills in creative coloring, blonding & toning, hair cutting, and styling. While inspiring creativity is their mission, the lessons learned at this education event will be ones that you can use every day behind the chair.
In collaboration with Danger Jones, each artist will be using the extensive range of colouring tools from Colortrak.
In this session, you will learn how to…
Level up your skills in creative coloring, blonding & toning, hair cutting, and styling. While inspiring creativity is their mission, the lessons learned at this education event will be ones that you can use every day behind the chair.
This course is ideal for…
All levels of stylists and salon owners who want to be entertained, be inspired, and learn well- rounded skills from coloring to cutting to styling, from some of the very best artists from the United States and Australia.
What’s Included
- 1-hour workshop
- Optional Q&A
Meet Your Educators
Alexis Thurston | @alexisthurston
Alexis Thurston is the co-founder of Danger Jones and is responsible for formulating all their products. She is based in Los Angeles, but travels across the world educating and building her brand, which is already distributed in 23 countries. Alexis is also the co-owner of Butterfly Loft Salon, the place where all Danger Jones products are created and tested. She’s also an outspoken advocate for equal opportunities for women in the beauty industry. Few people have so many titles in our industry as Alexis does… she’s a stylist, a salon owner, an educator, a product creator, an entrepreneur, and a beauty industry disrupter.
Mary Ott | @maryh.ott
From Allentown, Pennsylvania, Mary Ott has curated her extensive career with extraordinary passion. With over 19 years in the industry, Mary’s intuitive nature and creative expression inspires artists around the world. Mary is a stylist, salon owner, a mother and known in the beauty industry for her well-rounded skills in creative color, dimensional balayage, and universal blending. Mary is a global educator and platform artist for Danger Jones.
Jessica Powers | @jessicapowerspaints
Jessica Powers hails from Ogden Utah but is admired by stylists across the world due to her talent, her photography skills, and her social media prowess. She’s got versatile skills, equally known for her vivid color work, blonding and balayage work, and her finishing and styling. Jessica is a stylist, a salon owner, a mother, a two-time winner for the BTC Creative Color One Shot Awards, and a global educator and platform artist for Danger Jones.
Holly Sharpe | @hollysharpe.hair
From Brisbane Australia, Holly Sharpe is a salon owner and true enthusiast in the realm of artistic hairdressing. With a fierce passion for her craft, Holly has represented international brands, showcasing her knowledge and creative colouring skills on stage internationally and nationally, educating Australia wide and has internationally published collections. Holly is thrilled to be on a creative journey as a global educator and platform artist with Danger Jones.
Kate McFarlane | @katelsmac
Residing in Central Queensland, Kate is a passionate and experienced hairdresser with 21 years in the industry. As a salon owner, expert stylist, and devoted mother, Kate is well known for her vibrant transformations but has a huge passion for everything blonde. Most salon days are spent doing balayages, lived-in blondes, and teasy light transformations. As a global educator and platform artist with Danger Jones, she is excited to share her expertise at this years hair festival and showcase what Danger Jones has to offer our industry.
Lexie Shay | @thelexieshay
Lexie Shay started her career 20 years ago and has traveled across the globe sharing her passion and knowledge for all things hair, inclusivity, and self-love! Known for her alternative coloring, cutting and styling work, Lexie has earned features in various international beauty publications, secured finalist positions in competitions, and garnered admiration from hair stylists worldwide. Since her return to Cairns, AUS, Lexie has opened her own salon with the goal to share education, help nourish the creative mindset in the north and create a safe space for all. Lexie is thrilled to be on a creative journey as a global educator and platform artist with Danger Jones.
L’OREAL PRO.CONNECT
Multi-Million Dollar Moves by Circles of Hair
Sunday 30 June 2024 | 2.00pm – 3.00pm – Parkside 1
Overview
Uncover the multi-million-dollar business strategies Sharlene Lee & Jessica Del Borrello utilise to future-proof their salon, employ & retain 50 stylists and grow year on year.
In this session, you will learn how to…
The Multi-Million Dollar Moves masterclass will take you through how Circles of Hair continues to grow its business year after year. The dynamic business owners Sharlene & Jess will show you how they have incentivised their 50 stylists staff to stay, meet targets, stay engaged and be inspired to stay educated. They will uncover why you need to invest in your business to make money and share their winning business strategies that make them one of the most profitable salons in Australia. If you want to take your salon to the next level of business performance this is one masterclass not to be missed in 2024.
This course is ideal for…
For every salon owner and manager looking for inspiration and education on winning strategies to elevate a stagnant salon business.
What’s Included
- 1-hour workshop
- Take home workbook
- Optional Q&A with Sharlene & Jess.
Meet Your Educators
Sharlene Lee | @sharleelee
Sharlene Lee, a 30-year veteran in the Australian hair industry, owns and leads two acclaimed Circles of Hair salons in Perth. Recognized as the 2023 Salon Director and Salon Business of the Year, she excels in customer service and digital marketing. Leading a team of over 50 stylists, Sharlene’s engaging and empowering approach sets her apart. Featured in top publications like The Journal and InStyle, she combines style, creativity, and business acumen. Her salons have earned the Salon Business of the Year title for six consecutive years, solidifying her impact. With an expanded Subiaco location, Sharlene continues to shape and innovate the Perth salon scene.
Jessica Del Borrello | @jessmariedel
Jessica Del Borrello’s passion for hair design emerged at 13, working weekends at a boutique salon before her apprenticeship. Now an essential part of the dynamic Circles of Hair duo in Perth with Sharlene Lee, Jessica has been integral since 2012. Her journey at Circles of Subiaco allowed her to refine her craft, earning her a finalist spot in the AHFA WA/NT Hairdresser of the Year for 2016. As a L’Oreal i-D Artist Team member, she represented L’Oreal Professionnel at major events nationwide. Joining the REDKEN Styling Team at Sydney Fashion Week, Jessica’s skills extend to team management, social media marketing, and business acumen. Now a Director at Circles on Fitzgerald, Jessica and Sharlene are entering their sixth year in business, driven by a unique bond and a commitment to evolving the Circles of Hair brand.
Follow on social media:
@circlesofhair @jessmariedel @sharleelee @lorealpro_education_aus @powernetworkanz @jordan_lorealproconnect
JOICO TRENDSCAPES: FUTURE COLLECTION
Overview
Step into the now of hair artistry with ‘JOICO Trendscapes: Future Collection,’ where the pulse of fashion meets the future of hair. Join master stylists Carolyn Gahan, Joshua Congreve, and Mikelah-Jayde Riley as they reveal how 2024’s most standout trends from the worlds of fashion and popular culture are transforming into the must-have styles of today. This year, we’re focusing on the nostalgic yet redefined ‘90s style of #SoftGrunge, the captivating #CelestialGlow that brings a touch of the ethereal to everyday styles, and the daring #WeirdBeauty that celebrates bold, unique expressions of individuality.
In this session, you will learn how to…
- Understand Trends: We’ve sifted through the noise to find the trends that really matter. Now, we’re breaking them down for you, showing why they’re relevant and how they connect with the client in your chair.
- Color Techniques That Turn Heads: From subtle hues that whisper to bold shades that shout, discover how to use JOICO’s color palette to make these trends pop.
- Cutting and Styling That Clients Love: Get practical tips on cutting and styling that make these trends work for everyday people, not just models.
- Interactive Learning: This is about getting your hands dirty (figuratively speaking). Watch, learn, and ask questions as we demonstrate live on stage. It’s all about making it real and making it work in your salon.
This course is ideal for…
Stylists and salon owners who love staying a step ahead, who get excited about bringing something fresh and new to their clients. If you’re looking to update your services with the latest styles, keen on offering your clients something beyond “their usual”, or simply want to cement your status as a trend-savvy professional, ‘JOICO Trendscapes: Future Collection’ is where you belong. It’s about being the expert your clients trust, the one who brings the newest, most relevant hair experiences to the salon.
What’s Included
- 1-hour workshop
- Optional Q&A
Meet Your Educators
Carolyn Gahan | @carolynjayun
Joshua Congreve | @josh_congreve
Mikelah-Jayde Riley | @mikelah_jayde_studio
ESSENTIAL LOOKS 1:2024
Sunday 30 June 2024 | 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Parkside 1
Overview
Schwarzkopf Professional is all about community. It’s what drives us, inspires us, allows us to evolve as creatives and, in turn, push culture, style and hair forward in every way that we can. That’s why in this Essential Looks 1:2024 we’re putting community centre stage, taking stock of the years that we can now put behind us, those characterised by separation and isolation, and defining the tribes that bring our personalities to the surface. Join us as we explore this brave new world we’ve reemerged into, how we’ve moulded it and how we’re navigating it through 3 key trends that are sculpting the near future.
Meet Your Educators:
Dee Parker Attwood | @deeparkerattwood_
Dee is one of hairdressings leading ladies walking the line of owner, trainer & creative visionary to balance the realities of running a successful business and nurture her quest to deliver bespoke, graphic cut and finishing trends.
A self-proclaimed hair junkie driven to succeed in a competitive space with a
gift to empower others to be their best.
- 2023 AHIA and AHFA Australian
Hairdresser of the Year Finalists - 2023 Noise China, Representative
of Australia - 2021/22 British Hairdressing
Awards, Finalist - 2022 AHIA Australian Hairdresser
of the Year - 2022 One Shot (USA) Avantgarde
Shot of the Year - 2021 AHIA Australian Hairdresser
of the Year Winner - 2021 British Hairdressing
Awards, International Collection
of the Year Finalist - 2019 Essential Looks
Ambassador & Australian
Hairdresser of the Year - 2019 Hair Expo Australian
Hairdresser of the Year - 2016 Hair Expo Victorian
Hairdresser of the Year
Jennifer Morgan | @jennifer.morgan.hair
Meet Jennifer Morgan, a seasoned professional with over 30 years in the hair industry. She’s renowned for her expertise and an enduring love for the world of colour.
Jennifer’s passion for colour remains as strong as when she first started, now seasoned with years of experience. Her confidence and knowledge enable her to fulfill her clients’ hair desires effortlessly.
Her philosophy centres on guiding and advising clients to ensure their style and colour harmonise with their natural hair and lifestyle.
Jennifer’s mission is a simple yet powerful one: enhancing her clients’ self-confidence by creating personalised, flawless colours.
In her role as the NZ National Ambassador, Jennifer shares her knowledge and creativity with emerging industry talents, offering insights into creative colour ideas, products, and trends.
In her own words, “Our industry is ever evolving, and there’s always
more to learn. I’m just as excited now as I was at the start of my career.” Jennifer Morgan, a true master of her craft.
Jason Fassbender | @jasonfassbender
Growing up in a salon environment, Jason always had an interest in hairdressing. In 2008 Jason opened the second salon within the Parlour Hair franchise. Jason won AHFA Australian apprentice of the year twice, he also had a rewarding stint with The Australian Fellowship For Hair FAME Team, which included a national education tour and a live stage seminar at Salon International in London.
As an integral part of the Schwarzkopf Professional Education team, Jason
further developed his skills in editorial hair fashion through involvement as Co hair director for several runway shows and magazine editorials, as well as AHFA and Hair Expo collections.
Throughout his career Jason has always had a heavy involvement with Hair Expo taking out New Creative Force in 2009 and co directing the Hair Expo Gala in 2012 which remains a career highlight.
His greatest achievement to date was being named 2017 Australian Hairdresser Of The Year, His collection, Ingénue, a personal favourite, highlighted the correlation between hair and fashion through the use of editorial styling and directional hair.
Jason’s relaxed, hands-on approach to education strives to inspire others the way so many great Australian hairdressers have inspired him.
Follow on social media: @schwarzkopfproanz
WAHL Asymmetrical Creative Crop with Ben Kane
Presented by Wahl
Sunday 30 June 2024 | 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Parkside 2
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Overview
The Asymmetrical Creative Crop haircut is a bold and edgy hairstyle that exudes confidence and individuality. This unique haircut involves cutting the hair into different lengths on each side, creating an asymmetrical look that is both eye-catching and stylish. The shorter side of the crop adds a touch of rebelliousness, while the longer side allows for versatility in styling. This haircut is perfect for those who want to make a statement and showcase their creativity through their hair.
WAHL is a worldwide brand that was born over 100 years ago in America by Leo Wahl. The company remains family-owned. Back in 1919, Leo invented the first electromagnetic clipper and also invented personal massage products that were first used in Barber Shops in America. Wahl strives to stay innovative and provide the world with quality personal grooming, self-care, pet grooming, and Professional Barber/Stylist products that stand the test of time. For more information head to our website: https://au.wahl.com/
What’s Included
- Education seminar
- Chance to meet and greet Ben Kane
Meet Your Educator
Business with Ozdare – socials set up with Ozdare by Renee Andrews
Socials set up: RENEE ANDREWS
Social’s queen, Renee Andrews has been a hairdresser for more than 20 years and owns her own thriving social media agency. Renee teaches her Instagram community, a ‘fluff-free’ business approach on social media strategies. People buy an experience and from people they know, like and trust. Renee believes it’s essential to show off the in-salon personality of your business.
Transforming salon businesses and Individuals, remaining consistent and intentional with their business socials is Renee’s passion and commitment. scale your socials What do your salon socials say about you? Learn how to reduce the overwhelm you feel when it comes to planning your salon social media. This is an interactive workshop to gain the tools and ‘how to’ on creating new content ideas ready to post today. Establish a strategy that will convert new clients, give you clarity and confidence to grow your business via your socials.
Practice hands on ‘how to’ capture high quality, professional ‘post worthy’ images on a live model.
who it’s for? All who want to improve and master their socials.
course format Look and Learn (bring your mobile phone fully charged).
course duration 10am – 5pm investment $275
*50% discount on 4 or more stylists from same salon bookings
Creative with Ozdare – Bernadette Beswick – bobs and fringes
Bernadette Beswick
An award-winning education titan whose exhilarating classes have catapulted her to the top of Australian hairdressing education. With an enviable education pedigree spanning over a decade, her own Beswick Education Services (BES) was established in 2017, delivering innovative and empowering workshops that achieve excellence in salons and beyond.
Awarded AHIA Victorian Hairdresser of the Year in 2022 and 2023 and has 38 years’ hairdressing experience. Bernadette is renowned industry-wide for her skills in precision cutting, both classic and creative cutting techniques and diligently works to develop the next generation of salon professionals across; consultation, retailing, sales, freehand techniques, precision cutting and styling. An authentic and skilled communicator, Bernadette has a gift for bringing out the best in her students.
bobs and fringes
Join us on a transformative journey led by Bernadette, a world-renowned and award-winning cutting master, as she takes you through the latest trends in precision cutting.
In this unique class, tailored for hairdressers aspiring to elevate their skills, you’ll delve into the artistry of adaptive cutting techniques suitable for various hair types. Bernadette will impart her expertise, ensuring you grasp the finer points of precision cutting. Gain not only technical proficiency but also the confidence to expand and grow your client base.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a master and be a part of Bernadette’s national tour.
who it’s for? Qualified hairdressers who aspire to elevate their cutting skills.
course format Demo + hands on – mannequin head included.
course duration 9am – 5pm investment $350
Indie Empowerment Summit
Cockle Bay Room – ICC Sydney
14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Mon 1st Jul 2024, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm AEST
Your vision. Your path. Your success.
Introducing the first-ever Indie Empowerment Summit in Australia! This one-day conference is tailored exclusively for independent hair, beauty, and wellness freelancers and entrepreneurs.
Whether you’re a home operator, a mobile freelancer, a rent-a-chair professional, or a member of a shared workspace—or if you’re still considering the leap into independence—this event will support you in building and expanding a business that offers the freedom, flexibility, and financial success you desire.
Join us for a day filled with inspiration, education, and practical insights guaranteed to elevate your personal brand and independent business to new heights.
An immersive & practical program featuring 4 keynotes, 2 panels & 6 workshops!
Taking the Leap
Building Your Brand
Winning Clients
Being a Brand Ambassador
Pricing Services & Managing Finances
Employing Systems & Processes
Meet our Speakers
Get ready to learn from an incredible line-up of inspiring speakers and panellists, each sharing their incredible stories and practical insights.
Meet our keynote headline speakers below!
Osher Gunsberg (Andrew G) – Freelance TV Presenter
Natalie Anne – Award Winning Hair Stylist, Influencer & Entrepreneur
Melanie Burnicle – Makeup Artist, Award Winning Entrepreneur & Podcast Host
Hayley Mears – Founder & Director, Six Underground Media
All-Inclusive Tickets
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to take your solo career to the next level and meet like minded Indies!
Tickets include morning tea, buffet lunch, networking drinks and access to Hair Festival. Limited spaces available.
Secure your place today.
For more information about the Indie Empowerment Summit, you may visit our website – indiesummit.com.au.
For more information about the Hair Festival, please visit the Hair Festival website – hairfestival.com.au.