Congratulations to the 2024 winners of the Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFAs), who were named on October 28 at The Star, Sydney, in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 900 people, as hosted by M Division. The awards honoured the best in Australian, New Zealand and global hair, across state, business, creative, national and global categories.
Congratulations to Richi Grisillo of Acadèmie Salon who won the major title of Australian Hairdresser of the Year. Other major awards included New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year, which went to Chinney Yeap of Salute Hair Skin Spa, and international titles that went to Icon of the Year in the visiting Antoinette Beenders, Senior Vice President of Global Artistry at Aveda, and Global Hairdresser of the Year to Efi Davies of TONI&GUY London. Circles of Hair won Salon of the Year, while the Schwarzkopf Professional Creative Collective ANZ, led by Dee Parker Attwood and Jason Fassbender, won Artistic Team of the Year, with editorial that was captured on the ground at Australian Fashion Week.
Showing talent at every level, Acadèmie Salon also picked up the title of Newcomer of the Year for Zara Zust, while Boris the Cuttery picked up two awards – Apprentice of the Year and SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year for Ashanti Kayias and Caitlin Pallich, respectively. Salute Hair Skin Spa showcased the power of New Zealand hair by also taking home Editorial Stylist of the Year to Michael Beel.
The event began with an Arrival Party hosted by the Australian Retailers Association, including a red carpet arrival with photo opportunities and a roving reporter. An opening runway show presented by Davroe and its brand ambassadors, Jordan Robertson and Madison Voloshin, presented an Avant Garde take on the ‘How Bizarre’ theme, with bold looks that included fully painted models, irregular, sculptural shapes in both fashion and hair, and artistic, transformational beauty. The festivities also included tunes by DJ Tigerlily to break up the evening and get the party started, and then an official After Party thanks to K18 at The Landing, with activations such as a Spin Pod and claw machine. DJ Fuzzy was the ideal MC all night to add a sense of fun and celebration to the entire evening.
Alongside the inspiring awards presentation, the event announced M Division’s new digital awards platform, while also shedding light on The Integrity Project, a new initiative that provides feedback to entrants in the Photographic and Business Categories, offering insights to guide future submissions and prioritising transparency in the awards process. The awards also platformed and honoured the current Australian F.A.M.E. Team, highlighting the power of emerging, young talent.
Dyson and Davroe acted as Presenting Partners for the awards, with Seamless1 supporting the event as the Principal Partner. Legendary international guests included Errol Douglas, Antoinette Beenders, Jordan Robertson and James Earshaw amidst a myriad of VIP attendees.
Congratulations to the winners!
CREATIVE CATEGORIES | PREMIUM PARNTER
L’Oréal Professionnel Products Division
AHFA Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Dyson
Richi Grisillo, Acadèmie Salon
AHFA Apprentice of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Australian Retailers Association
Ashanti Kayias, Boris the Cuttery
AHFA Artistic Team of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Stellar
Schwarzkopf Professional Creative Collective ANZ
AHFA Creative Colourist of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by COLOR.ME by KEVIN.MURPHY
Louise Graham, Fruition Style Ambition
AHFA Commercial Colourist of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by O&M
Belinda Mills, Pipsqueek in Saigon
AHFA Hair Shot of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by TONI&GUY
Nathan Forbes, Parlour Glenelg
AHFA Editorial Stylist of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
Michael Beel, Salute Hair Skin Spa
AHFA Men’s Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by American Crew
Gina Yates, A.H Salon
AHFA Newcomer of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by ELEVEN Australia
Zara Zust, Acadèmie Salon
AHFA Transformation Stylist of The Year 2024 | Sponsored by Seamless1
Jaclyn Douglas
AHFA New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Moroccanoil
Chinney Yeap, Salute Hair Skin Spa
AHFA Global Hairdresser of The Year 2024 | Sponsored by Davroe
Efi Davies, TONI&GUY London
AHFA Icon of The Year 2024 | Sponsored by THE JOURNAL
Antoinette Beenders, Aveda
AHFA People’s Choice Award 2024
Nina Lee, Extra Silky
STATE CATEGORIES
AHFA NSW/ACT Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Cheveux by Charli & Kate
William Webb, COV Hair
AHFA QLD Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Mon Amie
Max Cooper, HELMET Hair Co.
AHFA SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by HOST
Caitlin Pallich, Boris the Cuttery
AHFA VIC Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Redken
Chetan Mongia, VISION Blonde
AHFA WA/NT Hairdresser of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Vish
Jaimme-lee Hallgath, Salon Jaimme-lee
BUSINESS CATEGORIES
AHFA Digital Influencer of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Natalie Anne Haircare
Sarah Emilia, Sarah Jade Hair
AHFA Educator of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Ape the Label
Dario Cotroneo, DCI Education
AHFA Salon of the Year 2024 | Sponsored by Alfaparf Milano Professional
Circles of Hair
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Sponsored by Hairhouse
AHFA Best New Colour Innovation 2024
P.O.D by Ecoheads
AHFA Best New Hair Care Product 2024
Kérastase PREMIÈRE – The Dual Action Repair Haircare Collection
AHFA Best New Hair Styling Product 2024 |
Oribe Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray
AHFA Best New Hair Tool 2024
Dyson Supersonic r
AHFA Best New Packaging and Design 2024
Davroe Argan Oil Instant Treatment