The list of talented hairdressers nominated in the 2022 Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFAs) has been revealed, with the group named on Sunday August 28 live on Facebook and Instagram.
The 2022 awards are sponsored by Presenting Partner Dyson and Principle Colour Partner O&M and will once again honour the most impressive editorial talents in Australian and New Zealand hair. Entries are judged by a panel of international industry professionals, culminating in an annual industry highlight event gala, taking place on October 17.
Congratulations to the finalists!
CREATIVE GROUP CATEGORY
Partner L’Oréal Professional Products Division
AHFA Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by Dyson
Richi Grisillo, Academie Salon
Jason Fassbender, Willomina
Dee Parker Attwood, Wieselmann
Uros Mikic, Kinky Curly Straight
Renya Xydis, VALONZ
Hermiz, Joey Scandizzo Salon
Jacky Chan, Oscar Oscar Chadstone
Kobi Bokshish, Intershape Hair
Pauline McCabe, Rock Paper Scissors Hair Studio
Jude McEwen, TONI&GUY Perth
AHFA Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by De Lorenzo Haircare
Tina Fuataga, TONI&GUY Cronulla
Georgina Fardoulis, TONI&GUY Cronulla
Zoe Lisa Lucas, LNDN Hair
Gigi Newman, Academie Salon
Jessica Yaldwyn, Sloans Lane Cove
Nazanin Tuaa, TONI&GUY Armadale
Sinead Boss, Alarah Hair Studio
AHFA Artistic Team of the Year
Sponsored by ghd
FAME TEAM 2022
FAME TEAM 2021
TONI&GUY Australia
HORTES
Beatnik Studio
HairLoft
Buoy Salon and Spa
Tsiknaris Hair
Dharma Salon
Cobelle Creative
AHFA Creative Colourist of the Year
Sponsored by O&M
Holly Breen, Californian Blonde
Jean-Marie Calistri, Bigoudee Coiffure
Sanja Scher, BEATNIK STUDIO
Mathias Te Moananui, Buoy Salon and Spa
Lauren Cooper, Etcher Salon
Stephanie Bellairs, Cabello by Stephanie Bellairs
Mikelah-Jayde Riley, Mikelah-Jayde Studio
Kristie Kesic, Cobelle Creative
AHFA Hair Shot of the Year
Sponsored by Matrix
Mario Giuseppe Fioravanti, MF Salon Privee
Renya Xydis, Valonz
Fabian Fuentes, Jack Horton Hair
Dana Monkman, TONI&GUY Georges
Letitia Booth, Letitia Booth Hair
Richi Grisillo, Academie Salon
Brodie Lee Tsiknaris, Rokstar Salon
Sarah Laidlaw
Nathan Yazbek, Salon Yazbek
Bernadette Beswick, Bezaboo
Chung-Yang Su, Su-Atelier
Eunji Kim, TONI&GUY
Sam James, SJ Establishment
Kristie Kesic, Cobelle Creative
Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design
AHFA Editorial Stylist of the Year
Richard Kavanagh
Matthew Ashton
Sarah Laidlaw
Keiren Street, Valonz Haircutters
Diane Gorgievski, Koda Cutters
Xeneb Allen, curlysiouxsie
Michael Beel, Buoy Salon and Spa
AHFA Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by American Crew
Carne Graham Marsden, Ryan Co Barber Shop
Hussein Naser, Naser Haircuts
Luke Munn, Havachat Barbershop
Tim Pascoe, Tim Pascoe Hair
Andrew Cobeldick, Buoy Salon and Spa
Matt Clarke, Esq. Male Grooming
AHFA Newcomer of the Year
Sponsored by Davroe
Marque Morehu, M M Hair Studio
Andy Kwan, TONI&GUY Cronulla
Rebecca Snow, Alchemy Salon
Anna McNamara, Ella&Jade
Renee Holmes, Rock Paper Scissors
Adam Harant, Wild Life Hair SoGo
Jodie Woodall, Rock Paper Scissors
AHFA Transformation Stylist of the Year
Mat Johnson, MJ Hair
Leah Tafa, Vivo Hair and Salon Clinic
Monique McMahon, QUE COLOUR
Sarah Emilia, Sarah Jade Hair
Emma Pisani, Circles of Hair
Ben Semple, Circles of Hair
Gabrielle Roccuzzo, Salon Gabrielle
Briar Hamill, Vivo Hair
Leah Iimmel, The Salon Edit
Gabrielle Roccuzzo, Salon Gabrielle
Xin Guo, XIN TWENTY ONE
STATE GROUP CATEGORY
Partner Alfaparf Milano Professional
AHFA NSW/ACT Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by O&M
Nathan Cherington, Salon Zephyr
Francesca Bettiol, Franco of Canberra
Christopher Byrne, Sloans Lane Cove
Cathy King, TONI&GUY Mosman
James Calabria, Franco of Canberra
Daniel Di Iorio, Diior10 Salon
AHFA QLD Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by Salon Lane
Max Cooper, Helmet Hair Co
Ryan King, Togninis
Brodie Lee Tsiknaris, Rokstar Salon
Nicole Thomas, Bleachsunday
Xin Guo, XIN TWENTY ONE
Bill Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair
Kristie Kesic, Cobelle Creative
AHFA SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by Dyson
Massimo Tirimacco, Zohair
Maria Cotroneo, Zinc the Element of Hair
Lauren Cooper, Etcher Salon
Victoria Degioia, Sir Fletcher
Lisa Robertson, Pipsqueak in Saigon
AHFA VIC Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by EVY Professional
Jo Smith, TONI&GUY Georges
Benjamin Martin, Salon XVI
Stephanie Bacelic, BEATNIK STUDIO
Bernadette Beswick, Bezaboo
Joe Habbaki, TONI&GUY Armadale
AHFA WA/NT Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by Dyson
Tim Pascoe, Tim Pascoe Hair
Jasmin Montau’t Moreton Kidd, Rock Paper Scissors
Jean-Marie Calistri, Bigoudee Coiffure
Mikelah-Jayde Riley, Mikelah-Jayde Studio
Stephanie Bellairs, Cabello by Stephanie Bellairs
Jodie Woodall, Rock Paper Scissors
BUSINESS GROUP CATEGORY
AHFA Digital Influencer of the Year
Sponsored by Redken
Que Colour
Sarah Emilia, Sarah Jade Hair
Adam Ciaccia, Axis Hairdressing
Gabrielle Roccuzzo, Salon Gabrielle
AHFA Educator of the Year
Nathan Yip, Pretty Vacant
Dario Cotroneo
The Hair Academy Australia
Kings Domain Academy
Gary Prigge, O&M
Victoria Domazet, Hairstyling Formula
AHFA Technical Education Team of the Year
Matrix
De Lorenzo Hair And Cosmetic Research
AHFA Marketing Team of the Year
Sponsored by Australian Retailers Association
Matrix
L’Oréal Professionnel
Redken
AHFA Salon of the Year
Sponsored by L’Oréal Professional
Joey Scandizzo Salon
Circles of Hair
TONI&GUY Armadale
Cinco Hair Boutique
Salon Purpose
rokstar
TONI&GUY Cronulla
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