See The Winners of the 2022 Hair Festival Live Competitions

Hair Festival 2022 spoke to key values of the hairdressing industry, from education to the latest tools and innovations, as well as, importantly, live competitions. Closing out the festival on the afternoon of Monday June 13, the Hair Festival live competitions saw attendees shoot their shot and compete in one of four creative categories – Editorial Glam Slam, Barberstreet, Dream Team Collab team relay and Splash of Colour.

Competing in the middle of the room over two sessions, the energy and creativity of the competition was palpable. Hairdressers built their hair creations live in the first three categories, and then paraded them out on stage to great applause. The vibrant Splash of Colour models (pre-done) were also given their moment in the spotlight, wowing the crowd with bold and artistic final looks on stage.

Congratulations to all the winners and medallists in the competitions. The Editorial Glam Slam competition medallists, as judged by Paul Elchaar, Karen Hopwood, Damien Rinaldo and new Hall of Fame recipient Dario Cotroneo, were Paul James Graham of Paul and Paul salon in first place, and Jodie Moroney and Alicia Van Daverder, both from Whimsical Hair, in second and third place, respectively. Paul James Graham also won the Australian Hair Industry Awards’ People’s Choice title later that night, making it a successful few hours altogether!

*Photography credit: Natalie Page – Oneill Photographics*

In Barber Street, the category with the most applicants, as judged by Eoin McCarthy, Leigh Winsor and Peter Koziell, Benjamin Tuita was awarded first and Christopher Taulanga was awarded second, with both hairdressers from BOY+Co Barber Studio. Third place went to Georgie Bools from Stevie English Hair.

Splash of Colour, judged by Paul, Karen and Dario, gave first place to Alisha Lafferty from Analog Hair. Second and third place went to Domi Pinalli from Kulur Co. and Kylie Jones also from Analog Hair, respectively. TONI&GUY Cronulla won the Dream Team Collab, with salon participants Georgina Fardoulis, Andy Kwan and Louise Blake picking up the tools to create the look.

The competitions were organised by Michelle Anthony. They were compered by Peter Elchaar and scrutineered by Antonelle Attard and Carma Zerafa.

Competing in the live competitions bore a multitude of benefits, from creative imagery and marketing potential for winners and competitors, as well as the thrill of the live arena and adoring crowd cheering on your work. A major earning was putting work in front of the eyes of the illustrious judges, which included global ambassadors, industry leaders and renowned educators.

The bevy of prizes for all first place winners included editorial coverage in INSTYLE, valued at $2600, winner trophies, as well $100 vouchers for Artégo. The Editorial Glam Slam winner additionally received product packs from EVY Professional and KEVIN.MURPHY, and editorial opportunities from Hair Shots 2 The World. Barberstreet winners and all medallists received Karmine aprons, while first place also received a $500 Area Academy education package, $100 Sustainable Salons voucher and Excellent Edges scissors valued at $500, and second place won an American Crew prize pack worth $500. The Dream Team Collab winner received a Kofer suitcase, prize from Siren Marketing and $100 voucher from Sustainable Salons. All runners up received a trophy, while third place winners in Editorial Glam Slam and Splash of Colour won a Lorna Evans package of brushes and education.