Wow! Talent across the other side of the world is on fire! We’re talking about the Australian Hair Industry Awards (AHIA) Creative 2024.
On 1st July, celebrating at The Star, Sydney, this annual event announced the top prize of Hairdresser of the Year. It to one of Australia’s most inventive hair minds, Adelaide’s Sam James, of acclaimed salon SJ Establishment.
A glimpse of Sam James’ winning collection
Other major winners included Andrew Cobeldick, Buoy Salon and Spa for AHIA New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year 2024, Jamie Carroll was honoured with the Dennis Langford Hall Of Fame Award and our very own Mark Leeson, was crowned AHIA International Hairdresser of the Year 2024. So well deserved Mark.
Oh what a night
Opening show: Danny Pato
Held on the final night of Hair Festival, the evening kicked off with the 2024 Creative Couture opening performance. It was led by 2023 AHIA Australian Hairdresser of the Year Justin Pace and 2023 AHIA New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year, Danny Pato.
Hair show by Justin Pace
Next up, salon group Oscar Oscar celebrated their milestone 35th anniversary in style with Jacky Chan, before international darling Natalie Anne recalibrated the catwalk in a showcase filled with it-girl cool to close out the night.
Natalie Anne hair team and models
Entries for this year were judged by international hair icons including Sally Brooks, Sam McKnight, Cos Sakkas, Hooker and Young, Candy Shaw and Vivienne MacKinder, not to mention influential figures from International Media including our very own Nicky Pope from Tribu.te Magazine, UK.
Oscar Oscar celebrate 35 years
Hot shots
The evening also saw the announcement of the much-anticipated 2024 Hot Shots team judged by local legends including Justin Pace, Jayne Wild, Scott Sloan, Benni Tognini and Mary Alamine. This initiative puts a spotlight on the industry’s most exciting next-gen talent and provides the chance for those 31 and under to take their career to a whole new level. The very first Medal of Honour recipients were also acknowledged, recognising their achievement of winning award categories three years in a row, with Stevie English for AHIA Master Colourist of the Year and Danny Pato for AHIA New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year.
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