The 2022 Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFAs) took place in Melbourne for the very first time in its 30 year history, in a sold-out event presented by Dyson and honouring the talented 2022 winners on Monday October 17.
Big name winners included the inimitable Renya Xydis as the pinnacle Australian Hairdresser of the Year, and global hairdressing pioneer Errol Dougas as the 2022 Icon of the Year, among a host of business, education, state, emerging, team, editorial, men’s and creative winners. The evening was a true celebration to celebrate three decades of the AHFAs.
Dyson presented the awards for the fourth consecutive year, with O&M representing as Principle Colour Partner. The event hosted 800 guests at Melbourne’s CIEL, The Venue, from all around the country and the world.
A highlight runway event by Dyson Styling Ambassadors Damien Rinaldo and Michael Beel was shown in collaboration with Australian fashion designers Yousef Akbar and Jason Grech, for a show that personified true hair art and fashion, as is the core of the AHFAs. The team presented looks designed to capture the essence of ‘ICON’, showcasing sci-fi and classic styles with a modern undertone.
Another important moment was the awards’ tribute to the late and beloved TONI&GUY CEO Dennis Langford, with a video that honoured his vast and storied career and relationship with the awards platform, before inviting his family on stage to speak about his immense impact.
Kate Peck and Dyson Global Styling Ambassador Peter Thomsen were the hosts through the proceedings, while the official after party was delivered by L’Oréal Professionnel as the ACESS Afterparty, a must in the name of true celebration. The after party entertainment came courtesy of the Rogue Traders Duo, ensuring the festivities were an all-night affair.
The awards followed a full day of education on Sunday for the first ever MANE STAGE, also hosted in Melbourne. A series of sessions by many of the industry’s best – Errol Douglas, Richard Mannah, Renya Xydis with Keiren Street for Dyson, Joey Scandizzo and Hermiz for ELEVEN Australia, Kirsty-Anne, Grace Kelly and Becc Snow for O&M, Lauren McCowan and Jack Morton with the 2022 FAME Team, and L’Oréal ACCESS – inspired those eager to learn.
Presenting to a packed crowd of hundreds of people, industry luminaries like Errol and Renya led the way and paired hair seamlessly with fashion, recreating looks best seen on the runway and espousing the significance of fashion in hair, editorial integrity and newness and creativity in hair artistry.
One full day of inspiration and then a night that acted as the perfect nod to our industry’s creative best – we’re already looking forward to the next 30 years of the AHFAs.
Congratulations to the winners!
CREATIVE GROUP CATEGORY
Partner: L’Oréal Professional Products
AHFA Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by Dyson
Renya Xydis, VALONZ
AHFA Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by De Lorenzo Haircare
Zoe Lisa Lucas, LNDN Hair
AHFA Artistic Team of the Year
Sponsored by ghd
FAME TEAM 2021
AHFA Creative Colourist of the Year
Sponsored by O&M
Lauren Cooper, Etcher Salon
AHFA Hair Shot of the Year
Sponsored by Matrix
Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design
AHFA Editorial Stylist of the Year
Sponsored by Cloud Nine
Keiren Street, VALONZ
AHFA Men’s Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by American Crew
Luke Munn, Havachat Barbershop
AHFA Newcomer of the Year
Sponsored by Davroe
Rebecca Snow, Alchemy Salon
AHFA Transformation Stylist of the Year
Sponsored by Jadore Hair Supplies
Leah Tafa, Vivo Hair and Salon Clinic
STATE GROUP CATEGORY
Partner: Alfaparf Milano Professional
AHFA NSW/ACT Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by O&M
Christopher Byrne, Sloans Lane Cove
AHFA QLD Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by Salon Lane
Bill Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair
AHFA SA/TAS Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by Dyson
Massimo Tirimacco, Zohair
AHFA VIC Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by EVY Professional
Jo Smith, TONI&GUY Georges
AHFA WA/NT Hairdresser of the Year
Sponsored by Dyson
Stephanie Bellairs, Cabello by Stephanie Bellairs
BUSINESS GROUP CATEGORY
Partner: Australian Retailers Association
AHFA Digital Influencer of the Year
Sponsored by Redken
Gabrielle Roccuzzo, Salon Gabrielle
AHFA Educator of the Year
Sponsored by Amazing Hair
Dario Cotroneo, DCI Education
AHFA Technical Education Team of the Year
Matrix Australia
AHFA Marketing Team of the Year
Redken Australia
AHFA Salon of the Year
Sponsored by L’Oréal Professionnel
Circles of Hair
PRODUCT GROUP CATEGORY
Partner: Hairhouse
AHFA Best New Professional Hair Styling Product
O&M W-Spray
AHFA Best New Professional Hair Care Product
Oribe Hair Alchemy Collection
AHFA Most Innovative Hair Tool
Dyson Supersonic Flyaway Attachment
AHFA Best New Colour Innovation
L’Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Technical Protocol
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