The talented winners of the 2025 Redken Gloss Boss competition were named in a fittingly fashion-forward event, paying homage to not just the brand’s New York roots but its enticing destination prize. In a warehouse-style event taking place at Sydney’s Machine Hall on June 2, replete with giant pretzels, hot dogs and sliders straight out of a proverbial New York food truck, the finalists were celebrated, models were paraded and winners were awarded the prize of an educational experience in Manhattan.
The runway event paid tribute to all sixteen finalists across the three categories of Blonde, Brunette and Creative. Every finalist recreated their looks at live workshops and education days in Sydney, to be assessed by an illustrious judging panel consisting of Oscar Cullinan of Oscar Oscar Salons, Sheree Knobel of Bixie Colour, Michael Kelly of Salon HER, Sara Briscoe of Rocaverde, Mana Dave of BLAZE, Justin Pace of Co and Pace Salons and Diane Gorgievski of Koda Cutters. Redken Brand Director Kelli Li and events and education lead Mark Thompson facilitated proceedings.
In the Blonde category, congratulations to winner Nasser Halbouni of Salon HER, alongside finalists Chloe McDowell of Haven Hair, Savannah Wegner of Rocaverde, Sophia Margetts of Socoh Salon and Jessica Davey. Nasser thanked Redken for the opportunity and the event, as well as thanking his model and some important supporters.
“There are some people in the crowd who I would not be standing here today without. You know who you are, I love you guys and you’re the best,” he said.
For the Brunettes, Charmayne Robinson of Co and Pace Salons won over finalists Kyle Nawrocki of Neighbourhood Salon, Bretta Noble of the Golden Social, Amy Bain of ABH Studio, Lauren Richardson of Telleish Hair Studio and Asha Martin of Salon HER.
“Thank you so much to Redken, this brand is insane and has changed my life,” Charmayne shared. “Justin [Pace] and the whole team at Co and Pace, he’s been by my side for ten years, even when I don’t think he should have been, he’s had my back. Thank you as well to all the other finalists for making this weekend amazing.”
In the final Creative category, Bevan Clark of Co and Pace Salons won the title. Luke Jackson of Kabuki Haircutters, Stella De Morais of Bixie Colour, Tyne Letzbor of Ellis Perry Hair and Shara Anderson of ABH Studio were finalists.
“Thank you so much Redken and ultimately a massive thank you to my boss Justin, you honestly support me in every way, this year has been the year of my life and you’ve literally changed my life,” Bevan said on stage.
For more information visit www.redken.com.au
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