The finalists for the Hair Expo Australia Hairdressing Awards 2008 have been announced with stylists from Sydney and Melbourne dominating the shortlist for the highly coveted title of Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year.

The ultimate accolade in hairdressing is guaranteed to end up in one of the two cities with all four of this year’s finalists based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

Finalists for the Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2008

Caterina DiBiase Heading Out Hair & Beauty Melbourne
Jayne Wild Wild Life Hair Sydney
Joey Scandizzo Rokk Ebony Melbourne
Shane Henning Noddys on King Sydney

The 23rd annual Hair Expo Australia Hairdressing Awards celebrates the most exciting talent and achievements in Australian hairdressing, with 13 prestigious awards, including; Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Colour Technician of the Year, Salon Team of the Year and Young Entrepreneur 2008.

Brian Thomas, Event Director Hair Expo Australia said: “These awards are an incredible showcase, not only of the individual talent of the finalists and winners, but also of the internationally high standard of Australian hairdressing. Looking at the creativity and innovation on display, and listening to the feedback of the judges, Australian hairdressing is, without a doubt, amongst the best in the world.”

The finalists in each category face an anxious wait with the winners set to be announced in June at the salon industry’s most eagerly anticipated event, Hair Expo 2008.

Hair Expo Australia Hairdressing Awards 2008 Finalists

Finalist collections are available to view online at Hair Expo 2008 - Awards

Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2008

Caterina DiBiase Heading Out Hair & Beauty Melbourne
Jayne Wild Wild Life Hair Sydney
Joey Scandizzo Rokk Ebony Melbourne
Shane Henning Noddys on King Sydney



New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year FINALISTS

Sophia Taurae Buoy Hairdressing Wellington
Sara Allsop Dharma Auckland
Mana Dave Maelstrom Hairdressing Auckland
Pamela Tinning Ryder Auckland

Colour Technician of the Year FINALISTS

Maria Legudi Heading Out Hair & Beauty Melbourne
Kerry Goudas Lee Preston Hairdressing Perth
Maria Uva Rokk Ebony Melbourne
Dieter Mersmann Wild Life Hair Sydney

New Creative Force FINALISTS

Hayley Mears Brad Ngata Hair Direction Sydney
Clayton Wheeler Suki Hairdressing Sydney
Kate Jones Suki Hairdressing Sydney
Ali Holmes Wild Life Hair – SOGO Sydney

Apprentice/Trainee of the Year FINALISTS

Kai Wong Togninis Hair Skin Body Brisbane
Julia McGrath Suki Hairdressing Sydney
Liz Tonna Wild Life Hair Sydney
Rachel Reyes Wild Life Hair Sydney

Salon Team of the Year FINALISTS

Head Studio Urban Retreat Western Australia
Suki Hairdressing Sydney
Wild Life Hair – ORIGIN Sydney
Wild Life Hair - SOGO Sydney
Best New Salon Design FINALISTS

Heading Out Hair & Beauty Melbourne
Papas and Pace Brisbane
Rococo Hair Melbourne
Wild Life Hair - SOGO Sydney



Excellence in Hairdressing Education FINALISTS (Registered & Company)

Biba Academy Melbourne
Colour Cosmetica Academy Adelaide
TIHA Training & Education Melbourne
Toni & Guy Sydney

Excellence in Hairdressing Education FINALISTS (Not Registered, Individual)

Geoffrey Herberg Chemistry for Hair Brisbane
Kylie Dwyer Essential Hair Education (Cloud Nine) New South Wales
Benni Tognini Togninis Brisbane
Wild Life Hair Wild Life Hair Sydney
Excellence in Salon Marketing FINALISTS

Cranium Hair Sydney
Sublime Hairdressing Salons Brisbane
Suki Hairdressing Sydney
The Art of Hair Sydney

Session Hair Stylist of the Year FINALISTS

David Glover 2c Management Sydney
Daren Borthick The Artist Group Sydney
Michael Brennan The Artist Group Sydney


Young Entrepreneur FINALISTS

Scott Reynolds Australian Hair & Beauty Imports Melbourne
Kelly Kent Cranium Hair Sydney
Kylie Dwyer Essential Hair Education Sydney
Mark Gariglio Extensions International Melbourne


Photographic Collection of the Year FINALISTS

• Sharon Blain, The Art of Hair
for her Australian Hairdresser of the Year collection
• Caterina DiBiase, Heading Out Hair & Beauty
for her Australian Hairdresser of the Year collection
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Photographic Collection of the Year FINALISTS

• Shane Henning, Noddys on King
for his Australian Hairdresser of the Year collection
• Matthew Webb, Toni & Guy Paddington
for his New Creative Force collection

Hair Expo 2008 is on from the 7th-9th June 2008 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Australia. Call +61 2 9422 2859 to order your tickets or visit Hair Expo 2008 - Welcome

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Congrats to all, fantastic photo shots, very inspiring!
Well done and good luck
Cheers

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