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NEW 2022 Hotshots Team Announced at AHIA Creative
A key highlight at the recent AHIA Creative Gala night was the announcement of the muchanticipated HOTSHOTS team for 2022, putting a spotlight on the industry’s most exciting nextgen talent and providing the chance for these 31 and under superstars to take their career to a whole new level.
Judges look for hairdressers who excel in the areas of cutting, styling, editorial and colour work, have a unique style, unparalleled passion and a clear vision of the future. This crew were judged by familiar faces including Dee Parker-Attwood, Jayne Wild, Benni Tognini, Stevie English, Kobi Bokshish, Sharon Blain and Brad Ngata.
Unearthing the most exciting next-gen hairdressing talent making their mark on the industry and providing mentoring, global training, prizes and more.
HOT SHOTS Team 2022 with sponsors: Jordan Thomas - ghd, Ariana Mantzaris - Amazing Hair, Pete Walstab - Excellent Edges and Rita Marcon - Goldwell
The ultimate celebration of the hairdressing industry’s next gen talent, HOT SHOTS provides the chance for these rising stars to take their career to a whole new level on their road to fame and fortune. Hairdressers (including Barbers) submit their collection and work created during the awards period. Winners require passion, dedication and trends focused skill in order to be named on the team!
The HOTSHOTS team for 2022 includes:
Elle Coco- Jack Horton Hair, QLD
Louise Graham- Hey Hair, QLD
Hayley Warner- Oscar Oscar, QLD
Tia Wright-Pihama- Toni&Guy Perth, WA
Owner/Publisher Linda Woodhead was thrilled to recognise the achievements of the new team;
“The hair community should be so proud of the Elle, Louise, Hayley and Tia having firmly proven themselves as some of the industry’s most exciting up and coming talents and I can’t wait to see where winning this award will take them. They are all perfect example of up and coming industry leaders and will make excellent ambassadors for the HOT SHOTS program”
The team will enjoy a plethora of prizes including a full styling kit from Goldwell, an enormous tool and product kit from ghd. An editorial styling kit form Amazing Hair and over $5000 worth of scissors from Excellent Edges! They will also enjoy time in the Hot Shots House visited by international and national mentors and icons ad well as a full photo shoot with Andrew O’Toole directed by Jayne Wild.
