INSTYLE May-June 2023

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Honesty and authenticity. This is not something that’s guaranteed in life, but something that is fundamental for career-long success in hair.

We never know when we are going to cross paths with someone time and time again and knowing what to expect in relationships is the most valuable element for any salon owner or small business owner.

Our industry is back and firing in many ways, but many feel stuck in the mud of the last few years, wanting to pedal forwards and make the most of the incredible opportunities we have available to us in hair, but feeling pained, cramped or stressed from not having the freedom or flexibility we want. Education has returned, experiences are there for the taking, being around likeminded people is what tops up our soul, but none of us do it enough.

While this comes back to boundaries, which I previously mentioned a few issues ago, the key thing with connection and opportunity is that, while we have lots of people around us, if we aren’t our genuine selves and honesty isn’t there from day one then they aren’t our people. Politely removing ourselves from interactions we know don’t serve us was once considered rude – now it’s more considered essential protection.

We have everything we want in hairdressing, all styles of education, fashion inspiration, hair types, textures and editorial inspiration, but knowing what truly is for us and ignites us and our business is essential to personal survival. We need to do hair that consumers want to make money, but we also need to be around people, competing, inspiring, educating or, at a minimum sharing, to stay happy and grow.

A quote that really speaks to this power came from the four L’Oréal Professionnel Style and Colour Trophy winners we had the privilege of sitting with in this issue for our Round Table, with one particular sentiment from Kelly Manu. While there were so many profound moments and incredible takeaways from the whole group about the power of the art and creativity in hairdressing and what clients want to see and share with you in-salon - page 30 is a must readan insight into the community we feel when we are around and given the opportunity to find ‘our people’ really resonated with me.

“With the process as a whole you all become family when you travel and compete alongside other hairdressers. You lean on each other – you have the time to bond massively and feel like you’ve known each other forever – it’s the most powerful experience of our entire life,” Kelly shared. Thanks to the brands who continually invest in opportunities for our people to find their people.

2023 is a year for meeting others in our space, having fun and truly connecting to what makes us feel alive and who we truly are. A lot of these are moments we can’t predict or plan – we just have to go all-in with our industry and trust it will work out. Hair Festival is just days away on June 11 and 12 and we have education and opportunities to connect, learn and have fun with the entire scope of our industry. If you think there may be nothing for you, you aren’t making the most of what opportunities come from such a diversity of talent and input. Thanks to all the individuals who take time out of their lives to push others and educate and thanks to the brands who have invested in the weekend – because without this, we wouldn’t be here and we’d be limited with opportunities that ensure our survival.

Cameron Pine, Editorial and Creative Director

COMBINING THE BEST OF NATURE AND TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER SUPERIOR AUSTRALIAN MADE, VEGAN CERTIFIED HAIR COLOUR.

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Manufactured on site in Australia specifically for our climate, Novacolor provides a full spectrum of low ammonia based, permanent hair colour shades designed for truer, richer, longer - lasting colour, complete grey coverage and unmatched shine.

INTERNATIONAL HAIRDRESSING AWARDS NAME 2023 WINNERS

THE ESTEEMED WINNERS of the 2023 International Hairdressing Awards (IHAs) have been named, announced in a world wide tour that was conducted internationally from March 6 to 14. The winners were personally surprised by Mikel Luzea, IHA director and founder, and Sergi Bancells, global ambassador of the awards, with the tour also streamed on social media.

For the second consecutive year, TONI&GUY Global Creative Director and current British Hairdresser of the Year Cos Sakkas was named International Hairdresser of the Year. He won against fellow global hair legends Antoinette Beenders and Angelo Seminara as finalists.

“Wow I can’t believe it, what a great surprise, it’s absolutely made my day,” Cos said. “Congratulations to all the finalists. I’m delighted to have won this award for the second year running.

TONI&GUY is celebrating 60 years this year and I have been with them for 30 of those years. It’s an amazing brand, I get to work

with incredible people, and it has a fantastic heritage. I love what I do every day.”

It was a stellar year across the board for UK hair artists. Robert Masciave, from the United Kingdom, won the title of Best International Women’s Commercial Collection, Bayleigh Peace & Laura Scott of Mark Leeson Salon, also from the UK, won Best International Men’s Commercial Collection and the UK’s Mark Leeson Team won International Artistic Team of the Year. Sweden’s Erika Okvist won International Film & TV Hairdresser of the Year for her work on TV sensation Bridgerton.

Rounding out the winners, the internationally renowned Anthony Mascolo was recognised as International Hair Legend of the Year, while International Hair Influencer of the Year was won by hairdresser, international educator and social media star Sophia Hilton. www.ihawards.com

MIA DE VRIES AND HAYLEY MEARS LAUNCH NEW BOOK

TWO HAIR INDUSTRY titans, Mia De Vries of The Secret Fox and The Fox and the Hair and Hayley Mears of Six Underground Media, have teamed up again on a new book that takes a holistic look at hairdressing currently, with a new set of rules and a healthy approach to considering all options in today’s specific industry climate.

The book, titled Vibe Check for Creatives, addresses all the ideas, philosophies and strategies to restore the hair industry, in a 210 page book with 22 chapters, as well as 60 pages of activities and QR codes to more resources and worksheets if needed. The book is available in both print and e-book formats.

The book covers topics such as Salon Culture, Team Development, Education, Business Development, Marketing and Planning and more. The book aims to spark joy in the career of the reader, while encouraging readers to embrace and lean into change to emerge as the best version of themselves. Specifically, the book details methods of handling clients and team members, addressing a new audience from a marketing standpoint, getting to the next level when feeling stuck, approaching decision making to achieve a work life balance, pivoting career roles and much more.

https://sixunderground.net.au/products/vibecheck

KAO HONOURED AS ETHICAL COMPANY FOR 17TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

THE KAO CORPORATION has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by The Ethisphere Institute, a leading US think-tank, becoming the only Asian company to have made the list every year since Ethisphere began its ranking in 2007. The company houses haircare brands such as Goldwell, KMS, Oribe and more.

The Ethisphere Institute develops and shares best practices in business ethics and corporate social responsibility. They assess global companies across five categories of ethics and compliance programs, corporate citizenship and responsibility, culture of ethics, governance, and leadership and reputation.

“We are honoured to have been selected as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years,” shared Yoshihiro Hasebe, Kao’s Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our business has always been based on walking the right path, so external evaluations such as this are very important to us. In 2021, we renewed our corporate philosophy—The Kao Way—which includes principles such as ‘We act with courage’. In order to become a company that leads the industry in a society that will continue to evolve, we have reaffirmed our determination to continue to take on challenges toward high goals.” www.kao.com

EDWARDSANDCO MECCA MANES OFFERS NEW ROLE

EDWARDSANDCO’S MECCA MANES salon in Sydney’s CBD, the culmination of the two major brands’ historic partnership, is expanding its team!

The salon is located on the top floor of MECCA’s first flagship, MECCA George Street, joining the retail haven with a full-service salon offering from one of Australia and the world’s most celebrated hairdressing dynasties. EdwardsAndCo has expanded around the country with a myriad of leading salon locations, a renowned education sector, a cult social media following and so much more to its name.

In 2023, the MECCA MANES concept salon is expanding its team and offering a unique opportunity to join the EdwardsAndCo family of colourists and stylists who are recognised globally.

“We’re looking for something that can’t be taught,” said Jaye Edwards, EdwardsAndCo Owner and Founder. “Throughout EdwardsAndCo’s 10 years, we have discovered and developed some of Australia’s leading creatives, many of whom have now launched salons on their own. Working with myself and the EdwardsAndCo family, you will be given every opportunity to become a deadly stylist or colourist. What we’re really looking for is someone that wants to snatch that opportunity and soak it up. Raw passion is my one non-negotiable.”

www.edwardsandco.com.au/pages/careers

TOM DONATO RETIRES FROM XIANG HAIR ICONIC INDUSTRY FIGURE

Tom Donato is moving on from his hair salon dynasty Xiang Hair after 34 years growing the salon business, having sold the salon recently and now moving on from the space completely. Tom will continue to pioneer his RazorSmiths barbershop brand and focus on his ventures as a business coach in this new phase of his career.

In leaving this role, Tom looks back on decades of success, mentorship and awards and recognition that has defined his role and Xiang Hair. As his long-term staff follow their own career changes, Tom thought this was the right time to move on, in an emotional decision.

“Regrets, I’ve had a few but then again too few to mention. I did it my way. These are the words that every single business owner hears in their head over and over. Words that make you feel that you’ve succeeded and been blessed to have walked away on your terms,” Tom said.

Tom continues to share the insights of his inimitable career in event forums, such as being part of a salon panel at REALtalk, Hair Festival 2022, and even in regular business columns for INSTYLE. His enormous impact will continue to reverberate around the industry for many years.

Chris Hunter, Rita Marcon, Ash Croker, Tom Donato and Sharlene Lee at REALtalk 2022

GHD UNVEIL LIMITED-EDITION SUNSTHETIC AUTUMN/WINTER ’23 COLLECTION

GHD HAVE RELEASED their new AW23 sunsthetic collection, this year inspired by the flattering hues of unfiltered sunsets.

ghd have featured their best-selling tools in this sun-kissed colour way to showcase the effortless radiance of the campaign story – appealing to Gen Z and their desire for an aesthetic lifestyle.

The brand teamed up with international Gen Z content creators as the faces of the campaign, which was shot in Barcelona. The campaign features Lisa Marie Schiffner from Germany, Florence Robertson from the UK and Zoe Massenti from Italy, and is inspired by the mood of self-expression and style exploration as is particularly relevant on social media.

The collection echoes this focus on unfiltered glows and natural light with a palette of contemporary metallics including bold bronze, sun kissed gold, refined rose and tonal taupe.

The collection includes the ghd platinum+™ styler in sun kissed taupe, as well as the ghd max styler in rose gold, the ghd gold™ styler in sun kissed gold, the ghd glide hot brush in bronze and the ghd helios™ hair dryer in desert. The tools come up with a complimentary heat resistant bag, valued at $45. www.ghdhairpro.com.au

REVLON PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH FASHION LABEL ST. AGNI HAIRCARE

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Professional has teamed up in an extended partnership with Australian fashion label St. Agni. The brand is St. Agni’s official hair partner, with the role of supplying professional stylists and styling products for fashion shoots and shows through the year.

“We are thrilled to partner with St. Agni, a brand with great synergy to our own,” said General Manager of Revlon Professional, Brad Raper. “The focus on premium quality, and an elevation of quiet confidence aligns perfectly with Revlon Professional’s brand ethos, our stylists, and our Style Masters product range, which will be the hero of our work.”

The collaboration begun with the St. Agni Resort ’23 look book campaign shoot. Revlon Professional stylist Michael Medeiros of Moxie Salon directed and created various hair looks across a two-day shoot, while working closely with St. Agni’s Creative Director. The brand were also backstage at St. Agni’s Resort showing at AAFW. www.revlonprofessional.com

HEATH PATON JOINS WAHL AS AN AMBASSADOR AWARD-WINNING BARBER HEATH

Paton joins Wahl as an Ambassador and National Educator, bringing his 20 years of experience in hair and beauty to the team. Heath is a barber based in tropical Mackay, North Queensland, with a career that started in cosmetology, grooming and hairdressing, before moving fully into barbering.

Heath is renowned for his Avant Garde approach to hair cutting, as well as his elaborate hair tattoos, leading him to a plethora of awards at hair shows and in industry photographic competitions. Heath’s career has flourished with his own studio in Mackay, which debuted in 2012, titled HPHFM. In these endeavours, Heath has built an interactive support network comprised of a loyal client base and dedicated team of staff and apprentices.

Heath is drawn to barbering for its emphasis on community and culture – not to mention its innate interconnectivity with motorcycle culture – and lists the flat top mullet as his all-time favourite haircut to create. When asked about his favourite Wahl tool, Heath answers, “The Cordless Legend and the Limited Edition 5 Star Cordless Metal Senior Clipper. It used to be the Cordless Super Taper but now that I’ve tried the Cordless Legend, it’s all time, and the Metal Senior is a favourite too”.

ENDOTA DEBUTS WELLBEING FOCUSED REBRAND

AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY BRAND endota has presented its rebrand and expansion into holistic wellbeing encompassing spa, skincare, college and retreat. The nourish.nuture.you campaign reflects the brand’s move from a spa business to a pioneer in wellbeing across its spas, products, education and digital wellness offerings.

“While the business has grown and evolved exponentially over the past 20 years, the goal has always been to make people feel better and to make wellbeing a healthy habit, rather than a luxury,” said endota’s founder and CEO Melanie Gleeson. “As a leader in wellness, we know that wellbeing is more than a trend and deeper than a quick fix – we know that something special happens when we actively nurture our own health and happiness, we feel more uplifted, more confident and more authentically ourselves.”

“In launching this new brand position and identity, endota is now fully embracing and representing our belief that the experience of wellbeing is our natural state and we want to encourage Australians to take a moment to nourish and nurture themselves and make the pursuit of wellbeing a way of life to feel free within their own skin,” she added.

The campaign was shot by three renowned fashion and beauty photographers, Stephen Ward, Nicole Bentley and Jennifer Stenglein, with no wardrobe, hair or makeup, as well as with natural lighting and no retouching. www.endotaspa.com.au

AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSING COUNCIL CEO SANDY CHONG WINS SMALL BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARD

AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSING COUNCIL CEO, salon owner and industry stalwart

Sandy Chong has won the title of National Small Business Champion at the 2023 Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) summit, recognising her impact in advocating for hairdressers, barbers and educators in this space.

“The Small Business Champion Award is recognition from the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia for continuous advocacy and lobbying, representing our industry and small businesses,” Sandy said. “The Australian Hairdressing Council contributes to countless Government committees and meetings so that our industry has a voice at the table. What’s important is to be heard and this means we must always show up and be present. This has always been our commitment for the betterment of our industry, our businesses and our hairdressers.”

Sandy and the AHC regularly communicate with government organisations on issues pertaining to every facet of the industry, from hairdressing rights to employment capacities, accommodations and more. They also continue to celebrate, educate and survey the industry to better it, while helping with recruitment, sole trader capabilities, community assistance and beyond. www.theahc.org.au

JUST CUTS WINS DIGITAL INNOVATOR PRIZE AT AUSTRALIAN RETAIL INNOVATORS AWARDS

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Just Cuts has won the Digital Innovator prize at the Australian Retail Innovators Awards, honouring their committed client services and renowned salon dynasty.

The awards are presented by Retail Doctors Group and form part of Australia’s largest omnichannel retail event, Retailfest, which was held at the Gold Coast Convention Centre for 2023, marking the award platform’s fourth year. The awards were hosted as a Gala Dinner held at QT in Surfers Paradise.

Just Cuts won the title against a competitive field that included Kmart and Booktopia, representing the hair industry with aplomb. Their award-winning innovation includes stats where one in three Just Cuts clients checked into salons online in 2023, with one five of those being seniors.

This year Just Cuts will also roll out an updated version of its popular smartphone app, which boasts over 250,000 active users globally. The brand also has an internal app where employees can accumulate points from sales of JUSTICE Professional products, referred to as the empowerment program, which they can redeem for rewards like gift cards with major retailers.

“Digital innovation is important to us because we know it’s important to our clients and teams,” said Just Cuts CEO Amber Manning. “Our digital innovations need to be simple because we specialise in cutting hair for everybody, and all digital technology is designed to provide practical improvements in our salons. Digital transformation is an internal process as much as an external one. By using digital technology to monitor individual Stylist Cut rates, manage rostering and identify busy periods and track sales, we can capture what’s working and identify areas for improvement to ensure every Stylist provides and every client receives a ‘wow’ service experience at Just Cuts salons.”

“Mental health is a big charity focus for Just Cuts owners who represent a growing network of small family-owned businesses. That’s why we invested in a first for the hairdressing industry during COVID – a digital mental health and wellbeing service that both our salon owners and Stylist teams can access anytime, anywhere.” www.justcuts.com.au

SALONDRIVE HELPS YOU BUILD YOUR SALON’S ONLINE PRESENCE

IN 2023, BUILDING your salon’s brand identity, website and social media presence is paramount and SalonDrive can help you elevate this crucial online persona.

In terms of brand identity, the branding – that is the salon look, feel and vibe – and how it pertains to your online presence is vital. Online branding needs to reflect your salon DNA in key facets such as a logo, colour palette and fonts used across all marketing materials. This extends from your website and social media presence to physical materials like business cards, flyers, pricelists, signage and more.

In your website, this brand identity must be a core focus so your salon can stand out and further increase your online presence. A strong website will allow you to show up in search results and increase your credibility.

Salons then need to expand into social media to connect with prospective and current clients, showcase your work and present your salon environment in the best light. Formats such as TikTok and Instagram reels are currently proving to be a very effective way of reaching new people.

SalonDrive is a digital agency helping businesses in the hair industry establish and grow an online presence, specialising in website design and development, and branding solutions to hair salons, barbershops and any business in the hair industry.

INTERCOIFFURE AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES G.O.A.T. 23 APPRENTICE COMPETITION WINNERS

INTERCOIFFURE AUSTRALIA

HAS announced the winners of the third annual G.O.A.T. 23 Apprentice Instagram Competition, which empowers the next generation to share their skills via social media.

The 1st Year Styling winner was announced as Larni from Zeds Hair Salon, who entered via @hairbylarni_zedz_hair, while the winner of the category of 2nd & 3rd Year Cut and Colour was won by Imran at Cut Loose Hair Design at @imran_cutloosehair, with second place going to Sophia at Circles of Hair, @sophia_cirlcesofhair. The Open Transformation Makeover, a new category available to all Australian apprentices, was won by Elle at Orbe Hair, @elly_ orbehair, with silver going to Mia Langley from Cabello, @mialangley_cabello.

Entrants were assessed by an illustrious judging panel that included Karen Strano of L’Oréal Professionnel, Danny Pato, 2022 AHIA New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year, Dee Parker Attwood, 2022 AHIA Australian Hairdresser of the Year, Joakim Roos from Intercoiffure World Academy, Paris and Anel Cloete from Intercoiffure South Africa.

The winners will receive prizes that range from education opportunities with L’Oréal Professionnel to trophies, flowers and more.

MONAT HOSTS PRODUCT LAUNCH AT SALON LANE

HAIR PRODUCT BRAND MONAT hosted beauty media at Salon Lane, St Leonards, with blow dry services that showed off the power of the products. The product brand is, fittingly, a favourite tool in hairdressing kits and for independent hairdressers who can market the products, making the beautiful Salon Lane freelance co-working hair and beauty destination a fitting location for many reasons.

MONAT has been available in Australia for the past two years since arriving from the USA. The brand is renowned for its naturally based, vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny approved haircare and skincare that appeals to both modern consumers and hairdressers.

The brand launched Violet Lights, their newest anti-brass collection, which has been built with patent pending IlluMONAT™ Technology to deliver brighter, blonder hair with just one cleanse. This technology includes a blend of colouring ingredients and lavender, rosemary and viola extracts to counteract brassy tones and visibly brighten hair, with violet pigments that tone blonde, coloured, grey or silver hair.

Another hero product in the range is the Rejuvenique Hair Oil, the brand’s exclusive multi-purpose nourishing oil blend, which combines a proprietary blend of more than 13 naturally derived plant and essential oils rich in omega fatty acids, antioxidants and nutrients that enhance the healthy look of hair and skin and may help to reduce the signs of ageing.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN 2023 ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONALE PRESSE PROFESSIONELLE COIFFURE AWARDS

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 winners of the Association

Internationale Presse Professionelle Coiffure (AIPP) Awards, which assess hair talent as judged by global magazine editors. The awards cater to international entries from salons and hair artists in five categories, and the 2023 edition saw 575 hair fashion collections entered from 31 countries.

Congratulations to Commercial winners, the HOB Creative Team, Emmanuel Esteban for winning for Avant Garde, Mark Leeson in Color, Arjan Bevers for Men and Carol Bruguera for Video, representing the UK, Spain, France and the Netherlands between them.

Medallists showcased further talented from around the world and included Australia’s own Uros Mikic of Kinky Curly Straight as runner up in the Commercial category, while New Zealand’s Danny Pato of D&M Hair Design placed third for Avant Garde.

“We’re delighted to pick up this award, especially as it is judged by editors from around the world,” said Akin Konizi of the HOB Creative Team, who won the award with fellow team members Jake Unger and Nestor Sanchez. “There were some incredible collections in this year’s category, and we are honoured to be the recipient of such a prestigious title.”

See all the winners on Styleicons.

L’ORÉAL ACQUIRES AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY BRAND AÉSOP

L’ORÉAL HAS SIGNED an agreement with Natura &Co to acquire Australian luxury beauty brand Aēsop, in a transaction valued at USD $2.525 billion (AUD $3.72 billion).

Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Speaking to its significance, the brand posted sales of USD $537 million (AUD $791 million) in 2022.

“I am very excited to welcome Aēsop and its teams to the L’Oréal Groupe family,” said Nicolas Hieronimus, Chief Executive Officer, L’Oréal Groupe. “Aēsop is the epitome of Avant Garde beauty, whose products are not only made with great care and exceptional attention to detail, but are also a superb combination of urbanity, hedonism and undeniable luxury. Aēsop taps into all of today’s ascending currents and L’Oréal will contribute to unleash its massive growth potential, notably in China and travel retail.”

“My team and I are thrilled to have Aēsop join The L’Oréal Luxe portfolio of iconic global brands,” added Cyril Chapuy, President of L’Oréal Luxe. “Aēsop holds a very unique positioning on the global luxury beauty market thanks to its design led brand essence, its highly efficacious and sensorial products as well as its customer-obsessed retail philosophy. We look forward to welcoming Aēsop’s CEO Michael O’Keeffe and his experienced and passionate teams to continue to grow together the brand’s remarkable potential, by carrying on cultivating its uniqueness and its values. We have great confidence that this strategic acquisition will join the L’Oréal Luxe Billionaire brands club and therefore contribute significantly to the growth of the Division in the years to come.”

www.aesop.com

The Australian brand was created in 1987 and is renowned for its skin, hair and body products with signature amber packaging, plant-based ingredients, sustainable vegan formulations and tailored customer service. The globally significant brand is available across luxury retail, beauty, and hospitality locations worldwide, with 400 points of sale throughout the Americas, www.kitomba.com

I create fortnightly newsletters for my clients with Kitomba, and I find that we always get replies and people coming back that we haven’t seen in a while.

but I find that keeping in touch with them regularly keeps them connected to my business.

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I KNOW MANY PEOPLE WORRY ABOUT MARKETING TOO HEAVILY TO THEIR CLIENTS...

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Ms Monaco Hair Society

RENEE YATES LAUNCHES HAIR SALON IN PERTH

AWARD-WINNING HAIR HAIR extension expert and Great Lengths educator Renee Yates has opened a self-titled new salon in Perth, launching the event with an exclusive VIP opening night in April, and manifesting her 20 years of industry experience into this new venture.

YOVANKA LORIA EXTENSIONS PRESENTS 2023 BRAND CAMPAIGN

YOVANKA LORIA HAIR Extensions has unveiled their 2023 brand campaign, titled Empowered Confidence. The campaign is inspired by varying forms of women empowerment, as the brand is founded, owned and run by women.

The campaign presented natural and confident hair looks, styled with effortless ease and strength, in an undone manner. Hair colour options were chosen to complement each model’s individual aesthetic, with seamless, natural melding in the hair extensions for understated, multi-dimensional, textured hair.

The campaign is complemented by structured fashion styling, with a sense of gender neutrality, to evoke female empowerment and professionalism, to act as an ode to brand CEO Yovanka Loria. Soft, dewy and delicate makeup highlights the models’ emotional presence and contrasts the strength of the rest of the collection.

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Renee has been working with specialist methods of hair extensions for 17 years and is renowned as a leading educator for international hair brand Great Lengths Hair Extensions. Renee’s extensive clientele of global and local VIPs has garnered her an expert reputation in her field, pushing her to this new, dynamic endeavour. This new hair studio is a Great Lengths platinum member hair extensions salon.

The salon will offer several hair services including hair styling, cutting, colouring and specialised hair extension services. The salon reflects Renee’s work in a minimalistic, tailored and sophisticated aesthetic anchored in a black, beige and grey colour palette. The elegant design ensures a calming and stylish environment, where clients can truly relax and enjoy an expert service. Interior designer Raquel from Cultra Studio took the lead in implementing this vision.

A major component of the salon has been the way it harnesses natural light in its Petra Street, Bicton, locale, to show hair extensions and colour at their most transparent for the hairdresser and client. The salon also boasts a community table to relax during colour processing and hair extension applications as well as a haven at the basin area with reclining chairs for total serenity in a service that includes a neck and head massage.

Within the interior design, all furniture was carefully selected and customised from various furniture retailers and outlets across Australia. A statement piece includes the Moon coffee table, with two full moon and crescent moon designs nestled together as made from concrete with a textured finish.

In addition to this new venture, Renee will be conducting the first-ever Great Lengths Hair Extensions Master Class in Australia, in a series of intense two-day sessions that will traverse Australia, hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Perth this year. The sessions will provide knowledge and hands-on training into the brand’s inimitable products and methods, which are built as the highest quality, 100 per cent human remy double drawn hair extensions. www.reneeyates.com.au

“I established Yovanka Loria Extensions with the intention and goal to empower women all over the world,” Yovanka said. “Like many other women, I’ve experienced stages in my life where I lacked empowerment and felt like I needed to achieve my own personal goals. Understanding the position I was in on a personal level, it was my aim to create a company that helped women work towards achieving their own empowerment, guiding them through the uncomfortable motions in which they don’t feel like their most powerful self. I believe I have begun to do this, and Empowered Confidence is a reflection of what I am creating.” www.yovankaloria.com.au

Credits:

HAIR: Yovanka Loria, Liv Dejanovic & Nicole Abela

ASSISTANTS: Taylor Ciano & Danielle Tiami

MAKEUP: Georgina Neves

STYLIST: Morella Morearno

CONTENT: Emma Javelin & Elle Barker

PHOTOGRAPHER: Dianna Melfi

AVEDA HOLDS FIRST ASIA-PACIFIC REGIONAL EVENT IN TOKYO

In March, Aveda hosted its first ever Asia-Pacific regional event in Tokyo, celebrating the brand’s 20th anniversary in Japan and showcasing its brand story through a sensorial journey and immersive theatrical experience, as titled ‘HAIR REIMAGINED.

ARTISTRY AND BEYOND’.

Held in the modern Warehouse TERRADA, the location was transformed into an interactive space that hosted 400 guests from around the world. Guests included key global influencers and media partners in fields of beauty, fashion and hair, as well as representatives from the worldwide network of Aveda salon artists.

The immersive event included an illustrative presentation explaining the brand story, touching on key points about Aveda’s environmental focus, with a specific focus on foundational and modern milestones highlighting this sense of ethical leadership and responsibility. The event also took a deeper look at the science at the centre of their vegan product line, as guests were able to visualise the green chemistry and natural biotechnology that is core to the brand’s botanical research through the simulated Aveda Biotech Naturals lab. The brand also artistically displayed their key innovations in installations that included visual hair transformations using Aveda’s leading innovations, and a multi-sensorial wellness journey with a hair and scalp check and analysis and then product recommendations.

An Aromaology experience saw guests experience the brand’s renowned, naturallyderived scents, while a Chakra journey was experienced to find balance between the mind and body for attendees through aroma, breathing and meditation. A final station offered virtual hair colour try-on technology to headline Aveda’s professional vegan treatment hair colour. VIP treatment booths pampered guests with a selection of salon services, from massages to hair and scalp diagnoses, personalised hair styling and much more.

After these installations, guests witnessed a theatrical showcase of creativity, beauty, art and hair, in a show that included artistic looks and collections, and cut, colour and styling techniques from key Aveda Artists including Antoinette Beenders, Aveda’s Senior Vice President of Professional Global Artistry, Ian Michael Black, Aveda’s Global Artistic Director of Hair Colour and Masa Honda, Creative Director of Aveda Japan. The showcase also presented work from salon partners from across the Asia Pacific region, including Jung Jae-Myong, Arashi Wang, and Australia’s own Nathan Yazbek.

GHD STYLE VICTORIA BECKHAM AW23

GLOBAL TOOLS PIONEER ghd partnered with renowned British fashion designer Victoria Beckham for the seventh straight season, styling the designer’s AW23 show this month.

The hair brand created a look titled the Poised Pony, using the all new ghd duet style technology, and offering the sense of peak luxury we expect from both conglomerates.

“ghd duet style does everything a hairdryer and a straightener does but combines the two together, meaning the time it takes to style the hair is significantly reduced, which for a session stylist is a huge bonus! It helps keep hair healthy at the same time,” shared hair director Anthony Turner. “This season Victoria wanted her woman to ultimately feel effortless but needed a hairstyle that would work well with the proportions of the collection. She spoke about the hairstyle feeling home-made and organic and relatable to the everyday person.”

“The hair look this season feels very fresh and cool,” Victoria added. “I wanted the hair to be neat but still showcase each model’s strength. It really complements the proportions of the collection. ghd is my go-to styling brand, which is why we’ve partnered together for seven seasons so far. I can always rely on ghd to create versatile hair looks to really support and celebrate the collection.” www.ghdhairpro.com/au

UPFRONT

KERASILK STYLES BIANCA SPENDER BRIDAL COLLECTION

KERASILK HAS CONTINUED their partnership with fashion house Bianca Spender, styling their inaugural Bridal and Bridesmaid Collection that includes 15 bespoke bridal gowns and six bridesmaid dresses. The campaign featured hair looks from Kerasilk National Ambassador Jason Fassbender.

The collection features ornate drapery to dramatic effect and signature serene elegance to embody the iconic sense of Bianca Spender luxe, as created over a span of 18 months to reflect joy, liberation and connection.

The campaign showcases this originality in a collaboration with Sydney Dance Company principal dancers, who visually portray a feeling of jubilation. The campaign was complemented by two hair looks created with the newly rebranded vegan and climate neutral Kerasilk range, in a soft wavy look that could be pulled back into the second bun. The new range offers a considered collection of 26 products across titles of Essentials, Specialist, Style and Expert.

“The mood for the Bianca Spender Bride is uncomplicated, quiet luxury. Beautiful hair that works with the movement of the gowns. The new Kerasilk Style range is so easy to work with, the products leave hair looking soft and feminine, and are brushable and buildable,” Jason said. www.kerasilk.com/en-au

ALFAPARF MILANO PROFESSIONAL CELEBRATE THE SENSES COLLECTION

THE SENSES CUT and colour 2022/23 collection by Alfaparf Milano celebrates the beauty of human contact, positively looking to the future and celebrating living again after the difficulties of the last few years. In the collection the brand presents SUEDES, the new family from the Evolution of the Color³ line, headlined by elegant and refined shades that adapt and enhance all skin tones.

“The message is that we must totally move forward now, making a difference and bringing positivity, inclusion and optimism through beauty,” shared Rudy Mostarda, the Global Creative Director of Alfaparf Milano Professional since 2022.

The collection is aesthetically anchored by simplicity, proportion and soft and natural styling. The looks were created using highperformance and multi-benefit products that prioritise protecting, treating and safeguarding the health of the hair.

The new shades are presented in six new looks – Serenity, Emotion, Nature, Substance, Elements and Skin, to collectively demonstrate the importance of concreate senses and human touch.

Serenity is presented as a versatile shag cut with disconnected layers for both volume and lightness, stylised in both natural and structured options. Natural, simple and harmonious, the look fuses editorial and commercial sensibilities.

Emotion is a medium to long cut with directional layering delineated by a middle part. The contemporary look offers lightness and texture inspired by delicate emotions.

Nature also offers medium to long length with directional layering that emphasises classic features and leans into a modern aesthetic.

VIDA GLOW PARTNERS WITH TONI&GUY

INGESTIBLE BEAUTY BRAND

Vida Glow has teamed up with salon juggernaut TONI&GUY to offer a comprehensive approach to hair health, with Vida Glow’s ingestible products that elevate hair health and fight against hair loss and thinning now available at exclusive TONI&GUY salons throughout Australia.

“TONI&GUY is always looking for ways to innovate and offer our clients the best possible solutions to their hair concerns. We are excited to partner with Vida Glow to provide our clients with a holistic approach to hair health,” shared Sara Langford, CEO of TONI&GUY Australia.

The ingestible products will support the salons’ top-tier colour, cut and style services, with the brand’s Natural Marine Collagen product working to nourish hair from the inside out and promote hair health, and Hairology, from the Advanced Repairrange, targeting thinning, lacklustre hair by internally replenishing the hair so healthy hair can grow, with both products available now in salon.

Vida Glow hosted media for a bespoke hair health experience to celebrate the partnership. Guests were treated at TONI&GUY at The Grace Hotel, which included a glass of a Vida Glow Collagen drink and an eye mask while enjoying a treatment at the basin. A full scalp massage and blow dry followed as guests left the salon with a luscious blow dry. www.toniandguy.com.au

Substance is an eccentric hero look with a high-impact cut defined by its layering. A natural texture evokes an ethereal look with multidimensional hues and feminine shapes.

Elements is a retro style fused with modern Avant Garde details. Disconnected lengths and soft finishes offer a harmonious meeting of contrasts.

The Skin image is an alternative bob that is layered and chopped in the middle rear part, offering a new take on the cut that maintains its classic full shape, versatile effect, light touch and ever-trending style. The neutral look emphasises and enhances all skin tones.

www.alfaparfmilanopro.com/au-en

SHOWPONY HAIR EXTENSIONS ACQUIRED BY THE KEVIN MURPHY GROUP

AUSTRALIAN HAIR EXTENSIONS innovators Showpony Hair Extensions have announced an important collaboration, as they have been acquired by the Kevin Murphy Group. The partnership aligns two companies who share the same ethical values, focus on growth and commitment to creating impactful change in the hair industry.

Showpony offers premium hair extensions, accessories, education, and support to customers and industry professionals with a global reach, and this new partnership will elevate these opportunities further.

“We believe KEVIN.MURPHY’s innovation, creativity and inclusiveness of consumers and professionals ties in perfectly with what we are so passionately working towards achieving here at Showpony,” said Showpony Founder and Global President

Stephanie Mason. “Being a part of the Kevin Murphy Group will truly give us our wings as a global company and it only makes sense to align with a brand that holds sustainability, quality, and education as highly as we do.”

“We have been working alongside and in collaboration with the KEVIN.MURPHY team for many years at major trade events, Fashion Weeks, and education sessions, in what has already been a long-lasting and supportive relationship among our teams. The partnership will enable us to enhance our worldclass hair extension education offerings, dedicated customer service support, innovative technologies, and premium product developments,” she continued.

“We are proud to welcome Showpony into the Kevin Murphy Group, and we look forward to seeing what the future brings for this iconic Australian brand as we work together to bring new innovations to our valued salons and customers,” added KEVIN.MURPHY CEO Laurent Misischi.

Through the partnership Showpony will maintain its inimitable DNA, with the collaboration only progressing their success as a brand.

“KEVIN.MURPHY is a well-established and successful brand in the US market, which will provide great support to us with our much-anticipated launch of Showpony USA in the coming months,” Stephanie said. www.showponyaus.com.au

CREATORS

JOIN US IN A ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR THE TALENTED FINALISTS OF THE AUSTRALIAN HAIR INDUSTRY AWARDS (CREATIVE), WHO WILL COMPETE FOR THE ULTIMATE TITLES THIS JUNE.

Congratulations to the talented finalists in the 2023 Australian Hair Industry Awards (Creative), which will take place on June 12, at The Star, Sydney, celebrating the weekend of hair, as combined with Hair Festival. Judged by a historic 90-strong judging panel, 108 nominations have been named across 18 versatile categories to honour the industry’s pioneers.

The awards are in their 12th year as they continue to showcase the benchmark in the hairdressing community, with an anonymous ranking system that makes the judging process fair and even. This year’s illustrious panel included 37 international

hair icons, 14 international hair media and six Australian media and industry experts, with names such as Sally Brooks, Akin Konizi, Angelo Seminara, Sam McKnight, Hooker and Young, Errol Douglas and Vivienne MacKinder. The HOTSHOTS team of emerging talents were judged by 33 Australian hair icons, who also judged International Hairdresser of the Year, and included the likes of Dee Parker Attwood, Jayne Wild, Benni Tognini, Stevie English, Kobi Bokshish, Sharon Blain and Brad Ngata.

“There is so much hard work and dedication put on the line by all of our entrants, so we are always so proud to have our judging panel review and critique the amazing creativity of our industry,” said

Mocha’s Linda Woodhead. “The diverse mix of judges is something that we have long strived for and the commitment each of them shows to supporting the local hair community is second to none. A big thank you to all of them and a huge congratulations to our incredible finalists for 2023.”

The awards are sponsored by Revlon Professional, Parlux, Amazing Hair, O&M, Wahl Professional and Silver Bullet, with a gala event that will include a hair fashion show and new after party concept hosted by Rogue Beauty. This will join with Hair Festival over June 11 and 12 to offer unparalleled education, networking, celebration, shopping and competition opportunities across the whole weekend.

Image by Dee Parker Attwood

Image by Cristina Tatasciore

Image by Sam James

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALISTS!

APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR

Cailie Willis, Em&Co Hair

Georgina Fardoulis, TONI&GUY Cronulla

Greta Molinaro, Analog Hair

Harper Allen, Jack Horton Hair

Kobi Lee, Flipped Hair

Megan Clarke, Pipsqueek in Saigon

Rebecca Steindl , Barber by Design

Stella Wrigley, Jack Horton Hair

MASTER CUTTER OF THE YEAR

Bernadette Beswick, Beswick

Education Services

Domi Pinalli, Domi Pinalli Hair

Fabian Fuentes, Jack Horton Hair

Harrison Sansom, Stevie English Hair

Shae Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair

INDEPENDENT STYLIST OF THE YEAR

Benjamin Martin, Salon XVI

Diane Gorgievski, Koda Cutters

Domi Pinalli, Domi Pinalli Hair

AVANT GARDE HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

AhKim Anthony Tan, AhKim Art of Hair

Bill Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair

Joshua Congreve, Togninis Hair

Jude McEwen, TONI&GUY Perth Central

Louise Blake, TONI&GUY Cronulla

Louise Graham, Hey Hair

Paige Cameron, Cobelle Creative

Scott Sheehy, TONI&GUY Newtown

NEW CREATIVE TALENT OF THE YEAR

Anne Russell, Sloans of Lane Cove

Anno Shimizu, Wild Life Hair Origin

Evie Golding, Rokstar Salon

Hayley Warner, Oscar Oscar

Salons Carindale

Louise Graham, Hey Hair

Majid Joshan, Dharma

Matt Tronson, The Factory Yarraville

Meghan King, Sloans of North Sydney

Natasha Tsangaris, Luke Reynolds

Hairdressing

Tia Wright-Pihama, TONI&GUY

Perth Central

CREATIVE TEAM OF THE YEAR

Alchemy Salon

Bach Hair

Flipped Hair

Jack Horton Hair Artistic Team

Noddys On King

Pipsqueek In Saigon

Sloans Creative Team

ONSTAGE

TONI&GUY – Breakthrough Team

Tsiknaris Hair

Wild Life SoGo

COLOUR EXPERT OF THE YEAR

Chris Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair

Jack Horton, Jack Horton Hair

Kristie Kesic, Cobelle Creative

Stevie Corthine, Stevie English Hair

MEN’S HAIR SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR

Clint Wallace, Barber by Design

David Metliss, An-Dryer’s Mullet and the Hair Studio

Georgie Bools, Stevie English Hair

Jock Robson, Dharma

Leigh Winsor, OneZeroOne

Lisa Robertson, Pipsqueek in Saigon

Luke Munn, Havachat Barbershop

Naser, Naser Haircuts

BTS DREAM TEAM OF THE YEAR

For Anne Russell

Photography: David Mannah. Make-up: Chereine Waddell. Styling: Josie McManus. For Bernadette Beswick and Stevie English

Photography: Andrew O’Toole. Make-up: Chereine Waddell. Styling: Jessica Jade.

For Jack Horton + Fabian Fuentes

Photography: Amber Toms. Make-up: Ru Blackwell & Rachael Appleyard. Styling: Claudia Williams.

For Justin Pace

Photography: Andrew O’Toole. Make-up: Emma Chaisty. Styling: Melissa Nixon.

For Meghan King

Photography: David Mannah. Make-up: Chereine Waddell. Styling: Josie McManus.

For Nathan Yazbek

Photography: Andrew O’Toole. Make-up: Chereine Waddell. Styling: Catherine V.

For Shae Tsiknaris

Photography: Bill Tsiknaris. Make-up: Brooke Stanley.

For Sloans Creative Team

Photography: David Mannah. Make-up: Chereine Waddell. Styling: Josie McManus.

HOT SHOTS TEAM

Anne Russell, Sloans of Lane Cove

Anno Shimizu, Wild Life Hair Origin

Domi Pinalli, Domi Pinalli Hair

Meghan King, Sloans of North Sydney

Mikelah Jayde Riley, Mikelah Jayde Studio

Natasha Tsangaris, Luke Reynolds

Hairdressing

Paige Cameron, Cobelle Creative

NSW/ACT HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

Kerri Di Mattia, Dimattia & Co

Leanne Kay, Stevie English Hair

Nathan Yazbek, Salon Yazbek

VIC HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

Benjamin Martin, Salon XVI

Bernadette Beswick, Beswick Education Services

Leigh Winsor, OneZeroOne

WA/NT HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

David Metliss, An-Dryer’s Mullet and the Hair Studio

Naser, Naser Haircuts

QLD HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

Andre Faiva, Revolution Hairdressing

Bill Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair

Brodie Lee Tsiknaris, Rokstar

Elle Coco, Jack Horton Hair

Fabian Fuentes, Jack Horton Hair

Shae Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair

SA/TAS HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

Lisa Robertson, Pipsqueek in Saigon

Luke Munn, Havachat Barbershop

INTERNATIONAL HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

Anne Pacito

Chrystofer Benson

Daniele De Angelis

Emma Simmons

Mark Leeson

Martin Crean

Michelle Pargee

Sawamaru Pokir

NEW ZEALAND HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

Andrew Cobeldick, Buoy Salon and Spa

Ann Marie Young, Jingles Hair Design

Danny Pato, D&M Hair Design

Kylie Hayes, Moha Hairdressing

Michael Beel, Michael Beel Hair

Sara Allsop, Dharma

Shannon Dowd, Zibido Hair

AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR

Bill & Brodie Tsiknaris, B&B Tsiknaris

Cristina Tatasciore, Flipped Hair

Dee Parker Attwood, Wieselmann Salon

Justin Pace, Co and Pace Salons

Sam James, SJ Establishment

Stephanie Bellairs, Cabello by Stephanie Bellairs

SKIN DEEP

Aveda’s mission statement is deeply rooted in everything they do, not just caring for our hair but the planet in which we live, and starting from a place of mindfulness. Guests experienced these values as they were welcomed to the launch of the brand’s Scalp Solutions Range, which has been eight years in the making.

Hosted by Aveda’s Lead Educator Mathew Wickman, Roj Torabi, Aveda’s Brand Ambassador, and Chelcey Salinger, a Trichologist from the Australian Trichology Centre, talked all things scalp including myths, tips and how the innovation of Scalp Solutions uses the powers of plants and green chemistry to completely transform the health of hair – with a 100 per cent Vegan ethos.

“We are a brand that harnesses a holistic approach and shows everything else is connected, we don’t choose beauty over the planet. Mint lavender, rosemary and ingredients in our scalp care, you are all going to enjoy in our beautiful lunch today,” Mathew said.

With the rise of the ‘skinification’ of hair, guests were able to enjoy an in-depth look at scalp health through a panel discussion at how the health of the scalp ultimately affects your hair health. Chelcey and Roj discussed the use of dry shampoo and styling products and how the build up on the scalp can be detrimental to hair health.

Guests were also treated to a professional analysis using Aveda’s innovative hair and scalp camera to get a real insight into the current health and condition of their hair and scalp. The scalp camera magnifies the scalp by 600 per cent and looks at three things – overall scalp health, hair density, and pores, showing results from using the range, and just how even colour application can change the health of the scalp.

Aveda’s mission to always put the environment and the planet first continues with their Leaping Bunny Certification gained in 2022 and the announcement in February of the brand’s B Corp Certification with one of the highest percentages of certifications across all industries.

“Dandruff, dermatitis and psoriasis, are just some of the key scalp issues – often caused by excessive oiliness, inflammation and oxidative stress, sebum and hormones – there are so many factors,” Chelcey said.

Aveda’s Scalp Solutions collection is dermatologist tested, formulated to increase scalp hydration, and instantly remove surface pollution and product build up for rejuvenated, radiant, healthier looking scalp and hair.

The new Scalp Solutions not only ensures the scalp is at its optimum everyday, but also has been shown to decrease scalp oiliness by 76 per cent and increase scalp hydration by 92 per cent. There are five products in the new range, including a custom designed scalp brush – created to ensure the optimum product benefits and that hair is ready for a new day, everyday. Exfoliating Scalp Treatment, Balancing Shampoo, Replenishing Conditioner, Refreshing Protective Mist and Overnight Scalp Renewal Serum make up the highly functional range to ensure the healthy start to each hair day.

The ‘skinification’ story comes through the use of ingredients such as wintergreen-derived salicylic acid plus skincare inspired adaptogens like Centella asiatica and Andrographis to enhance the scalp’s ability to fight the visible signs of premature aging by protecting and shielding the scalp from environmental aggressors and oxidative stressors.

“There’s also a lot of yeast and bacteria on our scalp, so reducing the bad guys and increasing that micribiome is the first step,” Chelcey said.

Hyaluronic acid also helps improve scalp hydration for a more supple scalp and a Biotech Naturals blend of Lactobacillus ferment and Ectoin helps strengthen and fortify the scalp’s barrier to help support a balanced microbiome.

For more information visit www.aveda.com.au

FITTINGLY SET IN THE GARDEN SURROUNDS OF SYDNEY’S ICONIC CHISWICK RESTAURANT, AVEDA TREATED INFLUENCERS AND MEDIA GUESTS TO A VEGAN FEAST INSPIRED BY HEALTH THAT STARTS WITH THE SCALP –BROUGHT FORWARD BY A NEW RANGE THAT MASTERS THE ‘SKINIFICATION’ OF HAIR, WRITES CAMERON PINE

HEADQUARTERS

CLOUD NINE CELEBRATED THEIR NEW SOUTHPORT OFFICE OPENING ON APRIL 21 AT THE GLAMOROUS FREEDOM SUITES WITH AN EVENING OF NETWORKING WITH LOCAL INFLUENCERS, KEY SALON PARTNERS AND ALL THE CREATIVES THAT NOW CALL QUEEN STREET VILLAGE AT SOUTHPORT HOME, WRITES CAMERON PINE

Bringing some festive collective spirit to a Friday night, the entrance to Salon Suites was alive with a smorgasbord of grazing food and demonstrations to ignite a space with so many leading creatives – and now Cloud Nine’s Queensland office base that affords both management plus demonstrations as their prime location to showcase the brand and be close to the craft of hair.

“We decided to open in Freedom Suites so we could be around like-minded people in a collaborative environment without the corporate feel. We have a beautiful space we can work from, create social content, meet with partners and creatives and most importantly create hair with full salon facilities – perfect for a brand like Cloud Nine,” said Cloud Nine Australia sales and marketing director Seaneen Copeland.

“To celebrate our new launch of ‘getting ahead of the curve’ with the 2-in-1 Contour Iron Pro we wanted to do things a little different. A hair brand should thrive in an environment where we can be bold and express ourselves,” Seaneen added.

The warm and friendly soiree was perfect opportunity to also locally launch and demonstrate the latest 2-in-1 Contouring Iron Pro five days ahead of its official release. The innovative design is made to both curl and straighten hair through curved plate technology.

Marketed as the first straightener designed to curl, the revolutionary curved plated technology balances the ability to create sleek, shiny, straightened styles, as well as adding volume, flicks and

more with versatility. The straightener works with variable temperature control, with temperatures ranging from 100200°C, and also has a Revive Mode made to minimise friction by vibrating at 8,000 times a minute at the controlled temperature of 150°C.

“The 2-in-1 Contouring Iron Pro is ahead of the curve with its brand-new curved plate technology to create sleek, shiny, straightened styles, add flicks, and boost volume easily. Also featured in this product is our signature duo of moisturelocking minerals infused into the plates for stronger, shinier, and smoother hair,” Seaneed explained.

Freedom Suites is more than a just a space, located in the $550-million Queen Street Village, Southport, the eclectic spaces are designed with Art Deco inspiration – including two receptions, a bar and kitchen, a freelancer breakout room, commercial laundry facilities and more. The space now accommodates more than a dozen freelancers with boutique salon suites for beauty, injectables, hair and everything in between.

“We love coming home to the environment here – Southport is really growing and is a great hub with easy access to Brisbane and the rest of Queensland,” Seaneen said.

“We love having brands like Cloud Nine be part of our community – we are all about having the best of everything in one location, and a product supplier helps complete the picture,” shared Gavin Hinton, Founder of Freedom Suites. For more information visit www.cloudninehair.com.au

SALONS GONE WILDE

CURRENTLY SELLING FAST THROUGH OSCAR OSCAR SALONS, WILDE BY OSCAR IS HIGH-PERFORMANCE HAIRCARE DESIGNED WITH THE AUSTRALIAN STYLIST IN MIND, WHILE A LIST OF NATIVE INGREDIENTS GRANTS TRUE RESULTS BASED PRESCRIPTION HAIRCARE, WRITES CAMERON PINE.

Made for Australian conditions with native ingredients from Wattle seed to Waratah –understanding the true actives in WILDE by Oscar has become essential to the Oscar Oscar luxury salon teams achieving high-performance insalon results and sales.

To better equip the Bondi team with product knowledge in a fun environment, on March 21 Adam McIntosh and Jacky Chan styled a collection of models to demonstrate the signature results. A Kahoot quiz was a fun way to better understand ingredients and general knowledge of the range, while bringing the team closer together through banter and fun. From hard questions with multiple correct answers in some cases, to what key ingredients heroed the entire range, the quiz was a great way to get the staff thinking about the real differences between the products while adding to the visual experience of in-salon education.

“It’s important for our staff to believe in the products’ performance and understand what some of our active ingredients do to

repair and style the hair. We are having great success in-salon with the product and these education nights not only showcase the product but the incredible talent of our hairdressers like Jacky and Adam to produce work of a global scale,” said Oscar Cullinan.

“These nights really propel our brand forward so the staff believe in what we’ve spent so long creating that nobody else here in the market has done. We are continuing to invest in education nights and photoshoots for the brand to propel WILDE by Oscar as a leading global brand.”

Where science meets nature, the full suite of products, including the recently launched styling series, were used to create an iconic Bridget Bardot look on one of Jacky’s models, as well as natural texture, volume and hold in the other models, including a men’s look using the Styling Clay.

The Waratah ingredient has been especially praised for the incredible body and volume it creates, while the UV Protectant containing Davidson Plum and Hemp Seed achieves incredible lasting structure in the hair, even against the

harsh Australian elements and humidity. The true restorative power of Hemp Seed has become a benchmark ingredient across the entire range and something we haven’t yet seen in haircare.

Boasting the highest quality long list of fully organic ingredients targeting hair health with immediate results of silky, smooth shine, many of the WILDE by Oscar products are infused with the incredible power of Hemp Seed Oil and other natural native ingredients such as Kakadu Plum, Wattle Seed, and Lemon Myrtle.

Free of nasties, and with strong sustainability values from recycled paper boxes to the highest achievable recyclable level in bottles and caps for such a luxurious brand, Oscar prides himself on the range being derived of 85 per cent organic ingredients.

“It wasn’t until I became the owner of a large stretch of land near Byron Bay in northern NSW that the puzzle began to fit into place. Taking ingredients from the farm and with the key ingredient, Hemp Seed, I began testing the elements. Once harvesting of the Hemp Seed Oil was perfected, other natural ingredients such as Kakadu Plum, Wattle Seed, and Lemon Myrtle were added to the mix,” Oscar said.

“Hemp Seed Oil has always been a fascination of mine due to its unique properties and its potential benefits for hair health. When combined with other native ingredients, it has resulted in a truly luxurious and effective line of haircare products,” Oscar said.

Now joined by a Protein Revival Shampoo and Conditioner plus a Moisture Revival Shampoo and Conditioner and a new ‘Art Series’ collection of styling – the WILDE story has really taken shape, with a mission to take botanical styling to new heights.

For more information visit www.oscaroscar.com.au/wilde-by-oscar/

VALE DAVID TAYLOR

THE INDUSTRY MOURNS DAVID TAYLOR, FOUNDER OF DATELINE IMPORTS, WHOSE LOSS LEAVES AN INDELIBLE SPACE IN THE HAIRDRESSING COMMUNITY, AND WHOSE LEGACY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Industry titan David Taylor has passed away at the age of 84, leaving behind an enormous legacy with his role in founding pioneering business Dateline Imports, as well as his larger industry reputation built in his passion, work ethic, business excellence and vision in the hairdressing community.

“On May 2 2023, the world truly lost an amazing human being, David Taylor,” said a statement from Dateline Imports. “At the ripe age of 84 we all expected him to live forever as he was such a strong, healthy and fit man. We find comfort knowing he passed away peacefully although prematurely in our eyes.”

Dateline was founded in Australia in 1977 and later expanded to New Zealand. As per David’s wishes, the company will continue to be led by David’s business partners in Australia, Michele Kannis and Voula Karmichael, as well as Troy in New Zealand, carrying a 180+ strong staff, affectionately titled “the Dateline Family”,

through these difficult times and beyond.

“Those lucky enough to have known him would feel honoured to have been in the presence of such a remarkable man, with an unrivalled work ethic, unsurpassed determination and passion which inspired us all,” the statement continued.

“Also known as the Godfather of the Hairdressing Industry, he was considered a visionary and contributed to many businesses on a professional level and

touched so many lives on a personal level, in Australia and around the world. His vision for Dateline was to continue to lead the industry with new products, innovation, new haircare trends, and services to excite the Australian and New Zealand markets. David’s memory will remain in our hearts forever and the legacy he started 45 years ago will continue in his honour.”

We join the industry in remembering this prolific figure and send our condolences and thoughts to the Dateline family at this time.

David Taylor with Mr Taylor Snr

A WINNING MINDSET

WE WERE PRIVILEGED TO SIT WITH FOUR SUPERLATIVE NAMES IN HAIR – PAST L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL STYLE AND COLOUR TROPHY WINNERS FROM ACROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND - TO GAIN HEARTFELT INSIGHT INTO HOW COMPETING ON A GLOBAL STAGE IN A PLATFORM LIKE STYLE AND COLOUR TROPHY HAS CHANGED THEIR LIFE AND BUSINESSES, WRITES CAMERON PINE.

With the theme Metamorphosis for 2023, L’Oréal Professionnel is calling on all Australian and New Zealand hair professionals to challenge the norm and create something truly disruptive for 2023. With the addition of the award for newcomer in 2023, Style and Colour Trophy has evolved with the changing face of the industry to encourage exploration and a new realm of possibilities with hair.

One of the most powerful things resonating from every single Style and Colour Trophy winner in this incredible talent pool is their ability to connect and be inspired by people from every side of the world. With the energy and enthusiasm shared, the emotional stories and all the experience leading up to the next big night for Style and Colour Trophy on August 6 – these experts prove time and time again that a competition platform like Style and Colour Trophy is the backbone of our industry.

Exceeding our expectations year on year, Australia has always had big shoes to fill with the last three consecutive global titles under our belts.

As far back as 1954 globally, the competition was developed to recognise and profile the exemplary talent in professional salons – a name that has become an institutional influence on the global hairdressing landscape. We spoke to recent international winners Wendy Gunn of Ink for Hair, Massimo Tirimacco of Zohair and Claudia Cataldo of Cataldos, as well as recent finalist Kelly Manu of Una, in a round table dedicated to the power of this competition.

MASSIMO TIRIMACCO

“I was 17 years old when I first entered L’Oréal Style and Colour Trophy and it has been part of my career for the entire journey since I started hair. It’s driven me and my team to be better –winning once was big but twice drives you even further.

The competition is probably one of the pinnacle moments of my life as a hairdresser - I have been a finalist probably nine or ten times and it pushes you to never stop what you love.

Winning in 2019 was big but then winning twice again in 2020 was a huge achievement for me. I wasn’t able to travel overseas both years and compete because of COVID but I still swear black and blue that it has been an amazing thing for me and my business.”

KELLY MANU

Being New Zealand-based Kelly entered for the first time in 2021 and became a National Finalist. While she was also not able to attend the live event because of COVID she entered for a second time in 2022 and managed to go to Paris to score third place overall in the international competition.

“I love the new theme for 2023 as it’s a really different direction to where we have gone in the past with the classic Style and Colour Trophy aesthetic. I think it definitely shows us where the

Massimo Tirimacco Kelly Manu

industry is going and the digital age we’re going through – with social media platforms such as TikTok, people are now pushing the boundaries more so this theme really speaks to that. I think it’s great to push the boundaries but also bring it back and keep the spirit of it being really beautiful.”

CLAUDIA CATALDO

Having entered many times from back when she was an apprentice hairdresser in the early 2000s, before her big international win in 2022, Claudia cites how the competition really began her career and built her independence as a hairdresser in a family business with many other known and capable hairdressers.

“I’ve always watched my cousins and family be part of it, so it’s been a huge part of my career to see how the platform pushes us as artists and gives us opportunities to learn from other hairdressers at a much greater level.

When the competition came back to Australia after a bit of a hiatus I was a finalist a couple of times, and I gave it a break after receiving these awards but last year was my first year back into it. The wonderful experience of representing Australia in the global award is something that has had a huge impact on me and how I continue to be inspired every day. It’s been amazing to have the people behind me to show us that Australia could do as well as the rest of the world.”

WENDY GUNN

“I first started working with Style and Colour Trophy from the very beginning in Australia, which goes back multiple decades – it has always been a big part of my salon and team. The most exciting thing was, that after entering a few times and not getting an award, our team grew and our salon began to take out sometimes up to three to five awards in one year and clean it up – until they changed the rules so we couldn’t clean up anymore.”

Wendy won the French Award in 2019, which she still cites as one of her greatest achievements that has made her really proud to continue to be part of a big competition that makes you feel like a star on the global stage.

“Mostly it’s great to be around others like all of you here and to be profiled in such a significant way including in marie claire magazine. I had clients come from Sydney and all around who came to see me from exposure that we could never have afforded as a salon. I’ve always aspired to win Style and Colour Trophy – to go to Paris and be one of the first Australians to take the international award was the most amazing part of my life. The platform has really changed now, it’s much more social and Instagram based, but the media exposure we received with

“I was 17 years old when I first entered L’Oréal Style and Colour Trophy and it has been part of my career for the entire journey since I started hair. It’s driven me and my team to be better.”

MASSIMO TIRIMACCO

“To compete in Style and Colour Trophy, we are like athletes. We have been training ourselves for years. You have to be mentally tough, positive and resilient to win.”

WENDY GUNN

Wendy Gunn

winning the competition was something we could never afford. It changed my business.”

METAMORPHOSIS

“At first I was confused – Style and Colour Trophy has always been very traditional. I don’t do things to impress people, I do things to build my business and my clients. However, the more I looked into it, the more I understood that the meaning of metamorphosis is transformation and, as hairdressers, that’s who we are.

With the process as a whole you all become family when you travel and compete alongside other hairdressers. You lean on each other. You have that time you bond massively and feel like you’ve known each other forever – it’s the most powerful experience of our entire life,” Kelly said.

“Throughout the years we were on TV with exposure from Style and Colour Trophy – clients were so excited to see that. You learn a different mindset and it’s a completely different way to express yourself. The whole way through with looking at styling, the model and the total look. Nobody does it better than L’Oréal. The pamphlet of all the looks was a great way to get excited and share that in the salon. It was definitely a driving point for consumers to get excited about hair and new trends and show that we are powerful by creating those looks,” Claudia said.

“I’ve changed my business model and, after having breast cancer and a reconstruction, my focus at the moment is all family. I’m very proud to have third generation family in my salon. Having my daughter Kate and my granddaughter working with me means I’ve won and can’t do any better but, for me, it will always be something I love to motivate me and my clients and my team – it’s a huge part of my journey and they’re excited we are up with the latest and creating,” Wendy said.

INSPIRING CLIENTS

It’s exciting to motivate – to challenge and develop the art of hairdressing – whether it be Avant Garde or not, hair always needs to be beautiful. With the meaning of transformation, hopefully people will look at the art or craft that’s behind doing hair because a lot of it is lost and ignored. I think this is maybe going to lift the bar and challenge people,” Wendy said.

“It’s a very different direction to the past, but with the TikTok generation and how we look at hair, it’s exciting to see a theme that really engages where the younger generation is at – it really does lend hairdressers more power to transform in 2023,” Kelly said.

“There are so many elements coming together with Metamorphosis and so it’s making us as hairdressers really think and explore our creativity that drives us,” Massimo said.

INSPIRING THE TEAM

“Style and Colour Trophy shows other stylists that you can be successful and take it globally – especially being here in New Zealand, it shows that we too can be on the global stage.

“Growing the new clientele has a huge impact from L’Oréal Style and Colour Trophy. Even if I’m consulting with the clients on colour – it’s great to get the whole team growing. This award excites the team and engages the team to transform clients to the next level.

Transformation, as Wendy was saying, is the next thing we need to adjust and adopt – we need to adapt with concepts like AI, still think outside the box, evolve and change and see what comes of it,” Claudia said.

“I’ve had to hire three more staff and have more than double the clients in my salon because of the award. Before that I was largely on my own for a few years but now it has grown my clientele incredibly,” Kelly said.

“There is such a flip between where I was in 2019 - the transition is to be constantly moving forward and seeing where you can go next. I went from just two staff in 2019 to now nine staff. Style and Colour Trophy has so much to do with that. It’s the growth together – it’s not just how you win at the time,” Massimo said.

“It has propelled me to the next stage and made me think about what I want to do for the future. It’s pushed me out of my comfort zone. It helps me think about what’s next in the journey and helped me go into this different journey and path for me.”

CLAUDIA CATALDO

Image by Massimo Tirimacco

Image by Kelly Manu

Image by Claudia Cataldo

“At the moment I’m having difficulty taking on new clients. I have to explain to clients if you don’t book you won’t get in before Christmas – it sounds like arrogance but once you win an award people think you’re a magician and it’s also about managing that. A lot of clients come with unrealistic expectations. They don’t just show a picture anymore, they show you a phone with ten images and they want to be all of those. The platform has allowed me to have very straight conversations. We have confidence to explain it may take several visits and will cost you a certain amount of money. I want to be paid for what I do but won’t be beaten down anymore. A lot of people want you to do their hair but don’t want to pay the price. Style and Colour Trophy helps profile the industry as more professional – they can trust our expertise. Something that really excited me today about Style and Colour Trophy is the newcomer award, because we need to inspire more in the industry not to lose their creativity,” Wendy said.

OPPORTUNITIES

“To compete in Style and Colour Trophy, we are like athletes. We have been training ourselves for years. You have to be mentally tough, positive and resilient to win,” Wendy said.

“It has propelled me to the next stage and made me think about what I want to do for the future. It’s pushed me out of my

“I entered a lot of competitions as an apprentice and one year after entering everything I won nothing and said I’d never enter again, but Style and Colour Trophy was something I knew I wanted to enter and something I’ve respected – it’s opened me to other things and allowed more people to work with me,” Kelly said.

“Having the opportunity to do online education for L’Oréal Access and to share such a new platform of education, growing the stylists around me and reminding everyone how privileged we are to have such great access to education has been another positive step. It’s a privilege to be on stage and showcase the power of what we do,” Claudia said.

ADVICE TO YOUR YOUNGER SELF

“You have to work on your mind and build your resilience. You have to do mood boards and manifestation boards, which is what I do now in life. That helped me win – everyone else needs to do it. I can do anything that I really set my mind to. I don’t have to be stopped by the limitations my mind puts onto me. I did a wedding last weekend – I didn’t just do the hair. I did the flowers as well. I’m talking about flowers like I’m talking about hair – my clients love it. These kinds of things wouldn’t happen if I didn’t win the competition and travel across to Europe – you don’t know what you are going to get out of it. You have to be open to it,” Wendy said.

“Hairdressing has no age or number. For Style and Colour Trophy you just go in and it doesn’t matter what everyone else is doing. Time moves on and you have to move forward and let it go –constantly train the winning mindset,” Massimo said.

“You just have to focus on the beauty before the business and whatever it brings you. I just focus on what I love and creating something, not following something. I’m inspired by things everyday. It’s like climbing a mountain at times, it can be exhausting and exhilarating. It’s what you do along the way –each time you enter a competition you have to be honest, look at yourself and keep challenging yourself,” Wendy said.

“Clients love to come on the journey with you and love the whole process. Creating the buzz of what ignites you also inspires them and encourages conversations about where colour is going and that we are at the forefront. I was the first person to shoot at two in the morning and Kelly was doing it at ten to five in the morning – we have to put it on and be on the ball. You need to be focused. It’s not an easy feat,” Claudia said.

“I’ve had at least 30 clients bring in my winning image. If I wanted to grow clientele when I was younger, Style and Colour Trophy would have been the best way to do it,” Kelly said.

ADVICE TO ENTRANTS

comfort zone – I’ve always had great support from the family business from the get-go, but I really wanted to make my own path and it also gave me the confidence to not just enter, but after a few attempts boosted me to become a member of FAME team. It helps me think about what’s next in the journey and helped me go into this different journey and path for me. I am excited about talking to new students at the Canberra Institute of Technology about different attitudes and different pathways you can take in hairdressing, and how many great opportunities there are if we work hard and take the time. I want to show others where it can take us if we are passionate,” Claudia said.

“For me you have to find the face- you have to find your Mona Lisa. The face is everything and the hair comes from there. I think that when you do hair, not enough hair colourists and stylists look at the face. Everyday we go to work it’s about the face. The healthy shiny hair comes after,” Wendy said.

“Stick to the brief and don’t overcomplicate it. I look back at some entries I’d done – trust your eyes and your instinct. Stay calm – you’re in a flow state – that’s when you do your best work. Knowing swatching colours and knowing what complements what, knowing colours and evolving your work to constantly make yours unique is imperative,” Claudia said.

“Timing is going to be very important this year – doing a transformational look for 2023 you are going to be on a time limit and it’s important not to overcomplicate it. Keep it really impactful but still really achievable, and back yourself,” Kelly said.

“With the process as a whole you all become family when you travel and compete alongside other hairdressers. You lean on each other. You have that time you bond massively and feel like you’ve known each other forever – it’s the most powerful experience of our entire life.”

KELLY MANU

Image by Wendy Gunn

THE PROFIT PILLAR

SUSTAINABLE SALONS CHAMPIONS

SUSTAINABILITY WITH GAME-CHANGING RESULTS AS ANCHORED BY THREE PILLARS OF PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROFIT. HERE, WE LOOK AT THE PROFIT PILLAR AS IT PERTAINS TO CONNECTING SALONS TO CLIENTS.

Sustainability is a multi-pronged enterprise, generally and in relation to the hair industry, and Sustainable Salons delineates these approaches into concepts of people, planet and profit. In last issue’s Sustainability feature, we focused on people, and the immense good the inimitable organisation does to help in charity work, partner programs, hair donation for wigs and so much more. This issue focuses on profit, a key tenet that affects both your clients and you.

Sustainable Salons is dedicated to helping the planet and collecting and diverting resources from landfill, as well as engaging in philanthropic initiatives and so much more, while also being passionate about helping local businesses thrive and driving conscious clients looking for a sustainable hair service to Sustainable Salons members. In this way, Sustainable Salons elevates the hair industry as a whole.

“We are focused on making a real measurable impact – diverting up to 95 per cent of salon waste from landfill, and re-purposing it to help the planet and people, while enabling local businesses to thrive,” Sustainable Salons explained. “Sustainable Salons is creating a world where people and the planet can all profit.”

As it affects your clients, modern consumers are searching for sustainability, and making purchasing decisions based on these pivotal values, now more than ever, which is vital for your bottom line.

Last year, with the help of Junkee Media, Sustainable Salons surveyed almost 1000 Australians to find out how important sustainability was for consumers when booking their next salon service. 92 per cent of all respondents said that they would either be likely or very likely to visit a Sustainable Salon for their next salon service and 91 per cent of respondents said they were happy to pay a small fee on their next service to support a Sustainable Salon. Respondents indicated care and concern for environmental issues, and this focus is accelerating, as younger generations show this concern in even greater numbers.

This focus for clients manifests in salon bookings made through online searches, dedicated apps, news stories and social media activity, all of which focus on this sustainable approach, and which clients are seeking out when choosing their service providers.

Sustainable Salons is specifically investing in these trends, by doing their part to increase the number of clients visiting their members. The organisation is scaling up their directory to deal with the volume of consumers visiting their site and optimising the user experience based on the data they’ve captured on the

website for an improved directory experience that will be live on the Sustainable Salons website from the beginning of June 2023. This means consumers will now be able to locate their local Sustainable Salon location and access individual profiles more easily for all members.

Salon profiles will include key information that comprises opening hours, booking links and social media links to aid consumers in finding a Sustainable Salon. The organisation will continue to optimise the salon directory, with more new features coming soon, and will invest in promoting the directory, including to social media platforms with over 38,000 followers, reaching over 100,000 people per month. Sustainable Salons will also continue to work with sustainability influencers to increase awareness of the organisation and elevate member salons that are featured in the directory to reach more conscious new clients.

The organisation is a major connector of salons and clients, as the number one directory in the salon industry. Sustainable Salons has almost 1500 members across Australia and New Zealand and in the past year over 71,000 people have chosen the Sustainable Salons directory to find their next salon service, with 19,498 clicks on their book now button. This means that in 2022 Sustainable Salons generated an estimate of $4 million of additional revenue for their members.

Bettering the planet and the hair industry by focusing on philanthropy, sustainability and industry, the profit pillar is about connecting salons and clients. Sustainable Salons continues to innovate in aiding salons and elevating the industry as a whole. For more information visit www.sustainablesalons.org

Credits:

Photography:

Andrew O’Toole

Video: Chris Baker

Hair: Marie Cain

Makeup: Kylie O’Toole

Styling: Emily Ward

MY HAIR, MY WAY

Showpony is inspiring the industry to conceptualise the endless possibilities of hair extensions with their new My Hair, My Way campaign. The Australian, environmentally conscious and inclusive brand offers high-standard, premium cuticle Remy A+ grade hair extensions and takes great care to source only the finest, ethically-sourced hair. This campaign shows off their covetable, versatile new range.

The campaign presents the brand’s diverse approach, with a collection designed for clients of all ages and hair types. The collection allows for this individuality with an expanded range of 14” lengths for shorter styles, three natural-looking grey shades and highlycoveted new curly and wavy textured hair extensions.

“The concept behind this campaign is to be inclusive of all our customers – we are proud to provide beautiful, premium products of the highest quality to suit people of all ages and all hair types,” said Showpony Founder and Global President Stephanie. “We want to give our customers the option to wear and style their hair how they want, to push the boundaries, and express themselves to be who they truly want to be.”

“As a company, we are always focusing

on adapting to the latest trends and remaining at the forefront of the newest technologies, which begins with listening to what the market and our customers want,” Stephanie added.

The collection was photographed by renowned photographer Andrew O’Toole and will debut at Hair Festival 2023, followed by the official launch of the new

products in July 2023 rolling out across 23 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the USA, and the UK.

“The new curly and wavy hair textures and grey shades allow our salon partners to accommodate each and every potential hair extension client that walks through the salon door. These products have been highly requested for a long time, and we are so excited to be able to provide our distributors, loyal salon partners, and their clients with a beautiful and inclusive range in a selection of new and best-selling shades,” Stephanie said. “We are here to open your mind to the endless possibilities of hair extensions, we are the solutionfocused hair brand, and we are here to make the change.”

The brand is used and endorsed by leading industry talents including Belinda Mills of Pipsqueek in Saigon, Peter Thomsen of Chelsea Hairdressing and Caterina Di Biase of Heading Out Hair, speaking to its power editorially and in salon. Showpony is now available in 23 countries around the world, having experienced immense growth since launching in 2009. The brand partners with carefully selected distribution and salon channels around the world, with further expansion in the works.

For more information visit www.showponyaus.com.au

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TRUE COLOURS

DISCOVER NATURAL LOOK AUSTRALIA’S LUMINART TRUE COLOURS COLLECTION, A MULTIDIMENSIONAL GROUP OF ARTISTIC IMAGES INSPIRED BY NATURAL AUSTRALIAN BEAUTY, WHICH EXCELS IN ITS USE OF BOTH COLOUR AND CARE.

Natural Look Australia has unveiled their artistic LuminArt True Colours Collection, comprised of four dynamic editorial looks inspired by the unique and diverse palette of Australia’s natural landscapes. The looks showcase the power of LuminArt technology, in its responsibly formulated, genuine, authentic hair colours, which merge artistic tones with treatment components for unparalleled artistry and care.

The collection aesthetic is made up of soft and textured finishes, bold colours and empowering shades. The first look personifies these visual themes as a vivid Australian Sunset, layering bright magenta with sleek, effortless waves,

as inspired by the evening sky in vivid fashion, and showcasing the beauty and magic of nature.

Apricot Sorbet offers a natural, ethereal apricot blonde look that has been brush painted with bright orange hues. The look is anchored in emerging warmer tones and a low maintenance colour, with a shimmering, shiny reflective finish. The model is styled with an elegant, red carpet style look.

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The next look, Pearl Blonde, offers a tonal shift from the traditional Platinum Blonde, with a luminous, sophisticated and dimensional shade worthy of its pearl inspiration. Subtle lavender and peach hues combine with a very light blonde for a striking total look, finished with a shiny metallic reflect that catches the light, just like a real pearl.

Finally, Galaxy Balayage acts as a cosmic interpretation of the celestial Australian night sky. This is achieved through a colour melt of blueberry and plum hues, as styled with wild curls and a face framing fringe. This daring look evokes a sense of exploration, fearlessness and the extraordinary, as motivated by the inimitable landscape of the night sky.

Each look is individually titled and conceptualised by LuminArt’s creative team, following the expert guidance of Anthony Taverna, Artav’s Australia Director. The collection is an educational tool, where hairdressers can apply these artistic techniques and be inspired in their own editorial endeavours.

The LuminArt Professional Colouring System is formulated with the use of a unique, protective, conditioning and illuminating cream. The technology uses natural, organic, vegan friendly ingredients with the creation of vibrant, long-lasting colour set as a dual focus alongside maintaining and building healthy strong hair.

The LuminArt Professional Colouring System is formulated using a unique,

protective and conditioning illuminating cream, built with natural, organic, vegan friendly ingredients, to create vibrant, long-lasting colour looks while also maintaining and building healthy strong hair. The system’s use of innovative micropigment technology ensures maximum colour pigment absorption into the hair without altering its structure, as the micro-pigments penetrate deeper into the hair’s cortex for seamless coverage and intense vibrancy. This technology is merged with carefully selected natural Australian plant extracts for the best results. The colours are consciously and responsibly formulated with environmental care.

With care, colour and eco-consciousness all front of mind for LuminArt, True Colours is the artistic representation of the best of the brand and the beauty of Australiana. For more information visit www.naturallook.com.au

SQUARE APPOINTMENTS

SQUARE OFFERS SALON SOFTWARE THAT DOES MORE THAN SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENTS. IT AIDS YOU IN RUNNING YOUR SALON, MANAGING YOUR AGENDA AND OFFERING SEAMLESS APPOINTMENT AND PAYMENT OPTIONS FOR YOUR CLIENTS, SAVING TIME FOR BOTH YOU AND YOUR CUSTOMERS. READ ON.

Square is your secret salon weapon, offering point-ofsale software and business tools that help to run your business and make life that much more seamless and efficient for the ever multitasking salon owner. Square is dedicated to freeing up time for overworked business owners, and for making things simple for clients, by providing software solutions across the aisle.

Features include 24/7 booking capabilities using Square Appointments, which offers your clients the flexibility they need and makes your salon completely accessible. Salon owners can also set up a free, customisable website so customers can find and book their services online, and integrate these interfaces with social media profiles across Instagram, Facebook and Google, increasing reach with ease.

Square Appointments offers email and text reminders that prioritises both you and your clients’ time to keep them in the loop, and salons can also set up a late cancellation and no-show policy. The interface presents a host of client-management solutions, where salons can maintain client profiles and preferences. Hairdressers can import an existing customer list, auto-create customer profiles, add client notes and save important documents and images. They can go even further and create

customer groups and set up smart marketing campaigns to remind customers to rebook their next appointment.

Square offers capabilities to take secure payments with no hidden fees. Salons can accept many payment types, including contactless, chip, AfterPay and gift cards, with sales that are easily integrated in the salon’s Point Of Sale with free next day transfers, or instant transfers for a small fee to access these funds quickly.

Square proudly serves the salon industry, and between 2021 and 2022, 82 million reservations were completed globally at beauty and personal care businesses using Square. Importantly, stats from the platform’s internal data show that 39 per cent of appointments booked with Square Appointments are made between 6pm and 10am, showcasing how imperative it is to allow your clients to book with you at any time.

Time is money, and Square is passionate about freeing up you and your clients’ time. Offer your clients the flexibility, accessibility and ease they need to keep coming back to your salon, and save your own time by offloading so many facets of your salon management, so you can invest that time back into your business, and yourself.

For more information visit squareup.com/au/en/appointments.

APIECE OF HAIR

A NEW COLLABORATION FROM X-PRESION AND AVEDA’S ANOTINETTE BEENDERS PERSONIFIES HAIR ART.

Some of the biggest names in global hair have collaborated on a collection titled A.P.O.H. (A Piece of Hair), with the SVP of Aveda Global Artistry, Antoinette Beenders, joining with Spanish artistic group X-Presion on an inspiring group of images. With Aveda having already collaborated with X-Presion in 2022 in a historic editorial partnership, this combination continues to thrive and drive artistry in hair worldwide.

The ground-breaking collection is motivated by a Japanese fashion designer known as a pioneer of fabric technology, and creatively explores the artistic use of the titular “piece of hair” as a medium or fabric. Each look is designed for the human head and the shape the hair itself creates as it moves in three dimensions.

“The hair creates a sensory experience of fluidity and modernity as it moves. In this way we have evoked and brought the hair to life with the graceful movement of dancers,” Antoinette said.

The images use X-Presion’s renowned graphic hair patterns as colour techniques, in a myriad of bold and vivid hues that present hair as true art. Importantly to Aveda’s mission, the looks incorporate hair that has been reused and given new life using 100 per cent vegan Aveda Hair Color along with bond-building Botanical Repair™. The collection seeks to honour and respect hair as an artistic medium.

Antoinette and X-Presion are both global pioneers in the world of hair, and their collaboration captures their joy, creativity and inimitable experience into a collection like no other. For more information visit www.aveda.com.au

FALLING WITH RED

IN TIME FOR AUTUMN/WINTER COLOUR INSPIRATION MAURICE MEADE HAS RELEASED A NEW REDS COLLECTION TO MOTIVATE MORE CLIENTS TO EXPERIENCE COLOUR TRANSFORMATIONS WITH A REPUTABLE AND TRUSTED BRAND THAT PROMISES A LUXURY BESPOKE EXPERIENCE EVERY TIME.

With nine salons in Perth, Maurice Meade empower hairdressers to be the designer behind the colour and cut they create, with a uniquely ‘Colour by Design’ approach to seasonal inspiration on each client.

As well as educating their teams in the latest technologies and trends so they can execute beautiful hair efficiently, Director Rosemary Meade confirms, “our amazing team are at the heart of everything we do, which is why so much of what we offer is to inspire and educate them the best way possible”.

“With Perth CBD now classified as a regional sponsorship area we are so lucky and proud to continue our ongoing sponsorship to some of the most talented hairdressers around the world to join our amazing creative here in WA,” Rosemary said.

Priding themselves on a business minded approach to the creative growth of their salons to be financially viable and meet the expectations of time poor clients, Maurice Meade creates beautiful hair in an efficient and personalised way. This all comes down to the consultation and salon system known at Maurice Meade as the ‘circle of service’.

“Upskilling is always at the forefront of our business. Meaning our hairdressers are given many opportunities to up-skill and learn more within the industry. They then take this back to the salon and educate their clients. So, the client then leaves the salon

Credits:

Colour: Joy Reade

Style and Cut: Shane Woods

Make-up: Rebecca Hogan

Photography: Jessica Lloyd

Model: Mercy Cornwall

feeling and looking their best but also has learnt something new about their hair, scalp or even skin tone,” Rosemary said.

House model Mercy Cornwall is used for a number of Maurice Meade campaigns from blonde to brunette and now red – all to help inspire new colours of the season.

“It means a great deal to me to be part of the Maurice Meade family. What I love about the MM family is that they really take care of their own. From their Academy to their Senior Stylists, their hairdressers have been around for a long time and there is a reason for that – they really take care of their team. I think everyone is really inspired to create and be imaginative with hair styling, and I love being in that atmosphere,” Mercy said.

“I trust Maurice Meade completely with my bold colour change. We had a consultation that was very personalised. They understood my hair journey and they also understood what I wanted to get out of my colour and cut, matching it to my complexion and my personality. I have been lucky enough with my work to live around the world and the country and MM is really world-class with their services,” she continued.

The salon is a haven for hairdressers as well as clients, empowering their staff with education and creative freedom to unleash their skills.

“I love that working in hair allows me to have a creative outlet every day. I am always striving to better myself and my skill set in-order to deliver an efficient yet bespoke service for my clients,” said colourist Joy Reade, who created the red transformation look. “Maurice Meade has facilitated and supported further education and up- skilling, leading to many opportunities such as working on this campaign. I am excited to see the rise in bold bright colours again.”

“For me working with hair allows me to create shapes and structure to hair and really tailor it for that individual. I am excited to see a rise in bright copper tones and matching a style to really set it off,” added stylist Shane Woods. “The Maurice Meade family has facilitated and supported my further cutting and styling education in so many ways and opportunities from teaching to campaigns to working with beautiful brands like Kérastase.”

For more information visit www.mauricemeade.com.au

CLASSICALLY CHUAN

OPENING IN 2022, THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED CHUAN SPA AT THE LANGHAM HOTEL ON THE GOLD COAST OFFERS THE BRAND’S RENOWNED EXPERIENCE, WITH CHUAN, MEANING ‘FLOWING WATER’, AT THE VERY HEART OF THIS BEACHSIDE ESCAPE, WRITES CAMERON PINE.

An all-encompassing atmosphere from the minute you arrive at the drive-in between the towers of the 169 hotel room and 170 residence Langham Hotel, The Chuan Spa is not just an added aspect of service – from every custom cabinetry and curved walls throughout the tranquil space, the focus is wholeheartedly on an elevated customer journey.

Guided by principles of traditional Chinese medicine, the expansive space has eight of the largest treatment rooms I’ve seen in a spa for a while, including two couple rooms, along with male and female saunas, and a diamond-shaped indoor pool that offers calming glimpses of the ocean, and the warmth of the robe-life we’ve come to love indulging in a world-class spa.

The Chuan way almost majestically teaches you ‘how to spa’ whether you are a novice at the process at this end of town or not. With te slower pace, the luxurious arrival and a fitout reflects the services on offer, you’re in for an advanced service.

When arriving at Chuan Spa you will be asked to complete a brief lifestyle elemental questionnaire to determine which treatment style will best suit your needs based on the day, with room for customisation and key adaptabilities in every service at the heart of the Chuan experience.

They recommend time to shower and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the wet facilities – hot tubs, saunas and the swimming pool – so you will be closer to harmony before the treatment even begins.

Designed in collaboration with Studio Aria and Hong Kong based design studio Moongate, the focus is on quality materials, such as luxury marbles and a welcoming yet neutral palette of striking earthy tones – reflective of the five elements the spa’s name is synonymous with.

“We designed Chuan at the Langham Gold Coast with the emphasis on calm. The introduction to the Spa experience commences at the first floor lift lobby, where a textured signature waterwall imbues that sense of calm,” said Studio Aria Principal of Design, Paul Greenwood.

The journey begins as soon as you arrive at the hotel, and from here, the guests make their way to the reception, which has consciously been isolated from the more active areas of the hotel.

“The spa reception gives way to a sequence of spaces that

progressively become quieter and more serene. The journey continues through the signature ‘Moon Gate’ entrance past another waterwall into the consultation, contemplation and product retail zone. Next is the relaxation zone with its double and single relaxation pods and finally, the quietest spaces of all, the treatment rooms themselves,” Paul said.

The materials, finishes and textures selected are very understated, incorporating the muted tones of the coast, the beach and the surf, but with an almost oriental sense of detail.

Chuan Spa treatments and products are guided by the Five Elements theory, wood, fire, earth, metal, water, and designed to create a canopy of seclusion from the outside world, embracing a natural aesthetic with interiors evoking soft and calming hues. The exclusive treatment facilities include a couple’s room steam shower, saunas and the magnesium indoor pool, which, alongside The Langham’s exceptional service, makes Chuan Spa the perfect place to rediscover your source, even for just an hour or a day.

Each guest chooses their essential oil that they wish for the treatment on arrival, customising the experience based on the body’s needs or desires and bolstered by Biologique Recherchethe epitome of French skincare. Created in a Parisian research laboratory by the Allouche family, Yvan, Josette and Philippe Allouche, a biologist, physiotherapist and clinical doctor combined their knowledge and passion to write a revolutionary experience for the skin. The focus is on results without compromising luxury.

The spa is also supported by iKOU, a high-performance organic skincare range made in the World-Heritage Listed Blue

Mountains, Australia. Creating luxury spa journeys inspired by nature, The brand offers sensory details of global spa culture and wellness for skin, mind and body infused into every experience.

The service menu ensures a host of remedial pressure options all the way from relaxing to native clay hot oil massages. The options are endless but more importantly the focus is on the individual preference.

The Native Clay hot oil massage is a fusion of ancient ayurvedic massage combined with native Australian ingredients. This unique massage begins by placing a ring of native clay on the back and hot, therapeutic oils continuously flowing to gently release spinal tension. A full body massage completes this meditative like treatment that will leave you deeply relaxed. The Harmony Massage is a popular treatment for its calming and healing properties – using pressure points and an almost ‘tapping’ like process to release pressure and stress.

The Superfood Facial promises fresh skin and is revealed with a natural AHA sugarcane and fruit enzyme peel. Illuminate the complexion and deliver a powerful active boost of cleansing, green superfoods.

Recommending guests to take their time relaxing in the surrounds of the spa, lying back in one of the many large private pods, by the pool on the lounges, or even making use of the state-of-the-art gym prior to the treatment, Chuan ensures all senses are in balance whether its beauty or mind you are looking to change.

At the luxury end of the scale, The Golden Opulence Journey commences with a 24kt gold full body exfoliation to prepare the body for the sumptuous nourishment that is to follow. The body is then drizzled with pure 24kt gold body oil and massaged with the world’s most opulent AMRA Gold Hot Stones. To bring this regal splendour to a close, senses are enlightened with the 24kt Gold Body Spritz and the hair becomes an olfactory sensation, allowing every movement to release the allure of True Gold. This ritual’s signature fragrance engulfs the senses and engages the mind to the most enigmatic state.

The customised combination of techniques and your choice of scent will allow you to relax and unwind with an aroma of elegance, with notes from rich amber and effervescent citrus to aromatic herbs. The experience at The Langham spans far from the signature scent in the lobby and beyond to a hotel stay that hits differently. With the choice of a large suite or residences with multiple bedrooms, stay a weekend or a week and enjoy the best of the experience of flowing water to transcend the Spa and become part of The Langham lifestyle.

For more information visit www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/gold-coast/wellness/

THE LATEST SALON ARRIVALS INHAIR

Credits:

Photography: Brandee Meier

Concept and product curation: Ariana Pezeshki

R&CO Park Ave Blow Out Balm and 3-in-1 Texturing Shampoo + Conditioner + Styler www.roguebeauty.com.au

ALFAPARF MILANO Benvoleo Hydration Creamy Shampoo, Perfect Again Mist, Thickness Shot and Glossy Micellar Shampoo - www.alfaparfmilanopro.com/au

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DAVROE Repair Senses Shampoo and Conditioner - 08 8337 6177

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L'ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL Metal Detox Serum in Oil - www.lorealprofessionnel.com.au

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R&CO BLEU Essential Conditioner and Shampoo - www.roguebeauty.com.au

ORIBE Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo and Treatment Mask - www.roguebeauty.com.au

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REVLON PROFESSIONAL RE/START Hydration Moisture Melting Conditioner - 02 8875 9700

GOLDWELL Color Revive Shampoo and Conditioner - 1300 135 722

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ACIDIC BONDING CONCENTRATE

ULTIMATE REPAIR, INTENSE CONDITIONING, COLOR FADE PROTECTION, FOR ALL HAIR TYPES AND TEXTURES

JOE GIAMPA

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SALON’S STYLE AESTHETIC?

A self-indulgent expression of hair artistry.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A HAIRSTYLIST?

I was an artist at school, hairdressing seemed like a logical career choice, little did I know that it would teach me so much more than just doing hair.

PICK YOUR POISON. Don’t take posion.

YOUR FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT? Inspiration is everywhere, why have a favourite?

AN ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL THE MOST ‘YOU'?

My winter beanie.

A SONG THAT WILL GET YOU DANCING WITHOUT FAIL?

Paloma by Santi and Tuğçe (Kermesse Remix).

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CUT AND/OR COLOUR TO CREATE IN THE SALON? Various lengths of bobs and personified colour effects.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY IN THE FUTURE? Sustainable salon culture and environment.

A QUOTE TO LIVE BY?

“If you realise that things change, there is nothing you will hold onto."

DREAM CAR?

TVR T350.

WHAT HAIR PRODUCT/TOOL ARE YOU LOVING?

NATULIQUE certified organic products.

WHAT PIECE OF CLOTHING OR ACCESSORY CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?

My glasses.

OWNER, JOE GIAMPA HAIR INC

JACKY CHAN

SALON DIRECTOR, OSCAR OSCAR SALONS CHADSTONE

WHAT’S YOUR ROOM SERVICE ORDER?

I don’t know why but the kids’ menu cheese burger and chips with a Pinot Noir and kids’ menu chocolate brownie.

WHAT NAME DID YOU WISH YOU HAD AS A KID? Bruce Lee, but my parents settled on Jacky Chan. Can you really beat that?

CHOOSE ANYONE IN THE WORLD TO HAVE DINNER WITH AND PICK THE MENU. Alexander McQueen and on the menu would be a 15 Course degustation so I could spend the most amount of time picking his brain.

WHAT IS YOUR SECRET TALENT?

I’ve been told I’m a pretty good cook and baker. Cooking is my therapy.

WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON MASTERING? Content creation. It takes a lot of work to make great content.

WHO DO YOU TRUST TO DO YOUR HAIR?

Sonia from Oscar Oscar Chadstone, she’s amazing with a pair of clippers.

WHO WAS YOUR FIRST CELEBRITY CRUSH? Jennifer Love Hewitt.

WHAT ARE YOUR THREE NON-NEGOTIABLES IN LIFE? Honesty, authenticity and always wear socks with shoes.

SCENT OF CHOICE?

BYREDO Sellier.

WHAT IS YOUR PET HATE?

Soggy bread with a sandwich or burger.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY?

People encouraging each other and inspiring young people to come into the industry and find it, fun creative and cool.

WHAT WOULD YOU CONSIDER A LOST ART?

Perming just because I wasn’t blessed with any movement in my hair.

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO KARAOKE SONG? Nothing Compares To You by Sinead O’Connor.

PASTEL CEO

This model has a stunning, sharp jawline, which I would love to enhance with a textured Hailey Bieber bob. I love the tone of her brunette against her skin, so I would recommend a signature EdwardsAndCo Sparkly Brunette. Defined by the ‘less is more’ vibe, it's all about a few strategically placed, subtle highlights. The key to ensuring this looks natural is by keeping the highlights in the brunette family and never going all the way to the root. Leaving the root tone natural gives sparkly dimension between the bronze highlights and brunette base shade. I would finish the look with Virtue 6-in-1 Styler for a polished yet ‘done undone’ texture. I love this look, the clean, structured lines of her lilac power suit are going to look incredible with her new textured bob. I’m loving the Bottega Veneta pouch and mani combination, it's giving CEO.

Jaye edwards EDWARDSANDCO FOUNDER AND VIRTUE AMBASSADOR

FAUX FUR BOMBSHELL

Michael Medeiros

OWNER AND STYLIST AT MOXIE SALON BRISBANE, ARTIST FOR REVLON PROFESSIONAL AND SESSION STYLIST FOR THE AGENCY TO MAKEUP ARTISTS

To modernise this model’s look I would alter her hair colour. Deep cinnamon tones alongside some natural copper and honey balayage highlights would best suit her skin tone. I would use the Revlon Professional Magnet Lightener and Revlonissimo copper and gloss toning range for immense shine and optimal results. Her face shape would best suit a shattered fringe with soft face framing layers whilst keeping her length, which would go hand in hand with the hair colour. With styling I would create a textured loose wave for a perfectly imperfect, lived-in look. This look is achievable with Revlon Professional’s Style Masters, first prepping with Lissaver heat protection spray then finishing with Reset and Glamourama shine spray.

In terms of fashion, faux fur and the oversized, gradient shield sunglasses are very Y2K and the trends never truly stuck around. Green boots go rather well with a copper haired bombshell, so let’s keep those. Otherwise, it’s more on trend having a more casual trench coat, preferably floor grazing and partially opened. I’d choose a modern boho trench, natural textured patterns, earthy hues and a faux shearling lapel. I like the accessories but prefer more trending sunglasses, with coloured lenses with a retro geometric frame. As for the bag, an oversized bag would be a statement piece. After all, sometimes bigger is better.

Photo finish COMPLEXION

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SUMMER FRIDAYS Sheer Skin Tint www.mecca.com.au

ONE/SIZE Turn Up The Base Beauty Blur Balm - www.sephora.com.au

FENTY BEAUTY Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint Foundation www.sephora.com.au

ULTRADERM All In One Balm SPF 30 www.ultraderm.com.au

ESPRESSOH Ohmyglow Foundation www.sephora.com.au

Credits:

Photography: Brandee Meier Concept and product curation: Ariana Pezeshki

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RARE BEAUTY Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer - www.sephora.com.au

LÜK BEAUTIFOOD Instant Glow Tinted Complexion Balm - www.lukbeautifood.com

ULTRACEUTICALS Ultra Uv Protective Daily Moisturiser Spf Sheer Tint - www.ultraceuticals.com

HOLME BEAUTY Primer in ‘BOOM’ - www.holmebeauty.com

Matte Beauty Blush Wands

Dot, dot, blend and pop with the new Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wands in to give the cheeks a beautifying pop of colour! Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wands are universally flattering and easyto-apply liquid blush wands that lift and revive the look of every complexion. Simply apply the matte blush wands onto the apples of the cheeks for a smoothing effect, and soft-focus blush look, then dial up the dots for even more matte blush magic. www.mecca.com.au

Primer Antioxidant Blend

The new Flawless Start Instant Perfecting Primer Antioxidant Blend instantly mattifies the skin and blurs imperfections. The silky, lightweight mattifying primer diffuses the look of pores and fine lines and leaves skin moisturised with a shine-free veil. Formulated with Locking Polymer Technology to grip makeup and extend wear time, this blurring primer preserves an all-day flawless complexion. It’s infused with a skin purifying, plant-based blend containing Broccoli, Aloe and Citrus to protect and shield skin against pollutants and daily aggressors while helping to detoxify and control oil breakthrough. www.elizabetharden.com.au

Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oils

Rare Beauty Tinted Lip

Oils offer a pigmented formula that leaves lips luscious. This innovative lip jelly transforms into a lightweight oil, starting off glossy, and leaves lips tinted while staying comfortable and never sticky all day long. Made with jojoba and sunflower seed oil, it instantly hydrates and nourishes for soft, smooth lips that feel moisturised all day. Gently plump lips for a fuller, healthier-looking pout in seconds. www.sephora.com.au

Beauty NEWS

Velvet Liquid Lipsticks

Fall in love with a new kind of matte, with the Fenty Beauty Velvet Liquid Lipsticks. The creamy, whipped texture hugs lips with intense colour in one precise swipe. This unique formula leaves lips feeling plush, comfy and not dry, with high-impact colour in just one swipe in a range of shades for every skin tone. Rihanna wore the shade THE MVP during her viral Superbowl halftime show. www.sephora.com.au

Skincare Ingredient Checker

Research-based skincare brand Paula’s Choice has launched their groundbreaking Beautypedia Skincare Ingredient Checker, an innovative decoding tool that allows consumers to instantly analyse the ingredients in any skincare product, cut through trendbased hype and learn how the ingredients rate based on scientific research. Simply take a photo of the ingredient list straight from the packaging and the analysis will help you understand how the formula impacts your skin. www.paulaschoice.com. au/beautypedia-ingredientchecker

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NEUTRALS

Clean, contemporary, and oh-so-dreamy, light interiors have the industry in a spin. This salon look champions textures and incorporates paler tones like white, ivory, stone and sandy nudes.

ARCH Retail Box. 2. ECO Salon Stühle. 3. STUDIO 3 DRAWER Salon Trolley in White. 4. TAYLOR WHITE Reception Desk. 5. SERENA SAND Salon Chair. 6. ZIPPY STONE Wash Lounge. 7. SALON STOOL STONE with Aluminium Base. 8. COMET II WHITE Footrest. 9. VILLA II Salon Mirror.

SALON: MERAKI CO @merakico__

INHEALTH

NIKE'S LATEST 2023 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS

Nike has entered the year with a big focus on investing in women. 2023 is a breakthrough year for women’s design from Nike, with a number of new products and innovations being released, demonstrating the science and research Nike uses to innovate for everybody. The brand has recently launched its Flyknit Bra 2.0, available in a record 30 sizes. The Flyknit 2.0 Bra marks a giant leap forward from manual or analog sizing to that which is computationally determined, enabling a more expansive size run as well as a more consistent end product. Nike has also introduced Leak Protection Period in the Nike One Short, an ultra-thin, super-absorbent liner that helps protect against period leaks, giving an added layer of confidence for people with periods

For more visit www.nike.com/au

KAILO NUTRITION

KAILO is one of Australia's leading luxury wellness brands. The brand is a one-stop wellness destination offering a new way to skin health, medical aesthetics and lifelong wellness so you can have the confidence to look and feel your best. The Optimise Bundle includes Look Well, Feel Well and Sleep Well collagen-based superblends to assist with gut health, skin health and sleep health.

For more visit www.kailo.com.au

MELUKA AUSTRALIA GUT NUTRITION POWDER

Meluka Australia’s new 3-Step Functional Gut Nutrition System; CLEAN+, SEAL+ and CARE+ are triple-action gut nutrition powders formulated with Meluka Australia’s unique Lactobacillus rhamnosus Beebiotic MAP01 probiotic strain. They’re combined with a blend of prebiotics, other probiotics and postbiotic strains together with selected functional superfood ingredients to serve the purpose for targeted gut wellbeing. These 100 per cent natural gut health products provide a total of 21 Billion CFUs per serve in a three-step system. For more visit www.melukaaustralia.com.au

IMMUNITY COLLAGEN POWDER FROM @ THECOLLAGEN.CO

The Immunity Collagen Peptides formula is a powerful blend for immune health. Each serving contains 10 grams of hydrolyzed collagen peptides made from 100 per cent pure grass-fed, pastureraised bovine. The skin is our body’s first line of defence. Collagen peptides play an essential role in a healthy immune system by maintaining normal skin function and reducing inflammation in collagen-rich tissues. They’re added with immune boosting vitamins and minerals; Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc and Vitamin A, which support the normal function of the immune system, cell protection, from free radical damage and reduce tiredness and fatigue. For more visit www.thecollagen.co

PHUKET PARADISE

A SECLUDED HAVEN ONLY MOMENTS TO SOME OF PHUKET’S BUSIEST HOTSPOTS, NAITHONG BEACH IS A PRISTINE PERCH OF COASTLINE STEEPED IN THE LEGACY OF ONE OF PULLMAN’S GREATEST HOTELS. THE PULLMAN ARCADIA NAITHONG BEACH EFFORTLESSLY SOAKS UP THE ANDAMAN SEA FROM EVERY ASPECT, WRITES CAMERON PINE

Situated along a very rare stretch of unspoilt beach with local seafood and a clean-living vibe, for those seeking a holiday without the chaos, but who still want to have the option to indulge in luxury, the Pullman Phuket is distinctly accurate.

With a Spa that received the top accolade in 2017 as the Winner of the Best Spa in the World’s Luxury Spa Awards, the resort is a flawless blend of modern luxury and traditional Thai hospitality and therapies – laid back luxury takes on a club-like mentality from sunrise to day’s end.

Architecturally respectful with a village feel, the 277-room resort features a sophisticated design that blends the highest international standards with local beauty for the ultimate holiday, escape or corporate retreat for the entire family.

The views over Naithong Bay from the Pullman Phuket Resort are absolutely infinite. Only 30 minutes from bustling Patong Beach, Naithong Beach is a long stretch of white sand with crystalclear waters, surrounded by lush green hills. The bay is relatively untouched and not as developed as some of the other beaches in Phuket, so it has a peaceful and secluded feel to lounge around and marvel in the beauty without even leaving the resort grounds.

From the cliffside, guests can enjoy unobstructed views of the bay and the Andaman Sea. The infinity pool and some of the rooms at the resort offer panoramic views of the beach below, making it the perfect place to relax and soak up the beauty of the natural environment.

The water is also very clear, so snorkelling is a popular activity at Naithong Bay, allowing guests to discover the rich marine life just moments from the hotel.

The resort features personality by the bucket load with a notion of “art in motion”, the guests transport around the resort designed by local Thai artist, Supachai Ketkaroonkul. Uniform design and the personal touches vary from day to day – departing from the large corporate feel often experienced at hotels of this size.

“The designers of this resort have taken advantage of all the unique selling points the resort has to offer, like the stunning uninterrupted views of the Andaman Sea, which is one of the main reasons people are attracted to Phuket. To add to this,

Naithong Beach, which is probably Phuket’s best kept secret, is often referred to as the best beach in Phuket,” shared Brett Wilson, General Manager of Pullman Phuket Arcadia.

At Vero restaurant Executive Chef, Craig Napper, and his team take you on a culinary journey with a series of not-tobe-missed Italian delicacies, from premium seafood platters of scallops, freshly shucked oysters and three varieties of lobster, to a selection of local Italian cheese and charcuteries with condiments, followed by grilled Turbot fish, John Dory and prime Wagyu Tomahawk steak.

among guests, given its one of the most diverse spas in the area. However, the traditional Thai massage is a highly recommended and popular treatment to experience the best of Thailand.

The massage is a holistic treatment that combines acupressure, stretching, and deep tissue massage techniques to help balance the body's energy and relieve tension and stress. The massage is performed with guests still dressed in loose-fitting clothing, and no oil is used, making it a unique and invigorating experience.

There are a variety of other treatments, including aromatherapy massages, hot stone massages, body scrubs, and facials. The spa uses high-quality products from French brand Guinot and essential oils that are sourced locallyto ensure that the most immersive experience is part of every visit.

The Luxury clifftop Pool Villa joins a stable of just six of its kind, offering an infinity pool that wraps around the entire villa and direct views as far as the eye can see. They are also among the largest single room villas in Thailand at more than 144 square metres – you won’t need to leave the villa for anything if you wish. In-room yoga, massage, dining – just about everything is possible.

Vero, known as one of the best dining venues in Phuket, invites guests to dine from the exclusive steak menu to earn their very own personalised engraved steak knife, known as the ‘Knife Club’.

The trattoria-style restaurant only selects top quality cuts from our very own Victoria, where the location and climate are ideal for Angus cattle to develop the best flavour profile and marbling. The special Steak Knife Club menu offers nothing but prime cuts from cattle that have been grain-fed for a minimum of 120 days, named best in class, and awarded a gold medal. Each must have scored a near perfect result of 95 out of a possible 100 at the Australian Food Awards held by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria.

Guests who order from the steak menu can collect a stamp for each visit and be awarded with their very own personalised engraved steak knife once they have reached ten stamps. This is just one of the many ways, a large resort like the Pullman offers an immersive experience, proving that the smaller touches reign supreme.

Backed by the internationally famed Accor brand, the resort is the perfect place for a complete flop-and-drop escape, with all you could need for relaxation and rejuvenation.

At the spa there are several spa treatments that are popular

The villas are designed to provide guests with maximum comfort and space – equipped with all the modern amenities that you would expect from a luxury resort, including a fully equipped bar and kitchenette, an outdoor living room, and a large bedroom with a comfortable super king bed.

Coupled with the intrinsic Thai service mentality – a warm and welcoming nature, an elevated level of respect for each guest and an attention to detail that brings a sense of hospitality from each corner of the globe, the Pullman Phuket Arcadia is one for the bucket list.

“The luxury ocean pool villas at Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach are the best the island has to offer. With cliff-edge views over the Andaman Sea, a pool villa is the best place to enjoy a true luxury escape the hustle.”

GENESIS HOMME

WELCOME THE NEW ITERATION OF KÉRASTASE GENESIS, WHICH OFFERS PRODUCT OPTIONS, FRAGRANCES AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT TARGET ROOT CONCERNS OF HAIR FALL SPECIFICALLY FOR MEN, WITH THE LINE’S TRADEMARK LUXURIOUS, RITUALISTIC ESSENCE. THIS IS GENESIS HOMME.

Introducing the latest from Kérastase by way of Genesis Homme, the brand’s dual-action, anti-fall haircare that is now also for men. The range builds on the legacy and success of Genesis, the brand’s revolutionary women’s hair-fall range, crafting a five-piece luxury collection dedicated to men.

Genesis paved the way in the category of hair fall, allowing women to free themselves from this negative stigma by offering a product range that was still luxurious, pleasurable, indulgent and built with hair rituals, while still actively reducing the issue of hair fall by combatting its root and common causes. The expansion to this luxury range now includes everyone with the new male line, offering a sense of wellbeing to all clients, and giving men cleansing, texturising and treatment products that target this hair problem in a tailored way.

The range specifically caters to men’s hair care needs and solves concerns for men of all ages and hair types who are experiencing the effects of thinning hair. The dual-action technology utilises advanced active ingredients to volumise and ensure long-term hair growth. The technology addresses the root cause of hair fall and thinning, targeting the roots where strands lose anchorage leading to fewer hairs on the head, while also caring for thinning fibres where individual hairs lose thickness, creating a finer feel and limp look.

The product range is built around a two-pronged approach made to create immediate thickening from the first use, while also ensuring long term results. The products make the hair look and feel instantly fuller and more youthful, while powerful actives work on a cellular level, enhancing the scalp’s ability to hold onto the hair for longer.

The range is anchored by three main ingredients. Firstly, creatine, which is

synthesised from essential amino acids and produced naturally by the body, favours the creation of electrostatic bonds in the hair’s cortex, helping to rebuild and strengthen its structure from within. Next, ginger root from Madagascar protects against external aggressors. Lastly, Aminexil inhibits the hardening of collagen around hair follicles. This allows the products to reduce hair fall in six weeks, increase hair volume up to five times and offer an 85 per cent increase in fibre strength, as clinically proven in clinical and instrumental trials with the products.

The range keeps the average male consumer in mind and, as such, can be easily integrated into their daily routine, as an efficient, easy-to-use collection option with instant results. Male clients are also considered in the use of a more masculine version of the signature fragrance from the original Genesis collection, titled Bergamote Delizios, which is used with a subtler, less concentrated approach. The fragrance is a citrus-forward scent with a rounded

woodiness for care and invigoration.

The Genesis Homme range includes the new Bain de Masse Épaississant, which is a hair thickening and volumising shampoo for men with weakened, thinning hair. It cleanses the scalp, hair and beard with volume and texture. The Cire d’Épaisseur Texturisante is an instant thickening modelling clay for thinning hair, built with a flexible medium hold with a matte finish. The Serum Anti-Chute Fortifiant is a daily anti-hair fall fortifying serum for these hair types, which works to improve resistance to minimise hair fall, reinforce the hair, refresh, soothe and help to preserve the scalp’s skin barrier.

Personalising proven technology for the modern man, Genesis Homme is a new hair care staple that will treat your male clients to real, targeted solutions, while indulging in renowned Kérastase luxury. Discover these new essential products. For more information visit www.kerastase.com.au

CELINE

WE SAT DOWN WITH BARBER STAR AND WAHL NATIONAL EDUCATOR CELINE KAPONIAS TO DELVE INTO HER CAREER BEGINNINGS, HER BARBER STYLE, HER TOOLS OF CHOICE AND MORE.

Celine Kaponias is a barber on the rise, with a salon to her name, an education position with Wahl and an artistic award on her mantle. Here, she gets candid about how she started, where she’s going and the best barber style from her point of view.

INSTYLE: HOW DID YOUR CAREER START?

Celine Kaponias: My career started in 2017. I was 23 years old and had zero professional experience in barbering. It started off as a little hobby when cutting my little cousin’s hair. I had suffered a severely bad run with depression and I was only enjoying very little in that time of my life, and cutting hair happened to be one of those things. My mum, being an ex-hairdresser herself, had a feeling that cutting hair was maybe more than just a hobby for me, so she took me to our long-time family friend and barber Don Desanctis, who worked alongside my uncle and his fellow barber. My uncle was nicknamed Chop Chop, which inspired my salon’s name today. We knew that Don was the best person to help me begin my career. I started a certificate in barbering at Barbery The Craft Of A Barber and completed a nine month course. I was then offered a fully qualified position and ran some stores in a barber chain.

IN: WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR BIGGEST CAREER HIGHLIGHTS?

CK: There’s been many incredible highlights as part of my career. The first would be opening my own store in 2020/2021, called Chop Chopp’s Barber Shop. We are now into our third year and I would never look back. Another would be winning an award in hair art in front of my mum in the first year of my barbering and also meeting the incredible clientele I have today, some of whom are very inspirational to me and absolute super stars.

IN: WHAT IS YOUR BARBER STYLE?

CK: I would say my barber style is alternative modern, although I love my classic cuts. I find I thrive more in the area of using my own creativity on a style, so everyone has their own individuality.

IN: WHY DO YOU PARTNER WITH WAHL? WHAT ABOUT THEIR BRAND SPEAKS TO YOU?

CK: I am blessed to be able to be a National Educator for Wahl Australia and I work with them because I truly do believe they are the best clipper company in the world! I also believe I work alongside a team with some of the best barbers in Australia and that’s all thanks to the opportunities I have been given by Wahl. Wahl’s originality and dedication to their

brand speaks to me, it’s shown in all they do and not just their incredible clippers. They don’t mess around!

IN: WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE WAHL TOOLS AND WHY?

CK: My Favourite Wahl Clipper is the Cordless Gold Magic Clip and The Beret. The Cordless Gold Magic Clip has a stagger tooth blade with crunch blade technology, which means you will have zero problems cutting through coarse hair, and the teeth call for a seamless blend. The crunch blade technology helps you hear the hair as you cut it, this really helps when blending the finer details. The Beret is my secret weapon to any cut. The way its teeth are made creates a super soft finish. When creating hair art it’s great to start with carving in with those tool as it gives plenty of leeway.

IN: WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU?

CK: This year I will be doing many education classes for Wahl Australia and I am excited to finally officially begin my education career within barbering. I hope to meet many barbers at this year’s Hair Festival as I will be working in the booth for Wahl Australia. Since COVID it’s been slow when it comes to mingling with other barbers from other states, so I can’t wait to see everyone!

AZURE

GLOBAL HAIRDRESSING ICON TRACEY HUGHES DIVES INTO THE DEEP BLUE.

Hair industry leader Tracey Hughes presents the Azure collection, a group of creative images that portray a deep sense of confidence and conjure images of clear blue skies.

“Our connections allow for harmony and empowered strength, creating enlightenment that continues the trend cycle of this new season,” Tracey shared. “Azure is born out of an exploration into harmony and intelligence reflecting a sense of ambiguous boundaries merging all forms of creativity.”

Thoughtful, modern blues define the colour palette, with a harmonious combination of tones and trending hues. A focus on denim styling evokes these colours and fashion sensibilities, and a hero hair look shows off this blue tone as well.

Commercial hair styles and cuts explore hair length and texture, while dual-tone colour looks offer multi-dimensional hair colour inspiration.

Tracey is globally renowned as an education headliner, and has presented worldwide to over 500,000 salon professionals. Tracey has had an illustrative career as a hairstylist, salon owner, educator, hair director, Artistic Director, Global VP Education and brand General Manager, she’s also a speaker, business mentor and digital content producer. Tracey’s awards mantle include Hall of Fame honours and awards across

education, salon excellence, colour and more, and this editorial offering is the latest in her achievements.

Credits:

HAIR DIRECTOR

Tracey Hughes

PHOTOGRAPHER

Amber Toms

PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO

Focal House Burleigh

MAKE-UP ARTIST

Shannon Jennings

FASHION STYLIST

Heather Murry

HAIR ASSISTANTS

Jackson Fifield

Kate Tigerlamb

STYLIST ASSISTANT

Lisa Naumann

MODELS

Melita & Sophie at Vivien’s Model Management

Immogen & Liana at Tamblyn Models

WELLNESS MOVEMENT

MARKING HISTORY ADRIFT FROM THE USUAL NARRATIVE OF OVERINDULGING, ALCOHOL AND A LACK OF MINDFULNESS, THE EDEN RETREAT IN THE CURRUMBIN VALLEY WAS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR THE FIRST WELLNESS SUCCESS RETREAT BY O&M, A BRAND THAT BRINGS THE CHOICE OF HEALTH TO THE FOREFRONT OF HAIRDRESSING, WRITES CAMERON PINE

Anyone who knows O&M knows that, like most success stories, it’s a journey of consistency and health before wealth, a continuum of highs and lows and perfecting the harmony between results and giving back to your business. This was the intention set for a four-day Wellness Retreat from April 23 to 27 at a magical patch of land in Currumbin Valley just north of the Queensland border. Free of phone reception and life’s most detrimental distractions, guests were encouraged to truly embrace themselves and others and be in the moment.

Sometimes to get away from those limiting thoughts in your head you need to delve in deeper, remember that feeling of being a kid again and flying through the trees (quite literally for many guests as they conquered EDEN’s real flying fox in one of the group activities) designed to liberate us all and bring us back to a place of harmony and balance.

Hosted by O&M founder Jose Bryce Smith and the O&M team from management to marketing, education and beyond – the sentiment was set to real connection, rather than the common prose to drive unusual amounts of information or motivational material into the brain. EDEN is a place that’s unique to each individual, whether it be to reset, move past trauma, instil healthier habits or just have some time out, O&M proved that wellness and success go hand in hand.

“My number one value for myself is success for myself and others and seeing others be their best. Health is such a big part of my values and how I live and it has been my vision for a long time to do a retreat for all of our brand partners to enjoy. I really believe

that you get what you think about and we are here to all manifest a better business and balance,” Jose said.

“If you think you are going to struggle for money you are going to struggle with money. When I first got into hairdressing I quickly realised it’s a very drug and alcohol fuelled industry and I was pushing a health product and everyone thought I was nuts for a start,” Jose added.

Organic food, low caffeine, no sugar, zero alcohol and many of the stimulants we often take for granted meant that we really had to dive into the schedule – from the 5:55am bell every morning jumping into a practice of mindfulness, yoga or a morning

bushwalk proved the intention and purpose we need each day to continue to grow. Taking a choice between one of two activities, EDEN truly embodied that ‘design your own mindfulness’ journey.

“Since I began this journey with O&M I’ve been passionate about hairdressers taking time for themselves to look after their physical and mental health – for people who put others first so much to prioritise themselves for a few days,” Jose said.

Jose is very proud of the movement she has created with the O&M Community – a very inspirational, inclusive and supportive group of people who share similar values. For her to see so many people connecting and sharing and new friendships made was really the key manifestation of the retreat from day one. “Everyone left feeling changed in some way,” Jose said.

“I want the entire industry to realise success and wellness are so connected and successful people look after themselves both physically and mentally. Coming to a place like this you can get both – it’s a dream come true to me that we are here today somewhere so special to share that with all of you,” Jose said.

Heading up Currumbin Creek Road towards EDEN, the real reality of the magical land begins to hit – lush greenery, limestone cliffs, creeks and flora and fauna. It’s a whimsical playground where the phone cuts out before you even hit the driveway.

A lot of salons owners can’t step away, with a fear of not having someone to look after the business or no time to invest. The paradox is that for this group it’s an essential part of being able to keep moving forward in 2023.

“How do we grow if we don’t put that energy back? We are here to connect with the power of yourself and talk about what comes to you and not just ‘work’,” Jose said.

In a heartfelt and raw reportage of her personal struggles with O&M from colour wastage to being a few hundred thousand dollars short for the next order, Jose admits creativity, a positive mindset and manifesting has helped her achieve what she has.

“It’s also just as much about letting go, understanding what has been projected on you and how to be responsible for your own boundaries. You can waste a lot of time trying to change other people’s perception of you,” Jose said.

Admitting some of her favourite times are with her therapist to process and download all aspects of her life, Jose said when people expect you to show up for them all the time it’s very easy to put yourself last.

“Whether it’s a business coach, a therapist, a friend or whoever, we all need time to ensure where some things end and

we begin – it’s very easy to get caught up and pulled away from our own success.”

While we had lots of sharing of ideas, colour journeys and a social media and building your personal brand session with industry sensation Natalie Anne, there was one significant difference to most industry conferences – largely a result of what happens when you remove substances such as coffee, alcohol and sugar. What we soon discovered was people sat around after dinner and breakfast and had more enduring and meaningful conversations.

As we all sat there under the stars, on the last hurrah of our four-night stay, breathing in the fresh air, there was a lot more to say and to share, about ourselves and the industry. This had been a week of seeing what we could gain by abstaining from common vices – and allowing ourselves to draw on our inner strength for the stamina we needed.

A highly awarded lesson in mindfulness, EDEN is a true health retreat where all guests have time and space to repair, restore and reconnect with themselves in comfort and tranquillity. It’s no wonder the charming plot has won Best Wellness Retreat in the 2019 World Spa Awards.

Personally, my biggest takeaway was not just the digital detox, but the real friendships you make when completely in a state of presence and relaxation. With no internet connection, I quickly learnt how reliant I have become on using my phone to reply when I’m expected to and to entertain my brain. Not having my phone meant I tried to retrain my attention span and set in for a better night’s rest. Again, without the notification distractions, it was funny how much we fit into four days. I almost read any book I found nearby even just in 15 minutes a night.

Activities included a flying fox, breathwork, sound healing,

“With personal growth being a huge part of success, I wanted people to have the opportunity to think about themselves and their lives in different ways and learn some skills to carry them forward in to healthier longer lives.”

JOSE BRYCE SMITH

tapping and Kinesi balancing, functional movement, a cooking class, pottery and night time glow worm walks – where we also saw a of of spider hide outs. The schedule was either super active or extra mindful. The true value for me came with many hairdressers and myself learning so much more about movement and how to cure their occupational ailments. A real game-changer came through the Joint Mobilisation class and how often it’s our brain that restricts our movement and how unblocking with simple exercises can dramatically increase movement.

A seemingly more luxurious and slightly less aggressive approach to the old ‘camp EDEN’ days where the strict routine was a way of enforcement rather than a Petri dish of exploration and discovery, EDEN is now distinctly unique to each guest and perfectly luxurious. A sauna, a spa, a spa treatment or time to just sit by the fire and admire the natural beauty of one of the world’s most prized national parks allow guests the ability to unwind.

To talk just the right amount of hair business we loved the ‘up close and personal’ with Jose and CEO Kirsty Guaramani, where Jose shared her morning brushing and tapping techniques – brush strokes up towards your heart and down to cleanse the body and renew the intention for the day.

Natalie Anne then discussed topics of legacy, including what impression you leave and manifesting the ultimate self. Natalie Anne spoke to many vulnerabilities and truths to her own journey we don’t always see on social media, showcasing how understanding new perspectives was intrinsic to the EDEN environment.

“What people think of you after is your personal brand, you need to lean into it and sink into the things that truly make you an entrepreneur,” Natalie Anne said. “You also need the ability to separate the influencer and your own self – many influencers become what they project and become who they are online. When you first start creating content you’re always going to lose – but you have to learn the many different ways to deal with negativity online.”

Asking hairdressers to really ask themselves how they are feeling and not just reacting to problems was Jose’s main take away for the event.

“For people who put others first so much, prioritising themselves for a few days is important to address first if we are going to be leaders. Personal growth is a huge part of our success and having the opportunity to think about ourselves and our lives in different ways and learn some skills to carry us forward in to healthier longer lives – that’s what I wanted to leave with you all.” Jose said.

The O&M Community is a very inspirational, inclusive and supportive group of people who share similar values and it was so incredible to see so many people from different parts of Australia,

“My number one value for myself is success for myself and others and seeing others be their best. Health is such a big part of my values and how I live. It has been my vision for a long time to do a retreat - I really believe that you get what you think about and we are here to all manifest a better business and balance.”

JOSE BRYCE SMITH

Kirsty Ghahramani and Jose Bryce Smith presenting

with different lifestyles and approaches to life, all connecting and sharing. There were new friendships made, and everyone left feeling changed in some way and uplifted by the overall experience.

New confidence, take things back you can implement everyday and be better people to each other were key learnings for me.

Before leaving this serene paradise I couldn’t resist just one more cup of LOVE tea, it soon replaced all the sugary things we crave and the people who work there felt more like new friends than staff.

EDEN Health Retreat feels like a well-kept secret cocooned from the rest of the world, a place to talk about what really drives us in the industry and how we are going to navigate the future. It was so refreshing to take away so much personal stimulus and not leave with just a multitude of business information, but information to make us daily better at business.

Sometimes we need to unlearn some of our repetitive behaviours before we can experience what it feels like to be liberated and motivated again. To take a deep breath and ensure all the choices we make in life and in business are good for our health. Thank you O&M for making our hair life, a choice of good health.

What some of the salons say about EDEN:

“My five days at EDEN left me feeling renewed, refreshed and focused. I’ve always loved fitness and being healthy, but the retreat really encouraged me to be open to new experiences and to making connections with others in the industry. I think the few days of focusing on myself will enable me to give more energy to my team and my family.”

Mel Corthine, Stevie English Hair

“It was a life changing lesson and experience I had. I can’t express my gratitude enough to be able to be part of the O&M ambassador team and to experience something so energising.”

Daniel Jianing Liu, Usfin Atelier

“What a blessing the last five days have been, I am leaving feeling so full of love, light and gratitude with so many new friends. Thank you to Jose for always leading with love and putting our health and well-being first.”

Becc Snow, Alchemy Salon

“Thanks to Jose for the best experience and for making this amazing community. I’m relaxed, restored and reconnected.”

Carly Elliott-Steele, Elliott Steele Hair

“When O&M launched its first ever retreat it couldn’t have come at a better time for me. Professionally and personally I was running on empty and welcoming five days of switching off and

tuning in to myself was well and truly exactly what I needed. In the company of Jose and her incredible team of community makers I was able to take the time out I knew I needed but hadn’t prioritised. Returning back to the ‘real world’ I feel 110 per cent more able to be confidently fit for my business, the people I love around me and most importantly for myself. Thank you Jose and O&M for this amazing industry first opportunity.”

Michael Kelly, Salon HER

“Eden was a safe space for reconnecting with myself. It allowed me to push through levels of vulnerability and engage in positive self-reflection. The awaken sessions run by Caroline were exceptionally life changing and soul fulfilling for me.”

Ash Franklin, Little Hair Boutique

“So often as a business owner we put everything else first and forget to stop and check in on our mental heath and wellbeing. EDEN couldn’t have been a more perfect retreat to rest and realign. The team carefully curated the whole stay from our food to daily activities and treatments. Jose had exceptional foresight in understanding our need for nature and nurture. I have taken so much with me I can now implement in my daily work lie balance.”

Rachel Espley, Vogue Nationale

“What people think of you is your personal brand, you need to lean into it and sink into the things that truly make you 100 per cent you.”

NATALIE ANNE

Rachel Busby, Eden instructor and Mel Corthine

60 YEARS

AUSTRALIAN HAIRCARE AND COLOUR BRAND CPR IS CELEBRATING THEIR FIRST 60 YEARS IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY AND A HISTORIC SIX-DECADE JOURNEY POWERED BY CREATIVITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND COMMUNITY.

CPR, a brand synonymous with innovation, quality, and sustainability, is celebrating its 60-year journey as Australia’s first haircare manufacturing company. The brand was founded six decades ago by John Donnelly, whose vision laid the foundation for what has become a revolutionary brand in Australian hair.

From these humble beginnings in 1963, CPR’s ethos was built on researching, developing and manufacturing highquality haircare and colour solutions that inspire creativity and elevate the art of hairdressing. This ‘Salon First Philosophy’ placed the hairdresser at the heart of the brand and still resonates strongly today, led by John and his son Cass Donnelly, CEO and creator of CPR Colour.

CPR’s resilience and growth through 60 years can be attributed to their unwavering commitment to these core values. The brand’s focus on creativity has driven the development of its product categories based on individual hair types, which has manifested in top-tier, comprehensive haircare solutions, as well as styling and finishing products. Additionally, the flagship CPR Colour system created by Cass, renowned for its predictable, trueto-swatch colours, inspires a new level of creativity within the salon.

Sustainability is another key value that underpins all operations for CPR. By harnessing the power of natural ingredients, CPR has created ecofriendly products that are gentle on hair and the environment. From the rich,

botanical extracts in its colour range to the nourishing ingredients in its haircare line, CPR’s commitment to sustainability is unwavering.

Quality and trust have been at the foundations of CPR’s success. As an Australian-made brand, CPR products cater to Australia’s diverse climate and outdoor lifestyle to garner the best results. This commitment to quality has helped CPR build trust with hairdressers and salon professionals, forging lasting relationships that span decades.

Community is at the heart of CPR. By fostering a network of like-minded hairdressers, CPR has created a platform for sharing tips, ideas, and support. This sense of community has been further amplified with The Circle, a salon community platform for hairdressers to exchange formulas and advice, and participate in competitions. The brand is beloved by their salon community for their

creativity, empathy, reliability, passion and support. CPR’s distinct personality has endeared the company to its clientele and fostered a sense of loyalty and respect.

Celebrating their 60-year journey, the CPR team looks to the future with the same passion and commitment that sparked the company’s inception. CPR continues to innovate, evolve and inspire, remaining steadfast in its mission to empower hairdressers as a community and individually, with a commitment to continually shaping the future of the hairdressing industry as it steps into the next decade.

With a journey marked by resilience, innovation, creativity and a relentless drive to elevate the hairdressing industry, we can’t wait to see what the next 60 years for CPR bring. Happy 60th anniversary to this hairdressing pioneer. To the next 60! For more information visit

www.cprhair.com

John Donnelly

Cass Donnelly

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THE GUB DOUBLE ZIP TOOL BAG

The GUB Double Zip Tool Bag is a Multi-functional tool bag that can hold a variety of hair scissors, combs, hair clips, clippers, neck brushes and many other tools, with a convenient size to handle and double zip to ensure closure at both ends. This portable tool bag is great for those wishing to move their tools around with them daily. The bag is made from high-quality PU leather and available in Black or Brown.

Visit www.joiken.com.au

JEVAL DARK ART CHARCOAL POWDER

The new Jeval Dark Art charcoal powder is a superior bleach formulated to provide up to 10 levels of lift. Active black carbon pigments purify and detangle, delivering cool blonde results with maximum hair protection. Dark art black dust-free powder bleach counteracts all warmth and strengthens bonds while hydrating. Visit www.beautopia.com.au

POWERTOOLS

MASTER HAIR ARTIST TROLLEY STOOL CASE

Welcome a compact designed stool case trolley and suitcase that is revolutionising mobile hairdressing. The Master Hair Artist Trolley Stool Case serves as a stool and work service table all at the same time.

A great addition for mobile hairdressers, the trolley features, easy-rolling wheels, TSA Lock, and Aluminium and ABS structure. Have the confidence to leave your kit on the highlypractical service table during cut or colour appointments, and store your tools in the trolley/suitcase when travelling from client to client.

Visit www.joiken.com.au

EMSIBETH CROMAKEYIN MULTIBENEFIT

THE LATEST TOOLS, TERMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Glide Hair Tools has now become the Australian and New Zealand distributor of Dennis Bernard’s Powertools, an authentic and original innovative line of additives, aimed to solve the problems faced daily by hairdressers in the salon. Issues such as stinging scalps, colour fading, brassy red or gold tones, colour-resistant greys, colour removal and lengthy processing times can all be addressed using the Powertools additives. Visit www.glidehairtools.com.au or call 02 8730 8847

Cromakey-In Multibenefit is an innovative intense colour system (where “in” stands for Intensity and Innovation), which contains essential micropigments that guarantee a long-lasting, shiny and rich colour, with up to 90 per cent of colour molecules penetrating the hair fibre. With active ingredients like Panthenol, orange extract, Oleic Acid and latest-generation polymers, this scalp-friendly cosmetic cream provides intense, permanent colour coverage leaving hair healthier and stronger than ever. Visit www.emsibeth.com.au or call 08 9277 8008

CELLULA MADRE BEAUTY GENESIS

The Cellula Madre products make it possible to perform fast, effective and innovative services that work thanks to Cellula Madre Beauty Genesis, the first ampoule of Argan stem cells that are mixed with multipliers to create a spectacular gel emulsion. They meet the specific needs of the hair fibre: shine, nourishment and restructuring. They also offer a solution for the needs of the hair texture: definition, smoothness and thickness. Visit www.alfaparfmilanopro.com

A LASTING IMPRESSION

THE VIRTUES OF DIGITAL EMAIL AND SMS MARKETING ARE YOUR ESSENTIAL TOOL IN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS, YOUR BRAND, YOUR PRESENCE AND SO MUCH MORE, DISCOVERS CAITLIN ADAMSON .

In a world full of competition where your clients are bombarded with messages that you are forgettable, how can you make sure you shine brighter than the rest?

One of our not-so-best-kept secrets is effective and direct digital marketing. It’s one of the sharpest tools in your kit to get cut-through and keep your clients engaged long after they’ve left your chair. Here’s how email and SMS marketing can help you stay ahead of the curve.

STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS

We don’t need to tell you that to make your business better than ever, you need to build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients - when they’re both in and out of the salon. While it’s easy to get wrapped up in the day-to-day and focus solely on the clients in the salon, it’s actually the clients who aren’t sitting in your chair that need the most attention.

Email and SMS marketing may not be the new fancy tech on the digital marketing block, but they’re still around for a reason. In an age where TikTok reigns champion for reach, discovery and views, other more traditional channels like email and SMS can feel less flashy.

In reality, email and SMS are just as – if not more – important further down the customer journey funnel. Why? Because they’re DIRECT. Believe it or not, SMS has some of the highest open rates out of all marketing channels because a recipient receives a real-time notification and checks it much like they would a DM from a friend.

TARGETED CONVERSATIONS

Segmentation is email and SMS’ grandest super-power. By creating smaller segments of clients that have things in common, you have the advantage of conversing in a way that connects.

Consider clients that typically book lightening services, for example. You haven’t seen them in three months (or more!). They haven’t rebooked, and you have no idea where they are in the world. Through email and SMS, you can set up an automatic rebooking reminder campaign so at-risk groups of clients don’t go forgotten. Within the email content, you can weave through messaging around why it’s important to rebook within the recommended time-frame, include a link to your online booking, and even pitch an offer to them to sweeten the deal.

ADD PERSONAL FLAIR

Have you ever received an email that had your name in the subject line or within the email itself? Include someone’s first name and you have their attention. Say something that resonates with them personally and you have their buy-in. People love feeling like they’re being spoken to directly. They don’t want to feel like just another contact in your email list – they want to feel like your client, spoken to in the same way as sitting in your salon chair.

It’s such a little thing, but it makes a big difference to the digital connection with your clients and leaving a positive lasting impression outside of the salon space.

REINFORCE YOUR BRAND

We all know just how important branding is for building brand awareness and recognition in your clients. You want to stay front of mind and cut through the noise that is a by-product of the digital world.

So many other brands are out there, trying to be seen and heard by your clients, so keeping in touch with them on a regular basis will not only help you stay front of mind, but help you reinforce that relationship you’ve worked so hard to build. With email and SMS marketing, be strategic with the campaigns and make sure they add value to your clients’ lives. The last thing you want is to contribute to inbox clutter!

Hooked on the idea of email and SMS marketing? With Shortcuts, you have the freedom of choice across three powerful and userfriendly tools to help you create effective email and SMS salon marketing campaigns that speak directly to your clients. From simple, pre-designed templates that are ready to go for you, to solutions that allow you to customise and get creative with your marketing, Shortcuts has something to suit you.

Caitlin Adamson is the Marketing Executive at Shortcuts. To learn more about Shortcuts marketing solutions, visit www.shortcuts.com.au/shortcuts-salon-marketing/

RISKY BUSINESS

JUSTIN

From hazardous chemicals to trips and falls through to theft and fire risks, there are many serious risks involved in owning a hairdressing business. As such, hairdressing business owners may benefit from periodically conducting salon risk assessments to reduce their business risk blind spots.

FOUR STEPS FOR CONDUCTING A SALON RISK ASSESSMENT

Step 1: Be aware of all the hazards. What items in your hair salon pose safety risks?

Step 2: Assess the risks. Understand the type of harm and the potential for it to occur.

Step 3: Have a plan for controlling the risks. Think about effective and practical control measures that you can easily apply.

Step 4: Review and adjust as needed to ensure that your risk management strategy remains relevant.

WHEN SHOULD YOU CONDUCT A SALON RISK ASSESSMENT?

You should conduct a salon risk assessment any time you introduce something new into your hairdressing business – be it new equipment, new haircutting techniques, or new staff, as your risk profile may change. When that happens, it’s the perfect time to conduct a salon risk assessment, which may include reviewing your existing business insurance.

When coupled with business insurance, periodical risk assessments can help you remain vigilant of the potential risks to your hairdressing business. Consider the following two claim scenarios and how business insurance helped these hair salon owners keep their doors open.

CUT HAIR CATASTROPHE

A customer injured his shoulder when he slipped on cut hair after having his hair cut at a barber shop. Luckily, the business owner held Public Liability insurance. A claim was submitted and the customer accepted a settlement of $75,000. Additionally, $10,000 in legal fees was also paid to the customer by the barber’s insurer.

SALON CYBER CRIME

The owner of a hair salon uses a VoIP telephone system that was hacked. Unauthorised calls were made to premium numbers and the salon owner was charged $30,000.

Thankfully, the business owner held Cyber Liability insurance and submitted a claim, which triggered the optional Social Engineering cover in her policy. She was covered for $30,000 of direct financial loss as a result of the phreaking attack.

Running a hairdressing business can get dramatic, thankfully, with BizCover your business insurance is drama-free.

Visit www.bizcover.com.au to compare competitive business insurance quotes and get covered today.

*This information is general only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. It should not be relied upon as advice. As with any insurance, cover will be subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions contained in the policy wording.

© 2023 BizCover Pty Limited, all rights reserved. ABN 68 127 707 975; AFSL 501769.

**The provision of the claims examples are for illustrative purposes only and should not be seen as an indication as to how any potential claim will be assessed or accepted. Coverage for claims on the policy will be determined by the insurer, not BizCover.

GREY OUTLINES HOW TO CONDUCT A RISK ASSESSMENT OF YOUR HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS IN FOUR IMPORTANT STEPS.

INVESTING IN YOUR TEAM

Ioften get asked by salon owners about training and investing in the teams, and what I have done to grow Xiang Hair and the training side of my salons over the years, only to find many salon owners scared of continuing to face the same issues. Many salon owners today are all facing these same problems. We invest in the team, pay for their training, pay their TAFE fees, pay for guest artists, send them to product knowledge sessions and the list goes on. Then they leave!

We often feel that we have wasted so much money and effort and it’s not appreciated.

The question is, would you rather train them and have them go or not train them and have them stay? Quite often when I interview young people bouncing around the industry from salon to salon the main reason they are leaving their previous employer is that they weren’t getting enough training.

We can often get into a situation that because one or two team members have walked away after we have invested so much into them, we start to rethink how much we invest. The reason that some of the top salons flourish during the tough times is that they continuously invest in training. As a salon/business owner we need to change our mindset. We are not investing in those individualswe are investing in our businesses.

We need to stop thinking that the training budget is for the little apprentice that may or may not stay. Our training budget actually attracts more people to your business and is for your business.

I have always invested in training. Even if some have moved on there are always those that stay and they are the ones that make your business great. The aim is to always be the salon that everyone wants to work in. When you become that salon your recruitment becomes so much easier.

Growing your own is the key to developing a great team culture. The nature of your salon culture is your responsibility as a business owner. It is also important that along with the training comes the

team building. Organising training days and content creation days has a massive positive effect on your team. The cost can be minimal and it can be all done on the one day.

Imagine closing your appointment book for one whole day every eight weeks to have the team train and prepare models in the morning and take pictures in the afternoon for your social media content.

For many years I ran team incentives and the goal was that I would take the whole team to Sydney for Hair Expo (now Hair Festival). There was a lot of education but also loads of fun. There were also lots of social media posts and the camaraderie was really something special.

Tom advice:

• Always invest in training. Never ever think that training is about an individual - it’s about your business.

• Always meet with your team on a regular basis and speak with them openly about their future and how you can help them grow.

• Always allow enough time to organise team training as well as individual training.

• Always involve the team in the organisation of the training.

• Always allocate a training budget for each financial year.

• Always involve your suppliers in your team training. They have some amazing resources to help you.

• Training isn’t always about hair. There are so many areas to cover such as customer service, retail and treatment sales, dress to impress, etiquette and building rapport with clients, just to mention a few areas.

• Never delay training or think that it’s a waste of time.

• Always have a training calendar in the back room, on your private salon Facebook page, on the team app, Whatsapp and wherever else you can to ensure that all training sessions are communicated with the team.

• Always dedicate a session of your team meetings to discuss upcoming training events and ask for a commitment to attend from all those that are required to attend the event.

Training is the key element of the success of any business. Make sure that yours doesn’t miss out.

Book your free 45 minute discovery session with Tom at tomdonatoelevate@gmail.com

TOM DONATO EXPLAINS THE HURDLES, TRIUMPHS AND NECESSITIES IN INVESTING IN TEAM TRAINING.

THE GREEN LIGHT

KEEPING

As the year progresses, many hair and beauty businesses are feeling the effects of rising costs of materials, rent and wages. You’re not alone if you’re struggling to maintain your profitability while keeping prices affordable for your clients.

Here are three strategies you can adopt at your salon, spa or clinic to help combat rising costs and keep your books in the green.

INCREASE YOUR SALON’S EFFICIENCY

As they say, “time is money”, and that rings true in our industry especially. One way to combat rising costs is to increase your efficiency by utilising what you have around you. Your salon software should have many features that can automate processes such as stocktaking, saving you and your team time, and you might not even realise it! Take a moment to look at all the features it has to offer that you aren’t using, and you might be surprised. By utilising your salon software to its full potential, you can save time on adminheavy tasks and spend more time on the floor, increasing revenue! Maybe you’ve been doing your stocktakes manually all these years and you realise your software can generate a list of products sold in the last month to send to your supplier to re-order, and suddenly your stocktake takes seconds instead of hours.

Or you spend some time setting up some marketing automation to send messages to your clients if they haven’t rebooked in a certain number of weeks. Suddenly your apprentices can spend more time shadowing a stylist instead of sitting at the computer sending out messages to your clients. Investing some time now to look at your software and make the most out of it can potentially save you hundreds of hours a year.

MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS WITH DATA

The word data might seem scary, but I promise you it’s not. Your salon software is tracking all sales made in the system and, therefore, when you’re making decisions about the business, it’s the perfect assistant to help you. Using the reporting available to you in your salon software is crucial to understanding where you’re at and what you need to do in order to reach your revenue goals.

For example, if you want to do a promotion to drive retail sales, how are you currently choosing which product to discount? Are you just choosing one randomly? Don’t leave the success of your promotion up to chance. Run a report in your salon software to show you the top selling products, this will show you which products are loved by your clients and therefore likely to be purchased, then all you have to do is choose a product with a high profit margin. This means you can safely decide on a discount that makes the offer attractive to your clients while maintaining a healthy profit for your business.

MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR SUCCESS

Your team is the major driving force for the business’ success, and keeping them motivated and aligned with your goals can hugely increase efficiency at your salon and make your staff happy –happy staff means happy customers!

One way to align staff with your goals and motivate them is by using targets. If you want to increase revenue by improving retail sales or rebooking rates, set achievable targets with your staff so they can work towards tangible goals. By doing this, you show your staff that they’re making a difference towards the overall businesses success. Your salon software should allow you to set targets for your staff so they can access their own metrics and track their progress.

When you work together towards a common goal it brings focus into your vision of what you want your salon to be, and when you share your success with your team, it makes everyone feel good. This promotes hard working staff that are happier and boost the overall salon culture.

By adopting these strategies to look at combating rising costs and increasing your revenue, you can not only survive but thrive in the face of rising costs and get your business into a healthy position now and for the future.

Kamrin Hira is a marketer at Kitomba Salon and Spa Software. To learn more about how Kitomba can help you run your business in 2023, call 0800 161 101 or visit www.kitomba.com/au/

YOUR BOOKS IN THE GREEN IS ALL ABOUT COMBATTING RISING COSTS FOR YOUR SALON, SPA OR CLINIC, WRITES KAMRIN HIRA .

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SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

SPONSORS

EXHIBITORS

SUPPORTERS

Welcome to the industry’s biggest celebration of hair.

ALONGSIDE THE HAIR Festival event team, the team at INSTYLE has continued to work hard on an event that is affordable and relevant to how we as an industry need to continue to engage.

If anything, in the last few years we have learnt a lot about ourselves and what motivates us and there’s very few ways in which we gain the benefits like we do from face-to-face learning and sharing moments in the same room as the people we love or admire.

With so many stands in the Hair Festival MarketPlace for you to shop and engage with, across everything our industry needs to grow business or personal brands, we are sure that we have delivered something from unbridled creativity to business that we can all benefit from. In a time of such adaptation, sharing like-mindedness is set to be the most valuable commodity in our industry.

We’ve had countless meetings and brainstorming sessions with brands and passionate hairdressers to try and come up with as many ideas as possible that present you all with something exciting and memorable. While there has been some incredible visions and concepts we’ve discussed, not all of them are easy to bring to life, so thanks to those who have persisted and shown their support for the industry’s greater good. We all know how challenging business is and that a bit of personal investment isn’t easy when we are often ruled by so many factors.

With the rising costs of everything, we still believe Hair Festival represents the most value to brands wanting to engage with hairdressers across a number of levels. With content creation key to growth, making the most of the incredible canvas that is Hair Festival to create content is merely just the starting point for the most memorable weekend on the hair calendar, and one that holds a strong legacy in our hearts.

From editorial education to colour and styling all facets of artistry are onstage, with the All Access Pass being the best value to soak up the most of everything – we can’t think of one other event where you can gain two full days and nights of hair education and entertainment for this price.

Ultimately, getting back into a MarketPlace floor for free and shopping your favourite brands and networking is what Hair Festival is all about and after great feedback from attendees we are excited to present you with more options from colour to retail and beyond this year. Thank you to our highly valued MarketPlace brands who are committed to salon business growth over our eclectic space.

The REALtalk Business program continues to be touted as one of the best days in terms of business knowledge and content our industry has seen, and in 2022 we built on

this and have ensured our program meets the needs and topics of discussion that salon owners are facing today. If you’re a salon owner and don’t have a ticket to our half-day REALtalk, with limited spots, now is your last chance to share a room with some of the best panellists and speakers in our industry. With Anders Sorman-Nilsson talking about the future customer, AI and Chat GPT, alongside panels on mental health and wellness, plus technology in salons, it’s where we need to unite as an industry today.

So, when time is money and advancement equals growth, you cannot afford to miss Hair Festival 2023. Secure your All Access Pass before education sessions sell out, so you still have the power of choice. With standing room only in many of the sessions last year, we urge you to be one step ahead in the days leading up to this annual event. We can’t wait to see you very soon!

WHAT'S ON LEARN. SHOP.

Immerse yourself in the Hair Festival MarketPlace. Your source of what’s new in the industry. Engage with leading brands, purchase the latest industry innovations, learn and be inspired by live on stand demonstrations and discuss business. You can relax and unwind with your colleagues at multiple dedicated networking areas. Connect and unite like never before.

The learning will be never ending at Hair Festival 2023. The REALtalk Business Forum brings together a significant line up of international and local talent to create authentic, inspirational and unbranded conversations on what matters most to the hairdressing industry. You can expect to leave with tangible tips to grow your business, inspire your salon staff and review your service offering. Also check out the long list of Education Sessions hosted by respected industry leaders, educators and brands.

WHAT'S ON.

CONNECT. COMPETE.

Will you be taking home the coveted Hair Festival trophy? Get ready to show off your skills and gain industry-wide recognition at the live Hair Festival Competitions. The competition is heating up and we’ve added additional competition categories this year. From editorial glam, to colour, street style, the sleek bob, team work and barbering, there’s a category for every hairdresser.

The party of the year is back and better than ever! Welcome to Wonderland, the most vibrant and exciting event on the Hair Festival calendar. Let your hair down and be transported to a world of wonder and fun. Dress to impress in your most showstopping outfit and get ready to shine under the disco ball. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a colourful world filled with dazzling performances, immersive entertainment, and delicious treats. We’ve got plenty of surprises in store that will keep you dancing and having fun all night long.

WHERE IS IT?

MarketPlace, REALtalk, Education, Competitions

CARRIAGEWORKS - 245 Wilson Street Eveleigh

Bay 22-24, Bay 25, Elston Room and Elston Mezzanine

Sunday 11 June & Monday 12 June 2023

Carriageworks is the largest multi-arts centre in Australia. The venue commissions Australian and international artists to make monumental new work that intersects with contemporary ideas. Reflecting the diverse communities of urban Sydney, their artist-led program is ambitious, radical and always inclusive.

CARRIAGEWORKS

Sunday 11 June 2023 | 7.00pm – 11.00pm

This elegant and iconic venue in Sydney's dynamic city is the ideal location to celebrate the hair industry in full, with drinking, eating, dancing and installations at Wonderland.

POWERED BY:

WHERE IS IT?

THIS PARTNERSHIP AIMS to actively contribute to a strong, resourced, and dynamic industry by sharing platforms, information, and actionable practices that eventgoers and industry professionals can successfully implement in their business

Making sustainability a reality at Hair Festival 2023

Coffee cup & water bottle recycling

• Providing separation bins & recycling for exhibitors

• Educating & inspiring with Paul Frasca joining a REALtalk technology panel

• Bringing sustainability to the Marketplace floor at Stand #5

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND schedule, connect with other attendees, participate in interactive sessions, and keep updated on all the extra activations, giveaways, and excitement. All registered attendees will receive an invitation email to download and set up the app on prior to the event. The first 200 people to download the app will go in the draw to win one of five Hair Festival Education Session passes to a session of your choice*.

After opening the Elements App, just enter the event code: HairFestival23. All registered event attendees will be emailed their login details.

To download from Google scan here

To download from Apple scan here

Get ready to take your Hair Festival experience to the next level with the Hair Festival App.

*REALtalk Business Forum and Pivot Point MasterClass not included.

Sustainable Salons have partnered with Hair Festival for a second year in a row to showcase sustainable initiatives, insight, and education across the weekend.

SHOP.

MarketPlace

The hottest brands, trends and styles are all under one roof at Hair Festival MarketPlace. Your source of what’s new in the industry. Engage with leading brands, purchase the latest industry innovations, learn and be inspired by live on stand demonstrations and discuss business.

Access to explore the MarketPlace is free and open to everyone in the industry.

The Barber Hub

Showcasing the latest in barber products, equipment, and furniture, hosted by One Zero One Education. Be inspired and gain helpful insights into expanding into the barber space.

The Business Hub

Visit the Business Hub where you will be welcomed by brands showcasing new innovations, business advice, marketing and more.

BARBER BUSINESS CAFE

INSTYLE & Styleicons Café Hub

Centrally located, this will be your connection point in the MarketPlace. Ideal for coffee, snacks, recharging, meetings, and catching Education Session models post-session.

MarketPlace Directory

Afterpay – Stand 40

Founded in 2014 in Sydney, Australia, Afterpay has millions of global customers and hundreds of thousands of merchant partners now using the platform across Australia, the US, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and the EU. Afterpay empowers customers to access the things they want and need, while still allowing them to maintain financial wellness and control, by splitting payments in four, for both online and in-store purchases.

Apè the Label - Stand 60

Established in 2021, Apè the Label is the original statement apron and accessories brand for hairdressers globally. Fashionable, environmentally friendly, bleach and water resistant - whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, Apè the Label’s aprons are the perfect addition to your hairdressing supplies, allowing you to focus on your clients without worrying about damaging your clothes.

Art Hair Extension - Stand 66

With 30 years of industry experience, including 10 years of experience in Australia, Art Hair Extension is passionate about hair!

Art Hair Extensions use high-quality Virgin Russian and Ukrainian human hair for a beautiful and soft result. Their products range from 18 inches to 30 inches long and are a popular international choice.

Company director Tony Taskin has been in the hairdressing and hair extension industry for 30 years. He is competent and passionate about hair and hair extensions and would love to show you the fantastic products he has to offer.

Arvo Hair Care - Stand 37

Arvo is more than just another haircare brand. It is ethically produced with care and is working to raise awareness around social issues such as domestic violence and homelessness.

Arvo is Australian made and owned, 100 per cent vegan, 100 per cent cruelty free, 100 per cent sulphate and paraben free and made with 100 per cent recyclable bottles.

Arvo has the latest in haircare technology and is the salon range you’ve been waiting for.

Naturally produced, professionally developed, and infused with science.

Barberco - Stand 86

As a leading Australian online wholesaler of barber products combined with industry know-how, Barberco are here to make a positive difference in customers’ lives. Barberco is your one stop shop to purchase all your professional tools and products needed to run your business. The company offers brands such as BaBylissPRO, Andis, Gamma+, Caliber, Wahl, Parlux, Kamisori, Brosh and more. “Being a small family-owned business ourselves we understand our customers' needs and wants. Our small but dedicated team provide a service experience that is second to none. Come meet the team!”

Base Hair Extensions – Business Hub BH02

Base Hair Extensions are changing the game and redefining the extensions industry while developing a cult following of global celebrities, influencers and hair stylists, including the likes of Olivia Pierson (Kim Kardashian’s best friend) and Samara Weaving.

Famous for 100 per cent Russian single donor human hair, Base Hair provide the most superior quality extensions available on the market. All of Base Hair Extensions are double drawn, meaning each hair strand is thick from the root to the ends, allowing customers to achieve thick, natural looking hair, and ensuring longevity.

Book a time to meet with the team, so the brand can customise a package to suit your business and elevate your profits and brand quickly. Join over 100 businesses and offer your clients this loved and trusted hair extensions brand.

Brazilian Keratin Treatment - Stand 83

Brazilian Keratin Treatment is your one-stop-shop for all your vegan keratin needs. Their hair salon specialises in providing exceptional nanoplasty and keratin treatments along with distributing their own brand of Brazilian-made keratin products worldwide. Their products are formulated with only the finest plant-based ingredients to deliver outstanding results that your clients will love. Their keratin products are designed to nourish and strengthen hair, reducing frizz and leaving it smoother, softer, and more manageable. With Brazilian Keratin Treatment products, you can give your clients the silky, healthy hair they've always dreamed of.

Charlii - Stand 62

Created by one of Australia’s leading entrepreneurial hairdressers, Charlii brings your hairdresser home with luxury salon-grade products. Developed with a desire to create products that give “fresh out of the salon” hair inbetween salon visits, this is just the beginning of Charlii.

The brand’s flagship product is the classic quick grip roller to create bombshell Hollywood volume and waves with minimal effort. In 2023 Charlii will be launching a product that will change the colour game.

Colortrak - Stand 3

Colour speaks louder than words. Colortrak is devoted to all the mavericks, mad scientists and fearless stylists that beautify our world. Built for stylists who elevate hair to the level of art! Colortrak is an industry leader in salon-grade colouring tools! The brand have made it their mission to design tools for hair stylists that expect more – more creative control, more blend-ability, and more flexibility to execute their vision. Incorporating ergonomic features, tasteful design, and real-world testing by select brand ambassadors, Colortrak products push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of hair colouring tools.

Comfortel Salon Furniture - Stand 19

Committed to providing visionary furniture and equipment that helps salon professionals create beautiful results, Comfortel proudly introduces their latest range of trendsetting hairdressing furniture at Hair Festival. Explore their range of salon chairs, wash lounges, trolleys, stools and mirrors – the essential pieces of furniture that will help you

create the salon space you love. Don’t forget to pick up their new 2023 Comfortel Look Book, full of heaps of salon interior inspiration and the latest in salon furniture and equipment for your salon!

Commonwealth Bank of Australia - Stand 15

We’re Australia’s leading provider of integrated financial services, including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, superannuation, insurance and sharebroking products and services.

Community Hair Project - Stand 71

Community Hair Project has provided over two million dollars’ worth of free haircuts around Australia since 2017. Everyone who receives a free haircut also receives a toiletry gift pack and a hug.

Excellent Edges - Stand 30

With 35 years of experience, Excellent Edges say they are “Australia’s biggest, best and funniest producers of hairdressing scissors and cutting accessories”.

Make sure you come say hi on their stand and check out all the tools they have on offer, or just pop in for a drink and check out the artists doing live demos over the festival.

Emsibeth - Stand 56

Emsibeth is made in Italy with love. The brand’s mission is simple – vision, emotion and education.

The Emsibeth Company is a certified Benefit Corporation which commits to achieving not just profit but also objectives for the good of the environment, people and the community.

Emsibeth is a professional complete range offering a variety of vegan friendly, sulphate and paraben free products, as well as elite education of the craft and personalised salon support.

Emsibeth also offer multiple colouring systems, all of which are easy to use with outstanding results.

Their latest instant lamellar treatment BK STAGE FLASH STAR will be present at Hair Festival!

Gold Hair Collection - Stand 77

Gold Hair Collection is Australia’s largest Hair Topper retailer and is bringing Crown Clip-In Hair Extension pieces to Hair festival in 2023.

Their range offers more than 30 different colours. These Human Hair Toppers can also be coloured and styled just like regular hair. Simply clip over the crown, eliminating regrowth, adding volume, fresh colour or escaping another shampoo day!

Filtered Beauty - Stand 65

Filtered Beauty is an innovative e-commerce business that specialises in providing shower purifiers for hair and skin health. Their shower purifiers help to remove harmful chemicals from the water, such as chlorine and heavy metals, which can lead to dryness and irritation of the skin and hair. Filtered Beauty is committed to providing high-quality products that promote health and wellbeing. The Shower Purifiers are easy to install and are designed to last for up to six months. They are a great option for anyone looking to improve their hair and skin health while reducing their environmental footprint.

Floractive - Stand 32

Floractive specialise in nanoplasty solutions. Their main product, Wone, has gained international recognition as a leading nanoplasty solution. The team at Floractive are excited to be participating at Hair Festival, where they will be offering their renowned Wone solution alongside their team of expert technicians, who will be on hand to explain the entire application process. Floractive have a widespread presence across Australia with multiple sales points located throughout the country.

Hair Aid - Stand 08

Hair Aid operates both the Hair Aid Community Cuts program and Hair Aid International Projects. The Hair Aid Community Cuts initiative provides free haircuts to people in need in more than 80 locations in Australia, to support the homeless and unemployed. Hair Aid International Projects help people living in poverty in some of the world’s poorest areas to learn basic hair-cutting skills and start their own businesses. Hair Aid provides newly trained trainees with a free tool kit to help them get started. Trainees can begin earning money by cutting hair in their communities as soon as they complete the training. More than 5,500 people have been trained by Hair Aid to date.

Happy Hair Brush - Business Hub BH07

Happy Hair Brush is a leading hairbrush for all the family, which guarantees to detangle all knotty hair, extensions and wigs. Their Mother Brushes are ideal for thick, long, adult and tween hair, while they also offer Original Paddle brushes for kids and sensory. To stock the brushes that customers will repeatedly thank you for, visit their stand and see what all the fuss is about. If you are a salon owner, come claim your free sample Happy Hair Brush. The brand is giving away 500 brushes on the hour each day until they’re gone.

Hairhouse - Business Hub BH09

Hairhouse is Australia’s leading hair and beauty retailer offering expert salon and piercing services. With over 30 years of experience and a growing network of more than 110 salon-powered stores nationally, Hairhouse are proud to be Australia’s largest employer of hairdressers. The company’s professionals have the tools and expertise to make every customer look and feel their best.

Hairhouse understand that healthy crown hair sets the stage for a great cut or colour. From everyday to premium, they offer more than 120 globally-recognised beauty brands with solutions to care for every hair type, including Kérastase, K18, Olaplex, KEVIN.MURPHY, ELEVEN Australia and Oribe.

Ibiza Hair Tools - Stand 78

Great hair begins with great styling tools. Created with hairdressers in mind, the Ibiza Hair range is the brush brand of choice for 90 per cent of salon and editorial stylists on America’s West Coast. With its secret blend of natural boar and heat-resistant carbon fibre bristles, Ibiza’s unique ‘Gripslip’ technology allows stylists to slip, twist and swirl the brush to create effortless waves, curls, volume, and smoothness every time. No getting stuck. No ripping. No breakage.

Kerafuse ™️ - Stand 13

Introducing Kerafuse ™️ - touted as the softest, fastest, workable Keratin powder.

Unique to the extension market, this will be a game changer for your salon and extension services.

Make your own custom extensions for your clients, and rebond ot retip clients’ extensions faster. Removal is seamless as the Keratin is much softer than most in the market.

LOHY - Stand 63

LOHY Haircare supplies Australian-made curly hair products and education to curl-embracing salons. LOHY’s products and accessories have been created with one thing in mind – to help people love and embrace their natural beauty.

Curls Made Easy is at the core of the LOHY brand and the mission closest to their heart. Revolutionary Curl Tutorials provide easy-to-follow routines for creating beautiful, healthy curls.

“We believe that support and education for our Professional Stockists and their teams are just as important as providing botanical-rich, effective products that curl artists can depend on and prescribe to their clients. Join us on our mission to help people love their natural beauty.”

Love That For U - Stand 26

Love That For U aprons are no ordinary apron, designed for colour artists that want to reveal their own unique style on the salon floor without ruining their hair wardrobe. The aprons are fully adjustable and interchangeable straps with a full zip pocket to house everything a busy colourist or stylist needs.

Mamako - Business Hub BH06

Mamako is here to restore your confidence. For too long we've hidden our hormonal hair-loss. Developed by one of Australia's hairdressers, the brand pride themselves on being both Australian-made and owned.

The range is made with Australian ingredients including lemon myrtle, Illawarra flame tree, flannel extract, macadamia, Tasmanian blue gum, dragon fruit, argan, elderflower, jojoba, almond oil and more. All products are salon exclusive and made with the intention to deliver the highest quality product to the market that is vegan, organic and cruelty free.

“Incorporating self-care into your day-to-day life whilst nourishing and enriching your life with chemical-free products is what we strive for. Restore your confidence, you deserve it.”

Matrix Australia - Stand 81

Matrix is committed to serving each and every community salon and empowering stylists to create positive change for their clients and the world around them. Through inspiration and innovation, Matrix supports all salon professionals to achieve their dreams and imagine all they can be!

Mayo International - Stand 54

Mayo International was founded in 1983 and has an extensive range of shampoos, conditioners and styling and treatment products for all hair types.

The company’s hair care range is designed, manufactured and bottled in Australia with the exact levels of the highest quality ingredients to ensure ultimate performance and to achieve their desired outcomes in every aspect.

Bursting with botanicals and derived from nature, the products are niche and are created to specifically target solutions for many common hair problems.

Keep an eye out for their 100 per cent Aussie brand and product ranges including Revitafoam, Revita FOR and Gentix Reborn FX.

Mizutani Scissors & Y.S.Park ProfessionalStand 01

Handmade scissors in Japan since 1921, Mizutani Scissors combine centuries-old artisan craftsmanship with the best materials found on earth to create a scissor that is elegant, purposeful and made to the highest quality used by hairdressers and barbers around the world.

Y.S.Park Professional brushes, combs and accessories have been made and designed by a hairdresser for hairdressers. Y.S.Park hair tools are made using the highest quality Japanese craftsmanship and materials to perform and excel even in the busiest salons. Loved by the industry, Y.S.Park Professional is the tool of choice.

Monay Hair Cryotherapy – Stand 24

Discover technology for hair freezing.

“We created the first and only NANOprotein able to work with Cryotherapy. Capillary cryolipolysis is a revolutionary treatment to repair damaged and brittle hair, control the frizz and straighten the hair without using chemicals. Working at extremely low temperatures, it acts on the hair from the inside to the outside, correcting and replacing the damaged fibers. Our treatments are organic and vegan, a a French formulation and made in Brazil.”

Freeze the nutrients and Hyaluronic acid in the capillary cortex, stimulating and prolonging the treatment.

Novak Hair Co - Stand 44

Rethink the way you keratin with Novak Hair Co, a revolutionary hair care keratin company that has been operating since 2018. The company supply wholesale to professional salons and stylists only, with a small retail range for the public. Their famous Keratin Treatment is designed to transform weak, damaged, dry and unruly hair, as well as refresh sensitive hair that may be thirsty from colour and chemical services. Replenishing your hair with the Novak Keratin Infused Treatment can dramatically improve the texture, condition and vitality of the hair. Using advanced technology, the Novak Express Keratin Treatment will leave hair feeling soft, shiny, healthy, and smooth for up-to three to six months. The application service time can vary for length and thickness, but is 1.5 to three hours, on average. Using the latest technology, the leave-in formula is quicker than most on the market - simply apply and dry. This process cuts down service time, eliminating the need for multiple cleanses. The results are instant!

One Zero One Education - Barber Hub

One Zero One Education is an up-skilling facility based in Melbourne. Owned by Eoin McCarthy and Leigh Winsor, they pride themselves on tailor-made educational experiences based on personal development. What makes One Zero One Education unique in the field of education is their unconventional, conscious and holistic approach to hair education, mentorship and coaching. Pushing the boundaries to blur the lines between hairdressing and modern barbering.

Osaka Scissors - Stand 07

For over 40 years, Osaka Scissors has been a leader in the hairdressing scissors industry. Based primarily in France, together with partner Passion Scissors in the UK, they manufacture and supply quality scissors across Europe, South America, Japan and now Australia. Osaka Scissors are known for their simple, clean and sleek aesthetics. Combined with a strong focus on the use of quality Japanese steel, they deliver premium and dependable cutting tools. The brand continues to design and innovate, understanding that ergonomics is key to the well-being of hairdressers and barbers, while also preserving quality through traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The brand offer a wide range of scissors to suit all cutting styles and price points.

Ozdare & K18 – Stand 75

The K18Peptide™️ was patented after scanning and analysing 1,242 decapeptides that cover the entire genome of human keratin proteins. After a decade of research, K18 discovered one unique sequence unlocking the science to bring strands damaged from chemical services and thermal/mechanical styling back to their original, youthful state — the K18Peptide. The more damaged the hair, the more dramatic the results.

Enter the world of biomimetic hair science that heals hair in just four minutes!

Phorest - Stand 27

Phorest Salon Software powers over 9,000 hair and beauty salons in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, Finland, the USA and Canada and the platform processes 7 million appointments a month for hair and beauty consumers.

The system touches every point of the salon experience – from the in-salon software appointment calendar and CRM with a fully integrated marketing suite to staff apps and payments. They are also the window through which the salon provides their end customer with an amazing experience through custom native apps, eCommerce and online bookings.

“Why? Because we want to help salons find their dream clients and get them back more often and spending more.”

Phoenix Nationale - Stand 36

Phoenix Nationale is your go to company for all things new, different and exciting. Brands include Bling Pop Colortrak, EVY Professional, Foamie, invisibobble, Klara Cosmetics, Lemon Lavender, Lorna Evans Education, MakeUp Eraser, Olivia Moss, Pink Pewter Sphynx, Styledry and Tangle Angel. Drop buy and see what's new.

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Quest Accountant - Stand 34

Quest Accountants will take the time to get to know you, and to understand your goals and dreams.

“You are talented, creative and passionate about your business and you’re great at what you do, but numbers aren’t necessarily your thing. That’s OK, because numbers are our thing, and we’re ready to bring order to your systems and give you the confidence to kick your financial goals. We believe in small business – we are one! We offer a personalised service and when you need us, we’ll be there. You’ll never be just a number to us.”

Remy Hair Extensions - Stand 59

Remy Hair Extensions are devoted to providing premium quality extensions to salons that are searching for only the highest quality for their guests. Remy Hair Extensions maintain moisture and protein, meaning even after hundreds of shampoos the hair will remain soft and manageable, with no silicon like coatings on the hair, just natural, healthy 100 per cent human hair, 100 per cent Remy (hair cuticle correct) and double drawn! The hair is ethically sourced and all hair has been cut professionally by willing donors and gently processed. The brand’s signature Micro-Tape extensions are supplied with American Tape –the strongest most reliable tape in the world. Personalised training programs are also offered through our training academy. Made by hairstylists for hairstylists!

Rumbie & Co. - Stand 25

Welcome to Rumbie & Co., which specialises in the science of curls, with a team of experts and range of products that are designed specifically for curls. Rumbie & Co. believe in curl liberation through education, opening minds to simpler ways of caring, styling, and living with curls. Their approach is backed by experience and research, with training that never stops. They understand that every curl is unique and celebrate the infinite beauty in that. From start to finish, they’re with you on the curl journey, with care that spans the complete curl spectrum.

“Our clients love us because we see them, hear them, and get them. We’re Rumbie & Co. – curls, simplified. Visit us at the upcoming Hair Festival to learn more!”

SalonDrive - Business Hub BH08

SalonDrive is a digital agency helping businesses in the hair industry establish and grow an online presence. They are a design agency that offers Website Design & Development and Branding for hair salons, barbershops, and any business in the hair industry. Established by hairdressers, for hairdressers.

SalonDrive’s solutions can increase brand awareness, credibility and gain new customers for your business. SalonDrive is based in Melbourne, Australia and offer services to hair businesses Australia wide.

Salon Lane - Stand 6

Salon Lane is a luxury shared workspace for independent hair, beauty and wellness professionals. At Salon Lane you have the freedom and flexibility to be your own boss and run your business, your way. From salon owners to mobile freelancers, part time to full time, you have the choice of

upscale open workstations or private, purpose-built studios. Salon Lane is your place to create, with multiple convenient locations in Sydney and Brisbane, which provides you with an incredible space and community – you bring your passion, talent and clientele.

Savvy Industry Clothing - Stand 46

Setting trends in the workplace.

Savvy is more than just workwear. Savvy offers bleach and colour stain resistant uniforms for all professionals who want comfort and class in their everyday clothing. From Hair and Beauty to Massage Therapists and Cosmetic Therapists, Savvy cater for anyone who wants to have clothes that fit their style while being comfortable enough to work in.

Bring Savvy’s style to everyone on your team. Choose uniforms that suit each personality.

Seamless1 - Stand 21

Seamless1 is an international brand proudly founded in Australia, Seamless1 provides cutting-edge hair care products, luxury hair extensions, and hot tools of the highest quality. Their extensive range will help you accomplish your goals.

Hair stylists will be able to create the perfect look for their clients with the latest education and workshops. The Seamless1 professional team is dedicated to helping you succeed, so you can unlock your salon’s potential.

Sharpline Scissors - Stand 57

Sharpline Scissors was established in 1989 and proudly sells high-quality hairdressing scissors, all 100 per cent made in Japan. Come and see the brand for a personal consultation by one of their very experienced scissor experts who can help you choose the correct pair for you. There are over 150 models in the Sharpline range and they are sure to have the scissors you need. This year’s Hair Festival cutting events are proudly sponsored by Sharpline Scissors. Shop at the stand for exclusive Hair Festival deals and prices.

Showpony - Stand 68

“We are here to open your mind to the endless possibilities. We are a solution-focused hair brand. We are here to make the change.”

As an Australian-born hair fashion and beauty brand, Showpony is focused on empowering people to look and feel beautiful with hair extensions that transform.

Showpony offers premium hair extensions, accessories, education, and support to consumers and industry professionals around the world. The global brand is transforming the perception of hair extensions, providing a beautiful solution to everyday hair concerns with a variety of natural-looking colours, lengths and application methods suited to people of all ages and hair types.

Shui Scissors - Stand 50

Established in 2008, Shui Scissors are specialist professional scissor suppliers and offer repairs nationwide. Made from Japanese steel that ensures a longer lasting edge, Shui Scissors are hand made in two pieces offering both a regular or ergonomic offset scissor available in 5” – 7”. Scissors are weighted differently with balanced handles with these

modern blades shelled 36 degrees, which makes them versatile for all cutting techniques.

“Visit Shui Scissors at Hair Festival Stand 50. We’re happy to fit you with the right scissor to suit your needs or call us on 0433 732 987 and we can come to you.”

Smartpay - Stand 23

Keep every dollar of your sale with this Zero Cost™️ EFTPOS solution. If you have a monthly turnover of over $10K in card transactions on each terminal, Smartpay can wipe out your transaction fees and EFTPOS rental as well. Ka-ching!

Square – Stand 39

Square helps sellers more easily run and grow their businesses with its integrated ecosystem of commerce solutions. Square offers purpose-built appointments booking software and sleek payments hardware to help run your hair and beauty salon, with versatile eCommerce tools and BNPL functionality through Afterpay, staff management, and much more – all of which work together to save sellers time and effort. Millions of sellers across the globe trust Square to power their business and help them thrive in the economy.

Sustainable Salons - Stand 5

Sustainable Salons is a unique social enterprise that specialises in collecting up to 95 per cent of the salon bin and redirecting all material for reuse, recycling and repurposing solutions. The program also offers rewards for the business’ recycling efforts with useful items and savings for the business, while 100 per cent of the recycling proceeds are donated to charitable organisations OzHarvest and KiwiHarvest to help feed those in need.

Tame Your Nest & Tecna - Stand 20

Tame your Nest is a heat-free, portable curling tool made sustainably in Australia from recycled hairdressing plastics. Their curling tools are designed for any curly person wanting to create consistent curls. They also help hair professionals create consistent curls for their clients or parents wanting to tame their little ones’ loopy locks. Using a closedloop manufacturing process, Tame Your Nest focuses on sustainability while offering a heat-free alternative to traditional, hair-damaging heat appliances. Tame Your Nest is 100 per cent Australian, designed, made and owned by curly hair experts to be gentle on hair.

TNS Hair - Stand 31

TNS Hair is a dynamic and on the rise Australian hair brand that specialises in supplying innovative hair styling tools with a retail focus. Established in 2015, TNS Hair has built a strong connection with its customers and large existing customer base, providing them with the hair products they need and want.

With a strong commitment to quality, TNS Hair offers hair salons premium quality, innovative hair styling tools that can be sold to your customers at great margins.

TNS Hair believe that great hair is a form of self-expression and that our products can help people achieve their desired look effortlessly.

VITAMAN - Stand 9

VITAMAN is touted as truly the only fully comprehensive premium, Australian natural, men’s brand in the market today.

VITAMAN are committed to Hair, Skin + Body Wellness, selecting only the finest ingredients and avoiding harmful synthetic chemicals, artificial fragrances and colours.

Their products have won numerous industry awards at home and internationally, with the treatments being performed in leading 5-star hotel spas and executive grooming salons around the world.

The brand is never tested on animals, proudly Vegan Australia Certified, and offers stunning newlook-sustainable packaging - you can feel good about using VITAMAN.

The brand is celebrating their 23rd anniversary. They continue to innovate and provide effective grooming solutions for men, naturally.

Discover VITAMAN today.

WAHL Professional - Stand 22

Wahl is a worldwide brand that was born over 100 years ago in America by Leo Wahl. The company remains familyowned. Back in 1919, Leo invented the first electromagnetic clipper and also invented personal massage products that were first used in barber shops in America. Wahl strives to stay innovative and provide the world with quality personal grooming, self-care, pet grooming, and professional barber and stylist products that stand the test of time.

Waste Free Systems - Stand 35

At Waste Free Systems, we are all about people, we have dedicated ourselves to not only making it easy for salon industry businesses to repurpose their waste and reduce their footprint but also to support incredibly worthy charitable causes in the process.”

A leader in the charge towards creating waste-free, sustainable businesses, Waste Free Systems support businesses with unique waste management bin systems with world and Australian-first clean tech solutions. With clients being focused on the environment, now more than ever, every business needs to show they are doing the right thing environmentally and have a sustainable business model.

White Hair Girl - Stand 33

Come by the White Hair Girl stand and see their wide range of European hair extensions, as well as their range of lace wigs, Jewish wigs plus a wide range of hair toppers.

Wise Wives – Stand 53

Wise up with Wise Eyes and give your clients the red carpet treatment. Tighten Brighten and hydrate under your eye area with noticeably instant results. Stand out from your competitor salons and include this eye treatment to every service either at the basin or in the chair. Now is the time to turn your clients into raving fans, they will love them that much they will want to take the retail size home, or raise your prices and include them in the service.

LEARN.

REAL talk Business Forum

Sunday 11 June 2023

REALtalk Business Forum creates authentic, inspirational and unbranded conversations. Learn from international industry experts ways to grow your business, inspire your salon staff and review your service offering.

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REAL talk Program

Sunday 11 June 2023 | 9.00am – 2.00pm

9:00am- 9:20am Registration and coffee

9:20am – 9:25am Welcome by Lisa Conway, The Zing Project (emcee)

9:25am – 10:00am Valuing Our Work – Lisa Conway, The Zing Project

10:00am – 10:30am

Panel: Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace

- Paloma Garcia, Paloma Salon; Chris Hunter, Willomina; Jake Putan, Legacy Education; Jose Bryce Smith, O&M; Michael Kelly, Salon HER

10:30am – 10:50pm The Power of Education – Jane Barrett, Pivot Point

10:50am – 11:10am Morning Tea

11:10am – 11:40am

Panel: Salon Improvement Through Technology

Emma Winen, Shortcuts; Paul Frasca, Sustainable Salons; Adam Ciaccia, L’Oréal ACCESS; Pinky Arora, Ezidebit – A Global Payments Company; Tamara Reid, Timely; Kate Henderson, Elysium Hair

11:40am – 12:00pm Facing the Global Community – Stephanie Mason, Showpony

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Closing Keynote with Q&A: Re-Imagining a Sustainable Customer Journey Fit for the Future – Anders Sörman-Nilsson, Thinque

1:30pm - 2.00pm Recap - End of REALtalk followed by buffet lunch

*program is subject to change

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REALtalk Keynote Speakers

Lisa Conway The Zing Project Valuing our Work

Lisa Conway is the Founder of The ZING Project, an industry-leading Salon Coaching business with a team who know the hair and beauty industry inside out. From speaking engagements to writing books, and over 30 years as a hairdresser and salon owner, Lisa has done the work and her no-fluff, no-BS approach is like a breath of fresh air. Lisa challenges people to step up and take control. Owning a business and having a life is possible for everyone and Lisa will show you that everyone can succeed if they are willing to do the work.

Jane Barrett Pivot Point

The Power of Education

Anders Sörman-Nilsson Thinque

Anders Sörman-Nilsson (Global EMBA / LLB) is a futurist and the founder of the think tank and trend analysis firm – Thinque, which provides data-based research, foresight and thought leadership assets for global brands across four continents. Clients like Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, McKinsey, Jaguar Land Rover, Adobe, MINI, Rugby New Zealand and Lego trust his future guidance. He is an awarded keynote speaker who helps leaders decode trends, decipher what’s next and turn provocative questions into proactive answers. He has published three books on digital transformation and innovation including ‘Aftershock’ (2020), ‘Seamless’ (2017) and ‘Digilogue’ (2013), is a member of TEDGlobal, Entrepreneurs Organization where he is the Sydney Chapter’s Leadership Impact Chair, and was nominated to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders in 2019. He is the author of the 2020 Microsoft & Thinque whitepaper “How Artificial Intelligence is Powering Australian Retail in 2020 and Beyond”, the co-creator of the B2B marketing award-winning Adobe Creative (CQ) Intelligence test, and is the host of the 2nd Renaissance Podcast. His futurist thinking has been shared by the Wall Street Journal, Financial Review, Monocle, BBC, South China Morning Post, Esquire and ABC TV.

Jane Barrett is the CEO of Pivot Point Australia and a passionate advocate for education and its potential to change lives. In this capacity, Jane has led the launch of Pivot Point’s digital education platform in Australia and New Zealand, and successfully relaunched the brand’s professional education portfolio. Jane has extensive experience in the education sector spanning more than two decades where she held positions across TAFE, private RTOs, universities, and the corporate sector. She was awarded an International Travelling Fellowship, and a Chief Executive’s Award for her contribution to students and innovation in achieving broader organisational objectives.

Stephanie Mason Showpony

The Power of Relationships and Global Community for Scaling Your Business

Globally

As founder and Global President of Showpony Hair Extensions

Stephanie Mason helps salon artists reach their true potential while leading a rapidly growing eco-friendly, ethically sourced, and premium quality hair extensions company. Stephanie is a pioneer in adapting new technology and future focused business strategies to harness growth and success. Under Stephanie’s leadership Showpony Hair Extensions has been positioned as a leading hair extension supplier, recognised nationally and internationally for its outstanding quality and range of products. She is passionate about education, encouraging risk-taking, being a conscious brand, reducing our environmental impact, and giving back to communities.

REALtalk Panellists

Emma Winen Education Team Leader, Shortcuts

Helen Flaherty Head of Product and Marketing, Ezidebit

Paul Frasca Managing Director, Sustainable Salons

Michael Kelly Founder and Director, Salon HER Head of Strategic Partnerships, Timely

Kate Henderson Co-owner, Elysium Hair

Jose Bryce Smith Founder and CEO, O&M Haircare

Adam Ciaccia Director of Axis Hairdressing, L’Oréal ACCESS

Chris Hunter Founder and Owner, WILLOMINA Salon

Jake Putan Founder and Owner Director, Legacy Education

LEARN.

Festival Education Sessions

Sunday 11 & Monday 12 June 2023

The Hair Festival Education Sessions hand the mic to a myriad of respected industry leaders, renowned educators and beloved brands to share their knowledge and cuttingedge techniques through classes, demonstrations and speaker sessions.

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Day 1 |

Sunday June 11 2023

LOWER ELSTON ROOM

9.30am – 10.30am

Zero Visibility with Sarah Emilia (Sarah Jade).

Presented by Seamless1

10.45am – 11.45am

Flat Crop with Mark Rabone.

Presented by WAHL Professional

11.45am – 12.45pm

LIONISE with Carolyn Gahan, Joshua Congreve, and Felicity Bruce.

Presented by Joico

BAY 25

9.15am – 10.15am

Join ghd Creative Artists as they unveil the next in dream hairstyling with ghd’s breakthrough innovation, duet style.

Presented by ghd Hair

10.45am – 11.45am

Beautiful and creative colour work focusing on Blondes by Holly Breen and Creative Colour applications and combinations by Angela Soong.

Presented by De Lorenzo

12.15pm – 1.15pm

L’Oréal ACCESS Education For The Future. Join artists, Adam Ciaccia, Justin Pace, Mat Johnson and Claudia Cataldo for an edu-tainment education session not to be missed.

1.45pm – 2.45pm

Curls Made Easy with Jonina Menzies, Kristy Hodgson, Maria Vaughan, and Belinda Keeley.

Presented by LOHY

3.15pm – 4.15pm

Inspire with Belinda Mills and Caterina Di Biase.

Presented by Showpony

1.00pm – 2.00pm

5 Steps to Textured Up-Styling –Fast Tracked with Justine Wolfe.

Presented by Polished Style

2.15pm – 3.15pm

Unveiling the power of Nanoplasty Straightening Systems – Look & Learn with us.

Presented by Floractive

3.30pm – 4.30pm

Fake Tan, Real Hair Problems: Helping your clients prevent staining and longlasting damage caused by sunless tan products.

Presented by Auriche

UPPER ELSTON ROOM

9.00am – 2.00pm

REALtalk Business Forum.

Presented by INSTYLE and Styleicons

2.30pm – 4.30pm

Haircutting Workshop MasterClass.

Presented by Pivot Point

BAY 25

10.15am –11.15am

Cutting and Styling Hair Extensions with Peter Thomsen and Jules Tognini.

Presented by Showpony

11.45am – 12.45pm

A team of special guest artists take you on a hair journey transforming bold blondes with Holly Breen and creative colour with Angela Soong.

Presented by De Lorenzo

1.15pm – 2.15pm

Meta Culture.

Presented by TONI&GUY

Visit www.hairfestival.com.au or download the 2023 Hair Festival App powered by L’Oréal ACCESS for an up-to-date program

LOWER ELSTON ROOM

8.30am – 9.30am

Meditation – Unlock Your Creativity by Jake Putan.

Start Hair Festival Day 2 with a FREE-to-attend meditation practice with Jake Putan Legacy Education. Just come and immerse yourself in a one-hour practice to cleanse the mind and soul.

10.00am – 11.00am

Legacy – The Future of Business by Jake Putan.

Presented by Jake Putan, Legacy Education

11.30pm – 12.30pm

The Million Dollar Consultation By Leigh Winsor & Eoin McCarthy.

Presented by One Zero One Education

1.00pm – 2.00pm

Modern High-Top Fade with Sarah Wall. Presented by WAHL Professiona

UPPER ELSTON ROOM

11.45am – 12.45pm

Going Out In Style – The Final Farewell Look and Learn Seminar.

Presented by Sharon Blain International

1.15pm – 2.15pm

Financial Wellness & Future-Proofing your Salon.

Presented by Timely

COMPETE.

Hair Festival Competitions

Monday 12 June 2023

Hair Festival Competitions give you the chance to show off your skills and gain recognition from the entire industry. * subject to

The Bob

CREATE THE PERFECT bob through blow drying only.

Prizes include

• Hair Festival Trophy.

• Editorial Feature in INSTYLE.

• Natural Look Hair Food Prize Pack valued at $1000.

Rules

• Open competition.

• One male or female model.

• Maximum 60 competitors.

Hair prep

• Model’s hair to be pre-cut into a bob.

• Model's hair to be wet.

• All models in this section will be paraded after judging finishes.

Splash of Colour

THIS IS A pre-done open competition with a male or female model. The best colour, execution, skills and suitability to your model will win. Every colour and style is welcomed and encouraged.

Prizes include Hair Festival Trophy. Editorial Feature in INSTYLE Mag.

• Natural Look Luminart Prize Pack valued at $1000.

Rules

• Open competition.

• One female/male model.

• You may enter a model from the previous comps on the day, with the exception of the Dream Team Collab.

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Editorial Glam Slam

CREATE AN EDITORIAL look that could be seen on a front cover of a fashion magazine.

Prizes include

• Hair Festival Trophy.

• Editorial feature in INSTYLE.

• Natural Look Luminart Prize Pack valued at $1000.

Rules

• Open competition.

• One female model.

• Maximum 60 competitors.

Hair prep

• Rollers, tongs, crimpers, irons or any other methods of hair preparation are allowed, must not be brushed, combed or disturbed before entering the competition floor.

Padding may be used, however must not be visible on completion.

• No pre-sectioning braided or in a ponytail allowed.

• This competition allows hair to be put up or styled down, and allows hair ornaments.

• Hairpieces may be used, but must not cover more than one-third of the finished look, and cannot be pre-styled.

• Partial wigs allowed as base to attach hair pieces onto.

• All models in this section will be paraded after judging is finalised.

Barber Street

CUT, STYLE AND shape a male model to be ready to hit the streets.

Prizes include Hair Festival Trophy. Editorial Feature in INSTYLE.

• Sharpline Scissors Prizes: 1st $3380 scissor value, 2nd $995 scissor value and 3rd $695 scissor value.

• Natural Look Hair Food Prize Pack valued at $1000.

Rules

• Open competition.

• One male model.

• Maximum 60 competitors.

Hair prep

• Competitor must clearly create a change of style by cutting or removing 3cm or more from the hair.

• All cutting tools allowed such as clippers, razors and scissors.

Styling method is optional and allowed; straight, curly, wavy hair – whatever rocks your hairdressing/barber world is encouraged.

• Prepared hairstyles or pre-done haircuts will result in disqualification.

• All models in this section will be paraded after judging finishes.

Dream Team Collab

CREATE A ‘BEAUTY meets Avant Garde’ look as a team.

Prizes include Hair Festival Trophy.

• Editorial Feature in INSTYLE.

• Natural Look Luminart Prize Pack valued at $1000.

Rules

• Open competition.

• One female/male model.

• Three competitors from one salon (qualified and apprentices allowed, as well as hairdressing colleges).

• This is a team relay, each competitor has 10 minutes to work on the model, one competitor at a time. Once the 10 minutes are reached the next competitor steps in, until all three have finished their total look in 30 minutes.

• Team members must work strictly on their own hair. Judged on total look.

Maximum of 20 to 30 teams.

Hair prep

• Model must walk onto the stage with hair hanging down and free. No sectioning, no pre-done ponytail.

• All hairpieces are allowed and can be pre-done.

• Hair ornaments are allowed.

• Partial wigs allowed as a base to attach hair pieces onto.

• All models in this section will be paraded after judging finishes.

Womens Street Style

CUT, STYLE AND shape a female model to be ready to hit the streets.

Prizes include

• Hair Festival Trophy.

• Editorial Feature in INSTYLE.

• Sharpline Scissors Prizes: 1st $3380 scissor value, 2nd $995 scissor value and 3rd $695 scissor value.

• Natural Look Hair Food Prize Pack valued at $1000.

Rules

• Open competition.

• One female model.

• Maximum 60 competitors.

Hair prep

• Competitor must clearly create a change of style by cutting or removing 3cm or more from the hair. All cutting tools are allowed such as clippers, razors and scissors.

• Styling method is optional and allowed; straight, curly, wavy hair – whatever rocks your hairdressing/barber world is encouraged.

• Prepared hairstyles or pre-done haircuts will result in disqualification.

• All models in this section will be paraded after judging finishes.

CONNECT.

Wonderland

Sunday 11 June 2023 | 7.00pm – 11.00pm

Establishment Bar

The party of the year is back and better than ever! Get ready to let your hair down and be transported to a world of wonder and fun at the most vibrant and exciting event on the Hair Festival Calendar.

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Welcome to Wonderland

You can find Wonderland at Hair Festival 2023 with the industry’s ultimate party back and better than ever. The unmissable celebration, taking place on Sunday night June 11 in the middle of Hair Festival, is the ultimate event dedicated to celebrating the hair industry and all it has to offer.

HOSTED AT ESTABLISHMENT Bar in Sydney, you can expect endless entertainment, music and dancing, a sublime food and drinks menu, immersive installations and more. It’s the ideal setting to let your hair down, connect with your industry peers and dance the night away.

In 2023, the inaugural Wonderland event was a hit, filling Sydney’s Maritime Museum with dance troupes, food trucks, performing artists, an open bar and an extravagant array of party spectacles. Guests enjoyed a 360 degree photo booth, lit up photo wall and reflective dancing bunnies that took over the dance floor. This year, you can expect more dazzling highlights at what will inevitably be the party of the year.

Personifying the fun and joy that is the very essence of the hairdressing industry, Wonderland is Hair Festival’s crowning jewel, and the best place to loosen up amidst two days of important education, conversations, competitions and more. With plenty of surprises in store, don’t miss out on Wonderland in 2023.

We’ll see you at the bar and the dance floor.

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TICKETS.

How to book

The return of Hair Festival promises to be an action-packed weekend of fun for the entire hairdressing industry. Don’t miss out. Get your tickets today!

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Ticket Types

MarketPlace

Shop until you drop with FREE access to the Hair Festival MarketPlace

Sunday 11 June 2023 – 9:00am-5:00pm

Monday 12 June 2023 – 10:00am-4:00pm Bays 22-24, Carriageworks

Hair Festival All-Access Pass

Ticket includes; ACCESS to MarketPlace, REALtalk Business Forum, Education Sessions and Festival Wonderland

NOTE: excludes Pivot Point Masterclass

REALtalk Business Forum Pass

Includes morning tea and lunch.

Sunday 11 June 2023, 9:00am-2:00pm at Upper Elston Room, Carriageworks

Education Pass

Includes access to single session (except Pivot Point)

Sunday 11 June 2023 – 9:15am-4:30pm

Monday 12 June 2023 – 8:30am-4:30pm

Lower Elston Room, Bay 25, Upper Elston Room, Carriageworks

Pivot Point Masterclass Pass

Pivot Point Haircutting Workshop

Price includes a take home mannequin head. Limited tickets available.

Sunday June 11, 2023, 2:30pm-4:30pm at Upper Elston Room, Carriageworks

Festival Wonderland Party

Inclusive of food and beverage.

Sunday 11 June 2023 – 7:00pm-11:00pm at Establishment, 252 George St. Sydney

*Festival Wonderland is a licensed event with alcohol service, therefore, attendance is for over 18’s only. Proof of ID will be requested on entry

Download the 2023 Hair Festival App powered by L’Oréal ACCESS for all up to date details

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