Australian Hairdresser of the Year Finalists
Hot looks from down under are leaving their colorful mark on the world of hair fashion. As exotic and unique as the continent of their origin, the hair art created in Australia is full of surprises in original shapes, daring colors, and astonishing textures.
Short, medium, and long haircuts are performed with the utmost precision and stylish balance. Yet they are far off the beaten track and can compete with the best in international hair fashion.
Punky Hairstyle
Finalist: Marcello Guerresi
Salon: Biba, Melbourne
A spiky landscape of hairtopia brings motion to the top of the head. Textured strands a couple of inches in length were skillfully styled to not only defy gravity but also flow weightlessly and softly in different directions.
The pattern they create is punky, fresh, and stylish, especially with the contrast of the much shorter, super-smooth, and shiny sides that were slicked close to the head and down to a pointed neckline.
Chi- Length Bob
Finalist: Hamish Glianos
Salon: People by Hamish Glianos, Sydney
Dramatic and magical is the language of this exquisite bob. Cut at chin length with a slight A-line, it embodies elegant simplicity and timelessness. A stroke of genius is the asymmetrical front with a diagonal line smoothing across the face, starting at a sharp angle where the fringe meets the side.
The opposite side is gently tapered. The color is a deep but warm black that brings out light-colored eyes and pale skin with a brilliant radiance.
Silver Strands
Finalist: Hamish Glianos
Salon: People by Hamish Glianos, Sydney
Long hair the color of licorice is always a sight to behold. With a great cut, stylish structure, and a play with colors, it becomes breathtaking.
The main elements of this stunning look are the straight bangs in stark contrast to the tousled lengths, which are further emphasized by silver strands in glistening rays, like moonlight on very deep water. Volume and shine are natural partners of this style.
Festive Pixie Cut
Finalist: Hamish Glianos
Salon: People by Hamish Glianos, Sydney
Punky spikes have undergone an elegant makeover and are ready to shine on even the most festive occasions. The hair gradually lengthens from the shorter sides to the top and features thoroughly textured tips for more definition and motion.
With a few styling tricks, it was arranged in a choppy iceberg style with sections meandering in all directions and the center reaching up to the starlit sky. The hair is the color of moonlight—a soft platinum kissed with warm transparency.
Grace Jones Look
Finalist: Joey Scandizzo
Salon: Rokk Ebony, Melbourne
Grace Jones made headlines with a similar style in the 1980s. The new version is more ethereal and even esoteric compared to the glam look of the "Slave to the Rhythm" singer.
The magic of moonlight is captured in the unusually warm platinum hue, shaped into a wedge of thick upright hair whose length increases in a gentle slope from the crown to the forehead.
The sides are cropped to the shortest length possible and transition smoothly into the bold top.
Pointed Fringe
Finalist: Sharon Blain
Salon: The Art of Hair, Sydney
The lava red corresponds well with the devilish, mischievous expression of the pointed fringe that creates a big V on the forehead. It must stand for victory, as this style is nothing but a winner.
Based on a mid-ear length blunt cut bob, it is made for the modern diva who finds her roots in the essence of vintage styles but brings them to a new level. As eccentric as it may look, it is a style of timeless fashion and is absolutely wearable. If it seems too extreme, try a different color.
Purple Bob
Finalist: Sharon Blain
Salon: The Art of Hair, Sydney
Purple is the color of passion, especially when it comes in a haircut so refined and out-of-this-world beautiful. The undercut and rounded bob smooth around the head in the silky radiance of a warm berry tone, but the real eye-catcher is not even the striking color.
The attraction of this look is in the bangs, which are shaped into a slow-moving swell. A perfect wave, cut with precision along an artfully balanced line.
Trapeze-Shaped Bob
Finalist: Jayne Wild
Salon: Wild Life Hair, Sydney
This ravishing trapeze cut bob gets its specific shape from a very straight and blunt cut of thick hair. With the right styling, the hair is fluffed up and lifted at the roots so that it comes out full and bouncy without being teased or tousled.
The bangs form a fun contrast with their choppy texture and short length. The hair color is a divine golden blonde that brings back the glamour and glitz that we all need.
Photos: Hair Expo Australia