Sunday October 11 saw the Australian hair industry celebrate the best in the business for 2020 in what has been the most challenging of years. With the overwhelming impact of COVD-19 across the country, the industry has been faced with unprecedented economic and logistical challenges, but it was time to rally around and support one another.
Launched in 2012 by esteemed trade visionaries Mocha Publishing, the Australian Hair Industry Awards (AHIAs) is a trusted national award platform which provides a benchmark of excellence across both specialist and individual categories.
This year, the hotly anticipated gala event evolved into a celebration more befitting the socially distanced times with an innovative pivot to create an event which was the first of its kind in Australia.
Rather than gathering en masse, salons and stylists took to the screen to cheer one another on remotely with the AHIAs going online for the first time in their illustrious history for a live announcement. Hosted by Samuel Johnson, beloved actor and founder of the Love Your Sister cancer charity, the evening saw literally thousands of the most talented creatives and businesses tuning in to celebrate under these special circumstances.
2020 winners
CARE, TREAT AND STYLE AWARDS
Sponsored by Hair Beauty Co-op
BEST IN CARE
chwarzkopf Professional
BC Hyaluronic Moisture Kick Shampoo + Conditioner
CARE, TREAT AND STYLE AWARDS
Sponsored by Hair Beauty Co-op
BEST IN TREAT
Kemon
Kemon ACTYVA Nuova Fibra Cream
CARE, TREAT AND STYLE AWARDS
Sponsored by Hair Beauty Co-op
BEST IN STYLE
PURE Haircare
PURE Styling Cream
Junior/Apprentice of the Year
SPONSORED BY EXCELLENT EDGES
Kellie Handricks - Elysium Hair Brisbane
Senior Stylist of the Year
SPONSORED BY MATRIX
Elle Schoemaker - Cobelle Creative
Salon Manager of the Year
SPONSORED BY WELLA PROFESSIONALS
Jessica Kane - Tigerlamb King Street
Director/Owner of the Year
SPONSORED BY GOLDWELL
Ali Holmes, Wild Life SoGo
Salon Design
SPONSORED BY KMS
Telleish Hair Studio
Best Educator of the Year - Individual
SPONSORED BY EVY PROFESSIONAL
Dario Cotroneo
Best Educator of the Year - Organisation
SPONSORED BY SUSTAINABLE SALONS
The Secret Fox Education
Best Customer Care Award
SPONSORED BY SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL
Elysium Hair Brisbane
Best Salon Training Award
SPONSORED BY PULP RIOT
Tigerlamb
Best Marketing Award
SPONSORED BY SHORTCUTS
Salon Kiin
Best Business Performance of the Year (non-salon)
SPONSORED BY ACADEMIES AUSTRALASIA
Ecoheads
Salon Team of the Year
SPONSORED BY L’OREAL PROFESSIONAL
Cobelle Creative
Best Salon Newcomer of the Year
SPONSORED BY REVLON
SJ Establishment
Best Eco Salon
SPONSORED BY DNA ORGANICS
Little Birdie Hair Co
STATE SALONS OF THE YEAR
State Salon of the Year NSW/ACT
SPONSORED BY KITOMBA
Royals Hair
State Salon of the Year QLD
SPONSORED BY WELLA PROFESSIONALS
Epic Hair Designs
State Salon of the Year VIC/TAS
SPONSORED BY MUK HAIRCARE
Rubi Hair Richmond
State Salon of the Year SA
SPONSORED BY REDKEN
Orbe
State Salon of the Year WA/NT
SPONSORED BY MATRIX
Circles Of Subiaco
National Wholesaler of the Year
SPONSORED BY DATELINE IMPORTS
Hair Beauty Co Op
Special Recognition of the Year
SPONSORED BY THE ZING PROJECT
Sandy Chong, CEO - AHC
AUSTRALIAN SALON OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by
HAIRBIZ MAGAZINE
Circles Of Subiaco
2020 HOT SHOTS TEAM
Sponsored by ghd, Goldwell, Excellent Edges and Amazing Hair
Amberley Gittings - Rubi Hair Richmond
Alannah Read – Ella&Jade
Ashleigh Weller – Born Barbers Collective
Elie Kashi – Royals Hair
Image source: Epic Hair Designs
