SOON TO WALK the red carpet at the 30th annual Hair Expo Awards gala, pro-beauty luminaries from all over the world are set to celebrate the finalists and winners of this year’s most prestigious competition in the Southern Hemisphere.
Slated for June 8 in Sydney, Australia, the competition is fierce as beauty pros, salons and educators from Australia and New Zealand vie for top spots in 16 categories.
While we’re not judging the event, HOT beauty magazine is sharing some of the most compelling images from this year’s competition. (hairexpoaustralia.com)
Frank Apostolopoulos, Australian Hairdresser of the Year finalist Photographer: Andrew O’Toole; Hairstylist: Frank Apostolopoulos; MUA: Kylie O’Toole; Fashion Stylist: Melissa Nixon
Michael Beel, New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year finalist Photographer: Jessica Sim; Hairstylist: Michael Beel; MUA: Kiekie Stanners; Fashion Stylist: Dan Ahwa; Fashion Stylist Assistant: Sopheak Seng; Model: Jane @ Clyne Agency
Vincent Nobile, Colour Technician of the Year finalist Photographer: Andrew O'Toole; Concept and Colorist: Vincent Nobile; Hairstylist: Jon Pulitano; MUA: Cat Smith; Fashion Stylist: Jessica Pecoraro
Larissa Bresnehan, Colour Technician of the Year finalist Photographer: Kishka Jensen; Hairstylist: Larissa Bresnehand; MUA: Garry Siutz; Fashion Stylist: Millicent Darlings; Model: Danielle Lipscombe
Lachlan Ma’Aramo, New Creative Force Finalist Photographer: Elizabeth Grinter; Hairstylist: Lachlan Ma’Aramo; MUA: Rujinan Phanseethum; Model: Jessie Sander
Claudia Cataldo, New Creative Force finalist Photographer: Andrew O’Toole; Hairstylist: Claudia Cataldo; MUA: Kylie O’Toole
Tony Wilson, Men’s Hairdresser/Barber of the Year finalist. Photographer: Iain Smith Creative; Hairstylist: Tony Wilson