Jules Tognini won Male Hairdresser of the Year for 2015 - This is one of the winning designs
Jules Tognini won Male Hairdresser of the Year for 2015 - This is one of the winning designs
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Wellington Hairdresser Michael Beel has been announced as the New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year at a gala event at Sydney’s The Star.

The award was one of many announced at the 2015 Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Awards, the longest running and most respected hair accolades in the Southern Hemisphere.

NZ Hairdresser of the Year Michael Beel of Buoy Hairdressing on stage accepting his award
NZ Hairdresser of the Year Michael Beel of Buoy Hairdressing on stage accepting his award

Beel, of Buoy Hairdressing is known for his edgy hair styling and this year was no exception after creating hair styles inspired by the Orient and looks from the 1930’s.

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Beel won the award for the first time after entering for the past five years.

One of Michael Beel's Designs
One of Michael Beel’s Designs

He shared the limelight with Dimitri Papas from Brisbane who took out the Australian Hairdresser of the Year who followed in the footsteps of his Dad and renowned hairdresser Stelios Papas who has previously won the coveted award.

Australian Hairdresser of the Year Dmitri Papas
Australian Hairdresser of the Year Dmitri Papas

The evening’s other big winners included Jules Tognini from AKA Togninis who took home three awards – Men’s Hairdresser/Barber of the Year, Educator of the Year and Photographic Collection of the Year.

Winner Men's Hairdresser of the Year Jules Tognini
Winner Men’s Hairdresser of the Year Jules Tognini

This was the 30th anniversary of the Awards and the party is still going.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Australian Hairdresser of the Year: Dimitri Papas – Papas and Pace

New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year: Michael Beel – Buoy Hairdressing

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Hair Expo Hall of Fame: Dennis and Graham Langford – TONI&GUY

Colour Technician of the Year: Olivia Zynevych – Mieka Hairdressing

Emerging Hairdresser of the Year: Lisa Muscat Vitale – é SALON

Men’s Hairdresser or Barber of the Year: Jules Tognini – AKA Togninis

Another of the Jules Tognini Collection
Another of the Jules Tognini Collection

Salon Team of the Year: é SALON

New Creative Force: Hermiz Daniel – Joey Scandizzo Salon

People’s Choice Award: Stevie Corthine – Stevie English Hair

Session Stylist of the Year: Richard Kavanagh

Photographic Collection of the Year: Jules Tognini – AKA Togninis

Best Salon Design: Roji

Education Business of the Year: Sharon Blain Art of Education

Educator of the Year: Jules Tognini – AKA Togninis

Industry Business Performance of the Year: Sharon Blain Education Boot Camp

Salon Business of the Year: Kinky Curly Straight

Apprentice/Student of the Year: Jesse McAllister – Mieka Hairdressing
For more information visit www.hairexpoaustralia.com

Last Updated on Jun 11, 2015


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