L'Oréal Professionnel Colour TrophyToni & Guy, Bondi BeachAriane Goldet, judge from marie claire France, had the following to say about the winning look: "The colour is worked with subtlety and elegance. The cut is energetic and the short hairstyle is updated with a feminine touch; a true fashion image."
Expanding on the story behind the winning look, Vickie and Kelly said: "Our inspiration came from wanting to create something to suit modern day living, easy maintenance, minimum time and effort. Audrey has a versatile soft sexy look that could also be dressed with more aggressive editorial feel."
With an award that focuses on the importance of colour, the pair chose to use "the chocolate and toffee colours that complement Audrey's skin tone while accentuating texture and movement." The resulting look is strong while still sexy and feminine.
Congratulations Vickie Sweeney & Kelly Wright from TONI&GUY
Other award winners on the night were:Guy Kremer UK Award - Steven Barlas, Hair Forum SA
Aldo Coppola ITALY Award - Steven Barlas, Hair Forum SA
Jo Hansford UK Award - Steven Barlas, Hair Forum SA
Estetica ITALY Magazine Award - Steven Barlas, Hair Forum SA
International Hairdressers Journal - Heléne Nakat, Saba Hair NSW
UK AwardCharles Worthington UK Award - Biba VIC
Paul DeArmas USA Award - Biba VIC
Passion Magazine UK Award - Biba VIC
Jacques Dessange FRANCE Award - Zedz Hair & Beauty WA
Trevor Sorbie UK Award - TONI&GUY Parramatta NSW
Richard Calcasola USA Award - Connie Faranda, Hairloom WA
marie claire AUS Award - TONI&GUY Victoria VIC
marie claire UK Award - Joe Cotroneo, Hair Machine Unley SA
Anthony Mascolo UK Encouragement Award Winners:
Maria Flourou, Fadi's Hair QLD
Anthony Sercia, Fratelle Hair & Make-Up VIC The Chelsea NSW
Men's Style Gallery AwardBIBA, VictoriaThe winning look for BIBA was a celebration of soft curls, subtle colour and the encouragement of natural texture. Shoulder length brunette hair with warm, golden highlights has been used to create a casual, glossy, sexy look for guys.
The looks created by all four finalists sees men's hair moving towards longer styles, with fringes popular. Masculine, modern and funky was the overall trend with a pervasive rock' n 'roll undertone.
Other award winners on the night were:
- SA Winner: Damien Rinaldo, Hair Machine Norwood
- NSW Winner: FMK Artistries
- WA Winner: Sasha Smith, Museo Hair Body Health
Next Generation AwardHair Machine Unley, South AustraliaOther award winners on the night were:
- VIC Winners: Jamie Furlan, Xiang Hair and Sheridan Di Pietro, The Do
- SA Winner: Sara Murphy, Hair Machine Unley
- NSW Winner: Shona Cataldo, Cataldo's Salon
- WA Winners: Tania Strike, Circles of Subiaco and Belinda Derosa, Zedz Hair & Beauty
- QLD Winner: Dimitri Tsiknaris, Tsiknaris Hair