2002 And The Winner Is...

Lee Cohen, Creative Director of Reds Salon and Spa, Cairns was awarded Queensland Hairdresser of the Year by a selection of internationally acclaimed hairdressers in London, at the recent 2002 Australian Hair Fashion Awards as reported by GIRL last week.

Lee's collection "Salotto" was praised for its technical excellence and fresh attitude. The range was inspired by Gucci's sexy new fragrance RUSH and will feature in the next issue of British Hairdresser's Journal, the UK's leading industry magazine.

Lee heads a dynamic team of stylists at Reds Salon and Spa which has strong links with its namesake, Reds Salon in Dublin. Collectively the salons have won the L'Oreal Colour Trophy three times and the Schwarzkopf Hairdresser of the Year four times.

Creative work from Reds Salon and Spa has featured in Australian Coastal Style, Marie Claire, Cream, Australian Hairdressers Journal, Estetica, Hair and Beauty and Instyle.

Lee Cohen is part of a dynamic new breed of Australian Hairdressers. Known for his innovation, experimentation and theatrical style, Lee wowed his peers and the media with the most spectacular Gala Hair Show ever seen at last year's Hair Expo. This groundbreaking show, involving over 200 dancers, magicians, contortionists, designers, stylists, make-up artists, musicians and a stunt master, blew away the 1200 strong audience, firmly cementing Lee's reputation as Australia's leading platform presenter.

WINNERS LIST - 2002 AUSTRALIAN HAIR FASHION AWARDS

Australian Hairdresser of the Year - Adam Noble @ Next Hair ACT
Publishers Choice - Renya Xydis @ Valonz NSW
Creative Colourist - Tracey Hughes @ Mieka Hairdressing VIC
QLD Hairdresser of the Year - Lee Cohen @ Reds Salon & Spa, Cairns
NSW Hairdresser of the Year - Maria Kovacs-Ricoy @ Toni & Guy
VIC Hairdresser of the Year - Tracey Hughes @ Meika Hairdressing
ACT Hairdresser of the Year - Shannon Treloar @ Next Hair, Canberra
SA Hairdresser of the Year - Lores Giglio @ Dare & Dare, Adelaide
WA Hairdresser of the Year - Yasmin Harland @ Lee Preston Hairdressing, South Perth
TAS Hairdresser of the Year - Robert Mathews @ Convict Cutters
Avant Garde Hairdresser of the Year - Carol Haddad @ Cor Corz QLD
Artistic Team of the Year - Lee Preston Hairdressing WA
Apprentice of the Year - Ali Holmes @ Wildlife Hairdressing NSW

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