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Saverio Marfia is a Sydney-based photographer and creative director whose work moves effortlessly across beauty, fashion, and commercial imagery. After years working behind the scenes on Hair and fashion sets and collaborating with photographers, Saverio developed a deep understanding of lighting, composition, and the visual language of editorial storytelling. That experience sharpened his instinctive eye for detail and naturally led him behind the camera. With over three decades of combined industry experience, Saverio has built a reputation for creating striking, high impact imagery that balances technical precision with confident creative direction. His work carries a refined editorial sensibility – clean, modern, and visually sophisticated, making it a natural fit for the world of luxury fashion and beauty. His imagery has been published internationally in titles including Elle, Grazie, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire, and he has collaborated with Getty Images, covering fashion weeks in Milan and Paris. Today, through Saverio Marfia Creative and Sav Creative Studio,

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April 6, 2026

WINNERS OF 2025 NEW ZEALAND HAIR AWARDS (NZHA) ANNOUNCED.

Now in its second year, the New Zealand Hair Awards (NZHA), brought to you by Hair & Barber New Zealand (H&BNZ), returned to Christchurch’s Te Pae Convention Centre on Sunday the 2nd of November. Hosted by the internationally acclaimed Patrick Cameron MBE, the evening was more than a glittering celebration; it showcased the creativity, technical mastery and passion driving New Zealand’s hair industry forward. CREATIVE AWARDS NZHA Editorial Stylist – New Talent Cybele Morrison – Moha Hairdressing NZHA Editorial Stylist – Next Generation Mya-Jane Styles – True Grit NZHA Editorial Stylist – Colour Concept Wei Jiang – Buoy Salon & Spa NZHA Editorial Stylist – Derek Elvy Visionary Award Te Warena – Whitireia & WelTec NZHA Editorial Stylist – Cover Shot Shannon Dowd – Zibido Hair NZHA Editorial Collection Carla Ta’akimoeaka – Urban Kurl Studio NZHA Editorial Stylist of the Year Wei Jiang – Buoy Salon & Spa Patrick Cameron

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November 18, 2025

TRENDVISION 2025: WELLA HONOURS THE VISIONARIES

WELLA PROFESSIONALS CELEBRATES THE VISIONARIES OF 2025 AT THE MUCH ANTICIPATED, TRENDVISION AWARDS Written by Louise May – Editor in Chief for Mocha Group Wella Professionals proudly celebrated the artistry and innovation of Australia’s top hairdressing talent at the 2025 TrendVision Awards. A digital competition that champions creativity, individuality, and technical excellence. Since 2002, TrendVision has been Wella Professionals iconic annual event, showcasing the craft and community that define professional hairdressing in Australia and New Zealand. This year’s theme, Surreal Colour, challenged stylists to push boundaries and transform imaginative concepts into real-life artistry. Inspired by the integration of AI and the unique touch of the hairdresser, Surreal Colour empowered entrants to create looks that are both visionary and wearable. Rekishia Jessup, General Manager, South Asia and Pacific, said: “TrendVision is more than a competition; it’s a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the incredible craft of our hairdressing community across Australia

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October 30, 2025

WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR ANZ HAIR INDUSTRY AWARDS 2025 – BUSINESS 

Sunday 19th October saw the Australian and New Zealand winners crowned at the 12th annual ANZ Hair Industry Awards 2025 – Business Launched in 2014 by mocha group, this definitive awards program recognises business excellence for leading hairdressers, salons, specialist businesses, educators and professional products. Among the night’s key winners was Sloans of  Lane Cove which claimed four wins including the coveted AHIA Business Australian  Salon of the Year 2025 and AHIA Business Director of the Year 2025 for Owner Scott Sloan, as well as The Following Hair Co which was named  AHIA Business NZ Salon of the Year 2025. The evening also awarded Anthony Gray of MIG Training with AHIA Business Special Recognition 2025 and  Paul Frasca and Ewelina Soroko of Sustainable Salons with AHIA Business Humanitarian Award 2025. 2025 AHIA Business Australian Salon of the Year – Sloans of Lane Cove 2025 AHIA Business NZ Salon of the

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October 21, 2025

2026 CURATE AWARDS ARE NOW OPEN FOR ENTRY

Calling all Australian and New Zealand Hairdressing Apprentices (including those of you who qualified from 1st July 2025 onwards) After two incredibly successful years’ changing the lives of Australian and New Zealand apprentices, the CURATE Awards are back for 2026, and they’re bigger and better than ever. LEARN MORE HERE! Apprentices: This is your chance to get creative, WIN BIG and kick start your career with a $10K+ Prize Package up for grabs for each lucky winner. Salon Owners and Managers: This is your chance to motivate and inspire your budding next-gen talent and gain invaluable industry exposure for them, and your salon, whilst supporting the future of the hairdressing industry. To enter: Simply create a 2-minute video edit showcasing your ‘Cut and Colour’ or ‘Colour and Style’ skills to be in the running to WIN BIG. DOWNLOAD THE 2026 RULES AND REGS HERE! Entries close: 2 March 2026, so it’s time to

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October 16, 2025

FATBOY PERFECT PUTTY WINS ALLURE BEST OF BEAUTY AWARD 2025

Fatboy is proud to announce that its cult-favourite styling essential, Perfect Putty, has been awarded Best Pomade in the prestigious Allure Best of Beauty Awards 2025. Recognised globally as the beauty industry’s ultimate seal of approval, the Allure Best of Beauty Awards spotlight the most innovative and effective products each year. The win is a major milestone for Fatboy, cementing Perfect Putty’s status as a must-have product for effortless style and texture. Why Perfect Putty Stands Out Fatboy Perfect Putty is designed to deliver a lived-in, matte finish with just the right amount of hold. Its creamy, pliable formula adds natural texture, separation, and control without stiffness or shine, making it the go-to styling product for professionals and consumers alike. Easy to apply and endlessly versatile, it works across all hair types, helping create styles that last all day. “As a short-haired girl with perpetual flyaways, I’ll try any hair

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September 22, 2025

2025 L’ORÉAL STYLE & COLOUR TROPHY WINNER ANNOUNCED

The highly anticipated finale of the L’Oréal Pro Style & Colour Trophy 2025 has crowned its winner, with Karlie Roberts of LNDN, Victoria, taking out 1st place in the world’s longest running, most prestigious hairdressing competition. Held at the L’Oréal Melbourne Academy and broadcast virtually nationwide, this year’s grand final brought together the country’s most creative and talented stylists.  Karlie, who is currently completing the esteemed L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Specialist course, impressed the judges with her exceptional vision, artistry, and technical skill. As part of her victory, Karlie will be jetting off to Paris, the global epicentre of fashion and beauty, for an exclusive industry experience as part of her prize pool. Karlie represents LNDN, the acclaimed Victoria-based salon owned by Jamie Furlan and Danni Solier—both L’Oréal Professionnel Artistic Team members and Global Educators. Her winning look exemplified the innovation and excellence that LNDN is known for. This is the

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September 9, 2025

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL STYLE & COLOUR TROPHY 2025 – ANZ FINALISTS REVEALED!

The stage is set for one of the most exciting hair competitions in the world, with the ANZ finalists for the 2025 L’Oréal Professionnel Style & Colour Trophy officially announced. This year’s creative brief, “Elevate Classics,” pushed entrants to reinvent timeless styles with a bold, avant garde twist. The result? Breathtaking artistry that blends heritage with innovation. After a rigorous judging process, the top eight finalists to represent Australia & New Zealand are: Alicia Perruzza, Circles of Hair (WA) Byron Davey, LNDN (VIC) Karlie Roberts, LNDN (VIC) Lauriane Schuler, Nancy Mai (VIC) Nikki Reponia, Xiang Hair (VIC) Natasha Monastra, Koko Blaq (WA) Loren Polidori  Ensemble Salon (S.A) Stacey Tomlinson, Aspire Hair Lounge (SA) Judges assessed every entry on artistry, technical precision, storytelling, transformation and originality—spotlighting not only colour brilliance and design but also the creativity behind the final look. ALICIA PERRUZZA – Circles of Hair (WA) Byron Davey, LNDN (VIC)

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August 28, 2025

SALON INTERNATIONAL RETURNS

The countdown has begun! The global hairdressing calendar’s most anticipated event, Salon International, returns to Excel London from 11 – 13 October 2025, promising an unparalleled celebration of creativity, innovation and excellence in hair This year is proudly headlined by Vagaro—the leading international beauty and salon software platform. Used by over 230,000 professionals worldwide, Vagaro empowers salons, stylists and wellness businesses to streamline operations and grow their clientele through its smart management tools and modern consumer marketplace. Three Electrifying Days of Hairdressing Inspiration From the salon floor to the global stage, Salon International 2025 is the ultimate destination for salon owners, stylists, educators, distributors and brands looking to stay ahead of the curve. Attendees can expect an immersive programme of cutting-edge education,world-classlive demonstrations, and exclusive networking experiences.On the bustling show floor, legendry  brands and game-changing newcomers will come together across every category, including: Salon Tech & Booking Platforms:Vagaro,Shortcuts, Timely, Beu

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August 26, 2025

OBSCURA COLLECTION – BY 2025 CURATE TEAM

Created by the 2025 winners of the CURATE Awards, Jess Wilson, Kynan Booty, Elisha Forgione, Kealey-Grace Harkins and Kobi Lee, ‘Obscura’ explores the tension between what is revealed and what remains hidden. The word obscura comes from the Latin for “darkened,” and evokes both mystery and concealment. It recalls the camera obscura, an ancient device where light enters a dark space to reveal hidden images, and is a fitting metaphor for this collection, where darkness becomes a lens, a filter that changes what we see and what we imagine. This exciting next-gen team worked on the shoot together under the expert guidance of CURATE Founder and Mentor Justin Pace as part of the overall CURATE prize package valued at over $51k. This huge list of prizes also included Excellent Edges Scissors, ghd Electrical Tools, ELEVEN Australia Styling Products and exclusive L’Oréal ACCESS education vouchers. With the winners coming from all across

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August 25, 2025
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