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BKT Announces Natalie Anne as Global Brand Ambassador

BKT (Beauty Keeps Transforming), one of the world’s leading professional Nanoplasty brands, is proud to announce Natalie Anne as its Global Brand Ambassador. The appointment reflects a shared commitment to innovation, education and elevating standards across the professional hair industry. Natalie Anne will work alongside BKT to educate hairdressers, inspire confidence in modern hair smoothing technologies and support the continued growth of Nanoplasty worldwide. Founded by Leticia Prado, BKT has grown from a small salon in Sydney into a global professional brand, now supporting professionals in more than 56 countries, educating over 11,000 professionals and helping create more than 120,000 hair transformations worldwide. Driven by the philosophy Beauty Keeps Transforming, BKT is committed to developing innovative professional products, delivering world-class education through BKT Mastery and continually refining every aspect of the customer and salon experience. The brand’s tagline, It Starts Here, reflects the belief that every transformation begins with a

July 14, 2026

ghd Celebrates 25 Years with New ghd Sculpt

THE END OF HEAT DAMAGE IS HERE ghd proudly celebrates 25 years and unveils ghd sculpt™ – a revolutionary new interactive styler designed to deliver perfect styling with zero damage to the hair’s natural structure. Proudly challenging the long-held consumer belief that heat styling causes damage (a misconception held by 98% of consumers), ghd sculpt™ marks a true category shift, proving that high-performance styling and healthy hair can absolutely coexist. Powered by breakthrough Heat-Adapt Technology, ghd sculpt™ uses intelligent, AI-driven sensing that measures hair temperature (not plate temperature) to adapt in real time during styling. The result is personalised heat control that protects the hair while delivering salon-worthy results every time. Built on 25 years of ghd heat science expertise, sculpt™ is the brand’s most advanced styler to date, delivering: Up to 90% more shine 2.5x less frizz Superior curl definition Colour protection 5x faster styling Reinventing the traditional styler, sculpt™

July 10, 2026

O&M appoints first-ever International Editorial Director.

O&M has appointed Diane Gorgievski as its first International Editorial Director, a newly created role that reflects the brand’s continued global growth and commitment to creativity, education and innovation. For more than 20 years, Gorgievski has travelled the world honing her craft across international Fashion Week circuits while training under Sam McKnight, Guido Palau, Luigi Murenu and Eugene Souleiman. Alongside her international session styling career, she has built KODA, with salons in Bondi and Sydney’s QVB, into one of Australia’s most distinctive salon brands. As International Editorial Director, Gorgievski will lead O&M’s international editorial direction across Fashion Week, editorial projects, product development and talent development. Jose Bryce Smith, Founder of O&M, said the appointment comes at an important moment for the brand. “O&M is now sold through leading hair salons in more than 20 countries, and as our global community continues to grow, it felt like the right moment to

July 7, 2026

OSCAR OSCAR Partners with Global Hair Extension Brand Remi Cachet

OSCAR OSCAR has announced an exclusive partnership with Remi Cachet, the UK’s premium human hair extension brand and one of the fastest-growing names in professional hair extensions worldwide. The collaboration brings Remi Cachet’s full extension offering to OSCAR OSCAR salons across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, marking a significant milestone for both brands as Remi Cachet expands its Australian presence. “My team and I truly did our boots-on-the-ground global research when deciding who we would collaborate with in the hair extension arena,” said Oscar Cullinan, Founder of OSCAR OSCAR and WILDE by Oscar Hair Care. “Once I experienced and worked with Remi Cachet hair, it was a no-brainer. The OSCAR OSCAR Group aligns with Remi Cachet’s values, quality, service and legacy. With nine different extension methods available, there is a solution for every client because not everyone has the same hair colour, texture or preferred length. It simply made

July 1, 2026

TONI&GUY Global announces new ownership

CLICK HERE TO WATCH TONI&GUY, the internationally recognised professional hairdressing brand founded in 1963, is now under the majority ownership and full voting control of Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck at both Board and shareholder level. LABEL.M, the professional haircare brand co-founded by Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck and her father Toni Mascolo, is now wholly owned and fully controlled by Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck. Together, these changes establish a unified leadership structure across both businesses, providing clarity of direction and a strengthened platform for long-term global growth. Founded in London by brothers Toni and Guy Mascolo, later joined by Anthony and Bruno Mascolo, TONI&GUY has evolved from a single salon into one of the most influential names in global hairdressing. Built on a foundation of creativity, education and entrepreneurial spirit, the Mascolo family played a defining role in shaping the professional hair industry. Under Toni Mascolo’s leadership, the business pioneered and expanded the franchise model that enabled

June 10, 2026

Behind the Scenes of Hotshots Photoshoot 2026

Hotshots 2026 has once again proven why the program continues to be one of the most inspiring creative development platforms for emerging hairdressers across Australia and New Zealand. Bringing together passionate young artists from Perth, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Melbourne, the team arrived in Victoria more than nine months into their year-long Hotshots journey, ready to take part in one of the most transformative experiences of the program — the iconic editorial photoshoot. But this is far more than simply creating a collection. Hotshots is designed to immerse the next generation into the real-world environment of editorial image making, storytelling, collaboration and creative leadership. It’s an opportunity to step outside the salon floor and into a space where ideas, emotion and artistry come together under pressure, all while being guided by some of the most respected names in the industry. The inspiration behind the 2026 collection came from an

June 9, 2026

‘BREAKING NEWS’ -Visionary Hair Artist Direct From Paris

Jean Baptiste Santens Back in Australia – June 2026 One special showcase and 1 Day Watch and Learn Seminar As a special guest Jean Baptiste will grace the stage of the AHIA Creative Gala Night with a once in a lifetime showcase you will not want to miss Tickets for the Awards gala are on sale now here! GET YOUR 2026 AHIA CREATIVE GALA TICKETS HERE Be part of the celebrations, winner announcements, and witness 3 live showcases June 29th 7pm till midnight. 3 course a la carte meal and drinks package. PLUS you are invited to A VIP Masterclass: Precision Updos One Day Watch & Learn Seminar | Tuesday 30 June 2026 11am-6pm Location: THE DALES 204/ 27-39 ABERCROMBIE ST CHIPPENDALE 2008 Investment: AUD$1200 SPECIAL EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR NEXT 5 DAYS TO MOCHA FOLLOWERS 20% OFF UNTIL 1ST JUNE USE CODE: MOCHA20 GET ONE DAY WATCH & LEARN

May 27, 2026

Revlon Professional Leads Hair Direction for Karla Špetić’s 2026 Australian Fashion Week Show

Revlon Professional returned to the runway as the exclusive hair partner for Karla Špetić’s COMPOSE Resort 2027 at Australian Fashion Week, held at Saint Barnabas Chapel. Returning for a third consecutive year, the Revlon Professional team, led by Benjamin Martin, Creative Director of XVI COLLECTIVE, brought to life a series of hair looks to complement the COMPOSE collection. Working closely with Karla, Ben produced a series of styles that were refined yet effortless, embracing each model’s natural style. “The hair direction for the year’s show was reflected to be modern, sensual and quietly luxurious,” explained Ben. “Using Revlon Professional’s key styling products, such as the Bond Repair Pre-Wash and Leave-In Hair Treatment, we worked with the model’s hair to give it a soft, natural texture with subtle movement, where the hair feels alive but never overly polished.” The hero products used backstage included: RE/START Bond Repair Pre-Wash + Leave-In Hair

May 14, 2026

ESSE Studio AWF26 x Goldwell Colorance Tones

ORIBE AND GOLDWELL UNITE FOR HIGH-GLOSS BRILLIANCE AT THE ESSE STUDIOS RUNWAY, AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK 2026 As Sydney’s fashion set gathered at the Museum of Contemporary Art this week for one of Australian Fashion Week 2026’s most anticipated shows, ESSE Studios delivered a masterclass in understated elegance and behind every strand of hair was a powerful creative partnership between Oribe and Goldwell. Together, the two hair brands joined forces as the official hair partners for ESSE Studios’ runway: Goldwell delivering the color foundation with the newly launched Goldwell Colorance Gloss Tones and Oribe bringing the brand’s iconic signature styling artistry to complete the look. The result was hair that didn’t just complement the collection but elevated it. Esse Studios: Founded by designer Charlotte Hicks, ESSE Studios is a ready-to-wear lifestyle brand for the woman who approaches style with intention. The 2026 collection explored the modern gentlewoman’s wardrobe, a masterful balance

May 14, 2026

O&M Shapes Three Distinct Resort 27 Runway Looks at AFW 2026

Australian Fashion Week 2026 saw O&M partner with three standout Resort 27 runway presentations, with Hair Directors Mary Alamine, John Pulitano and Sheridan Rose Shaw each creating a completely different hair identity for the runway. From undone texture and natural movement through to sleek restraint and soft edge, each presentation reflected the individuality of the designer while showcasing O&M’s modern approach to hair direction backstage. Aje Resort 27 ‘Siren’ Undone Texture and Coastal Sensuality For Aje’s Resort 27 collection titled Siren, O&M COR.creator and Hair Director Mary Alamine created a hair direction that felt effortless, sensual and naturally windswept, perfectly complementing the collection’s fluid silhouettes and sun-drenched palette. Presented at Capella Hotel during Australian Fashion Week, the collection traced the Australian landscape from coast to outback, blending sunset ombrés, seafoam denim, organza, raffia and sheer textures with a feeling of elemental elegance. Mary’s hair direction echoed

May 14, 2026

BKT Announces Natalie Anne as Global Brand Ambassador

ghd Celebrates 25 Years with New ghd Sculpt

O&M appoints first-ever International Editorial Director.

OSCAR OSCAR Partners with Global Hair Extension Brand Remi Cachet

TONI&GUY Global announces new ownership

Behind the Scenes of Hotshots Photoshoot 2026

‘BREAKING NEWS’ -Visionary Hair Artist Direct From Paris

Revlon Professional Leads Hair Direction for Karla Špetić’s 2026 Australian Fashion Week Show

ESSE Studio AWF26 x Goldwell Colorance Tones

O&M Shapes Three Distinct Resort 27 Runway Looks at AFW 2026

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