AHIA 2026 Creative finalists announced
We are thrilled to see New Zealand talent right across the categories.
A big congratulations to all the NZ finalists of the ANZ Hair Industry Awards 2026
These awards celebrate the best creative hairdressing talent across New Zealand and Australia. Winners will be announced at the 2026 AHIA Creative Gala, to be held in the ICC Sydney Ballroom on Monday 29 June.
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Collective Team of the Year
⭐Industry Collective (Sara Allsop, Jock Robson & Mana Dave)
Editorial Hairstylist of the Year
⭐Michael Beel
⭐Sara Allsop
Hair Masterpiece of the Year
⭐Danny Pato MNZM, D&M Hair Design
Salon Team of the Year
⭐Salute Hair Skin Spa
North/South Island Hairdresser of the Year
⭐Amy Connolly, Indah Hairstyling
⭐Anthony Bayer, Anthony Bayer Hair
⭐Cameron Aitken-Boyle, Salon on Rutland
New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year
⭐Ann Marie Young, Jingles Hair Design
⭐Danny Pato MNZM, D&M Hair Design
⭐Jock Robson, Dharma
⭐Kylie Hayes, Moha Hairdressing
⭐Mana Dave, Blaze Hair
⭐Michael Beel, Salute Hair Skin Spa
⭐Sara Allsop, Dharma
⭐Sarah McGuigan, Savvy Hair