THE AUSTRALIAN HAIR FASHION AWARDS
Introducing
AHFA 2027
For more than three decades, AHFA has celebrated the artists shaping the future of professional hair. In 2027, the program enters an exciting new chapter with new categories, a refined awards structure and more accessible entry pathways than ever before.
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YEARS OF EXCELLENCE
Celebrating the professional hair industry's finest since 1992.
Australia • New Zealand • Global
RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE
Honouring the industry's leading artists across Australia, New Zealand and the global hair community.
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AWARD STREAMS
Premium | Creative | Business | Product
What's NEW for 2027
DISCOVER
One of the biggest evolutions in AHFA history begins here. Explore the new categories, refined awards structure, regional titles, and the changes shaping the future of the Australian Hair Fashion Awards.
NEW CATEGORIES + REGIONAL TITLES + LIVE GALLERY +
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SMARTPHONE ENTRY + AWARDS STRUCTURE + MORE
Important Dates
JULY 6, 2026
2027 SEASON OFFICIAL LAUNCH - ENTRIES OPEN
NOVEMBER 2, 2026
PRODUCT DEADLINE
JANUARY 18, 2027
PREMIUM, CREATIVE, AND BUSINESS DEADLINE
MARCH 1, 2027
FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT
MAY 3, 2027
2027 AHFA GALA
Find Your Category
Whether you're a creative artist, educator, salon owner, or product innovator, AHFA 2027 offers a category to showcase every area of excellence across the professional hair industry.
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Celebrating Excellence since 1992
ABOUT AHFA
For more than three decades, the Australian Hair Fashion Awards (AHFA) has recognised the artists, salons, educators, businesses and brands shaping the future of professional hair across Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
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As the industry's longest-running and most prestigious independent awards program, AHFA continues to celebrate exceptional creativity, technical excellence and innovation while providing a platform for the hair industry's leading talent to be recognised.
Each year, entries are independently judged by respected Australian and international industry experts, ensuring a credible, transparent and globally recognised benchmark for excellence.
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With dedicated award streams spanning creative, business, product and premium categories, alongside the prestigious Global Hairdresser of the Year title, AHFA continues to unite and inspire the professional hair community on an international stage.
Think you have what it takes? Your journey starts here.