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Event Schedule

HAIR The Movement 
8:30am – 5:00pm | Hair Festival, ICC Sydney

A full day of cutting, colour and styling education, bringing together global masters and leading Australian artists to deliver a high-level learning experience that powers skills, inspires creativity and raises the standard of hair education.

8:30am-9:30am
A.H Salon Team

An electrifying opening from Australia’s leading collective of independent artists from
A.H Salon Group. Precision cutting, innovative colour and next-level styling come together in a powerful statement on the future of our industry, delivering real skill, real artistry and a renewed sense of direction.

9:45am-10:45am
Australian Cutting
& Colour Teams


Bernadette Beswick & Rachel Vitullo
Katy Reeve & Louise Graham 
Lyndal Salmon & Marilyn Guarino

One of the most anticipated sessions of the day, bringing together Australia’s most awarded cutters and colourists in a rare collaboration. This is where trends are not followed, but created, where cutting and colour mastery unite to define what’s next in hair. Live, raw, and exclusively at HAIR The Movement.

11:00am-12:00pm
Ben Brown (UK)

Global Cutting Master

One of the world’s most respected and in-demand hair cutters, Ben Brown brings his globally recognised precision, structure and progressive approach to the stage. Known for redefining the way hair is cut and taught, his work sets a benchmark that hairdressers around the world aspire to - a rare opportunity to witness a true master at work, live and up close.

12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch Break

Time to recharge and connect with peers

1:15pm-2:15pm
Sylvestre Finold (UK)
Global Avant-Garde Master

For the first time in Australia, Sylvestre Finold takes the stage, bringing his extraordinary avant-garde artistry and world-renowned fashion week experience. His work is bold, directional and uncompromising, pushing the boundaries of what hair can be. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the industry’s most visionary artists live on stage, where creativity, innovation and artistry come together at the highest level.

2:30pm-3:30pm
Australian Styling Team


Richard Kavanagh 
Sarah Laidlaw
Jelena Vasic

A true force in styling, this lineup brings together three exceptional artists from distinctly different worlds, celebrity and campaign styling, runway direction, and cutting-edge avant-garde. Together, they take you across the full spectrum of modern styling, where creativity, versatility and technical brilliance come together in one unforgettable presentation. It’s rare to see this calibre of talent share the stage.
Fresh, fearless and inspiring, this collective will leave you energised and wanting more.

3:45pm-4:45pm
Leoni (BR)
Global Hair Art Master

 

Our final session of the day presents one of the most extraordinary stylists that HAIR The Movement founder Sharon Blain has witnessed in a lifetime of hairdressing. Leoni’s ability to move, shape, finish and polish hair transcends technique. It is a level of artistry that very few will ever reach.

Taking the stage to share his mastery, Leoni will reveal the skills and signature approach that have earned him global recognition in the world of styling. This is a rare chance to witness true brilliance in motion, a fitting and unforgettable finale to the day.

4:45pm-5:00pm
Event Close

A final moment to close the day and celebrate the energy of
HAIR The Movement.

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