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2023 Hairnews Industry Awards: Creative Longlists Announced

Thank you to everyone who entered the Creative Categories of the 2023 Hairnews Industry Awards.



We are delighted to announce the longlisted finalists in all categories below, in alphabetical order.


From here on, the Judged categories will go forward to the final round of judging. We will be sharing info on our industry judges within the next week.

We were humbled by the inspiring work and fabulous transformations that we received. Thank you for these incredible submissions that shows our industry at its very best!


Abdul Banza - Quick Cuts Unisex Barber Shop

Adele Rheeder - Salon Pamela

Alexia Chrysafis - Fox and Davidson Hair Design

Betsy Giani-Pieterse - Tint Colorlab

Bianca van der kaay - Nudo Hair Lab

Carmel Veron - Cerése Hair Design

Cerése Bouwer - Cerése Hair Design

Charmaine Da Silva - Hair by Charmaine

Chelsea Vorster - Nudo Hair Lab

Chrislene Marais - Fox & Davidson Hair Design

Dalene Walters - Bobs and Beehives

Debra Esterhuizen - Fabiano Hair Re-Dressing

Deena Boettcher - Professional Hair Artistry

Elizabeth Visage - Bobby Pins Hair Studio

Erin Friend - Collab Hair

Ezilda Lerm - Alchemy Hair Studio

Grant Harper - Grant Harper Salon

India Choo - Me Myself and I Hair and Beauty

Irene da Fonseca - The Zhoosh Cut

Irene Lucas - Hairmoves & Attitudes

Janine Gerber - Janine Hair Expert - Collab Hair

Jeanine Bezuidenhout - Nudo Hair Lab

Junet Olivier - Modern Hair

Kyle van Wyk - Texture Incorporated

Lakin Dos Reis - Lakin Hair

Lauren van den Berg - Collab Hair

Mario Welgemoed - New Millennium Hair Studio

Melinda Marx - Terry Scott Hairfashion

Melody Dean - Visions styl'n chic

Mia Crous - Erina’s Hair & Beauty

Piet Tebogo Dladla - Douza Hair Salon

Sasha-lee De Vries - Pasquale hairstylist

Shana-lee Van Der Byl - Blu Gel Hair Studio

Taleisha De Almeida - Fox & Davidson Hair Design

Thelma De Klerk - Collab Hair

Vee Govindasamy - Blu Gel Hair Studio

WJ Smit - Roots Color Studio

Yolande Henn - Yolande's Hair Studio

Yolandi Stowik - Salon Blanc


Adele Rheeder - Salon Pamela

Alexia Chrysafis - Fox and Davidson Hair Design

Betsy Giani-Pieterse - Tint Colorlab

Carmel Veron - Cerése Hair Design

Cerése Bouwer - Cerése Hair Design

Debra Esterhuizen - Fabiano Hair Re-Dressing

Erin Friend - Collab Hair

Ezilda Lerm - Alchemy Hair Studio

Irene Lucas - Hairmoves & Attitudes

Jeanine Bezuidenhout - Nudo Hair Lab

Jen van Huyssteen - Collab Hair

Krystal Wood - Me Myself & I Hair & Beauty

Lauren van den Berg - Collab Hair

Mario Welgemoed - New Millennium Hair Studio

Mia Crous - Erina’s Hair & Beauty

Nicole Pedro - Collab Hair

Nicolene Bruwer-Els - Hairology Salon

Thelma De Klerk - Collab Hair


Cerése Bouwer - Cerése Hair Design

Deena Boettcher - Professional Hair Artistry

Kierann Bekker - KC’s Barbershop

Leandi Beukes - Parlor Hair

Mia Crous - Erina’s Hair & Beauty

Piet Tebogo Dladla - Douza Hair Salon

Sasha-lee De Vries - Pasquale hairstylist

Vee Govindasamy - Blu Gel Hair Studio


Alexia Chrysafis - Fox and Davidson Hair Design

Betsy Giani-Pieterse - Tint Colorlab

Chrislene Marais - Fox & Davidson Hair Design

Elizabeth Visage - Bobby Pins Hair Studio

Erin Friend - Collab Hair

Krystal Wood - Me Myself & I Hair & Beauty

Mario Welgemoed - New Millennium Hair Studio

Shana-lee Van Der Byl - Blu Gel Hair Studio

Shari Crowie - Blu Gel Hair studio

Melinda Marx - Terry Scott Hairfashion

Thelma De Klerk - Collab Hair


The Hairnews Team wishes each entrant all the best for the final round of judging.



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