「贏得澳洲年度最佳髮型師的殊榮令我感到不可思議，我甚至不認為我會進到決賽！我很開心能因為這系列作品得獎，因為它們強烈地反映出我對時尚的熱愛。我根本就是個時尚控！相信大家一看到我就會浮現現代感、有個性和自信洋溢的女子這三個形容詞。我認為這是反映出現代人都極力尋求與眾不同的緣故！」Jason謙遜地說。「希望這個獎項能幫助美髮界的發展，並讓更多人看到我們努力所做的一切！」

“I’m honoured to be named Australian Hairdresser of the Year – I never in a million years thought I’d be a finalist let alone the winner”, commented Jason,“ I love that I’ve won the award for a collection which so strongly reflects my love of fashion – I’m a massive fashion nerd! My looks were all about individuality and modern, confident women. I felt that it was reflective of people today wanting a point of difference – something that’s artisanal and not mass-produced”. “Hopefully it will open up a lot of opportunities for me and I'm really looking forward to promoting the industry and helping to highlight the work that we do”.

Hair Expo Australia藉由找出具備創意、先進技術和商業能力的髮型師，來提升美髮產業素質，並向大家顯現傑出的髮型應有的樣貌，至今已超過三十年。今年的比賽競爭相當激烈，光是申請者數量就比2016年高出40個百分比。五月，大會從18個類別中選出107名參賽者進入決賽，並邀請由12名外籍評審和12名當地評審評選出在髮型上具全國代表性的參賽者。

The pinnacle celebration of Hair Expo Australia, the coveted Hair Expo Awards have been elevating the hair industry for more than 30 years by recognising and celebrating excellence in creative vision, advanced technical skill, and business acumen – the complete picture of what exceptional hairdressing is.

The competition for the 2017 awards was tough, with a huge 40 per cent increase in entries from 2016. In May, 107 finalists were announced across 18 creative and business categories, chosen by a judging panel of 12 international and 12 local judges, representing some of the most celebrated names in hair and media from Australasia and across the globe.

超過1000名髮型專家聚集一起聆聽20位得獎的實力派幸運兒名字。頒獎典禮由英籍澳洲電視及廣播節目主持人Osher Günsberg主持，並選在雪梨舉行。一如往常，頒獎類別除了有基本款18大類，更新增People's Choice Award和Hall of Fame Award兩個獎項。

More than 1000 hair professionals gathered to hear 20 winners announced at the lavish awards gala, hosted by The Bachelor’s Osher Günsberg and held this year in the Grand Ballroom of the ICC Sydney. As well crowning the winners of the 18 existing categories judged prior to the event, the additional categories of People’s Choice and the Hall of Fame Award are also presented on the night.

「Jason無論在創意或領導力方面，都是美髮界的佼佼者，這也讓他成為這個專業領域多方發展的推廣大使！」Hair Expo Australia活動總監Julia Erben如此說。獲頒紐西蘭年度最佳髮型師的Danny興奮地表示：「我在美髮界已經待超過20年了，這是我第二次獲獎，我很感激能做自己愛的工作，也享受被業界知名人士認出來的美好時刻！」

“Jason has been chosen for his achievements both in creative vision and leadership in the industry, making him a comprehensive ambassador for this multifaceted profession”, said Julia Erben, Event Director for Hair Expo Australia.“ I've been a hairdresser for over 20 years – this is my second year winning this award and I'm just so grateful to be doing what I love and to be recognized by iconic people in the industry” said Danny.

「恭喜所有得獎人！你們對髮型的熱情和天賦真的很激勵我們，也對我們所熱愛的美髮做出重要貢獻。身為Hair Expo Award的出資者，我們很開心能提供大家一個好的平台，一個你們應得的獎賞。恭喜今年度的推廣大使以及施華蔻的專業團隊，這真是一場不可或缺的髮型秀！」施華蔻專業總經理David Hahn說道。

“Big congratulations to all the finalists and winners! Your talent and passion for the craft of hairdressing is truly inspiring and so important for the industry we all love. As the Hair Expo Award Sponsor, Schwarzkopf Professional is very proud to partner with you by providing the platform you deserve. Congratulations also to our ambassadors and the Schwarzkopf Professional Technical Team – what a great Essential Looks show!” said David Hahn, General Manager of Schwarzkopf Professional ANZ.

AUSTRALIAN HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR: Jason Fassbender – Parlour Hair Unley, Malvern SA

NEW ZEALAND HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR: Danny Pato – D&M Hair Design, Ponsonby, NZ

HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE: Jane Trewin, TAFE NSW

COLOUR TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR: Adrian Rotolo – Ibiza Hair, Albert Park VIC

MEN’S HAIRDRESSER / BARBER OF THE YEAR: Uros Mikic – Kinky Curly Straight, Stepney SA

NEW CREATIVE FORCE: Cherie Falco - Kinky Curly Straight, Stepney SA

APPRENTICE / STUDENT OF THE YEAR: Sharne Rizzo – Joey Scandizzo Salon, South Yarra VIC

SALON TEAM OF THE YEAR: é Salon, Wahroonga NSW

SESSION STYLIST OF THE YEAR: Sarah Laidlaw - Union Management, Randwick NSW

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Natasha King - Fred and Gingers, Invercargill NZ

BEST SALON DESIGN: Salon Kiin, Penrith NSW

EDUCATION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Sharon Blain Education

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: Caterina Di Biase

INDUSTRY BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR: Eco Heads

SALON BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Luke Reynolds Hairdressing

STATE CATEGORIES NSW-ACT Hairdresser of the Year: Scott Sloan - Sloans, Lane Cove NSW

SA-TAS Hairdresser of the Year: Cherie Falco - Kinky Curly Straight, Stepney SA

VIC Hairdresser of the Year: Hermiz Daniel - Joey Scandizzo Salon, South Yarra VIC

WA-NT Hairdresser of the Year: Pauline McCabe - Rock Paper Scissors Hair Studio, Freemantle WA

QLD Hairdresser of the Year: William Webb - Ella & Jade, Calamvale QLD

Many thanks to all members of the 2017 Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Awards judging panel

• Sharon Blain (Aus)

• Cameron Pine (Aus, Instyle magazine)

• Matt Clements (Aus)

• Frank Apostolopoulos (Aus)

• Sara Allsop (NZ)

• Justin Pace (Aus)

• Dennis Langford (Aus)

• Ruth Browne (Aus)

• Brad Ngata (Aus)

• Paul Serville (NZ)

• Billie Iveson (Aus, RUSSH magazine)

• Caterina Di Biase (Aus)

• Tabatha Coffey (USA)

• Edward Darley (UK)

• Mark Hayes (UK)

• Peter Gray (USA)

• Gerard Scarpaci (USA)

• Jayne Lewis-Orr (Hairdresser’s Journal, UK)

• Jorge Cancer (Spain)

• Guy Tang (USA)

• Indira Schauwecker (UK)

• Angelo Seminara (UK)

• Andreas Stavrou (UK)

• Eugene Souleiman (UK)

• Darren Ambrose (UK)