Australian Hairdressing Council
National Industry Body for the Australian Hairdressing Industry. Chat to us about becoming a member today! We can support and help grow your business.
The Australian Hairdressing Council (AHC) is the national voice connecting hairdressing and barber professionals, educators, and suppliers. It exists to ensure a sustainable, positive future for our industry. Since 2010 the AHC has set ethical business standards for salon and registered training organisation (RTO) members and represents the professional hair industry nationally. AHC members are ac
Some of our members sat down at Hair Fest and shared what their AHC membership means to them. It was a proper moment of gratitude for us.
Helen Owens, Tigerlamb
Sam James, SJ Establishment
Rebecca Anderson, Becky B Hair
Daniel Di Iorio, DIIORIO
The belief that these people (and all of our members) put in us and what we do for this industry never goes to waste. We really feel your support.
There’s still so much work to be done. But knowing our members are behind us? That’s what keeps us at it. Thank you. ❤️
16/07/2026
🎙️ AHC Monthly Mentor: Tenille Lawrence, founder of Brisbane's Little Birdie Hair Co.
Four thriving salons, a decade of growth, and sustainability built into every part of the business, Tenille is joining us for an honest, practical session on:
- Employing and retaining great staff
- Running multiple salon locations
- Building a profitable business with sustainability at its core
📅 Monday 20 July
🕐 1pm AEST | 12.30pm ACST | 11am AWST
💻 Online + interactive, bring your questions!
Free for AHC Salon Select, Barber Select & Franchisor/Franchisee members.
Limited spaces, search 'Tenille' in your inbox to access the registration link!
15/07/2026
Leadership Summit & Schmoozefest photos are LIVE on the website!
Leadership Summit is business up front: big ideas, and big conversations that help shape where this industry is heading. Then the sun went down and Schmoozefest did what Schmoozefest does best - Drinks flowing, good vibes, new connections made and old friendships picked up right where they left off.
We can't emphasise this enough: events like this don't happen without you. The support from our members and community is what makes days (and nights) like this possible, and we don't take a second of it for granted.
Go have a squiz through the gallery, and if you spot yourself, download it, post it, and tag us so we can share it far and wide!
https://theahc.org.au/leadership-summit-schmoozefest-2026-photo-gallery/
The last few weeks have been a reminder of just how lucky we are to have this community. To everyone who came along, took part, jumped on stage, and to those who’ve taken the time to share feedback since, thank you.
Your messages have all echoed the same thing. There’s something special about being in a room built purely around connection, community and genuine value. As a not for profit, that’s always been our intention. Every speaker, every panel, every session is there to give you something real to take back to your salon, your team, your career.
None of it happens without the people who support us. Our sponsors, our partners, our members and every person who shows up year after year. We feel so grateful and so lucky to have you in our corner!
We’ll be back next year, bigger and better. Early birds are anticipated to drop in November, so watch this space. 👀
Thank you for being here. This community is everything 🥹
09/07/2026
Industry Day photos are LIVE on the website! Head to the link in bio to access them, download, and post to your heart’s content!
What a day it was. A room full of salon owners, educators, and industry legends all in one place, talking about the stuff that actually matters - the future of our industry. The energy was electric thanks to the very talented and the feedback about the day has been rolling in ever since. So many of you have told us it was exactly what you needed: real conversations, real connection, and a hit of inspiration to take back to your salons and training rooms.
Thank you to every single person who showed up, spoke up, and made the day what it was. Now go find yourself in the gallery and show off where you were. Tag us when you post so we can reshare!
09/07/2026
🚨 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST 🚨
The Australian Hairdressing Council is looking for a Social Media + Content Creator to help tell the stories of Australia's hair and barbering industry.
This is more than a social media role. You'll create content at industry events, help us build our community, support national campaigns, and help shape the voice of an entire sector.
If you love creating content, spotting trends, telling stories, and building communities online, we'd love to hear from you.
✨ Part-time | 20 hours per week
✨ Remote / Hybrid (Melbourne preferred)
✨ Creative freedom with real impact
To apply, send us:
• Your CV
• A short cover letter
• Examples of your content
Applications close 20 July.
Apply Here: https://forms.gle/igJRREdqjKLcoaWB7
05/07/2026
🎉 Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the 2026 AHIA Creative Awards! 🎉 What an incredible celebration of creativity, innovation and talent at Monday night's gala.
It was wonderful to see so many AHC members recognised across the various categories, alongside so many outstanding creatives who continue to push our industry forward. Whether you took home a trophy or were named as a finalist, your passion, artistry and commitment to excellence are helping shape the future of Australian and New Zealand hairdressing and barbering. 👏
A huge congratulations to every winner and finalist, you should all be incredibly proud.
A special thank you also goes to Linda, Jared, Lou, Kellie and the entire Mocha Hair team for delivering another spectacular evening. From the production and entertainment to the atmosphere and celebration of our industry's finest, it was a fantastic night and a fitting showcase of the incredible talent within our profession. ❤️
📖 We've wrapped up all the major winners and highlights on the AHC blog. Head over to our website for the full rundown!
Congratulations once again to everyone recognised, we're proud to celebrate your success. 👏👏👏
Curly and coily hair is now going to be part of the elective units in the new hairdressing training package, with industry professionals calling for it to become mandatory.
SBS came along to Industry Day last Friday to find out more and discuss the changes with us. It’s a meaningful subject for so many people in the hairdressing community, and rightfully so.
Full story linked in bio.
02/07/2026
Thank you for joining us! ❤️
To everyone who attended AHC Industry Day and AHC Leadership Summit + Schmoozefest - thank you for being part of such an incredible weekend. We hope you walked away with fresh ideas, practical insights, new connections and plenty of inspiration to take back to your business and team.
As we begin planning future events, we'd love to hear about your experience. Your feedback helps us understand what worked well, what you'd like to see more of, and how we can continue delivering events that support and strengthen our industry.
📲 Simply scan the QR code or click the relevant link below and complete our short feedback survey. It only takes a few minutes, but your input makes a big difference.
Thank you again for your support, your energy and for helping make this our biggest and most successful AHC events yet. We can't wait to see you again soon! ❤️
Industry Day feedback:
https://forms.gle/QuZcHR18mnrmgbUL9
Leadership Summit + Schmoozefest feedback:
https://forms.gle/Q95boAEUkN9Zya6x7
30/06/2026
Hair Fest Day 2!
What a way to close out the weekend. Privileged to be on stage at the Empowered Indie event before heading over to .
Two rooms, two completely different energies, both buzzing with people who genuinely love this industry.
And just like that, the hairy weekend is a wrap. Already counting down to next year.
Stay tuned for LOTS of content from the weekend 🙌
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