Anna McNamara wins Creative Haircutter of the Year
Australia’s own Anna McNamara from Ella&Jade, Queensland, has taken home the illustrious gold medal in the category of Creative Haircutter of the Year at the 2024 Kao Salon Division Global Creative Awards. This annual celebration honours the creativity of hairdressers around the world, and Anna represented the company’s artistic and innovative drive with aplomb.
“It feels surreal! I definitely didn’t expect to win Gold amongst so many creative entries this year. I’m just so proud to be a part of this amazing industry,” Anna shared. “My love of texture and shape was the forefront of my inspiration. I wanted to show the skills I’ve been working so hard to refine. Textured hair is a space that we’ve been working hard to expand at Ella&Jade. It’s beautiful and offers so much creatively. I’m so excited to be able to celebrate textured hair with this global win!”
All it takes is one visit to Ella&Jade hair salon in Woolloongabba to understand why their devoted clientele remains so loyal. The salon seamlessly blends contemporary design with older architectural details to evoke the elegance of London's cobblestone streets and the glamour of backstage New York. Creating an unparalleled pairing of world-class hair services with unintimidating elegance, they centre hair health at the heart of their mission. Equipped with a highly skilled and diverse team of professionals, Ella&Jade pushes the envelope in the in-salon experience, delivering the 'anti-salon experience' to you.
Feeling peckish during your appointment? Each visit is paired with a complimentary drink menu, pastries, and a cheese board. The extensive service menu is designed to cater to all hair types and textures, making the team highly sought after, as they are one of the few salons across Australia trained to look after afro-textured hair. From a specialised scalp menu to a blow-dry club where members can choose their level of membership, the team believes that professional salon hair care is more than walking out of the salon door with great results; it's about the hair you wake up with the next morning. And with the help of Ella&Jade, rest assured your next-day hair will look just as amazing.