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Malaysian Hairdressing Association CELEBRATES 12th Anniversary WITH THE BIGGEST HAIR SHOW AND FASHIONTAINMENT
EXTRAVAGANZA IN MALAYSIA
DATIN YONG MAYLENE, DATO SRI PRINCESS DR BECKY LEOGARDO AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE
The Malaysian
Hairdressing Association (MHA) celebrated its 12th year anniversary with the
biggest hair show and fashiontainment extravaganza
in Malaysia, titled “It’s TIME” on 21 March 2017 at HGH Convention Centre,
Sentul.
Attended by 800 guests
including industry leaders, the show aimed to create a platform for local hairdressers to showcase their
work to larger audience. Last night, the gala showcased about 60
dramatic hair creations on the runway with the theme of
1920s/30s and Futuristic Chic which consists of three categories; Culture
Tribes, Future Avant Garde, as well as Shapes and Sculptures.
The
hairstyles were presented by over 25 local hairdressers;
including James Wong from A Cut Above, Avier Ng from Tenze Studio, Alice Boon
from a+b Hair Studio, Elmer Tay from La'Mode, Juno Loo from Juno’s Perfection
Studio, Nick Koh from Signature Hair Salon, and many others.
Additionally, the
show featured Australian
famed hairdresser, Atilio Dusa who highlighted the
latest trend in hairdressing with the support from Evo Malaysia.
The event also celebrated
fashion in an eclectic way to showcase hairdressing and fashion evolution created
by today’s talented hairdressers and designers. The opening dresses were
designed by Keith Kee of Keith Kee Couture, while the rest of the evening gowns
were styled and designed by Malaysian fashion stylist and designer, Cris Yong — who garnered the ‘MHA
Industry Creative Award’ last night.
Besides the hair and
fashion show, the celebration included concert performances by MHA’s
hairdresser, Elee who won the ‘Hairdresser Got Talent’ title in 2016, along
with electric violinist; Dennis Lau, and
Malaysian singers; Winnie K and Vic Teo.
In addition, the gala featured
dancers from ‘The Dance Company’ by Peter Choo, who won the ‘MHA Entertainment Award.’
Datin Winnie Loo,
the President of MHA who received the ‘MHA Life Time Award’ during the event commented:
“I believe this
is the right time to celebrate and recognise our 12 years of achievement and
let the audience see the other side of our creativity. I always dream big and
this is by far the biggest hair and fashion event organised by the association.
I trust with my 40 years of experience and our talented members, the gala will
be a night to remember for many years to come.”
Supported by L’oreal, Elgon, K Gloss, Shiseido and
Evo Malaysia, part of the proceeds from the show
will go to two charities; ULC Blessing Management as well as Services for Children with Disability in Ipoh, Perak.
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About Malaysian Hairdressing Association (MHA)
The Malaysian
Hairdressing Association was established in 2005 to gather professionals in
hairdressing industry and increase awareness of professional rights besides developing
the industry.
MHA works toward their industry common goal and carry out
activities to promote, grow and upgrade the positive image of hairdressing
profession for more profitable, productive and respectable industry. MHA
proactive role involves training, business expansion, career opportunity,
problem encountering and other related activities.
