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Welcome to the World Wide Hair Tour 2024! This year, Davines brought together visionary hairstylists from across the globe in the vibrant city of Berlin, from October 6th to 8th. Over 2,400 attendees from 53 countries came to witness a remarkable showcase of creativity, empowerment, and beauty.
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A Cultural Extravaganza
Beyond stunning hair artistry, attendees fully immersed themselves in Berlin’s dynamic culture, making this event an unforgettable experience. Let’s dive into the standout performances that left audiences inspired and captivated.
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SpotlightonCreativity:HighlightsfromtheStage
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TomConnell:ExploringContrastsandSustainability
Tom Connell, Davines' Hair Art Director, headlined the show with an exploration of contrasts and natural colour, inspired by his magazine "I Followed Him to the Studio but I Was Too Late to Stop Him." Tom played with the idea of reflections, underlining how our environment reflects our personal decisions and our actions.
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DannyPato:TheStrengthof“TheNomadQueens”
New Zealand’s 2024 Hairdresser of the Year, Danny Pato, enchanted the audience with a tribute to the feminine power of the Nomad Queens—three royal sisters embodying wisdom and peace. His 40-minute presentation featured six avant-garde hairstyles that creatively fused bold shapes, volumes, and textures from diverse cultures.
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AnnieAnkervik:“AlchemyofSuperheroes”
Annie Ankervik, a renowned Swedish stylist, took the stage to spotlight four everyday climate heroes as real-life superpowers. Her show, “Alchemy of Superheroes,” blended hairdressing with nature’s magic, focusing on regenerative agriculture, seaweed, wetlands, and pollinators. This performance was a stirring call to action for audiences to embrace their potential.
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AllilonTeam:AFusionofArtandInclusion
The Allilon team from London brought a unique show to the stage, seamlessly combining beauty, dance, and music. Partnering with “A Song for You,” a local Berlin choir celebrating BIPOC voices, they crafted a moving narrative of rejection, awareness, and inclusion, ensuring each hairstyle reflected the artists' distinct creativity.
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RadioLondonHairSalon:ATributetoBerlin’sCreativeSpirit
Radio London Hair Salon kept the energy high with a vibrant performance celebrating Berlin's eclectic creative subcultures. Adriano and Rino kicked things off with edgy, undone looks inspired by the skinhead era, while Birte introduced a glamorous, theatrical twist with New Romantic-inspired hair pieces. The live styling sessions, complemented by behind-the-scenes videos, captivated the audience.
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JesusOliver:AnAmber-InspiredMasterpiece
Jesus Oliver, an international hairstylist, celebrated the radiant beauty of amber in his presentation. He showcased five unique variations of copper alongside a striking blue look inspired by Dominican blue amber. With layered cuts, he highlighted vibrant shades of red, copper, and yellow, opening and closing with AI-generated images that underscored the beauty of diversity.
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CorayAbsolut:“Prioller”–HonoringHeritageandIndividuality
Coray Absolut, the 2022 Talent Green House winner, presented “Prioller,” inspired by his Turkish heritage. This collection merged vibrant prints and scarves with his “roller technique,” promoting individuality through customizable, gender-fluid styles. The show concluded with an emotional video featuring his grandmother's voice, resonating deeply with the audience.
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MichaelPolsinelli:ArtisticFusionofHairandNature
Michael Polsinelli wrapped up the event with a stunning performance on “visual distortion,” celebrating the beauty of imperfection. He presented three stunning color looks and intricate hairstyles inspired by nature, using unconventional materials like rubber tubing and mesh to symbolize the solar system. The audience left equipped with techniques to creatively replicate natural elements.
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BenGracecrownedTalentGreenHousewinner2024
The stage also hosted the award ceremony of the Talent Green House competition, and the UK hairstylist Ben Grace was awarded as TGH 2024 winner by a jury of distinguished industry experts (Margaret Macdonald, Candice McKay, Anna Pacitto, Sam Burnett, Robert Lobetta and Davines Hair Director Tom Connell), winning the opportunity to showcase at the next WWHT in 2026.