Miss World Australia
Tanya was selected as one of the “Top 20” Young Hair Designers from across the country to dress the hair of the “Top 20” Miss World Australia (“MWA”) Finalists.
Tanya’s Miss World Australia contestant was dressed in a designer gown created by one of Australia’s top designers and Tanya’s challenge was to style and dress the hair of her contestant to create a “total look” which captures the glamour and elegance worthy of the title “MISS WORLD 2009”.
We are very pleased to announce that Tanya won the event and the title of “Miss World Australia Young Hair Designer 2009” – a fantastic win and very worthy recipient. In addition, she collected several coveted prizes including an all expenses paid holiday to the Gold Coast. Tanya’s expertise lies in bridal hair and upstyles and she is a highly regarded trainer in her field.
See the photos and links below.
Miss World Australia being crowned
“Hair with Tanya”
The twenty Miss World Australia finalists were standing, waiting for each hair-dresser to pull our name out of the hat. As soon as Tanya called my name and found me, I knew I was in for a treat. She just looked like she knew what she was doing.
I showed her my gown and we discussed the style we wanted to go for. We wanted to go for a “Greek goddess” look. Like a statue in a garden. She knew exactly what to do and I trusted her completely. Rocky was there to help out; handing Tanya pins and checking out the competition. All the while the clock was ticking down and the cameras were rolling, capturing the experience.
All too soon, time was up and all the Miss World girls went to change into our evening gowns, ready for the parade. One by one we walked slowly across the stage and down in front of the judges showing off our hair designer’s work. When it was my turn I was nervous and I could feel my smile wavering. I managed to hold it together. I wanted to do a good job for Tanya and Rocky.
Once the parade was finished, the judges came over to the line of us girls and inspected our hair more closely. There were so many cameras focussing on us and we had to stand there for ages.
Later in the afternoon, we had the dress designers’ judging. My hair was still in the beautiful “Greek goddess” style to go with my lovely dress. After this section we had to do a quick change into our swimsuits for the healthy body image judging. While Tanya was backstage pulling all the pins out of my hair for the swimsuit section they were announcing the winner of the hair competition. They called out number two. I was number two! Tanya had won! She ran on stage to receive her award. I was so proud. She and Rocky had been so lovely to me and even though I had only known them for such a short amount of time, I knew I had made two good friends who I will stay in touch with forever.
Sophie Lavers – Miss World Australia 2009
Congratulations Tanya, a title well deserved, you are a fantastic hairdresser and you really care about all your clients and how they feel about their hair, i am extremely fussy and you have never once disappointed me in the 5 years i have been coming to you, i am extremely proud to call u MY hairedresser.
Hi Roctan,
Just want to let you guys know that the last two haircuts I have had at your salon have been the best cuts I have ever had !!!!
I never usually post thanyou’s but the salon deserves it …. keep up the good work.
PS besides the haircuts, the coffee and head massages are pretty good as well
Take care and see you next time.
Mike