The Kao Salon Asia Experience 2023 took place in Taipei and brought together over 1,500 industry leaders, professionals and enthusiasts from across the region. As well as shows, a look & learn seminar and a business forum, the event also saw the Global Creative Awards 2023 presentations to the National Winners from Asia.
The occasion showcased the incredible hair artistry and creativity of the brightest and most innovative minds across Asia. It also glorified how individuality and uniqueness can be expressed through hair. It also served as a testament to the power of creativity and innovation in the industry, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in hair artistry. Here are the names of the Gold, Silver and Bronze National Winners from Asia in the Technical and Editorial categories for 2023:
National Winners of Technical Categories:
Creative Colorist of the Year
Hong Kong
GOLD: Alo Lo from Hong Kong
SILVER: Dicky Cheung from Hong Kong
BRONZE: Tim Chan from Hong Kong
Singapore
GOLD: Alan Tan from Singapore
SILVER: Finn Tan from Singapore
BRONZE: Nicole Lee from Singapore
Taiwan
GOLD: Ann Hsu from Taiwan
SILVER: Inga Lin from Taiwan
BRONZE: Hardy Tsai from Taiwan
Vietnam
GOLD: Minh Phuong Lai from Vietnam
SILVER: Kim Nguyen Nguyen from Vietnam
BRONZE: The Chuong Tran from Vietnam
New Talent Colorist of the Year
Hong Kong
GOLD: Frank Wong from Hong Kong
SILVER: Cheuk Yee Tse from Hong Kong
BRONZE: Venneth Mau from Hong Kong
Singapore
GOLD: Winnie Wong from Singapore
SILVER: Shud Huei Chiew from Singapore
BRONZE: Debbie Lee from Singapore
Taiwan
GOLD: Teacher Wang from Taiwan
SILVER: Tania Liu from Taiwan
Vietnam
GOLD: Dang Hung Ngo from Vietnam
GOLD: Dang Hung Ngo from Vietnam. Unfortunately, Dang Hung Ngo was unable to participate in the event due to his personal schedule.
SILVER: Thi Van Nguyen from Vietnam
BRONZE: Tien Binh Dang from Vietnam
Creative Haircutter of the Year
GOLD: SK Fung from Hong Kong
TOP 6 Finalists of Editorial Categories:
Avant Garde Stylist of the Year
Tom Yek Teng Siong from Malaysia
Jun Cing Phan from Malaysia
Hardy Tsai from Taiwan
Men’s Hairstylist of the Year:
Thiam Kui Siew from Malaysia
The Global Creative Award 2023 Competition, to be held in Chicago this September, will unveil the Global Winners of Gold, Silver, and Bronze for both Technical Categories (via live competition) and the Editorial Categories (via photo competition).