The one we've all been waiting for.

MISS INDEPENDENT STYLIST OF THE YEAR.

Charlene said it best herself, “There is nothing independent about being an independent stylist” & this week we dissect it all.

Charlene is a big player within our industry but especially the Australian hair community. If you've been at an event with her you know , SHE IS THE EVENT lol.

Former creative director of a large Melbourne salon group Charlene is now making her mark on our industry all her own.

A regular at fashion weeks, competition scenes and having traveled the globe with FAME team Charlene has seen a-lot and is dedicated to sharing her experiences and lessons with her peers and growing the next generation of hairdressers.

In 2021 Charlene shot her first solo collection. These images allowed her to express to the world what her flavour looks like.

"I was telling a story with this collection, a story of triumph and enlightenment. I was so proud of myself for the work that I produced and even prouder and just blown away to have won an award with this collection."

This year also saw the rebirth of Charlenes platform @thehumanhairdresser a resource for self care and education for hairdressers.

"We need to make changes to how we do things. We must consider balance in our lives and not just submit our life and health to our job like has been glorified in the past. These changes are necessary for the future of our industry. It is how we will attract more youth into our magical and fulfilling craft"

To hear the full story on these topics and more please enjoy this weeks episode of UN-FOILED with Charlene Fernandez.

PREFER TO WATCH?;

https://youtu.be/nEDm4gJXkSU

HAIR BIZ ARTICLE;

https://issuu.com/princess14/docs/hairbiz_year15iss5/s/13288147

INSTAGRAM;

https://www.instagram.com/un_foiled/

https://www.instagram.com/charlenefernandezhair/

https://www.instagram.com/colourbycrys/

https://www.instagram.com/thehumanhairdresser/

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