Malaysian Hairdressing Association (MHA) Celebrated its 12th Year Anniversary

Malaysian Hairdressing Association (MHA) celebrated its 12th years anniversary with the biggest hair show and fashiontainment extravaganza in Malaysia with the titled "It's TIME". Mommy Jane was invited to the celebration on 21 March 2017 at HGH Convention Centre, Sentul.

The show aimed to create a platform for local hairdressers to showcase their work to larger audience. Attended by 800 guests including industry leaders, 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 i.e. Culture Tribes, Future Avant Garde as well as Shapes and Sculptures.

Over 25 local hairdressers included 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 had presented the hairstyles.

What amaze me is the fashion event which had been celebrated 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’.

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.’

Congrats to MHA for celebrated its 12th Anniversary

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.”

Congrats to Datin Winnie Loo who had receivied her MHA Life Time Award

Supported by L’oreal, Elgon, K Gloss, PCQ Hair & Beauty Products, 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.

Thanks to MHA for the invitation to join their 12th Anniversary celebration. Mommy Jane was amaze with the fashion show that had created so many talented hairdressers and designers. It was indeed very creative with modern looks. Hope more of such events will be created to build up the talents at Malaysia and to contribute to the society too.

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.