Caterina Di Biase
Caterina Di Biase, Owner/Director of Heading Out Hair & Beauty is an extraordinarily accomplished artistic director, educator, mentor, and one of the most in-demand and recognised hairdressers in the country.
With a big reputation for her talent, passion, and commitment to the hair and beauty industry, Caterina is a hair fashion leader and educator of the next generation of talent.
Caterina has been awarded Australia’s top honours as Australian Hairdresser of the Year four times, as well as Hair Expo Educator of the Year five times. Over the course of her career, Caterina has been Winner or Finalist of the highest hair fashion awards in Australia (and overseas), no less than 93 times!
Career Highlights
2022
Finalist AHIA Australian Hairdresser of the Year
The Eclectic Reminiscence collection by Caterina Di Biase is a group of bold images that were nominated for the pinnacle title of Australian Hairdresser of the Year at the 2022 Australian Hair Industry Awards (Creative).
View more about the award-nominated and globally published collection at Style Icons
2017
Winner Hair Expo Educator of the Year
Other highlights:
- Finalist Canadian Hair Mirror Awards International Stylist of the Year 2017
- Finalist Schwarzkopf Hair Expo Educator of the Year 2017
- Finalist of AHFA Excellence in Education 2017
2016
WINNER AHFA Hairdresser of the Year 2016
Other highlights:
- Finalist One Shot Big Shot Haircut of the Year 2016
- Finalist Hair Expo Educator of the Year 2016
- Finalist AHFA Educator of the Year 2016
- Finalist AHFA Artistic Team of the Year 2016
2015
Winner AHFA Educator of the Year 2015
Other highlights:
- Winner AHFA Artistic Team of the Year 2015
- Finalist Hair Expo Educator of the Year 2015
- Winner HBIA Educator of the Year 2015
- Winner Intercoiffure Photographic Competition 2015
2014
Finalist Hair Expo Best Photographic
Other highlights:
- L’Oréal Professionnel Australian Ambassador 2008-2014
- Hair Director L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival 2009–2014
- Hair Director Melbourne Spring Fashion Week 2009-2013
2012
AIPP Award Winner Best Photographic 2012
Other highlights:
- AIPP Grand Trophy Finalist 2012, 2004
- Finalist Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year
- Hair Director MRC Caulfield Cup Spring Racing 2012-2014
2010
State Winner L’Oreal Colour Trophy, Next Generation Award
Other highlights:
- Finalist Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2014, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2004
- Member & Judge Hair & Beauty Industry Association 2010, 2013
- Judge Fashions on the Field, Moonee Valley 2008-2010
Caterina is a star! Her proposals are consistently top quality and maintain a balance between intriguing editorial looks and 'real' styles that can be worn with confidence by everyday clients.
— Luisa BarberisEstetica Magazine, ITALY
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