Australian Fashion Week officially kickstarts on Monday, May 11, showcasing some of the best homegrown labels we have to offer.
Shark Beauty is set to return as the presenting partner for 2026, teaming up with Aussie designers including Carla Zampatti, Alix Higgins, Mariam Seddiq, COMMAS and Hansen & Gretel to create iconic hair looks using a brand-new tool.
The Shark Glam Hot Tool Air Drying & Styling System, a $699.99 powerhouse for endless styling options — comes with five different attachments to dry, curl, straighten, gloss, and add even volume.
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The results? A salon-worthy blowout that can only be achieved by the experts.
While they are set to be busy behind the scenes, Shark Beauty are also offering the chance for attendees to book a blowout courtesy of the experts.
Located on the MCA’s Tallawoladah Lawn, guests can book complimentary 30-minute dry styling sessions with expert stylists, providing personalised hair tool selection and styling.
Showcasing a brand-new tool, shoppers will get the opportunity to see just how well it works ahead of some of the biggest shows.
Shark Glam Hot Tool Air Drying & Styling System features a controlled ceramic heat and powerful airflow, making it one of the easiest ways to achieve salon-worthy results from the comfort of your home.
Backstage, Hair Director Madison Voloshin be will leading hair looks for Aussie designers using the new Glam tool.
She tells 7You: “Backstage this year is all about elevated simplicity, hair that looks effortless, but is technically flawless. Shark Beauty’s technology lets us move faster, work across all hair types, and still deliver that high-gloss, fashion-finish result under pressure”.
So expect to see effortless bounce, minimal frizz and silky strands.
As well as hair tools, guests will be able to take a look at other viral gadgets, like the sought-after Shark CryoGlow Under- Eye Cooling & LED Mask, which landed on Aussie shores in March.
After making serious waves in the US and gaining a cult A-lister following, it’s the only LED mask to incorporate cooling under-eye technology.
Retailing for $699.99 — it’s a rare chance to see it up close.
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But that’s not all.
As well as backstage beauty and complimentary styling sessions, two Shark Beauty ambassadors will be taking to the stage.
Joey Scandizzo and Maria Thatill are set to co-host the headline AFW Hair Masterclass on May 14, showcasing looks across a wide range of hair types and textures.
Maria Thattil tells 7You: “Australian Fashion Week is always incredibly inspiring, but what I find most interesting is how those looks translate beyond the runway.”
“It’s about making beautiful, considered hair feel accessible and showing that with the right tools, that sense of confidence isn’t reserved for one moment.”
To book a complimentary styling session at the Shark Beauty Glam & Glow Salon, head to the website here.
