Melbourne hosted the Victorian L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy State Final on Sunday 11th April, where five local hair colourists and stylists were announced to go in the running for the L'Oreal Professionnel Next Generation Award, Men's Colour Award and the coveted L'Oreal Professionnel Colour Trophy, at the National Final held in Melbourne on 4th July, 2010.

Exhibiting their interpretation of a magazine cover look, the winners are now one step closer for the chance to win up to $120,000 of prizes, education and national endorsements as well as a trip to London to attend an industry hair seminar.

L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL COLOUR TROPHY AWARD - STATE FINALISTS
Mariam Enegd & Frank Apostoplopoulos, BIBA, Fitzroy VIC
Charlotte Oakley-Malmborg, BIBA, Melbourne VIC
Zoi Georgiou, Xiang Hair, Greensborough VIC

L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL NEXT GENERATION AWARD - STATE FINALIST
Alison Giri, Heading Out Hair & Beauty, Fitzroy VIC

L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL MEN'S COLOUR AWARD - STATE FINALIST
Frank Apostoplopoulos, BIBA, Fitzroy VIC