Richard Kavanagh

Why Richard Kavanagh is a Must-See at HAIR The Movement
I invited Richard Kavanagh to host Hair To Fame: Live Talks on Day 3 as I believe he is one of the most respected names in the hair industry. As five-time Australian Session Stylist of the Year, Richard has led teams backstage at major Fashion Weeks across New York, Paris, Milan, and London, with his work has graced the pages of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Marie Claire.

As a host he has a unique ability to connect, draw out information with a sense of purpose and respect. Richard is also a celebrated educator and innovator, always pushing boundaries with techniques, technology and creativity, I could not have asked a more inspiring person to host the panel

Our fabulous host Richard Kavanagh brings heart, humour, and world-class insight to the stage. A true industry legend, Richard will lead an unforgettable conversation with a powerhouse panel of artists as they share their personal journeys from Hair to Fame. With his deep love for the craft and genuine curiosity, Richard creates a space where vulnerability meets inspiration—inviting us all to dream bigger, dig deeper, and celebrate the beauty of where hairdressing can take us.

Meet Richard Kavanagh
Five times Australian Session Stylist of the Year, co-founder, and co-CEO of piiq, the world’s first smart mirror for the salon professional, internationally published author and creative director for Redken, Rodney Wayne, and ghd, Sydney based Richard Kavanagh is the southern hemisphere’s pre-eminent hair professional.

A hair director at Fashion Week in New York, Sydney and New Zealand, Richard has worked on hundreds of shows over the years for brands such as Armani, Prada, Versace, Marc Jacobs, McQueen to name just a few, he is the go to commentator for emerging trends and has a knack for making hair easy to understand for everyone.

With more than 30 years in the business, his client list reads like a who’s who of A list celebrities, and he is known for creating effortlessly undone looks for covers, editorial, red carpet and campaigns.