Celebrating a twenty-year anniversary as the owner and director of Oscar Oscar Salons, Oscar Cullinan is one of Australia's leading celebrity hair stylists, made famous for his rogue charm, resounding determination and visionary leadership, all of which has contributed to Oscar becoming a dominant force in the Australian hairdressing industry. During his career Oscar has also received the hairdressing industries greatest accolades including 2005 Australian Hairdresser of the Year, 2001 Australian Hairdresser of the Year and 2003 Aveda World Master of the Arts.

“Hairdressing has been my passion and my life for over twenty years, it allows me to express beauty and style as I see it.”

Oscar Cullinan Born in the remote countryside of Ireland, Oscar Cullinan developed his interest in hairdressing by sweeping floors in his brother’s salon. Once Oscar left Ireland he travelled throughout the UK and began his fundamental training in hairdressing with the infamous Vidal Sassoon, which is where he began to develop his eye for detail, world-class styling techniques and a desire to become a leader in the hairdressing industry. It was also in London where Oscar learned to appreciate all forms of fashion and beauty from the corporate players, to the urban street set, the mods, the punks, the model set and even the swish royal blood that all came together in London’s vibrant West End.

Eventually Oscar travelled to Australia as an educator and he instantly fell in love with the country for its relaxed lifestyle and vast opportunities. In 1989 Oscar opened his first salon in Queensland, which was not only a success but it also established Oscar as a creator of opulent hair. Since then Oscar has opened a further seven salons and the Oscar Oscar brand is now located across the east-coast of Australia from Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, with plans to continue expanding the salon empire and affirm Oscar Oscar Salons as an Australian hairdressing-powerhouse.

Oscars on-going commitment to producing glamorous and sexy hair has also seen him become aligned with some of Australia's most high-profile fashion events, including Australian Fashion Week, where he has worked with designers such Alex Perry, Camilla and Marc, Toni Maticevski and Jayson Brunsdon. Oscar is also regularly called upon for his professional styling and editorial advice by the world's most glamorous fashion and beauty magazines. This consistent media coverage has also assisted Oscar in becoming one of Australia’s leading celebrity stylists with a list of red-carpet stars using his services including, Paris Hilton, Jade Jagger, Jordan, Australia’s own rock stars, The Veronicas and Powder Finger, as well as Aussie models Miranda Kerr, Abbey Lee and Erin McNaught.

It is undeniable that after two decades of producing award-winning collections, operating an empire of prestigious salons and creating beautiful hair for thousands of clients, that Oscar Cullinan has cemented his position as one of Australia's leading hairdressing identities, famous for his skill, passion, business acumen and for raising the benchmark of the Australian hairdressing industry.