Matrix Announces Global Girl Group KATSEYE as New Global Brand Ambassadors. Together they will Celebrate the Fusion of Movement, Inclusivity, and “Matrix Joy” This partnership brings together a 40-year legacy of professional, inclusive haircare with one of today’s most magnetic...
The NZ Hair & Beauty Expo returns to the Viaduct Events Centre 13–14 June, uniting the country’s most dynamic hair, grooming and beauty professionals under one roof. Now in its 23rd year, this two-day powerhouse event is New Zealand’s only trade expo dedicated to...
Mastering The Mullet by Jim Shaw, Multi Award Winning Men’s Hairdresser at TONI&GUY Billericay What was once loud, reckless and chaotic, the mullet has evolved into one of the most intentional haircuts in modern men’s style. Today’s mullet is about...
TONI&GUY International Artistic Director Efi Davies has been named 2025 British Hairdresser of the Year at the glittering British Hairdressing Awards event in London, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional. Efi, who won the award on her first nomination, also...
Photo from left, Shelly McAuley, Eliana Matheson, Hannah Robottom, Amanda Kisona Whitireia and WelTec students in both hairdressing and makeup artistry gained career-defining experience at this year’s 2025 World of WearableArt (WOW) Show: RISE – an international event that...
Three Hairdressing When Jemal Guitry and Hazel Newman opened the doors to Three Hairdressing in 2014, their vision was clear: create a salon that balances creativity, craftsmanship, and a strong sense of place. Over a decade later, their Whangārei-based salon...
UCOL Manawatū is proud to celebrate ākonga Emma Fergus, who has been chosen as a finalist in the Editorial Stylist New Talent category of this year’s New Zealand Hairdressing Awards. Currently studying the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing Level...
Tahni Daniels Winner Best Texture Cut 2025 – Digital Hair Awards: On October 5th, 2025, the Digital Hair Awards, streamed live in a virtual gala that celebrated creativity, innovation, and technical mastery from around the world. From transformative colour work,...
The Australian and New Zealand hair industry’s biggest celebration of creativity and excellence, the 2025 AHIA Creative Awards, reached new heights on Monday 30th June, with a dazzling Gala held at The Star Sydney Event Centre. The event marked not...
INDUSTRY THRIVING: 2025 Expo Wraps Up on a High! The NZ Hair & Beauty Expo returned to the Viaduct Events Centre last weekend (14 – 15 June), bringing all the behind-the-scenes intricacies of the hair and beauty industries under...
NZ Hair & Beauty Expo 14 – 15 June 2025, Trade Only Event, Viaduct Events Centre If you spend any time looking in the mirror you will know behind every great face, skin and hair is a team of professionals...
14 – 15 June 2025, Trade Only Event, Viaduct Events Centre The NZ Hair & Beauty Expo is returning to the Viaduct Events Centre bringing all the behind-the-scenes intricacies of the hair and beauty industries under one roof as they...
Congratulations to Danny Pato who has just received a citation for Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours 2025 List. As an internationally renowned, multiple award-winning hairdresser Danny has worked hard to raise New...
The 2024 New Zealand Hair Awards were held at Te Pae Christchurch, on Sunday 3rd November. This glitzy Awards Gala Dinner event was hosted by Hair & Barber NZ with MC Patrick Cameron MBE, Officiating for the night. The evening...
Danny Pato of D&M Hair Design won key awards at the annual Australian Hairdressing Industry Awards last Monday 1st July at The Star, in Sydney. Danny is the proud recipient of AHIA Avante Garde Hairdresser of the Year 2024, along...
The 2024 Australian Hair Industry Awards, Creative Gala Evening took place at The Star, Sydney on Monday 1st July. Adelaide’s Sam James, of SJ Establishment, was the recipient of the biggest award of the night- AHIA Australian Hairdresser of the...
We talk to Kerrie Jordan from KN Colab Editorial Stylist of the Year at the Prestigious Industry Awards Congratulations on becoming NZ’s Top Stylist, what does winning this award mean for you? It’s been a tough few years dealing with...
New Zealand’s largest event celebrating excellence in the hair, beauty and barbering industries took place on Sunday 12 November at The Cordis Hotel in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, hosted by Hall of Fame inductee, 4x Educator of the Year, and...
The finalists for the 2023 Industry Awards were announced on the 29th September. These prestigious Awards will be held on Sunday Night 12th November at The Cordis Hotel in Auckland. Tickets are now on sale for the biggest Hair, Beauty...
On the weekend of the 17th and 18th of June the annual 2023 NZ Hair & Beauty Expo took place at an exciting new venue at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland. This proved to be a hugely successful move...
epres is about to be the next big thing in hair! Dr Eric Pressly the scientist and founder who actually invented Olaplex, is back with new bond-building technology incorporated into his latest product invention. Here is what Dr Pressly had...
Last year in August Six60 shot their video ‘Good Wine’ at the CHI Head Quarters in Mangere. The CHI showroom area was used for having the band’s hair and makeup done for the video. The video was actually shot on...
Lucy Kuper Founder of Biologi was recently in New Zealand. She was a guest speaker at the NZ Hair & Beauty Expo in Auckland. We caught up with her at the Biologi Stand along with NZ Distributors House of Camille....
David Taylor 1939-2023: On May 2nd 2023, the world truly lost an amazing human being. David Taylor, the founder of Dateline Imports. Dateline began in Australia in 1977 and later expanded to New Zealand. At the ripe age of 84....
We catch up with Annaliese Miles from Blaze in Newmarket, recently crowned Editorial Stylist of the Year, New Zealand’s Top Award for Creative Hairdressing at the at the Industry Awards 2022 where excellence in Hair Beauty & Barbering is recognised...
Redken Artist Sheree Knobel at the Broken Lantern: Redken affectionados from all over the country having spent the day at the L’Oréal Academy in Auckland. After particpating in a Look’nLearn Workshop with Redken Global Artist Sheree Knobel and NZ’s Mana Dave,...
Upfront with John Myers from NAK: It has been over 35 years since John became involved in the hair care industry which, he tells us on a sunny Tuesday morning, was the best decision he ever made. Being part of the NAK...
Catherine Biedermann Interview: We chat with the Managing Director of Advanced Cosmeceuticals, a leading supplier to Beauty Clinics in Australia, who have just opened their distribution chain in New Zealand. Where will Advanced Cosmeceuticals New Zealand Head Office & Distribution for be...
Every head of curls is different – in texture, shape and versatility. Curly haired clients know the importance of a great haircut as it can make or break their hairstyle. And now, the curly fringe is the must-have to update...
How Global company Toni&Guy dealt with the pandemic: At the start of 2020, no one could have predicted what was to come. With rumblings of a new virus in Asia at the end of last year, it wasn’t until February...
