Archive for September 2022
Creative Finalists | The Industry Awards 2022
The Industry Awards team are excited to announce the finalists in our Creative award category for 2022!
We were so happy to see many fantastic entries coming from across the country and we couldn't be more excited at the incredible talent in New Zealand’s hair, beauty and barbering industries.
A huge congratulations to all of our finalists and we cannot wait to celebrate with you all in-person! Flights and accomodation in Christchurch are filling up fast, so don't wait and miss out on your opportunity to celebrate with us!
Editorial Stylist of the Year
Colour Concept
Sponsored by Chi Haircare
Editorial Stylist of the Year
Cover Shot
Sponsored by Davroe
Editorial Stylist of the Year
Hot Shot - New Talent
Sponsored by ghd
Editorial Stylist of the Year
Next Generation
Sponsored by Lush Foils
Editorial Stylist of the Year
Derek Elvy Visionary Award
Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional
Patrick Cameron MBE
Instagram Challenge
Next Generation
Patrick Cameron MBE
Instagram Challenge
Senior
Editorial Barber of the Year
Editorial Barber of the Year
Hot Shot - New Talent
Editorial Barber of the Year
Next Generation
Sponsored by NZ Hair & Beauty
Barber HAIRT
Instagram Challenge
Next Generation
Barber HAIRT
Instagram Challenge
Senior
Other Finalists
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Training Finalists | The Industry Awards 2022
The Industry Awards is pleased to announce the finalists in the Training award category for 2022!
We were so happy to see many fantastic entries coming from all over the country and we couldn't be more excited at the incredible talent in New Zealand’s hair, beauty and barbering industries.
A huge congratulations to all of our finalists and we can't wait to celebrate with you all in person! Flights and accommodation in Christchurch are filling up fast, so don't wait and miss out on your opportunity to celebrate with us!
Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Excel Digital
- Shania Hales - Toni & Guy (Auckland)
- Gemma Dowse - Ryder Salon (Auckland)
- Sadie Ellen - Nspyre Red (Christchurch)
- Shaniah Kelly - Daisy Jake Hairdressing (Wellington)
Barbering Apprentice of the Year
- James Harrington - The Barber Lounge (Christchurch)
- Taikehu Tanui - Kirkwoods Barbers (Auckland)
- Joshua Clayton - Kirkwoods Barbers (Auckland)
Beauty Therapy Apprentice of the Year
- Sarah Manning - Radiance Skin and Day Spa (Otago)
- Aimee Dobson - Massage Me and Beautify You (Whakatane)
- Daniella Drew - Simply Beauty The Palms (Christchurch)
Workplace of the Year
- Reds Hair (Wellington)
- MANE Salon (Wellington)
- Zibido (Hamilton)
Industry Assessor of the Year
- Sarah Martin - RA Hair and Beauty (Dunedin)
- Heidi Christian - Heidi Christian Hair (Hamilton)
- Simone Jones - Headstart Total Body (Auckland)
Industry Trainer of the Year
Sponsored by Telesmart
- Helen Biddle-Cotton - Urban Kurl Studio (Auckland)
- Janine Simons - MANE Salon (Wellington)
- Shannon Dowd - Zibido (Hamilton)
Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship
- Taylor Kernot - The Hairdresser Milford (Auckland)
- Alyssah Swann - CK & Co. (Gisborne)
- Sadie Ellen - Nspyre Red (Christchurch)
The Industry Awards 2022
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Other Finalists
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Business Finalists | The Industry Awards 2022
The Industry Awards team is delighted to announce the finalists in the Business award category for 2022!
We were so happy to see many fantastic entries submitted by businesses all over the country and we couldn't be more excited at the incredible talent in New Zealand’s hair, beauty and barbering industries.
A huge congratulations to all of our finalists and we can't wait to celebrate with you all in person. Don't miss out on your opportunity to celebrate with us; get your tickets now before they sell out!
New Zealand Hair Salon of the Year
Sponsored by L’Oreal Professional
- Alchemy & I (Palmerston North)
- Dream Hair (Dunedin)
- Clip Joint Hairdressing (Dunedin)
- La Villa Hairdressing and Extensions (Wellington)
- Urban Kurl Studio (Auckland)
New Zealand Beauty Salon of the Year
- Berry Beauty Co. (Methven)
- Bessie S (Auckland)
- Puravida Beauty (Wellington)
- Radiance Skin and Day Spa (Cromwell)
- Skin and Beauté (Dunedin)
Top Performing Stylist of the Year
Sponsored by Dyson
- Caleb Heke - Kirkwoods Barbers (Auckland)
- Carla Ta'akimoeaka - Urban Kurl Studio (Auckland)
- Georgia Armitage - Reds Hair (Porirua)
- Krystle Anderson - Dream Hair (Dunedin)
Excellence in Marketing
- Dream Hair (Dunedin)
- MANE Salon (Wellington)
- Rodney Wayne Palmerston North (Palmerston North)
- Urban Kurl Studio (Auckland)
Sustainable Salon of the Year
Sponsored by Wella Professionals
- CK & Co. (Gisborne)
- Clip Joint Hairdressing (Dunedin)
- Hair Art and Beauty (Christchurch)
- Puravida Beauty (Wellington)
- RA Hair and Beauty (Dunedin)
Best Salon Design
- Alchemy & I (Palmerston North)
- Berry Beauty Co. (Methven)
- Headspace Hair (Christchurch)
- Surreal Hair (Christchurch)
- Tanglez Hair Studio (Ashburton)
The Industry Awards 2022
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Other Finalists
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Meet the Creative Judges | The Industry Awards 2022
The Industry Awards team are excited to introduce you to the panel of judges for our creative awards this year!
We're honoured to have so many talented judges on board, all bringing with them years of experience and dedication to the hair and barbering industries. Keep reading to find out more about them.
Hair Judges
Angelo Seminara
Angelo is arguably the most inspirational hairdresser of his generation. The global creative visionary and Goldwell Global Ambassador opened his first salon in London’s Knightsbridge.
Challenging the norm, Angelo is obsessed with achieving the unachievable. His extraordinary work and exceptional creativity take us to a brave new world where he crafts hair to create curious new shapes, textures, and colours.
Angelo’s genius is sought by curators of fashion and style exhibitions across the globe. Yet, Angelo remains grounded and unassuming, generously sharing his skills worldwide, aiming to make hairdressing the best it possibly can be for everyone everywhere.
Lex Buckley
Together with his partner Sheryl, Lex is the publisher of the well-known Images Magazine. Now in its 21st year, Images has earned an international reputation and was even awarded an Intercoiffure Global Press Award Paris in 2009.
Lex says; “With a keen interest in photography, I have an eye for the “money shot” which is stunning enough for a magazine editorial or front cover. My focus while judging the submitted images this year will be on the total look and feel of the shot; for example, does it tell a story? Is it visually exciting?”
This will be Lex’s 7th year judging the Editorial Stylist of the Year awards – as a stalwart of the industry and with a keen eye for detail, we’re excited to have him on board again this year and we truly value his experience and support.
Lyndal Salmon
A passionate visionary with a natural talent and flair for hair, Lyndal is making her mark on the industry she adores. She has been recognised by the industry as not only an outstanding educator who has shaped the career of thousands, but a true influencer and leader in Australian hairstyling.
Lyndal is the Creative Director and Head Educator of BIBA Academy, an iconic Australian hairdressing institution that has guided the industry for more than 40 years. She inspires the next generation of hairstylists to strive for excellence in design and cutting precision.
Patrick Cameron MBE
Having travelled to the four corners of the world many times, Patrick is acknowledged by his peers as the leading name in long hair. Since arriving in the UK from New Zealand in 1987, Patrick has worked in association with global brand, Wella.
Patrick is also the consummate professional, inspiring hairdressers with his unique blend of education and fantastic ability to make even the most complex hairstyle look easy. Audiences at his stage performances are always enthralled by the theatrical and fun element Patrick injects into his shows.
In the 2022 Queens Birthday Honours list, Patrick was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) for services to the Hairdressing Industry, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he produced free weekly online programmes on his "Access All Areas" platform to inspire others in the industry to keep positive and increase their hairdressing skills and knowledge whilst at home.
Sophia Hilton
Sophia runs 4 highly successful businesses despite only working a 4 day week; she's managed to achieve what most dream of, exceptional career success and a relaxed, work-life balance. Now, her biggest ambition is to share the systems and techniques that she's developed in her own life to make this balance achievable to everyone!
The ‘Not Another’ brand has been completely disrupting the hair industry since its launch 7 years ago. From being the fastest growing UK salon on Instagram, to launching groundbreaking campaigns such as 'gender neutral price lists' and 'silent haircuts', which we now see replicated worldwide; Sophia and Not Another Salon were set to trailblaze.
Recently, her Not Another Online learning Platform reached over 8000 students across 52 countries worldwide, and is now being translated into 5 languages. And despite battling with diagnosed ADHD and dyslexia, Sophia has managed to win a whopping 13 business awards along the way.
Barbering Judges
Clipper Kayne
Kayne has travelled the globe, spreading his love of the craft through education. Working with some of the biggest names in the industry along the way. Kayne's crispy fades and hilarious content have seen him grow a cult following online. With over 200K+ followers on Instagram and TikTok, he's not slowing down anytime soon.
2022 saw Kayne open the doors to his own shop, Clipper Kayne and Co. Located in Queensland's Gold Coast, Kayne says it is his proudest professional achievement.
A lover of fresh fades, hair art, and sharp edges; Kayne's style has traditional roots with a modern twist. From humble beginnings to an award-winning shop owner with a cult following, Kayne is sure to inspire. He'll leave you with the skills you need to leave your own unique mark on the barbering world.
Matt Brown
Matt Brown is an internationally acclaimed barber, hair artist and the founder of My Fathers Barbers. His dedication to reviving the craft of barbering has seen him teach and demonstrate all over the world.
Matt, together with his wife Sarah (Ngāpuhi/Te Rarawa) founded the anti-violence movement 'She Is Not Your Rehab', helping men to acknowledge their childhood trauma and take responsibility for their own healing. He was appointed as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit In the 2022 Queens Birthday Honours list for services to mental health and the prevention of family violence.
Matt is a facilitator of a barbering program he created inside men’s prisons throughout New Zealand and in 2020 became a Corrections NZ patron. He has also been an ambassador for the It’s Not OK campaign with the Ministry of Social Development since 2018 and was awarded the Westfield Mall Local Hero award in 2020. Matt was a finalist for the 2021 Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year.
Rex Silver
Rex is a 37-year hair industry veteran, and since crossing over to men’s hairdressing and barbering eight years ago, has amassed seven AHIA finalist nominations in barbering categories including 2x Best Barber Australia.
His barber businesses are winners of nine Westpac/News Corp Best in Business awards, he’s on the judging panel at this year’s Australian Modern Barber Awards and was a judge at the Australian Hair Industry Awards (AHIA’s).
Rex has been the editor of BarberShop magazine since Dec 2019. Published quarterly, BarberShop magazine features in-depth interviews and showcases the work of Australian and International Barbers and Barber Shop Businesses. The magazine covers industry news and business trends, the latest gear and products, and everything in-between to give a well-balanced overview of all things that make up today's modern barbering world.
Rhys Whitehouse
Rhys is the current Wahl British Barber of the Year, Head Educator at Hinces, Pro-Barber World Series Barber of the Year 2021 Finalist, and Stylebook Ambassador.
Rhys has been cutting hair for seven years, doing guest spots abroad and appearing at multiple hair events on stages across the UK as well as teaching private workshops in salons and barbershops
The Industry Awards 2022
Join us for an evening of glitz and glamour as we get together to celebrate the best business, training and creative talent in the industry!
Meet the Training Judges | The Industry Awards 2022
The Industry Awards team are excited to introduce you to the panel of judges for our training awards this year!
We're honoured to have so many talented judges on board, all bringing with them years of experience and dedication to the hair, beauty and barbering industries. Keep reading to find out more about them.
Jeremy Scarle
Having worked in the industry for 17 years, Jeremy started his career through an apprenticeship in his home town of Taranaki. Mentoring and training apprentices has been his passion for many years, giving him a well-rounded understanding of the qualification, the industry and the importance of becoming qualified.
Currently serving on the Executive Board for Hair and Barber New Zealand, he thrives on pitching in to help develop the organisation’s long standing work and ongoing projects to advocate for a high standard of qualification within the industry.
Living in Auckland, Jeremy now runs his business in a collective salon environment, alongside working as an Industry Assessor for HITO.
Kim Ryan
Kim is a trained nurse and beauty therapist who has worked in the beauty industry for over 25 years, winning numerous awards for training and business development along the way. Kim and her husband Paul founded Advanced Derma Care where Kim is the lead in product selection and training.
She was formerly the President of the New Zealand Association of Registered Beauty Therapists, striving for safe practice and continuous education for all beauty therapists. It’s no surprise Kim is a sought-after beauty expert, having written for a number of magazines, including NZ Beauty, Headway, Mindfood, M2 Woman and Simply Beauty.
Kim has loved seeing the increase in entries from beauty therapists and can’t wait to see the talent in store this year.
Mana Dave
Mana is an award-winning hairstylist and platform artist from Auckland. Mana loves the creativity and people focus of hairdressing, and helping people to look and feel good.
He is the artistic director and owner of celebrated salon, Blaze, where he and his forward-thinking team are dedicated to training, upskilling, and mastering the latest trends. His passion for hair colour and commitment to education and training has positioned him as a powerful figure in the hairdressing industry.
Owning two successful salon brands, Mana understands the significance of both technical skills and business acumen. For him, great hair colour is achieved through a good consultation and strategic colour placement.
Mana first joined the judging panel for the training awards in 2020 and is excited to be returning again to see the ever-growing talent in our industries!
Rebecca Brent
Rebecca is one of New Zealand’s most influential hair colourists, with over twenty years of styling experience. She spent over 10 years in the L’Oréal Professionnel artistic team and carved out a niche for creative colour work and exceptional education seminars. By experimenting and pushing the boundaries with L’Oreal colour, she has majorly shaped the New Zealand colour scene with her hand painted pastel work, coined colour recipes and beautiful imagery.
Rebecca is the director/owner of iconic salon Willis York in Wellington. With a loyal following, Rebecca and the team at Willis York are renowned for inspirational hair work, as well as producing award winning, original thinking hair experts.
She continually gives back to the industry by hosting and curating fashion and design events and is looking forward to judging alongside this year’s panel.
Sean Faramand
Sean is a multiple award-winning barber with over 10 years of experience. Has massed brand sponsorships and ambassador roles over the years with the likes of Braun, The Odd One Out and Kiepe.
His mission is to inspire, motivate, educate, create young barbers and men through barbering. This passion has lead him to creating an education platform - Barber Evolution which has travelled nationwide, holding over 35 workshops. He is in the process of producing a barber event and competitions in the near future.
Sean operates his one chair shop from a beautiful, revamped cabin. He also runs a growing wedding business - The Groomsmen. Providing clients “the barber as gentlemen” experience.
This one-man team is motivated and passionate about men’s style and grooming and developing the New Zealand barbering industry to a higher standard.
The Industry Awards 2022
Join us for an evening of glitz and glamour as we get together to celebrate the best business, training and creative talent in the industry!
Meet the Business Judges | The Industry Awards 2022
The Industry Awards team are excited to introduce you to the panel of judges for our business awards this year!
We're honoured to have so many talented judges on board, all bringing with them years of experience and dedication to the hair, beauty and barbering industries. Keep reading to find out more about them.
Audrey Hill
Audrey is the National Commercial Manager for Kérastase, and in her 20th year with the L'Oreal Professional Products division.
“It’s a huge honour to be a member of the judging panel again. I’m excited to see the talent of this year’s entries, and their passion for this dynamic industry.”
Malcolm Gibbons
Malcolm has dabbled in many areas of our industry. When he first started, he was working with a salon-specific product supplier, helping salon owners with products, and providing business advice and in-salon training.
Malcolm then ventured into salon ownership. For over 16 years he worked to triple the floor space of his flagship salon and increased revenue by over 470% per week!
He’s also been successfully coaching hair and beauty salons in sales growth, service delivery, time management, culture change and all other aspects of salon business ownership for over ten years.
“I'm looking forward to judging the Industry Business Awards again as I never get tired of seeing the great results come in. The passion and quality that salon owners and their teams bring to 'Doing Business' is always a thrill and very inspiring.”
Seumus Cooney
Seumus started out in the industry in 1994 working for Combined Salon Supplies, and not long after that, he moved to Wella!
Seumus has now spent 23 years at the company in a number of roles, from Sales Consultant through to Senior Sales Consultant, Key Account Manager, and since 2012 has led a fantastic team of frontline support as NZ Regional Manager. He works with a wide number of brands including System Professional, Nioxin, Sebastian, SP, Wella Professionals and Clairol.
Supporting training and capability has always been a priority for Seumus and he feels his involvement with The Industry Awards is another way to do that. Seumus has judged the business categories many times, so he brings years of judging experience to the panel.
“I feel honoured to judge these awards and have an intimate view into just how exceptional our industry really is.”
The Industry Awards 2022
Join us for an evening of glitz and glamour as we get together to celebrate the best business, training and creative talent in the industry!
A weekend in the Garden City
Set once a year, The Industry Awards is a collaborative event between Kitomba Salon & Spa Software, HITO, and Hair & Barber New Zealand, and recognises the best in business, training, and creative talent across the hair, beauty and barbering industries.
This year, The Industry Awards will take place in Christchurch at the Ta Pae Convention Centre, on Sunday 6th November. As we know that many businesses take this opportunity to treat their staff to an end-of-year celebration, we spoke with the Hair & Barber New Zealand team to get the inside scoop on what to do while you're there.
Read on for their top tips to make sure it's a weekend to remember.
Eating + Drinking = Happiness
It wouldn’t be a weekend away without checking out the best restaurants and bars Christchurch has to offer! If you’re looking to have a casual drink, the Pink Lady rooftop bar is a must. Start with a cocktail, check out the 360 views across the city, then head down a floor to dine at their new restaurant Seven... delicious!
Or wander down picturesque The Terrace and upstairs to King of Snake at their new location in the city. Serving modern Asian cuisine, they’re open for both lunch and dinner and also have a great bar, Monarch that looks out over the Avon River.
For a more casual environment with an unbeatable selection, you can't go past Riverside Market. At the same location as the famous Re:Start Container Mall, a symbol of post-quake Christchurch, the Riverside Market is a week long farmers market selling local produce, baked goods, and more! It's an incredible place to relax with your team outside of the salon, spa or barbershop, and experience different cuisines and dining styles. A must-see for any visitor to the city!
Ōtautahi: The Revitalised City
It's been 12 years since the devastation of the earthquakes, and the city has certainly come back to life, with an array of activities and adventures to be found in and around the centre.
Things to do
- As one of the five "gateways to Antarctica", you can't visit Christchurch without visiting the International Antarctic Centre.
- Relax with your team at New Zealand's original "paint and sip" sessions held at the iconic Arts Centre.
- Spend some time at the Canterbury Museum - hosting a real Egyptian Mummy, a life-like street representative of Christchurch in the 19th century, and a scarily realistic and interactive dinosaur display.
Places to see
- In true English style, try Punting on the Avon River! An eco-friendly way to see the sights from a different perspective.
- For something more adventurous, take a guided bike tour along the river out towards the sea.
- Ride the gondola out in the Port Hills to the summit and walk along the nature trails.
- Wander around Cathedral Square and check out the progress of the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild!
- Known as the Garden City of New Zealand, no visit should be complete without a wander around the Botanic Gardens.
Expand your Horizons
You don't need to go far to experience the city to its finest, but if you do have the time while you are in Canterbury a quick trip over the hills to the Banks Peninsula to see the French settlement of Akaroa is a must.
Take the scenic route and visit Lyttleton on the way, a picturesque port town filled with boutique shops and cafes.
Be sure to stop in at Little River to check out the art gallery and cafe, and pop into Barry’s Bay for a cheeky cheese tasting once you’re over the hill.
Once in Akaroa, you can head out on the Black Cat and see the wildlife in the harbour on a 2-hour cruise, enjoy a meal at one of the local eateries or take some time out to do some gin tasting at the local Akaroa Craft Distillery - supporting the endangered and rarely seen Hector’s Dolphins.
Better still stay the night and do them all…!
The Industry Awards 2022
Join us for an evening of glitz and glamour as we get together to celebrate the best business, training and creative talent in the industry!