Training Features

On the job

Learning a craft or trade in the classroom is a great way to start, but nothing beats the benefits of on-the-job experience and that can come in a...

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The Master - Burnetta Haswell

Salon: Beyond the Fringe Position: Salon managerYears in the industry: 29 I grew up in Auckland and then Nelson and I’m now living in...

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Keeping your staff happy

Staff are the backbone of any business. But if you’re not treating them as you should, a high turnover and bad customer service can be the...

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Sara Allsop on the good and bad of training in New Zealand

Sara Allsop talks about the good and the bad of training to be a hairdresser in New Zealand. Obviously there are only two ways to train as a...

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Behind the scenes with Richard Kavanagh

Richard Kavanagh created the memorable look for the cover of our inaugural TRADE issue, the stunning look that he calls the lampshade hair. Then...

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Apprentices with Anne Millar

Anne Millar has 40 plus years experience in the industry, and along with her husband Philip, owns Headquarters hairdressing salon in Remuera....

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Training in your salon

Name: Lyndsay Loveridge Years in industry: 40+  Salon: HQ Hair by Design, New Plymouth Apprentices: Lindsay has one 3rd year...

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Industry News

Facelift for KMS California

The rumours are true: KMS California has had a little work done. You could even call it an...

It's a lifestyle

Hairdressers find inspiration in the craziest places – and it's often not from hair. A...

Biggest show in town

Get your diaries out, next year you may not have to go to Sydney to get your Hair Expo fix. From...

Hair Expo reviews - Day 1

New year, new lineup, but the mission was the same: is Hair Expo worth the time, energy and...

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