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New Zealand hairdressers to be honoured in September 4 ceremony

August 25, 2011/22.26

On September 4, starting at 2 p.m. at the City Gallery, Civic Square, Wellington, the New Zealand Association of Registered Hairdressers Awards 2011 will take place. After closely scrutinizing the record-breaking 309 submissions to the event, the judges selected both national and regional finalists and will recognize the winners at the event.    Each regional […]

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Goldwell launches StyleSign, enhancing salon hair colour

June 8, 2011/11.32

International hair salon Goldwell has launched a breakthrough new styling range. StyleSign enhances your new salon hair colour with professional protection and shine. Chloë Rowe, Goldwell New Zealand Education Manager says, ‘The shine and protection results are great, with no build-up in the hair. plus the products smell fantastic.’    The products all have the […]

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Goldwell launches Colour Campaign with 10 prizes of one-year colour services

May 5, 2011/12.38

Goldwell has begun its Colour Campaign for 2011, emphasizing that salon-coloured hair is superior to DIY products—and offering a year’s worth of colour services to 10 New Zealand women in a draw.    To enter, they have to visit a Goldwell salon between May 1 and August 30 to try a Goldwell colour service. The […]

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Miss Universe New Zealand 2011, day six: parading at Johnsonville; more judges arrive

April 29, 2011/15.48

Charlotte Webb Top Talia Bennett (Miss North Harbour) and Isabelle Pearson (Miss Great South Vets) with the children at Johnsonville Mall. Above Danelle Kaukau (Miss Horowhenua). Below Isabelle Pearson with a young fan. Charlotte Webb Time has flown this week for the Miss Universe New Zealand 2011 contestants. In their last weekday outing, they went […]

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Tresemmé finds New Zealand’s next top hairstylist

March 30, 2011/3.55

It takes an outstanding stylist, with clear leadership and strong credentials to become Tresemmé’s next top hairstylist. Chetan Mongia has what it takes.    On Friday, Mongia was announced the winner of New Zealand Fashion Festival–Tresemmé Dream Team from eight finalists. They endured a week working backstage at the New Zealand Fashion Festival proving their […]

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The cutting edge of cool

October 31, 2010/22.08

On a recent stealth mission, Lucire’s fashion spy Samantha Coagan visited the über-trendy Rudy’s Barber Shop in Santa Monica, California. Rudy’s, founded by one of the partners from the oh-so-chic Ace Hotel chain (see ‘Volante’ review of their Palm Springs property), advertises cheap cuts, no frills and a walk-in policy, though you can reserve. Most […]

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Neil Gussey photographs Miss Universe New Zealand 2010, Ria van Dyke

July 1, 2010/9.16

Neil Gussey Photographer Neil Gussey is the latest lensman to shoot Miss Universe New Zealand 2010, Ria van Dyke.    The latest photographs were made available to the pageant yesterday, and can be found on the official site. The pageant’s Facebook fan page also has the images. Above is a selection of the newest.   […]

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Props to Balliage

September 9, 2009/10.22

I gave Balliage (22 Brandon Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand) a plug on telly a few years ago, and I think John Birnie and his team deserve another. This year, only Karen at Vanilla (also a fantastic salon) and various stylists at Balliage, principally Ahn-Tuan Dinh, have looked after my hair. Here are some of […]

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