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Folk 'n rocking hair

Folk 'n rocking hair

 In L’Oréal Professionnel’s new Rock ‘n’ Folk collection, the eclectic, edgy and bold world of rock meets the poetic, free and authentic world of folk inspired by the influence music has had on style through the generations...

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Booty Full

Booty Full

Side parts are out and centre parts are in, which can make my own hair look a bit limp falling about my forehead, so I am the perfect candidate to try out Redken Body Full for both fine and flat hair...

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Looking Fine

Looking Fine

 If you are like me and have fine hair you will know the importance of having good hair care to keep your fine locks looking silky yet full of volume. There are more hair products available for our curly haired sisters...

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Champions of Hair

Champions of Hair

Featuring trainers from hair salons throughout NZ including Auckland salon BLAZE, led by trainers Mana Dave and Kelly Latu, the hairstylist trainer champions show that training is key to the industry, and feature in a new book...

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Win a $8,000 makeover package

Win a $8,000 makeover package

Wellington's biggest ever makeover prize is open now and it's free to enter, thanks to Samatha Hannah, style consultant, and Blue Cactus hair in Wellington. Nominate your friends for the Blue Cactus Hairdressing Ultimate Makeover...

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Sans Sheriff

Sans Sheriff

Sometimes what's not in a product is more important that what's in it. The hair and skincare line by Lucy Marr is named 'sans' as it is without chemicals. The organic new generation ceutical range is pure and highly active says Brooke McAlister, the stunningly beautiful chemist at Marr Lab...

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Damage control

Damage control

Thermo Repair leaves your hair feeling so good, so supple and  - most importantly - repaired. I love it. My flatmate tried it and she loves it. Even my hairdresser who comes to do my hair my at home saw it and had nothing but good things to say...

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Alice's Top Hair Tips

Alice's Top Hair Tips

We meet the lovely stylist Alice Francis and find out her insider secrets on how to keep your hair in top condition and - unusually for a hairdresser-  what you can do to avoid frequent expensive haircuts...

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What's hot in hair?

What's hot in hair?

Colourist Tanya Courtney at Morgan and Morgan in Takapuna shares with us what's hot in hair colour this summer season and why you don't want your highlights to look like a striped skunk...

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HITO hairdressing awards

HITO hairdressing awards

New Zealand’s up and coming hairdressing talent was on display at the Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation (HITO) Annual Awards, held on 31st October in Wellington...

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Solutions for hairy problems

Solutions for hairy problems

Need a fix? Feeling dull, frizzy, limp or fragile? We look at solutions for all your hair problems from the latest releases in hair products aimed at solving what ails you follically...

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getfunkd Hairdressing Awards in Wellington

getfunkd Hairdressing Awards in Wellington

Tables were adorned by goldfish at the getfunkd Hairdressing Welly Awards at St James Theatre in Wellington, where Section Zero models graced the catwalk in hairstyles by the getfunkd stylists, including the twins from New Zealand's Next Top Model...

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