Beauty NZ Magazine Summer 2023.LR

THE NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION OF

REGISTERED BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS INC

SUMMER 2023

SUMMER

SKINCARE

INSPIRING

BUSINESS

WOMEN

SKIN

EDUCATION

BEHIND THE

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Farewell 2022

It’s always difficult to adequately sum up an entire year in just a few words,

especially in these times where life really is, to borrow that overused phrase –

a roller coaster ride. It’s certainly been a year of ups and downs, particularly for

beauty industry business owners and their teams.

With this in mind, we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate and showcase

inspiring women in this issue, across several facets of the industry: spanning

beauty professionals, business owners, distributors, and creators of brands

and products.

Deidre Morris

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While their individual backgrounds and areas of focus are hugely diverse, we’ve

noticed that each of these innovators share two things in common – a genuine

passion for the sector and a desire to see it continue evolving.

These stories are also a valuable reminder to continue to pursue your dreams.

Brianne West of Ethique is the ultimate example - from making solid shampoo

bars in her Uni flat, to being one of 12 women around the world named as an

official Barbie Role Model 2022! It’s quite the journey – not to mention the role

Ethique has played in highlighting how a brand can make a positive impact

sustainably.

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Meeting these leaders has also accentuated the importance of the support crew

we choose to surround ourselves with. BeautyNZ is proud to play a small role in

helping highlight and promote your businesses, brands and skillsets and we look

forward to continuing to evolve together in 2023.

As readers and advertisers who primarily

focus on giving to others, now is a good

time to flip the narrative and hopefully

enjoy a little self-care, pampering and

indulgence. Here’s to a relaxing and

reinvigorating holiday season and looking

forward to a successful 2023.

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ASSOCIATION

SALON PROFILE

NAILS

Be in to Win!

8 President’s message

10 Executive Committee

11 Spotlight On: Elysa Sollis

12 Office Report

14 Area Representatives

15 Spotlight On: Larissa Whitman

16 Association News

COVER STORY

18 The Beauty Chef: Carla Oates

INDUSTRY NEWS

22 The Industry Awards 2022

24 Profile: Sarah Manning

26 NZ brand RAAIE makes history

26 New dermaviduals ambassador

27 New Tronque product launch

28 Technology profile: Elysion-Pro

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28 Environ’s award-winning year

29 JUARA launches in NZ

30 Event: Sisterhood Beauty Curtis

Collection

31 House of Camille adds CANGro

to its range

32 Nimue International Conference

34 PSB award winners

35 Osmosis Beauty wins global

recognition

36 New Medik8 launch

38 EmpowerHER campaign

launches

38 ICONA team and Enbio steriliser

40 Treatment Spotlight: WiQo

Lifting & Brightening Programme

42 Event: RevitaLash Eat Drink Pink

54 FACE | Body & Beauty Clinic

INSPIRING WOMEN

56 Brianne West & Ethique

58 Tracey Friend & Pure Source

60 Ashleigh Scott & The Facialist

BEHIND THE BRAND

62 Elizabeth Barbalich & Antipodes

BUSINESS BITES

66 Professional Pre-nups

68 Office Space Inspo

69 2023 Business Trends

70 Online Booking Systems

72 Sustainable Salon Advice

74 Tips For Filling Empty Rooms

75 Social Media Advice

84

WELLBEING

76 Finding The Natural Joy

78 Book Corner

79 Recipe Inspiration

88 Nail Trends

90 Nail Products

90 Profile: Gelish

SPECIAL FEATURE

92 Beauty With Kylie Bax

TRAINING &

EDUCATION

93 The Lost Art Of Epilation

94 Training Calendar

THE LAST WORD

96 Olivia Savidan

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BEAUTY &

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44 What’s New

65 Things We Love

81 Summer Skincare

80 Ingredient Spotlight:

Rosewater

82 Summer Skin Advice

SKINFORMATION

MAKEUP

50 Rosacea Advice

52 The Importance Of Skin

Education

84 Profile: Victoria Curtis

86 Makeup Products

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Association NEWS

Message

PRESIDENT’S

Hi everyone and welcome to our Summer magazine,

unbelievably the last issue for 2022.

This year has been a time of

circumnavigating the ‘new normal’.

While it has meant some adjustments

were required for businesses to

continue, we have had more certainty

in relation to the pandemic where life

was able to return to the ‘new normal’

without lockdowns.

This year has been challenging for many

of us, as the financial impacts of the last

few years were felt harder than ever.

It has been a time of reflection and

resilience, and has taught us a lot about

coping mechanisms as well as inner

strength and determination.

As an Association, the changes to how

we operate included continuing to offer

our AGM on zoom. This was in particular

a cost saving measure for our members

to be able to attend without having to

travel. It was very well attended and

thank you for being available on that

day.

The bi-annual St Johns First Aid

training month in August was held at

various locations around New Zealand.

However with COVID restrictions and

required numbers, not all locations

could be serviced, therefore we are

investigating how we can best offer

First Aid training in the future to more

people. Congratulations to all who

attended and gained their First Aid

certificates.

During 2022 we have worked hard on

our new Health, Hygiene and Safety

Standards. This is a fantastic resource

for all beauty professionals to follow.

It provides clear detail, guidelines

and expectations for businesses as

well as individuals to implement;

demonstrating a qualified, strong,

professional industry while enabling our

clients to know they are in safe hands.

This year we made a decision to move

our BeautyNZ Awards to March 2024

so we can provide an extravaganza of

celebration for all beauty professionals.

There are key dates and information

included in this issue so make sure you

take note, mark it in your diary and start

planning for what categories you will

enter.

Planning is well underway to ensure you

have an amazing event and it’s a great

opportunity to meet and chat with

other like minded professionals - and

of course, celebrate how fantastic we

all are.

Thank you for your continued support

and loyalty to the NZARBP throughout

2022. We appreciate each and every

one of you, because without your

commitment to us, we would not be

able to provide the support you require.

On behalf of your Executive Committee,

I wish you all a very safe and happy

festive season and we look forward to a

positive and rewarding 2023.

Take care, look after one another.

Kia kaha

Emma

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Spotlight

ON

EXECUTIVE

Committee

OONAGH WOLFCAMP

Area Representative

Manager

ELYSA SOLLIS

Documentation Manager

EMMA FRASER

President and Nail

Technology Manager

KIM RYAN

Government Regulations

Manager

CRIS AMARAL

Cosmetic Tattoo Manager

MICHAELLA MESSENGER

LOUISE GRAY

Vice President and

Complaints Manager

NICOLE CARTER

Membership Co-ordinator

and Membership Benefits

Become a member of the

New Zealand Association

of Registered Beauty

Professionals; the membership

organisation for the beauty

industry in New Zealand.

Dedicated to supporting members,

regulating the industry and

achieving a highly organised,

qualified and professional workforce,

the Association is a non-profit

organisation.

To become a member and find out

more about member benefits,

call: 021 062 4597 or email

info@beautynz.org.nz

Q. What career you hoped to

pursue when you were younger?

A. I have been a competitive horse

rider for most of my life and

always had a passion and love

for horses and animals. I always

wanted to become a vet nurse.

Q. What first sparked your interest

in the beauty industry?

A. I’ve always been into makeup,

skincare and everything related

to beauty. During my teenage

years I suffered from severe acne

and saw a beauty therapist to

help treat my skin; this became

a turning point. Her caring

approach, knowledge of the skin

and the results I saw in my skin

really sparked my interest.

Q. When and why you first got

involved with NZARBP?

A. I joined the Association in 2021

so I could have support and

resources to run a successful and

safe business. Later that year I

joined the EC team. I knew my

10+ years in the beauty industry

as a beauty therapist along with

my registered nurse experience

would be immensely beneficial

and could help positively impact

our industry.

Q. Why being a member is

important?

A. I love belonging to a professional

body that places high importance

on safe practices, as this aligns

with my personal and business

philosophy. It's also a feeling

of connectedness with other

like-minded professionals

where we can share and grow

together. I also believe in a

Elysa Sollis

From competitive horse riding and martial arts to nursing, hairdressing

and beauty, Elysa Sollis has no inhibitions about pursuing what she

is passionate about. The multi-talented beauty professional boasts

diverse experience in the industry and is a member of the NZARBP

Executive Committee (Documentation and Membership Manager).

unified industry where we

strive towards the Association’s

commitments of high standards

and professionalism. An industry

where we all follow best practice

guidelines, an industry where we

support each other and lastly an

industry that is regulated.

Q. How you got started in the

industry and how you are still

involved today?

A. In 2011 I graduated at The

National School of Aesthetics

with a NZ and international

Diploma in Beauty Therapy and

Applied Aesthetics. I always

dreamed of working in the

cosmetic industry, so I studied

nursing and became a registered

nurse. I worked in the nursing

industry for a couple years, later

specialising in plastic surgery

and gynaecology. It wasn't until

we were pregnant with our first

child that I really contemplated

the idea of working for myself.

It’s now been two years since

I opened my own clinic. I offer

specialist treatments as a beauty

specialist and as a cosmetic

nurse injector I offer anti-wrinkle

injections at Daisy by Elysa.

Q. Some info on your time in the

industry?

A. I’ve been blessed to have worked

in some of the top beauty salons

in the South Island and also

some of the top private and

public hospitals in New Zealand.

I’ve been in the beauty industry

for 10+ years and have gained a

lot of experience and skills that

continue to serve me well. I also

have a wealth of knowledge from

being in the nursing sector for 5

years.

Q. Some info on your time in the

industry?

A. I’ve been blessed to have worked

in some of the top beauty salons

in the South Island and also some

of the top private and public

hospitals in New Zealand. I’ve

been in the beauty industry for

10+ years and have gained a lot of

experience and skills that continue

to serve me well. I also have a

wealth of knowledge from being

in the nursing sector for 5 years.

Q. Other career paths/interests you

have pursued?

A. I believe in the importance

of continuous learning and

upskilling especially in the latest

techniques and treatments. I

have specialised in lash lifting,

dermaplaning and Brazilian

waxing and have a strong passion

for brows.

Q. What’s the best piece of skincare

advice you’ve learned over the

years?

A. There are so many to choose

from so I'll pick my top three:

Double cleansing at night;

Apply products to damp skin (in

particular hyaluronic acid); and

always wear SPF regardless of the

season or weather.

Q.

What is something people might

be surprised to know about you?

A. I have two black belts. One in

mixed martial arts and one in

Taekwondo. I haven't practiced

in quite a while, but these

skills have given me so much

confidence in myself and in life.

It is definitely something I will

encourage my children to learn.

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Association NEWS

OFFICE

MANAGERS

Report

Spotlight

THE FUTURE OF HOLISTIC BEAUTY + WELLNESS

ON

Kia ora from the Association office. At this time of year I always

feel that the past 12 months have gone so fast. I am enjoying the warmer weather

and looking forward to the Christmas break to spend with family and friends.

2023 will be an exciting year for us as we will be

organising our NZ Beauty Association Awards

event for a summer celebration.

You will see our notice of the date in this issue

and more information will be sent out in the

new year.

Our revised hygiene guidelines - titled Health &

Hygiene Safety Standards – are now available.

You can find these on our website.

I wish you all a happy and joy filled Christmas

and the warmest of wishes for a fantastic 2023.

Thank you for your support of the NZARBP.

We have welcomed 13 new members, 2 re-joining members, and 24 student

members since our last issue.

NZARPB Office Manager

NORTHLAND

Karola Somme

Jessica Whiting

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Alana Hutchings

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Emma James

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CANTERBURY

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Breanna Gowland

Isabella Roigard

Karen Tolin

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Leah Fagan

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Association NEWS

Spotlight

ON

AREA

REPRESENTATIVES

AMANDA SEMENOFF

Northland

021 455 019

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LARISSA WHITMAN

Christchurch

027 692 3456

larissa.whitman@ara.ac.nz

MICHELE GRAY

Taranaki

027 282 9668

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MICHAELLA MESSENGER

Northland

021 437 558

michaella@masteracademy.co.nz

SHELLY HOWAT

Otago

020 4122 4525

shellzbellz13@yahoo.co.nz

KELLY GOSLING

Nelson/Marlborough

021 181 9023

kellyrosegosling@hotmail.com

SARAH FLETCHER

Waikato

021 817 990

skincraftbeautytherapy@gmail.com

TONI DAVIS

Southland

027 362 3244

tonimooloo@gmail.com

Larissa Whitman is a long-time

member of NZARBP and is an area

representative, as well as holding the

role of Area Representative Manager on

the Executive Committee.

One of the things Larissa enjoys most

about the role is the people she gets to

meet and work with everyday.

“It’s always about the people – in

particular reconnecting and confirming

long lasting relationships between

colleagues and clients. I enjoy meeting

new people, building and installing

confidence and watching people soar to

new heights with a new look or skill.”

Q. Why you think being a NZARBP

member is important?

A. Belonging to an Association

that represents best practice

in industry is important, as it

confirms that you are operating

within health and safety hygiene

guidelines required from a

trained beauty professional.

With the industry currently not

formally regulated, educating all

therapists to understand scope

of practice ensures that clients

are in safe hands. Receiving

treatments from professionals

with recognised qualifications

is of the utmost importance.

Being a member of the NZARBP

helps the general public make

an informed choice, as well as

helping support members with

any issues that may arise.

Q. Some information around your

journey in the industry?

Larissa Whitman

A. I’ve been in the beauty industry

in one form or another since

working part-time at a pharmacy

while still at school. I gained

administration skills working in

a family earthmoving business

before a small stint at an

Advertising Agency. I missed the

connection with customers and

much to everyone’s surprise, I

committed to training as a Beauty

Therapist at the International

College of Camille in 1996. Today

I am a Beauty Therapy Tutor

inspiring the next generation of

therapists.

Q.What is your area of specialty in

this industry and why you love

this focus?

A. I have always enjoyed electrology

permanent hair removal and

continue to train and educate

others in this field. I love seeing

progressive results and the

confidence clients gain in

their appearance. My specialty

would be in lymphatic drainage

massage. I trained in the Vodda

method in Melbourne after being

introduced to lymphatic drainage

during post grad skin care

training. I love stimulating the

circulation and have had some

amazing opportunities to work

not only with skin response but

also pre and post-surgery with

clients.

Q.What’s the best piece of skincare

advice you’ve learned?

A. Spend as much on your skin a

season as you would on a pair

of shoes (or two), or your skin

could well end up looking like

leather. Less is more except

when it comes to SPF. Drink

enough water and get adequate

restorative sleep and nutrition.

Use the correct skin care for the

climate or environment you are

going to be in.

Q. What is your favorite way to treat

yourself?

A. To indulge in an Epsom salt

flotation at Cloud 9 Float Club - to

relax my mind and body.

Q. What’s one of your guilty

pleasures?

A. Anything chocolate!

Q. What’s something people may be

surprised to learn about you?

A. After relocating from Auckland

to Darfield I opened a Beauty

Therapy business and built a

client base in the small rural

town which was very different

to city life where the clients

commitments revolved around

the farming calendar of lambing,

shearing or harvest time on the

farm. I can often be found in a

paddock with full hair and make

up before work feeding out hay or

moving a fence. You will always

find a pair of gumboots in the

boot of my car!

Q. What’s the most important life or

business lesson you’ve learned

this year?

A. The importance of patience.

When you apply patience to

your daily life personally and

professionally you instantly

become less irritated and

frustrated and less defensive -

allowing yourself to be calmer,

more focused and open minded.

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Association NEWS

Welcome

New Executive Committee member – Larissa Whitman

NOW AVAILABLE IN NZ

Our team is growing and we would like to officially welcome Larissa to the Executive Committee

of the Association. Larissa is on board and already active in her Area Rep portfolio.

Her personal objectives for the Association are to support the upcoming activities, increase

member numbers, keep salon owners updated, break down barriers among members, and

encourage them to get involved in activities. With her resilience, determination, and passion to

lead, we know that Larissa is an asset to the Association.

We are thrilled that you've joined us, Larissa! Welcome aboard!

New Southland Area Rep - Toni Davis

The NZARBP welcomes Toni Davis as the new Southland Area Rep. Toni studied at SIT Invercargill

in 2016 and has been working at Beauty and Beyond Urban Retreat in Invercargill for almost four

years.

“I've worked my way up from Junior Beauty Therapist to Senior Beauty Therapist Manager, and

now direct and train the girls where needed, as well as creating plans around how to keep the

salon organised and tidy, whilst also looking for new treatments and products to experience.

STATE-OF-THE-ART

LIFTING AND

BRIGHTENING

PROGRAMME

ARA Institute of Canterbury visit

I recently visited with some of the Graduating

Diploma class from ARA institute of Canterbury

2022, who were very smart and well presented

for their photograph.

“I look forward to meeting members and non-members alike in my role as Area Rep for the

Southland region.”.

By

Larissa Whitman

Some of the strategies they have found helpful while studying are to incorporate beauty

into their spare time, whether it’s looking over PowerPoints or practicing treatments, so

they can work to the best of their ability, managing their time effectively.

Their favourite treatments are learning hot stone massage and microneedling, advance

skin and mastering permanent hair removal electrolysis.

Career goals are to work in high end skin clinics; gaining as much experience as they

can while building a loyal client base and working on their skin journey, sharing and

gaining knowledge and growing their skillset to one day be salon managers and/or run

their own beauty business, while helping people to feel comfortable in their own skin.

They are all passionate beauty professionals who love being in the beauty industry.

They also enjoy the opportunity to help make clients feel whole, as well as feel like they

are being listened to, help them relax and leave with healthy glowing skin.

Hamilton Elite

School Visit

Eden Gaudin, Jayden Brown, Opal Tahana, Tilly Gray,

Kaylee Holmes, Brittany Blackburn-Priddy, Renee Keer,

Ella Stewart Monarch, Tyla Smart.

By

Sarah Fletcher

A revolution in needle-free biorevitalisation that

stimulates the skin’s natural restorative processes like

never before.

The 3-step approach combines an innovative, patentpending

formulation applied in-clinic, with a home

care protocol to deliver immediate and progressive

results with minimal downtime.

The skin is visibly firmer, brighter and smoother from

the very first treatment.

Before

After 3 sessions

All ages | All areas | All skin types | All year-round

In September I visited Level 4 Beauty students at Elite in Hamilton. They are currently

working towards completing their level 4 with a number wanting to complete level

5 and area a well presented group of students who are excited about their future in

beauty therapy . The Elite Level 5 students were in work placemen, where they do 10

weeks placement as part of their Level 5 completion.

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Cover

STORY

Cover

STORY

The Beauty Chef:

Carla Oates

Following her gut instinct has always served Carla Oates

well. Long before ‘inner beauty’ was a buzzword, Carla knew

the importance of fostering beauty from the inside out. Her

innate curiosity and desire for knowledge has proved pivotal

in forging new pathways around the power of the gut-skin

connection.

The result of her fascination with nutrition, gut and skin health

led to the creation of The Beauty Chef, a business which has

rocketed to success in just over a decade. The Beauty Chef is

based around the belief that ‘beauty begins in the belly’ – and

having launched in 2009 with GLOW, the brand’s first inner

beauty powder, it has continued to pioneer in the inner beauty

category.

It’s hard to comprehend that this now globally successful

business started with just $3000 and Carla working out of her

kitchen and bedroom office space. Her own unwavering belief

in her product carried her through unchartered waters; despite

being ahead of her time with no real consumer understanding

around inner beauty.

“There literally wasn’t a place for it in the market,” she says,

“people didn’t know where to put it as there was no inner beauty

category in stores.”

Education has been a large component of The Beauty Chef’s

development. Fortunately, able to draw on her experience as a

journalist, Carla’s natural abilities around messaging proved an

enormous asset.

A former fashion stylist and beauty

writer, Carla’s fascination with the

immune system and healthy skin

has been a lifetime in the making.

Having suffered from eczema and skin

conditions as a child, it wasn’t until she

had her own family and her daughter

started having skin issues that she

seriously turned her focus to probioticrich

and lacto-fermented whole foods.

Putting the entire household on a

gut-healing protocol a made rapid and

profound difference to her daughter’s

skin as well as improved wellbeing and

overall health of the whole family. After

friends and family began asking why

her skin looked so ‘glowy’, Carla delved

further into the power of the gut-skin

connection and began experimenting

with skin-loving superfoods in her Bondi

kitchen.

“I was growing bacteria everywhere in

jars in my kitchen,” she recalls, “with

kombucha, kefir and sauerkraut – and

friends and neighbours couldn’t get

enough of it – the difference to our skin

was incredible, and to how we felt, down

to energy levels, nail and hair health.

From such authentic beginnings came

GLOW, The Beauty Chef’s first inner

beauty powder—which led the charge

as a living, bio-fermented, probiotic

inner beauty product and kickstarted a

whole new category of ingestible beauty

products.

“GLOW feeds the skin super charged

nutrition from the inside as well as

helping to improve digestion at the same

time - two of the most important things

for glowing, healthy skin. The skin, hair

and nails are the last places to receive

nutrients that go to more important

organs first, so nutrition is important

for glowing skin and fermented foods

give you dense, super charged nutrition.

There is more and more scientific

research to show that digestive health

and probiotics play a huge role in skin

health.”

The Beauty Chef was also the first

beauty brand to focus on cultivating

good gut health for healthy skin – and

while in those early years this concept

was considered left of the field, it

has since become widely accepted,

appreciated and mainstream.

These days Carla continues working

on unique formulas with a team of

leading microbiologists, naturopaths

and nutritionists, employing cuttingedge

research to develop products that

support gut health and glowing skin.

She has also written three books, all

designed to equip readers with tools,

knowledge and advice around gut health.

“

I was growing bacteria

everywhere in jars in

my kitchen.

“Basically where there’s gut

inflammation, there will be skin

inflammation. Inflammation is really

implicated in most skin issues from acne,

rosacea and autoimmune skin issues like

psoriasis and eczema.

“People ask me what the best things

are they can do for gut health. It doesn’t

sound very glamorous but the answer

is to care for your gut microbiome - an

ecosystem of microorganisms that live in

our gut and are absolutely instrumental

to our gut health.”

“Clear, glowing skin occurs when you

feed your body nutrient-dense food and

cultivate a healthy gut microbiome—the

mini ecosystem that lives inside each

one of us and is home to trillions of

microorganisms and over 1000 different

species of bacteria.”

Having experienced a rapid evolution

from jars of homemade fermented

goodies, to a multi-million dollar global

brand, the core essence of The Beauty

Chef remains as true today as it did 13

years ago.

“Right from the start we pioneered

the inner beauty industry—setting the

standard for products that delivered

real, tangible results. The Beauty Chef

has always created powerful probiotic

“There has definitely been a paradigm shift in thinking - I

just love that people will create a GLOW, kale and coconut

smoothie in the morning before they even think about their

skincare routine. The level to which people now understand

the importance of nutrition and gut health to healthy and

robust skin is incredibly heartening.”

Fast forward to 2022, and the Australian-based business

is hugely popular in New Zealand beauty salons and

businesses for its range of bio-fermented, probiotic-rich

wholefood supplements and organic topical skincare

products.

It also boasts its own state of the art fermentation

plant in Sydney, where impeccable attention is

paid to bio-fermented ingredients – an astonishing

achievement considering the brand’s origins began in

the home kitchen.

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formulas but now, in our new

purpose-built plant in Sydney, we

have a greater level of control of the

process—from start to finish.

“Our team of microbiologists

can integrate the latest scientific

research into every step and ferment

probiotic bacteria to their peak

concentrations, retain the beneficial

bacterial metabolites (postbiotics)

and use the enzymes produced

by the bacteria to improve the

digestibility and available nutrition

of the wholefoods being fermented

even further.

“Because we can essentially ‘hold

the hands’ of our bacteria at every

point along the fermentation

journey, we can therefore influence,

tweak and refine the process to

truly supercharge our formulas—

controlling everything from the

temperature, oxygen and pH of each

fermentation, even checking in on it

in the middle of the night to ensure

we’re getting the optimal potency

and benefits from every single

ingredient.”

Such attention to detail is in the

very DNA of The Beauty Chef, and

with 2022 marking the launch of

two exciting new products: GLOW

F.A.C.E. oil and GLOW Ageless

(specifically formulated for those

aged 50+), Carla is now also enjoying

turning her attention to skincare

“Skincare is something I’ve been

working on for about four years

and it’s proving really exciting, with

some really incredible innovations

happening which hopefully will be

unveiled in 2023.”

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The Beauty Chef Glow Blueberry

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The Beauty Chef Cleanse

& Reset Smoothie

SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS

2 cups of frozen blueberries

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 banana

2 tsp of GLOW Inner Beauty

Essential or GLOW AGELESS Inner

Beauty Essential

2 tsp of chia seeds (ideally soaked

overnight, or for at least one hour

2 cups of almond milk

With antioxidant-rich blueberries,

chia seeds for protein and our

The Beauty Chef’s wholefood skin

supplement, GLOW Inner Beauty

Essential or GLOW AGELESS, this

delicious smoothie is packed with

nutrients that will feed your skin

from the inside out.

METHOD

Place all the ingredients in a

blender and blitz to combine.

SERVES 1

INGREDIENTS

½ firm pear, cored

¼ small-medium ripe avocado

½ cup (80ml) coconut water

¼ 3 cup (60ml) coconut yoghurt

1 large handful baby spinach

1 large handful mint leaves

2 ice cubes

Freshly squeezed juice of ¼ lime

½ teaspoon finely grated ginger

2 teaspoons CLEANSE Inner Beauty

Support

A refreshing morning

(or anytime) blend full of

detoxifying ingredients, this

smoothie combines healthy

fats, gut-nourishing fibre

and The Beauty Chef’s biofermented

super-greens powder

to help the body realign.

METHOD

Place all the ingredients in a

high-speed blender. Blend until

smooth.

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The Industry

Awards 2022

Industry

NEWS

The Industry Awards recognise the best business,

training and creative talent in New Zealand’s hair,

beauty, and barbering industries. Delivered by

Kitomba Salon & Spa Software, HITO and Hair &

Barber New Zealand, these coveted awards celebrate

both individual and team success.

Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year finalists: Shania

Hales, Gemma Dowse, Shaniah Kelly, Sadie Ellen

Joshua Clayton, Editorial Barber of the Year –

Next Generation

Heidi Christian,

Industry Assessor of

the Year, and Abby

Christian

Patrick Cameron

MBE

The Industry Awards 2022

With awards for business success,

exceptional training, great workplaces,

HITO apprentices and creative styling,

there’s a category for every beauty

therapist, hairdresser or barber to enter.

Angela Enoka, Patrick Cameron MBE, Sadie Ellen

Sarah and Matt Brown MNZM, My Fathers Barbers

The Industry Awards 2022 were held

on Sunday 6 November at Te Pae

Christchurch. This was the 13th year

of the awards, and the biggest event

yet, with 440 attendees, and a record

number of entrants in the training,

business and creative categories.

Radiance Skin and Day Spa

Crèmebrûlée Hair and Beauty

Annaliese Miles, Editorial Stylist of the Year

The Industry Awards 2022

Training Award Winners

The Industry Awards 2022, Te Pae Christchurch

Convention Centre

Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year –

Sadie Ellen, Nspyre Red (Christchurch)

Top Performing Stylist of the Year –

Krystle Anderson, Dream Hair (Mosgiel)

Editorial Stylist of the Year – Derek Elvy

Visionary Award – Natasha King

Louise Gray and Sarah Manning, Beauty Therapy

Apprentice of the Year 2022

Berry Beauty Co.

Barbering Apprentice of the Year –

James Harrington, The Barber Lounge

(Christchurch)

Beauty Therapy Apprentice of the Year

– Sarah Manning, Radiance Skin and Day

Spa (Cromwell)

Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship –

Alyssah Swann, CK & Co. (Gisborne)

Excellence in Marketing – MANE Salon

(Wellington)

Best Salon Design – Surreal Hair

(Christchurch)

Sustainable Salon of the Year – Hair Art

and Beauty (Christchurch)

Creative Award Winners

Patrick Cameron Instagram Challenge

– Next Generation – Sadie Ellen, Nspyre

Red (Christchurch)

Patrick Cameron Instagram Challenge –

Senior – Angela Enoka

Editorial Barber of the Year – Gina

Eparaima, BHB Academy (Palmerston

North)

The Industry Awards 2022 trophies

MANE Salon and Janine Simons, Workplace of the Year

2022 and Industry Trainer of the Year 2022

Aimee Dobson and Diana Kingi,

Massage Me and Beautify You

Skin and Beauté, Beauty Salon of the Year 2022

Puravida Beauty

Denise and Murray McBeth, Alyssah Swann (center),

Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship recipent

Workplace of the Year – MANE Salon

(Wellington)

Industry Assessor of the Year – Heidi

Christian, Heidi Christian Hair (Hamilton)

Industry Trainer of the Year – Janine

Simons, MANE Salon (Wellington)

Business Award Winners

New Zealand Hair Salon of the Year –

Dream Hair (Mosgiel)

New Zealand Beauty Salon of the Year –

Skin and Beauté (Dunedin)

Editorial Stylist of the Year – Annaliese

Miles, Blaze Hair (Auckland)

Editorial Stylist of the Year – Colour

Concept – Liana King-Biddulph, Zen Hair

(Dunedin)

Editorial Stylist of the Year – Cover Shot

– Annaliese Miles, Blaze Hair (Auckland)

Editorial Stylist of the Year – Hot Shot

– New Talent – Hannah Culpan, Moha

Hairdressing (Dunedin)

Editorial Stylist of the Year – Next

Generation – Bella Goeres, MANE Salon

(Wellington)

Editorial Stylist of the Year – Hot Shot –

New Talent – Teancum Matekeua, ARA

Institute of Canterbury (Christchurch)

Editorial Barber of the Year – Next

Generation – Joshua Clayton, Kirkwoods

Barbers (Auckland)

Barber HAIRT Instagram Challenge –

Next Generation – James Harrington,

The Barber Lounge (Christchurch)

Barber HAIRT Instagram Challenge

– Senior – Hauwhenua Kirkwood,

Kirkwoods Barbers (Auckland)


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Industry

NEWS

Sarah

Manning

Advanced Cosmeceuticals

is at the forefront in Australia & New

Zealand offering Sinclair’s leading devices

Making people feel beautiful and

confident is second nature to beauty

therapy apprentice Sarah Manning. Her

passion for the industry has seen her

awarded the prestigious title of 2022

Beauty Therapy Apprentice of the Year

at the recent The Industry Awards.

After completing a hairdressing

apprenticeship and working as a qualified

hairdresser for a number of years, Sarah

was wanting more from her career. While

the hairdressing industry taught her

valuable skills and experience, her heart

was somewhere else.

“I wanted to feel a more personal

connection to my clients – I really enjoy

looking after people and making them

feel wonderful inside and out. Helping

my clients feel amazing and building their

confidence and self-esteem is the best

feeling,” she says.

Sarah followed her heart and moved into

the beauty industry, starting her career

in nails, before going on to complete

training as a cosmetic tattoo artist.

“I have a real passion for eyebrows! They

enhance facial features and balance the

face. I love creating my clients dream

brows.”

Wanting to continue to grow her skills as

a beauty therapist and continue training,

Sarah signed into a HITO apprenticeship

at Radiance Skin and Day Spa in

Cromwell.

As a mum of three young children,

working full time in the industry

while also working towards a Level-4

qualification through an apprenticeship

made it possible for Sarah to take the

leap in to her dream career.

Sarah believes being qualified shows you

know how to work hard and that you

have dedication to your industry.

“It reassures clients, colleagues and

employers you have the skills and meet

industry standards.”

During a professional development

session with her boss, Jo Thomas,

Sarah set herself a goal of becoming the

Beauty Therapy Apprentice of the Year.

While this goal pushed her out of her

comfort zone, it also allowed her to

reflect on her journey so far, and where

she hopes the future will take her.

After reading her entry, the judges

commended Sarah for her real love of

the beauty industry. They noted she was

not afraid to work hard, upskill, and do

what it takes to become a successful

beauty therapist. These qualities earned

her the well-deserved title of Beauty

Therapy Apprentice of the Year at The

Industry Awards 2022.

“What I love most about being a

beauty therapy apprentice is that I am

practicing what I love every day, and

forever challenging what I can achieve

creatively,” says Sarah. “I have an

abundance of support in my workplace,

and so much knowledge available to me

from our team of highly trained beauty

therapists.”

To future beauty therapy apprentices,

Sarah says it’s all about mindset.

“Positive thinking

gives you the

confidence you need

to put everything in to

making your dreams

happen, which is so

rewarding.

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Global win for NZ

brand RAAIE

A history making moment for RAAIE and its founder Katey

Mandy, gaining global recognition after winning two covetable

titles at the Pure Beauty Awards (UK).

The first NZ brand to win a Pure Beauty UK award; RAAIE’s

Morning Dew Vitamin C Serum took out the Best New Serum

title. The win is additionally impressive given that the New

Zealand botanically rich beauty brand only launched earlier this

year – plus it initially sold out just 10 days after launching, whilst

garnering incredible feedback and reviews.

RAAIE also took home gold for Best New Skincare Brand title, up

against global market players including The Ordinary, Lancôme,

Guinot, The Inkey List, Rose Inc., Revision Skincare, Gatineau,

and iS Clinical.

Known as the ‘Oscars of the beauty industry’, the Pure Beauty

Awards are considered one of the biggest beauty awards -

celebrating and recognising the best in international beauty

each year.

Pure Beauty Editor Emma Reinhold comments, “each entry

is scrutinised by our expert judging panel so that an award

represents a truly leading brand in its field.”

RAAIE Morning Dew Vitamin C Serum is one of the first two

essential products RAAIE produced, alongside its the Yellow

Moonbeam Retinal Elixir.

Each product combines science-backed, highly-effective active

ingredients like vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and retinal, with

powerful, locally-grown plant antioxidants.

“We are thrilled to have won two gold awards at one of the most

prestigious events in the beauty world. For a little Kiwi brand to

have picked up the award for Best New Skincare Brand and Best

New Serum is astounding and such an honour”, says Katey.

With a childhood spent surrounded by native botanicals and

re-wilding her family farm in Northland, Katey has a deep

understanding of just how fortunate we are to have access to

unique, botanical ingredients in New Zealand.

“What makes us most happy about winning is knowing that

the amazing botanicals of our home, Aotearoa, are getting the

recognition they deserve on the global stage.”

Plans to launch the following additions to RAAIE’s luminous

product stable are already underway, with two cleansers, a barrier

cream, an active botanical oil and an SPF launching in early 2023.

Natalie Barr

Internationally acclaimed journalist

and Sunrise co-host Natalie Barr is

Australasia’s first brand ambassador for

dermaviduals.

Born and raised in the small West

Australian city of Bunbury, Natalie Barr

has led a stellar career in journalism, TV

and news presenting.

Natalie studied journalism at Curtin

University before undertaking a cadetship

with a local newspaper, but not long

after took up regional opportunities in

television and breakfast radio. In the

following years, she was offered roles in

Los Angeles where she went on to win

a Golden Mic for best newscast writing

and was nominated for a Los Angeles

area Emmy Award for her work on the

infamous OJ Simpson car chase.

Since returning home to Australia, Natalie

has worked for 25 years with the Seven

Network as a reporter and presenter, now

co-hosting Sunrise.

Natalie has featured in a new integrated

campaign for dermaviduals as part of her

role of brand ambassador.

“Relatable, open, honest, and funny,

Natalie shares the same values we

live by here at dermaviduals. We are

honoured to have Natalie working

with us as she has been a long-time

supporter and advocate of the brand,

having used it for several years,” says

derma aesthetics co-founder Reika

Roberts.

“dermaviduals understands everyone’s

skin is unique, hence their individual

approach to bespoke skincare. The brand

wants everyone to feel good in their

skin and believes Natalie is the perfect

ambassador whom many will relate to,

as she openly shares her skin journey

from the sensitivity, to the flareups, the

simplicity and most importantly the

results.

Tanné Snowden

An indulgent, vitamin-rich lightweight

body oil for all-over nourishment and

glow, Tronque’s Fully Ripe combines

three skin-perfecting heavyweight

ingredients with luscious, highly

efficacious plant oils to help slow ageing

and protect the skin's natural moisture

barrier against irritation and dehydration

– all while delivering a radiant silk finish.

Vitamin C THD is the jewel of Fully Ripe’s

all-natural ingredient list – penetrating

the epidermis to the dermis to restore

radiance, prevent fine lines, tackle

pigmentation, and slow skin ageing.

Advanced patented ceramides deliver

lasting epidermal moisture and skin

plumping, for smooth, healthy, even

texture; and with daily use, pores and

sun damage appear reduced. And a

revolutionary lipid complex helps boost

skin elasticity, firmness, and hydration.

It further enhances skin barrier recovery

while banishing dryness and dullness,

leaving skin soft and supple.

Complemented by plant oils including

apricot, avocado, and kiwifruit oils, along

with nutrients like essential fatty acids,

Omegas 3 and 6, squalane, Vitamins

A and B, and magnesium, this dry oil

absorbs beautifully while it nourishes,

without leaving skin greasy or tacky.

A clean, 100% certified natural citrusy

fresh scent of bergamot, sweet orange,

grapefruit, lemon Italy, spearmint and

rock fennel is a sensory finale.

“Fully Ripe has been carefully formulated

to deliver precious all over body

nourishment,“ says Tronque founder,

Tanné Snowden.

“Nourishing your body with this liquid

gold-like formula will leave your skin

thanking you for a beautiful silk finish,

moisture, and a glow that takes you from

sunrise to long beyond sundown.”

Fully Ripe Vitamin C Body Oil joins

Tronque’s Rich as Croesus Firming Body

Industry

Tronque

launches Fully

NEWS

Ripe Vitamin C

Body Oil

New Zealand clean beauty brand Tronque has introduced its new and luxurious

Fully Ripe Vitamin C Body Oil to its line-up of skincare for the body.

Butter, Soft Focus Scar Concentrate, and

Everyday Revelation Exoliating Refining

Serum, which have been embraced by

beauty lovers since Tronque launched in

November 2021.

Tanné founded Tronque after recovering

from her second endometriosis surgery,

and discovering that her daily skincare

products contained toxic ingredients

proven to disrupt hormones and the

human endocrine system.

The revelation saw her set out to create

her very own product range guided

by a philosophy of total transparency

and sustainability; resulting in a range

of Delivering Bio-Cleanical® bodycare

made from non-toxic, minimally

processed, plant-based, organic

ingredients.

“My vision was to create a range

that allows you to treat your body as

beautifully as your face, with clean, highperformance

formulations free from

harmful ingredients,” says Tanné.

“The skin of the body is 85% of your

largest organ, and every body deserves

to be looked after with ingredients that

nourish and protect.”.


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JUARA launches in New Zealand

Industry

NEWS

Techology

Profile:

Elysion-Pro

Elysion-Pro is a cutting-edge diode

laser based on the latest advances in

the aesthetic field.

This versatile portable platform laser

delivers the ability to offer an array

of treatments all year round – across

permanent hair reduction, pigmented

lesions, acne and skin rejuvenation.

Delivering maximum efficacy and

safety in every shot, the 2000W high

power delivers outstanding results with

all spot sizes; ensuring effectiveness,

profitability and impressive platform

performance.

Offering four wavelengths to treat

all phototypes and hair types, even

residual hair and darker skin types

during summer.

European Medical Certificate and

FDA tested and proved, Elysion-Pro

enables an increase in ROI due to its

effectiveness of treating all types of

patients. The versatile laser platform

treats each patient as uniquely with each

treatment.

Alongside offering different applicators,

the Elysion-Pro is the only dynamic

platform on the market with ultra short

pulses (3ms) to help minimise pain and

provide maximum effectiveness, even

on thin hair from the first session. The ST

mode allows fast treatments by applying

large amounts of energy per shot even

with short pulses. This offers maximum

effectiveness and maximum speed.

Elysion-Pro is a unique system offering

multiple treatments for:

REJUVENATION: Blend exclusive

wavelengths technology causes a

homogenous warming of the epidermis

and the dermis, due to the fact that it

heats the melanin first and water and

blood in the second.

PIGMENTED LESIONS: The short

wavelength (755nm or 810nm) is

easily absorbed by the lentigos’

melanin, while the ultra short pulse

(USP technology) guarantees that it

is quickly heated without affecting

the surrounding skin tissue. Thus, sun

spots can be easily removed in fewer

sessions.

PERMANENT HAIR REDUCTION:

Thanks to USP Technology (Ultra

Short Pulse) and the versatility of its

wavelengths (755nm, 810nm, 940nm

and 1060nm), Elysion-Pro is able to

eliminate any kind of hair and in any

skin type, including residual hair.

ACNE: 755nm, 810nm and Blend Laser

technology is an excellent method

for treating active acne due to its

bactericidal effect, and also because

it is a non-invasive, non-ablative,

effective and reliable technique.

Elysion-Pro is available in New Zealand

through Advanced Cosmeceuticals.

Award-winning premium skincare brand

JUARA has launched in New Zealand, with the

standout collection based on eastern botanical

remedies and western science.

The range revolves around soul nourishing

ancient beauty rituals and has risen to

popularity around the globe - becoming a

favourite of actress Drew Barrymore as well

as featuring in Intercontinental and Langham

hotel spas in Indonesia.

Inspired by Jamu, Indonesia's age old tradition

involving beauty rituals combined with

formulas made from natural ingredients such

as herbs, flora and fauna native to Indonesia,

the birthplace of spa tradition.

All products are packed with nutrients and rich

ingredients, such as turmeric, known for its anti

inflammatory properties, and candlenut oil,

rich in Omega 3 and 6 and known for easy skin

absorption and moisturisation.

Also featured are ingredients like ginger, rice

bran oil and other highly active botanicals. The

range includes natural moisturisers, body oils,

toners, serums, eye creams, enzyme scrubs

and masks.

The JUARA skincare line is not only about

maintaining health through tradition but

also about the importance of infusing a

beauty ritual as an act of self-care and

healing.

JUARA was founded in New York in

2006 by Metta Murdaya, Jill Sung and

Yoshiko Roth-Hidalgo; three creative,

culturally diverse women who had a

vision to build a life full of health and

joy through global traditions.

“We wanted to make something

that would feel good, work well,

and remind us that our own

wellness deserves daily time

and attention. We sought

out to brew natural and

nourishing ingredient based

products that would chip

away at the signs of aging and

our everyday stress,” says Metta.

All JUARA products are 100% vegetarian,

free of parabens, mineral oil, phthalates and

artificial colourants. The range is PETA certified

as cruelty free.

juaraskincare.co.nz

Longevity and awards

for Environ

SILICIUM LIFT

[ with the Face Fitness Rollers ]

Lifting and Firming . Fill-in Wrinkles . Refreshed Complexion

Environ’s award-winning streak for

its popular Body EssentiA range has

quadrupled in 2022, cementing the

brand's role as a trailblazer in the

professional skincare industry.

highly regarded – as 28 years later,

Environ’s Body EssentiA Body Oil has

been voted ‘Best Repairing Body Oil’

in the 2022 Best in Beauty Awards by

Australia’s Prevention Magazine.

In an industry which sees an

unprecedented number of new

launches every year, it’s not often that a

long-established formulation with more

than a two-decade track record still

earns current industry recognition as

best-in-class.

Environ’s Body Oil was first launched

to the world in 1994 and updated in

2003 to expand its armory of potent

antioxidants.

Impressively it is still relevant and still

This alongside the triple award-winning

revolutionary innovation, Body EssentiA

Contouring Cream, quadruples the

awards for the range in 2022.

These important awards recognise that

Environ’s scientific skincare philosophy

remains as effective today as ever.

The annual competition is judged

by an esteemed panel of experts,

including aesthetic doctors, skincare

professionals, makeup artists and

Prevention Magazine’s own Beauty

Editor, drawing on their industry

knowledge and expertise to test and

distinguish excellence across many

beauty categories.

Environ is a globally recognised and

respected professional skincare brand

that is built on science, beauty and

care.

Vegan Formulas . Jars with Eco-Refills

Professional Facial . Home Care Range

Inspired by Face Fitness to help lift and firm the

skin, fill-in wrinkles and refresh the complexion.

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Sisterhood Beauty

and Victoria Curtis

COLLECTION EVENT

Leanne Radka, Victoria Curtis and Haley Asbridge,

owner of Salon of the Year winner, Mooi Skin

HOUSE OF

CAMILLE

welcomes

CANGro

to its range

Industry

NEWS

The much anticipated Sisterhood

Beauty and Victoria Curtis Collection

Celebratory Conference delivered all

that it promised - and more. Held at the

QT Hotel in Queenstown, the event was

hosted by Sisterhood Beauty founder

Leanne Radka and Victoria Curtis

Collection founder Victoria Curtis.

Stockists from throughout New

Zealand, from Auckland to Invercargill,

attended and enjoyed the opportunity

to spend time with other inspiring

women, be brought up to date on the

newest products, innovations and

techniques and spend time with Victoria

and Leanne.

The event was previously held annually

(pre-Covid).

“It’s a great opportunity to get together

and all the stockists adore Victoria -

she is infectious with her passion and

generous with her knowledge,” says

Leanne.

“Everyone was so happy to finally be

able to get together and celebrate 10

years of the Victoria Curtis Collection. It

was incredibly upbeat; the enthusiasm

flowed freely and I have since received

so many lovely emails from stockists

thanking us for a wonderfully fun and

educational day.”

Undoubtedly a highlight of the event

was the awards ceremony, celebrating

stockists and their achievements:

Victoria Curtis Cosmetics Salon of the

Year 2022: Mooi Skin, Auckland.

Victoria Curtis Cosmetics Runner up

Salon of the Year 2022: The Beauty

Depot, Gisborne.

Victoria Curtis Cosmetics Exceptional

Growth for 2022: Spoilt Beauty,

Palmerston North.

Victoria Curtis Cosmetics Rising Star

2022: Skin and Beauté, Dunedin.

As this was a special celebration of

10 years of Victoria Curtis Cosmetics,

awards were made to the top three

salons who have been with the brand

since the beginning.

Victoria Curtis Cosmetics, 1st place

Loyalty & Longevity: D’or Hair,

Arrowtown.

Victoria Curtis Cosmetics, 2nd place

Loyalty & Longevity: Bella Salu,

Geraldine.

Victoria Curtis Cosmetics, 3rd place

Loyalty & Longevity: Nude Skin and

Body, Dunedin.

Leanne Radka, Victoria Curtis and Juana Vincent,

owner of Runner Up Salon of the Year, The

Beauty Depot

Victoria Curtis and D'Or Salon owner

Rosemary Chalmers

The newest addition to

House of Camille’s impressive

beauty range is CanGro, is

an Australian owned (and

made) company created by

Felecia Tappenden and Belinda

Robinson, two friends with

(formerly) lousy lashes.

After endless hours and money spent on lash extensions and

various lash enhancement products that made their eyes

sensitive, red and had very little effect, they enlisted the help of

a cosmetic chemist to develop their own eyelash enhancer to

nourish, nurture and help grow their lashes.

After research and testing, the team developed an Australian

Made eyelash enhancer, named Long Lashes, designed to repair

and strengthen lashes, leaving lashes looking longer and fuller in

8-12 weeks.

Following their success with Long Lashes, Felecia and Belinda

launched other new products including Bold Brows eyebrow

enhancer and Hero Hair growth serum - both Australian Made,

vegan and nasty free.

House of Camille’s summer must-haves from CANGro:

• Long Lashes Eyelash Enhancer: This eyelash serum contains

vitamins, peptides and antioxidants designed to help

stimulate, strengthen and condition eyelashes.

• Long Lashes Tubular Mascara: With polymers that wrap

around each strand, this mascara creates individual tubes

around each lash. The water-resistant mascara is a long-lasting

clump-free formula.

• Bold Brows Eyebrow Gel: Designed to tame unruly eyebrows

and set them in place with a fluffy, full, laminated look (without

chemicals). This extreme hold formula is easy to apply and

gives an instant, long-lasting full brow effect without any

stiffness or flaking.

• Hero Hair Growth Booster: This clinically proven leave-in

formula helps to reduce hair loss and grow new hair, as well as

improve scalp circulation and hair thickness.

• Nourished Nails Cuticle Pen: Formulated to restore and

strengthen nails while keeping cuticles moisturised. The vegan

blend of nano-encapsulated essential oils promotes elasticity

to the nail plate and helps eliminate leukonychia (white spots),

whilst hardening nails by repairing, nourishing and hydrating.

www.houseofcamille.co.nz

0800 406 416

The D'Or Salon (Arrowtown) team, winners of the Longevity & Loyalty Award: Maryke Van Schalkwyk,

Leanne Radka, Rosemary Chalmers, Victoria Curtis, Lucy Tall, Debbie McGregor and Lisa Sharpe

Leanne Radka, Victoria Curtis, Melanie Te Puni,

Charlotte Taylor

Houseofcamille.co.nz


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Industry

NEWS

Africa

Nimue conference to

This year Nimue International, in conjunction with its distributors,

ran a competition amongst all Nimue therapists, with the

opportunity to win an all expenses paid trip to South Africa.

Entitled Where the Stars Align, this was part of the Nimue

International Conference 2022, offering the once in a lifetime

opportunity to experience South Africa, the home of Nimue Skin

Technology as part of the inspiring Nimue International team.

To enter each therapist had to complete three tasks:

• Sell a certain amount of Nimue product within an allocated

time frame

• Show how they live the Nimue brand each day in clinic

• Complete a detailed case study using Nimue retail and

professional products only

In the end New Zealand submitted the top 14 entries which were

judged by the Nimue International Education team.

Two candidates were chosen from New Zealand: Keicha Daniels

from Keicha Daniels Beauty in Wellington and Nicola Austin from

Merivale Health and Beauty in Christchurch (both members of

the NZARBP).

The two winners flew to South Africa with Grace Beauty founder

Terri Grace, where they were joined by 70 other therapists from

all parts of the world.

The trio were treated to a unique African experience glamping in

the bush at Monate Game Lodge in the Limpopo region of South

Africa.

“From early morning game drives to find the big five, to wine

making classes, dinners in caves, lounging around the pool and

inspirational meetings, we all had an amazing time,” says Terri.

BEHIND THE

scenes

“The big finale involved the winners on the last evening, where

we were all spoiled with dinner under the stars out in the bush.

There were winners for each section. I am proud to say that

Keicha Daniels won Best Case Study.

“For me as the Nimue distributor, the best part was the

camaraderie and connections the therapists made with each

other. We all arrived as strangers, but left as best of friends;

motivated and with our cups full. It was wonderful to spend time

with like minded people.”

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Industry

NEWS

PSB announces

stockist partner

Winners

Industry

NEWS

New award for Osmosis

Osmosis Beauty

PSB has announced the stockist partner winners of its hotly contested Environ 12 Week

Skin Challenge and jane iredale Clean Beauty Transitional Makeup Challenge.

Winner Environ 12 Week Skin Challenge:

Ellie Yousefi

Acacia Skin Health & Beauty, Christchurch

Client: Philippa

Dr Des Fernandes, Environ Founder and Scientific

Director, and Solé Joubert, Environ Brand

Education Manager, were highly impressed with

the entries. After much debating, Ellie Yuselfi

from Acacia Beauty in Christchurch with her client

Philippa was selected as the client showing the

most improvement in areas highlighted as the

key concerns.

“The improvement in the eye and lip area are

clearly visible. These areas are not easy to

improve, and this shows how powerful the DF

Machine professional treatments are when

combined with the correct home care routine,”

says (name and title please).

“In general, the quality and health of the skin

and the visible sun damage shows great

improvement, and we believe it will continue to

improve along Philippa’s Environ journey – we are

excited to congratulate Ellie and Philippa with this

A-mazing entry.”

Therapist Ellie Yousefi completed 5 x Focus-On

Filler salon treatments and used a home care

regime of Youth EssentiA Cleansing Lotion, Youth

EssentiA Toner, Focus Care C-Boost, Serience

Night Serum, Youth EssentiA Eye Gel, AVST 1,

Avance Moisturiser and Revival Masque.

Winner jane

iredale Clean

Beauty Transitional

Makeup Challenge:

Christine Parkinson

Blush Beauty

Lounge, Matakana

Client: Nina

Theresa Robison,

Senior Vice

President & General

Manager, jane

iredale International

says:

‘I just couldn’t

get over the

transformation of

this model! The day

look was perfect;

subtle and youthful,

yet the makeup

artist concealed

her blemishes and

redness without

the makeup

looking heavy.

And the evening

look was stunning.

The choice of eye

shadow colours really enhanced her eyes.

And her foundation looked like it was

airbrushed; just flawless. Extra points for

showcasing two different foundations.

Dr Ben Johnson

International recognition continues

for beauty brand Osmosis. The results

have been announced for the 2022

American Spa Professional's Choice

Awards and Osmosis was all over the

list; taking top honours ahead of top

medical skincare brands and voted

Favourite Medical Spa Line by the

professionals!

“This is an amazing achievement for

the brand and for Dr Ben Johnson’s

commitment to aestheticians

worldwide,” says New Zealand Osmosis

distributor Kay Roby.

Osmosis won two categories outright

at the 2022 Professional Choice

Awards, winning both Favorite Vitamin/

Supplement Line and Favorite Medical

Spa Line.

Osmosis was also a finalist in: Favorite

Skincare Line, Favorite Natural Line,

Favorite Cosmetics Line, Favorite

Company for Product Education,

Favorite Anti-Aging Line and Favorite

Sensitive Skin Line.

Osmosis Beauty has created patented,

exclusive skincare and wellness

technology that holistically restores

the skin to a youthful and toxinfree

environment. Osmosis offers

impressive results across skin issues

from aging and rosacea to blemishprone

skin.

The unique Osmosis philosophy is

based on analysing the skin and body as

a whole, treating skin conditions at the

source to restore beauty and wellness.

Osmosis provides the tools needed

to create the ideal environment to

encourage real results, while teaching

the most important causes of skin

decline to help guide prevention for the

future.

More than 15 years ago, Osmosis

founder, Ben Johnson, MD, created nontoxic

skincare products and treatments

that combine the purity of naturally

sourced ingredients with revolutionary,

doctor-developed, and scientifically

validated formulas that deliver on his

promise of permanent change.

“For too long the quest for youthful skin

has usually meant using harsh, harmful

ingredients that result in temporary

benefits and often age the skin faster. I

created Osmosis to help people move

away from the old idea of wounding the

skin and instead embrace the science-

WINNER OF THE AMERICAN SPA

2022 Professional’s Choice Award

Favorite Medical Spa Line

based reality that even better results

can be had by empowering the skin’s

innate ability to heal itself,” says Dr Ben

Johnson.

“Equally as exciting is our discovery that

most skin and health issues come from

internal imbalances related to toxins,

pathogens and/or emotions. Our

targeted wellness strategies provide

the solutions for many of the skin and

health problems we face. In reality,

most ‘anti-aging’ ingredients like AHA’s

and retinols and most ‘rejuvenating’

procedures that involve trauma to the

skin actually age the skin faster. Holistic

medical approaches, methods used

exclusively by Osmosis, are creating

much better results with less irritation

and down-time.”.

Osmosis is distributed in New Zealand

by Holistic Aesthetics.

WINNER OF THE AMERICAN SPA

2022 Professional’s Choice Award

Favorite Supplement Line

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Wellspa 360 Awards

Wellspa 360 Readers Choice Awards

2022 also shone the spotlight on

Osmosis, with Osmosis Regenerate a

winner in the Best Ingestibles category;

Osmosis Rescue a finalist in the Best

Sensitive Skin Product category, and

Osmosis Epic Skin Tool a finalist in the

“Best Facial Tool” category as well.


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Industry

NEWS

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From the innovators in retinal comes

another breakthrough formula that

promises to revolutionise the BHA

skincare game. Medik8 Press & Clear is

a 2% salicylic acid tonic which features

unique, slow-release encapsulation

technology and a barrier-friendly pH

~5.5, to ensure the formula is as gentle

on the skin as it is effective in providing

proven, triple-action blemish care:

before, during and after breakouts occur.

While high-strength treatments and

the promise of fast-acting results can

be alluring to those battling blemishes,

combinations of such high % actives can

easily overload the complexion. This can

cause the natural barrier to dismantle,

leaving the skin more susceptible to

damage, inflammation and further

breakouts while worsening the look and

feel of existing blemishes

The team at Medik8 like to break down

barriers - but not when it comes to skin.

A cutting-edge approach has been taken

to formulating Press & Clear, recognising

that blemish-prone skin is sensitive skin -

and should therefore be treated as such.

“In fact, every aspect of Press & Clear is

designed to avoid these downsides; from

the pH itself and delivery technology, to

the experience-enhancing texture and

expertly-combined ingredients. This is a

BHA, but better.”

‘’A true innovation within the BHA

skincare space, Press & Clear recognises

that blemish-prone skin is sensitive skin,

and that it needs to be treated kindly

to achieve the best, long-term results,’’

says Daniel.

Maximum strength (2%) salicylic acid is

oil soluble and able to penetrate deep

into the pores to break down blockages

which can lead to blemishes and

congestion. The system slowly releases

the salicylic acid to avoid causing any

discomfort to sensitive, vulnerable skins

while maintaining ongoing effectiveness.

This combined with the pH of ~5.5

means Press & Clear ensures a skin

barrier-friendly experience which can be

enjoyed up to twice per day.

With sustainability as a key priority within

Medik8’s ongoing company mission,

Press & Clear’s packaging is designed

to help reduce plastic waste with a

recyclable bottle and refillable option to

accompany the reusable pump.

As with all Medik8 formulas, Press &

Clear is also 100% cruelty-free and

vegan.

“While there’s a common misconception

that salicylic acid needs to be at a low pH

to be effective on the skin, our research

shows it is just as efficient at a more

neutral pH of ~5.5 - and this alleviates

the common pain points of BHAs such

as dryness, general irritation and greasy

textures,” says Medik8 Director of

Research Daniel Isaacs.

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BE

inspired

BUSINESS

focus

Enbio steriliser offers a

clean solution

The ICONA team is passionate about bringing the latest in technology

solutions to New Zealand and having a dedicated staff to keep that

technology working for its clients.

In times

where hygiene

is high priority, ICONA is confident

that the Enbio steriliser will be a point

of difference in salons around New

Zealand, as it has shown to be in Europe

and North America.

Being able to quietly sterilise equipment

in front of clients also helps reassure

them that their health and wellbeing is

protected.

Designed in Switzerland, the sleek

and stylish design of the Enbio will

compliment any beauty therapy centre.

The LED side lights are customisable

and the unit has a small footprint in

valuable workspace.

Faster sterilisation times also means the

need for less tools, and less wear and

tear on tools as they are not exposed

to high temperatures for as

long as the typical autoclave

steriliser.

The Enbio steriliser is

a complex and highperformance

machine, but

simple to install and operate.

From installation to maintenance,

ICONA stands by the Enbio and offers

its extensive technical experience

to help your business become more

efficient and productive.

Smart thinking and finding custom

solutions for salons and other

businesses by producing creative,

resourceful ways of using technology

has helped see ICONA grow from a

small operation in a backyard shed to a

thriving business across Australasia.

During its impressive 20-year history,

the scope of ICONA has grown

significantly and the dedicated team

now serve clients throughout New

Zealand, across a variety of sectors

from medical (including salons and

beauty businesses), dental and

veterinary.

While ICONA has a long history with

sterilisers in medical and dental fields,

the introduction of the Enbio Autoclave

Steriliser is an exciting step into the

beauty industry.

No matter which field, founder Richard

Tankersley’s focus remains the same:

‘ensuring that ICONA delivers not only

on our client’s immediate needs, but

that we develop solutions that continue

to serve our clients in the long term’.

“

We combine in-depth,

extensive technical

expertise with a

passion for building

relationships with

our clients – they’re

the two strands to our

solutions focus.

Women EmpowHERing women

The shared business philosophy of

empowering and celebrating women in

business has brought two iconic brands

together - Dermalogica and Saben - in

partnership to help emerging femalefounded

Kiwi businesses.

Powered by The Icehouse, the

Dermalogica and Saben’s EmpowHER

scholarship for business acceleration is

set to launch on International Women’s

Day, 8 March 2023, when submissions

will open for emerging female-founded

businesses to apply via https://fq.co.

nz for three grants collectively valued

at $15,000, plus money-can’t-buy

mentoring within the Dermalogica NZ

and Saben head offices.

“We are delighted to partner with our

friends at Saben, with the support of The

Icehouse to help three up-and-coming

New Zealand women in business scale

their businesses further,” says Natasha

Bourke, Founder of Skintopia and

the CEO for Two Hundred Doors (NZ

distributors of Dermalogica).

“With our companies purposes so

closely aligned, Saben (and The

Icehouse) felt like the perfect partners

to take this idea and turn it into reality –

something we’ve been working together

on over the last year.”

The recipient of the EmpowHER

$10,000+ scholarship will be announced

on April 24 2023; and will receive a

$5000 financial cash boost; a tailored

mentoring course at Saben and

Dermalogica’s head office; a The

Icehouse ‘Taking Your Business Forward’

3-month course plus Dermalogica skin

care and a Saben hand bag.

Two runners up will receive a $2500

valued grant each, and either The

Icehouses’ Knowing Your Numbers or

Building Sales Skills workshop (valued

at $2007 each) plus Dermalogica and

Saben products.

Roanne Jacobson, Founder of Saben

comments, “I’m incredibly excited to

work alongside Natasha and Liz, sharing

our combined knowledge throughout

this tailored mentoring programme as

we support a female founder at the start

of her business journey. Celebrating and

supporting women in business as we

‘leave the ladder down’ is not only at the

core of the Saben brand but immensely

important to me personally.”

The overall grant winner will receive 12

one-hour monthly mentoring sessions

with both Dermalogica and Saben CEOs,

Natasha Bourke and Roanne Jacobson,

as well as their team of experts via

a tailored mentoring course. This

money can’t buy opportunity allows

the entrepreneur to tap into different

aspects of each business’s expertise

specific to their business needs.

Roanne adds, “Not everyone is given the

same opportunities in life, and this grant

might be a game-changer for someone

with the drive and passion to succeed,

giving them the right tools and financial

boost to take their business to the next

level.”


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TREATMENT

Spotlight

WiQo One

Lifting and Brightening

Programme

The global WiQo brand is developed

and produced in Italy, and distributed

to 40 countries around the world,

including New Zealand.

Boasting an impressive history of

innovation, products from the WiQo line

are created based on the knowledge and

experience of a dermatologist, with skin

health and wellbeing (particularly around

protection, prevention, nourishment and

stimulation) the primary objective.

Recently arrived in New Zealand, the

WiQo ONE Lifting and Brightening

Programme offers immediate visible

improvement in the appearance of

photodamaged, aged skin on the face

and body – without invasive needles and

with little to no downtime.

The unique formula helps stimulate the

skin’s natural revitalisation processes

with a proprietary interaction between

homocysteic acid and ammonium

trichloroacetate in the presence of low

concentration hydrogen peroxide.

The percutaneous absorption technique

used to apply WiQo ONE promotes

Dr Zunaid Alli

BeautyNZ chats with Dr Zunaid

Alli International Key Opinion

Leader and trainer for WiQo, about

this breakthrough in needle-free

biorevitalisation:

Q. What were the key factors that

inspired you to become a WiQo KOL

and trainer?

A. I was invited to a presentation

of WiQo in the UK in early 2015,

where the portfolio of products was

presented. I am a firm believer in the

50% rule in medical aesthetics – that

is, 50% of good skin condition and

anti-ageing comes from medical

grade skincare. The other 50% is

accomplished by injectables, laser

and devices. I was really interested

in their ethos and the clever way

that their products are designed

and manufactured. The founder

of the company is a consultant

dermatologist, Dr Rosanna

Castellana, who knows skin acids

better than anyone. Following this, I

incorporated their entire portfolio of

products and aftercare into my clinic

and my patients loved it. I haven’t

looked back since. In 2017 I was

asked to take over training for the UK

and Ireland for the brand and have

taught over 200 practitioners in WiQo

treatments and products.

Q. What makes the WiQo ONE Lifting &

Brightening Programme so unique?

A. Clinical efficacy = clinical effectiveness

is my first answer! There are many

brands that overpromise and

underdeliver. I am extremely cautious

about introducing skincare into my

clinic. I choose brands based on

their clinical research, complication

rates and most importantly value for

the patients. I set the bar very high,

and this immediately removes any

skincare ranges that don’t produce

results. Simply, if it is not good

enough to go onto my face it will

most certainly never be used on my

patients.

Also WiQo ONE allows me to treat

multiple indications and skin concerns

using one targeted treatment. My

patients are busy people and want

the best and most effective treatment

with minimal downtime. WiQo One

also allows me to use it as a primer

before other treatments so that I can

tailor-make treatments plans for each

individual patient.

Q. What sort of results have you seen?

A. My patients love the results that they

obtain from WiQo treatments. Their

skins have become tighter, brighter,

with less textural imperfections and

a reduction in the appearance of fine

lines and wrinkles. The treatments

are quick to perform, and patients

frequently mention how they

enjoy the ‘massage’ aspect of the

application.

TREATMENT

Spotlight

Q. Key reasons you would recommend

clinics to be WiQo stockists?

A. The product is reliable, the treatment

is straight forward to perform and

the results are visible fairly quickly,

even after the first treatment. WiQo

One is very versatile and can fit into

many treatment combinations as

a primer, which helps aesthetics

practitioners to add significant and

clinically effective treatments to

their treatment offering with a single

product.

Q. What impresses you most about

WiQo ONE?

A. By far it is the minimal downtime.

Most patients have busy lives, and

they don’t really want to have skin

fluffing and peeling. With WiQo

ONE, you are capable of an effective

treatment with minimal downtime.

There is a little flaking, but it is easily

covered up and only lasts about 48-72

hours. Most importantly, my patients

are happy with the results.

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firmer, brighter and smoother skin while

ensuring no damage to the epidermal

layers. It provides an immediate lifting

effect which persists after five sessions.

The WiQo ONE Lifting & Brightening

Programme combines its exclusive

formulation that is applied in-clinic with

a complementary home care protocol

of WiQo Cosmeceuticals to help deliver

instant and progressive results with

minimal downtime.


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Event REPORT

Eat, Drink,

Pink

RevitaLash® Cosmetics New Zealand held its annual ‘Eat

Drink Pink’ Fundraising Event on October 30 at Aucklands

Harbourside Ocean Bar Grill to fundraise for local charity Pinc

& Steel who provide support to people affected by cancer with

their cancer treatment rehabilitation programmes.

RevitaLash are excited to share their total

donation for Pinc & Steel raised from the

event is $21,844.

For every $150 raised, a cancer sufferer

can have a one-on-one session with a

physiotherapist. For every $200 raised,

the foundation can fund 20 group

sessions.

RevitaLash® Cosmetics also fundraise for

Breast Cancer Awareness month each

October in association with Look Good

Feel Better, a New Zealand charity which

runs a free program and workshops

to support people navigating cancer

treatment.

For every pink product sold throughout

the month of October, a one-month

supply of RevitaLash® Advanced Eyelash

Conditioner, RevitaBrow® Advanced

Eyebrow Conditioner, or their new

RevitaLash® Advanced Sensitive Eyelash

Conditioner is donated to Look Good

Feel Better NZ. This Pink October saw

3111 units donated to Look Good Feel

Better NZ.

More information on Pinc & Steel and the

amazing work they do can be found here:

pincandsteel.com


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What’s New

Say hello to some of the newest beauty

and skincare products on the market

COOLA

Dew Good

Illuminating

Serum

An organic serum

powered by probiotics,

that illuminates, helps

mitigate the effects

of skin stressors, and

improve moisture

retention for a dewy

hydrated look.

Probiotic sunscreen

SPF30

Beautycare.co.nz

Antipodes

Credo Probiotic

Ferment

RevitaliseSerum

CANGro

Hero Hair

Growth Booster

A nourishing leave-in

formula designed to

help reduce hair loss

and encourage new hair

growth, as well as help

improve scalp circulation

and hair thickness.

Vegan formula.

houseofcamille.co.nz

The Facialist Glow

Gehwol Fusskraft BLUE

This limited edition star performer is designed to help rebalance

hydration levels in feet, help improve surface appearance, and

maintain softer, more supple skin. Also recommended for an

uplifting sensation for tired feet.

infinisea.nz

A multi-tasking hero designed to support the skin’s natural

healing process. High in natural vitamins A, C and E to assist

cell renewal and help repair and revitalise skin. This lightweight

but potent formula is house-blended by The Facialist.

Thefacialist.co.nz

What’s New

CND Pro Skincare

A professional range of skincare-inspired spa

products, co-developed with skincare experts

and nail professionals. Enriched with a natural

origin prebiotic complex, the vegan, ecofriendly

range is designed to help strengthen

the skin’s natural defences

Creativenails.co.nz

This anti blemish serum features

high-tech ferments for healthy

clear skin. The lightwear

gel formulation is certified

vegan and features innovative

probiotic Kalibiome AGE, as

well as kombucha and plant

hyaluronic acid.

bswnz.co.nz

Esthemax Collagen

Massage Cream

Featuring the patented technology

of hydrolyzed collagen which breaks

down the collagen super-molecule

into tiny nano-sized collagen

peptides, as well as Vitamin E, a

powerful antioxidant. Designed

to help reduce signs of aging

by enhancing skin firmness and

elasticity. Beautycare.co.nz

Blinc Lash Extension

Tubing Mascara

Clean, vegan and buildable,

create ultra-longwearing,

striking length and extreme

definition for a lash extensions

effect in a semi-matte finish.

Infused with biotin, Shea

butter and castor seed oil, it

also provides nourishment

and treatment for lashes.

Gracebeauty.co.nz

Dermaviduals 100% Mulberry Silk

Pillowcases

Protect your hair and skin with the highest quality

100% Mulberry silk pillowcases. Wake up with

fewer skin creases and no more hair frizz.

• Retains skin moisture

• Cools and soothes

• Naturally hypoallergic

• 22 Momme silk

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What’s New



Gehwol Gerlasan Hand Cream Lavender

jane iredale hydropure

An ultra-hydrating tinted serum with hyaluronic

acid to help plump, soothe, blur lines and even

skin tone. Plus offers sheer coverage for a

dewy youthful look. Available in seven shades.

Psb.net.nz

What’s Wellbeing New

Nourishing daily care for hands; offering premium

ingredients of jojoba, tapioca, bisabolol and panthenol

that work to soothe, protect and moisturise skin, while

lavender offers a relaxing, calming effect. Infinisea.nz

Knowrish Well

Karen Murrell Island

Goddess collection

Karen Murrell’s first range of lip

tints captures the nourishing

benefits of her beloved

moisture stick, infused with

a hint of buildable colour.

Plus the collection includes

two new lip scrubs in mint or

watermelon.

karenmurrell.com

JUARA Skincare

This award-winning premium skincare brand

has launched in New Zealand. Based on eastern

botanical remedies and western science, the

range revolves around soul-nourishing ancient

beauty rituals with formulas made from natural

ingredients such as herbs, flora and fauna native

to Indonesia.

Juaraskincare.co.nz

Based around superfood and high quality

ingredients, this naturopathically crafted

range is totally vegan, gluten and dairy

free. The range of super essentials

includes Gut Hero, Lady Love, Beauty

Nectar and Self Defence Immunity.

Bswnz.co.nz

pHformula L.I.P

Hydrate SPF15

Scientifically formulated with Shea butter and SPF15, this

moisture enriched L.I.P. hydrate helps soothe and condition dry

lips, keeping them healthy looking. Vegan friendly, formulated

with high quality ingredients. Boutiquebeautybrands.co.nz

ManukaRx

Rejuvenating Mānuka

Oil Exfoliant

Flora Probiotic Skin-

Rescue Hyaluronic Mask

Calming and clearing; this vegan formula features

innovative probiotic Kalibiome Sensitive. Designed to

harness good bacteria to balance the skin’s delicate

microflora, help reduce redness and itching, and

encourage a blemish-free complexion. bswnz.co.nz

Luxworks Masque 5:55

Radiant Skin Aloe + NZ Glacial Mask

made in New Zealand, from NZ grown

raw materials. 100% natural skincare

designed to help clear and brighten skin,

restore skin balance and regulate sebum

production.

Luxworks.co.nz

Multi-tasking and rejuvenating, this new

plant-based formula offers a unique

mix of both chemical and physical

exfoliants. Made of 99% natural

ingredients including ManukaRx’s

hardworking East Cape mānuka oil,

jojoba beads, lactic acid and rosehip oil.

Manukarx.co.nz

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Osmosis Perfection

Pigment Corrector

Delivering two formulas in one product - one via a copper

pump and one via a pearlized pump. This hardworking duo are

designed to help fade the look of dark spots and brighten skin

tone. Packed with powerhouse, skin-loving ingredients.

Holisticaesthetics.co.nz

Skinbetter Science Alto Advanced

Defense and Repair Cream

This powerful serum is designed to address intrinsic

and extrinsic stressors. Offering all the benefits found

in Skinbetter Science’s popular Alto Defense Serum, but

bolstered with ground-breaking patented WEL and TAP

Technologies. The powerful combination provides advanced

and comprehensive antioxidant protection and repair.

advancedskin.co.nz

What’s Wellbeing New

Mukti Organics Queen of

the Night Crème

A night time moisturiser that delivers

sumptuous hydration while you sleep.

Loaded with antioxidants, ceramide

complex and plant-based collagen, this

Creme rejuvenates and strengthens

skin while protecting it from external

aggressors.

boutiquebeautybrands.co.nz

Emma Lewisham Skin

Shield SPF 30

Ultra-protective with a triple-action

approach to skin rejuvenation and repair,

this reformulated Skin Shield SPF 30

delivers enhanced results. Five years

in the making, the benchmark mineral

sunscreen has 98% natural filters.

emmalewisham.com

pHformula H20 Flash

A refreshing and restorative spray which can be used after

cleansing to soothe sensitive skin, comfort and refresh the

skin. The mineral-rich thermal water spray can also be used

as a refreshing boost and extra hydration in hot weather

and to set make-up. boutiquebeautybrands.co.nz

Skinsmiths

Powered by nature, enhanced by science and boasting new

formulas and packaging, the Skinsmiths range promises

‘skin loving’ ingredients at concentrations that are clinically

proven to deliver real results. Skinsmiths is cruelty free,

vegan, recyclable, sustainable and plastic negative.

Skinsmiths.com

Tronque Fully Ripe

Vitamin C Body Oil

A vitamin-rich lightweight body

oil for all-over nourishment

and glow. Combining three

skin-perfecting heavyweight

ingredients with highly

efficacious plant oils to

help slow aging and protect

the skin's natural moisture

barrier against irritation and

dehydration.Tronque.com

PCA Skin

Pigment Gel Pro

Dermatologically tested and

hydroquinone-free, this brightening

serum is suitable for all skin types.

The breakthrough formula is powered

by the proprietary SynerPro Complex.

The ground-breaking formula also

helps combat the appearance of new

dark spots, leaving the skin looking

more even, brighter, and radiant.

advancedskin.co.nz

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Skin

CARE

Rosacea:

WHAT IS IT AND WHAT

CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT?

Rosacea is a skin condition that is characterised

by symptoms of erythema (redness), telangiectasia

(thread-like red broken veins that scatter on the skin),

inflammation and breakout that looks like acne.

Doctors do not know exactly what

causes rosacea but genetics can play

a role and it usually affects women

between the ages of 30-50. Other

factors that may worsen the condition

are heat, sunlight, spicy food and

alcohol.

There are four different types of

rosacea, these are listed below.

TYPE 1 (Erythematotelangiectatic)

rosacea

This presents as persistent redness with

some broken capillaries that are visible

especially over the cheeks and nose.

TYPE 2 (Papulopustular) rosacea

Visible redness with bumpiness on the

skin which can include pustular lesions.

This type of rosacea looks similar to acne

which is why it is often mistaken as such.

TYPE 3 (Phymatous) rosacea

This is an extreme type of Rosacea

where the skin becomes thick, especially

seen around the nose, which becomes

enlarged and bulbous.

TYPE 4 (Ocular) rosacea

A rosacea that affects the eyes.

Symptoms include dry or watery eyes,

burning, swollen eyelids and styes. If left

untreated it can cause blindness.

Rosacea is best treated by a medical

professional who understands the

needs of this type of skin. Many people

misunderstand the condition and treat

the skin with products that could be

prescribed to treat an acne concern,

which is the opposite of what you want

to do with a condition like this. Your

treatment plan will be based on your

doctor’s diagnosis. Knowing that you

have Rosacea will also make it easier for

skin care professionals to make product

suggestions to treat your red and

extremely sensitive skin.

As a rosacea sufferer you will find that

there are a number of professional salon

treatments available that can help to

improve the condition. Always do your

research before going into any salon

to make sure the therapist is properly

qualified and has an understanding

of how to treat your skin condition.

Seeking out a skin professional with

knowledge of the best ingredients and

products to use is advised. Follow your

skin therapist’s advice and avoid using

any products and ingredients that may

irritate your skin condition.

One treatment that has been found

to help in controlling rosacea’s visible

symptoms: redness, flushing and

bumpiness, is micro-needling. While it

may seem counterintuitive to stimulate

redness in the skin with tiny needles,

this treatment serves to increase blood

flow, stimulate collagen production in

the dermis and aid in thickening both

dermal and epidermal layers of the skin.

This in turn builds up the skin’s resistance

to triggers that would cause the redness

and irritation and leaves the skin calm

and healthy.

A course of six treatments, performed

by a skin care professional is

recommended, 28 days apart. Additional

improvements that can be seen during

the course of treatments includes a

reduction in rough or bumpy skin texture

that can be associated with rosacea.

A homecare plan will be prescribed for

you by your skin care therapist to use

between your sessions to compliment

the treatment and further improve the

health of your skin.

Even though a needling session can

be beneficial to rosacea skins, it is not

advisable to undergo any needling

session should your skin be going

through an active flare up and should

rather be postponed.

LED light therapy may be included after

the micro-needling session. This is very

beneficial for rosacea prone skin as it

will assist in further healing the skin and

combat inflammation. It will usually

be used on a red or blue setting or a

combination of both, creating purple

light. Purple light helps to rid the skin

of toxins, reduces inflammation and

improves blood circulation as well as

being very healing.

Mild Alpha Hydroxy Acid peels are also

beneficial. Mandelic acid is a good

option for sensitive skin as it treats

skin concerns gently and effectively.

It exfoliates the skin by increasing

cell turnover thus improving the

skin's texture and tone. With its large

molecular structure, it doesn’t penetrate

as quickly or as deeply therefore irritation

in the skin is lowered.

DermaFix DermaBright contains

this AHA and is a good addition to a

home care plan for a rosacea sufferer

planning to have their first in salon

peel treatment. It would be used, as

prescribed, in the evening home care

routine. A few drops will be added into

the cleanser every other night for a week

or two. Once a tolerance level is reached,

these drops can be switched to the

evening moisturiser, this works as a slow

release of the acid into the skin which

will also help to stimulate collagen and

strengthen the skin's resistance. Usually,

6 in salon peeling treatments would be

recommended as a treatment plan. This

is often combined with micro-needling

sessions as mentioned above.

Here are some active ingredients that

can assist in the treatment of rosacea:

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant with

incredible hydration benefits. A molecule

can hold up to 1000 times its own weight

in water, therefore, helping to keep skin

hydration levels optimal. A major sign

that hydration levels have dropped is

rough skin. It also offers remarkable antiinflammatory

and anti-oxidant benefits

that will repair red, irritated skin giving

back your skin’s natural glow. Found in

a range of products including DermaFix

HydraSilk Cleanser, DermaFix ACC

Hyaluronic Gel, DermaFix Bio-Hydrating

Cream, DermaFix ACC Copper, DermaFix

Hyalu7 Boost, DermaFix Eyeluronic Gel,

DermaFix Ceramide Complex, DermaFix

HydraSooth SOS.

Vitamin C contains anti-inflammatory

bioflavonoids that support weakened

blood vessels. Researchers have found

that Rosacea may be caused by blood

vessels that dilate more easily than

normal and the use of Vitamin C based

products can help to combat this. It

is recommended to start with a lower

concentration of Vitamin C and build up

a tolerance in the skin to avoid irritation,

working your way up to a higher

concentration. Vitamin C is a key active

ingredient in the following DermaFix

products: DermaFix Vitamin B Cream,

DermaFix Vitaplex C Cream, DermaFix

Bio-Effective Cream, DermaFix Skin

ResQ, DermaFix Vitamin C Complex,

DermaFix Acc Vitamin C, DermaFix

Acc Retinol, DermaFix Ferulic + C + E,

DermaFix Brightening Wipes.

Vitamin K, usually in the form of

Phytonadione an anti-inflammatory

oil soluble form of Vitamin K helps to

reduce inflammation by stimulating

blood flow. It also aids in the speed up of

natural wound repair processes. Vitamin

K has blood clotting abilities and thereby

prevents leaking from the veins avoiding

discoloration of surrounding skin, as well

as improving spider veins and broken

capillaries. DermaFix Vitamin K rich

products are: DermaFix Regenerate Rx.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) helps to

stabilise a rosacea prone skin by

assisting with the increase of natural

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ceramide levels in the skin helping to

strengthen the skin's barrier. It also has

strong anti-inflammatory properties

and can improve hydration levels of the

skin. DermaFix Niacinamide champions

are: DermaFix Brightening Cleanser,

DermaFix Vitamin B Cream, DermaFix

Vitaplex C Cream, DermaFix Bio-

Effective Cream, DermaFix ACC Vitamin

C, DermaFix B3 Boost, DermaFix

PowerDerm, DermaFix MD Mandelic

Cleanser, DermaFix MD Mandelic Toner,

DermaFix MD Vitamin A Propionate,

DermaFix MD Acne Solutions.

Zinc is used to heal the skin and

minimise the flushing or breakout often

associated with rosacea. It is found in

many sunscreens as Zinc Oxide. Around

81% of rosacea sufferers see a flare up

of their condition after UV exposure so,

using a zinc-based sunscreen will not

only help to calm the irritated skin but

will also protect you from the sun’s rays.

Zinc is active in the following products:

DermaFix DermaShield SPF50, DermaFix

MD SPF50.

If you or someone you know suffers

from rosacea and would like more

assistance, please contact the DermaFix

NZ Education Team on education@

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Skin Education

THE IMPORTANCE

OF SKIN

EDUCATION

By

Lisa Paone

Wellbeing

Effective in-clinic and home care

recommendations are essential in

the management of skin conditions

and concerns. Pivotal to your

recommendation is the advanced

education you provide your clients,

along with ongoing coaching as they

are taken on a journey to optimal skin

health.

At Derma Aesthetics, education

is at the core of everything we do.

We are constantly working towards

advancing knowledge in cosmetic

chemistry, advanced skin analysis

and Corneotherapy for aesthetic

professionals throughout Australasia.

We are proud to be known as

a provider of quality education

designed for enhancing post-graduate

knowledge and in doing so ensuring

best practices and training of a new

generation of engaged and inspired

industry professionals.

The way we deliver education is

continually adapting and an exciting

initiative, the Education Hub, which

was the brainchild of Derma Aesthetics

co-founder Simone Vescio, has

provided the opportunity for continued

growth for our partners via online selfpaced

educational courses to advance

knowledge through the highest

standard of education. The incredible

success of the Education Hub will see

an extension to this platform in 2023

with the launch of the Australasian

Academy of Corneotherapy portal.

First launched in New Zealand in

2019, the Australasian Academy

of Corneotherapy provided an

opportunity for aesthetic professionals

to expand their knowledge on the

principles of Corneotherapy with nonproduct-aligned

educational content.

Our new online platform goes even

further with the launch of a NEW

course encompassing 15 modules of

learning.

Practitioner’s Guide to Clinical Success

has been created for skin treatment

therapists, naturopaths, nutritionists,

nurses, doctors, and dermatologists

who want to elevate their skin

knowledge, with the most up-to-date

research surrounding skin structure

and function, cosmetic chemistry and

treatment modalities, while following

the principle methodologies of

Corneotherapy.

Corneotherapy is a progressive and

remedial skin treatment methodology

that follows an individualised approach

to the management of skin, following

a logical pathway that investigates and

defines the triggers and causes of skin

barrier conditions or disorders thus

ensuring the selection of appropriate

topical formulations are directed to

the correction and restoration of the

stratum corneum and barrier defence

systems.

Practitioner’s Guide to Advanced

Clinical Success has been founded

on the principle methodologies

of Corneotherapy and will feature

modules of learning such as: Cell

organelles, cells of the epidermis, cells

of the dermis, advanced skin analysis,

corneotherapy, essential fatty acids,

ageing skin and melanogenesis just to

name a few.

We are currently experiencing a shift

in the skincare and aesthetics industry

whereby invasive, ablative or abrasive

treatments are being replaced by

restorative treatments that focus on

the replenishment and strengthening

of the skin's first lines of barrier

defence.

‘It is truly inspiring to see how our

industry has changed. Initially, we saw

invasive treatments being popular

amongst clients but now we are

seeing a big shift with most product

companies changing their strategies to

try to encompass the methodology of

Lisa is head of Education at

Derma Aesthetics and boasts

more than two decades of

progressive experience in

the skincare and aesthetics

industry.

caring for the first 3 lines of skin barrier

defence’ says Simone.

Working with dermaviduals, the world's

best corneotherapeutic skincare

range, provides aesthetic professionals

with the opportunity to effectively

target common skin conditions

such as acne, pigmentation and age

management while also widening their

scope of practice to manage more

challenging inflammatory skin barrier

disorders such as perioral dermatitis,

rosacea and eczema. dermaviduals

dermatological skincare is formulated

free from conventional emulsifiers,

conventional preservatives, colours,

fragrances, silicones and mineral oils

and with a selection of over 40 actives,

allows for ultimate customisation

based on the skin presentation.

The launch of our NEW Practitioner’s

Guide to Advanced Clinical Success

course is set for April 2023 and we are

excited to share our advanced skin

science education with professionals

within the skincare and aesthetics

industry.

To learn more about the courses

we currently have available, head to

education.dermaviduals.com.au/ to

see our catalogue of courses that are

ready to view.

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Member

PROFILE

STANDING

OUT

FROM

It’s been an entirely unexpected, but hugely successful,

end to 2022 for NZARBP member Annalysse Mitchell;

notching up a swag of awards - personally, for her team

and for her business FACE | Body & Beauty Clinic.

The multi-award success is testament to

Annalysse’s dedication and passion for

the industry. At the recent dermaviduals

New Zealand Clinic Awards 2022,

Annalysse was a familiar face on stage

throughout the evening: winning Clinic

of the Year title for Face |Body & Beauty

Clinic; Corneotherapist of The Year; with

her team member Zoe McLevie from

Face | Body & Beauty taking Runner

Up Junior Corneotherapist of The Year;

and her business also winning both the

Social Media Stand Out award and the

Consumer’s Choice Award.

Competing against other high

performing businesses around the

country, the annual award ceremony

provides important recognition for

business owners and beauty therapists

around New Zealand.

Annalysse admits to being honoured by

the recognition, as well as inspired to

keep achieving, and encouraging those

around her to continue excelling also.

The hard-working beauty professional

made her start in the industry when she

founded a smaller mobile version of

today’s business. Offering her services

for events and weddings, FACE | Mobile

the crowd

Makeup and Hair was her platform into

learning the skills around running her

own business and the importance of

caring for each and every customer.

After moving from Christchurch to

South Otago, it didn’t take long for

Annalysse to spot a gap in Clutha

District for high quality beauty therapy

and skin treatments – and so FACE |

Body & Beauty Clinic was created.

That was 10 years ago and her business

is now well established and respected

in the community, boasting a team of

seven, with five treatment rooms. It’s a

far cry from the tiny space it started in,

with Annalysse (who was also working

as a teacher at the time) and another

therapist working pretty much around

the clock to meet demand.

These days she continues honing her

skills as a corneotherapist, as well as

sharpening her business acumen,

motivating her team and finessing her

social media and marketing game. It’s

a busy schedule, and one the mum

of two takes in her stride with years

of experience juggling multi-faceted

demands. She also strongly supports

and encourages apprenticeships within

the industry, striving to help encourage

and motivate the next generation

coming through.

“As an employer, I’ve seen a range

of therapist abilities come into our

industry across various qualification

providers, and apprenticeships have

shown positive industry experience and

knowledge for learners.

“And as a registered teacher, I love

teaching and sharing my passion, so

apprenticeships are a perfect union of

my qualifications and experience.”

BeautyNZ finds out more:

Q.What sparked your interest in

the industry?

A. I’ve always admired and had huge

respect for my mother’s beauty

therapist Mary-Elizabeth who is a

special family friend. Now in her

70s, she only retired last year. She

was always so passionate about

skin, and holistic wellness. Mary-

Elizabeth was the first person

to take care of my teenage skin,

and I always felt encouraged

and valued as a person when

spending time with her. I also

have a love for skin science and

people, so being a Skin Therapist

is the perfect mix.

Q.What is some background on

your training and areas of

expertise?

A. Once I became passionate

about skin, I sought out further

training and expertise. I love

performing facials, but also love

designing treatments, programs,

and homecare to take clients

skin to the next level. I’ve been

training in skin therapy since

2012, and hands down the best

training I’ve received is through

Derma Aesthetics (who stock

dermaviduals, Exceed and

EpiNouvelle). Dermaviduals is

a medical, corneotherapeutic

range, and being able to

customise treatments and

homecare for clients is fantastic.

The range is second to none in

this industry and I’ve learned

so much about cosmetic

chemistry and treating advanced

skin conditions. Other skin

training I have loved is through

Skin Education International

and Oncology Aesthetics

International.

Q.Some background info on your

earlier career path?

A. I always was interested in being

a beauty therapist, but it wasn't

encouraged for me straight out of

school, so I went to university to

complete a BCAppSc and spent

some time working as a flight

attendant.

Q.An overview of your business

today and the range of services

you offer?

A. Although we specialise in skin and

IPL, we also offer a full treatment

menu from lash extensions to

extensive brows services, lifts,

nails, makeup and tanning. We

also love the spa treatments

and are proud to be a Pure Fiji

platinum stockist.

Q.What winning the recent

dermaviduals Clinic of the Year

award meant for your business?

A. As well as being an important

goal achieved, it was an absolute

honour as I have so much respect

for the other finalists. It also acts

as inspiration to keep on top of

what we do in terms of culture,

growth and expertise.

Q.What the Corneotherapist of

the Year award means to your

personally?

A. It has encouraged me to promote

my skill set and experience as a

skin therapist both currently but

also into the future. I have a lot of

goals still, and the Corneotherapy

of the Year Award has definitely

given me the inspiration to reach

even higher. It has positively

increased my confidence and I

am excited to use the award over

the next few years to encourage

others in the industry.

Q.How social media plays a role in

promoting your business and

services?

A. We all have a personal

relationship with social media

and know that it influences us

in different ways - both health

and unhealthy. It is an essential

tool, and we use it to promote a

healthy influence from our clinic,

not only for the promotion of

products and treatments, but

also around educating clients on

how to best look after themselves

and make healthier/wiser choices

when it comes to their self care

and skin routines. We like to keep

our social media personal to

our clients, followers and down

to earth. Feedback has been

that clients like seeing us in our

forums. However, we are all quite

camera shy so this is a work in

progress as we get in front more.

Live videos and reels are effective

– I always think ‘10 seconds of

courage’ and then just get on with

it. We use instagram, snapchat

and of course facebook. Linked in

I joined personally and have found

that great so far too.

Q.How you adapted to Covid

times and how this shaped your

business?

A. Covid has had a huge impact on

business, and our personal lives

too. Clients have navigated this

change with us, and most have

adapted to online or virtual insults

and home facial kits as required.

In particular, dermaviduals made

this easy by releasing new home

facial kits, and online consultation

forms during Covid to help get us

started. It’s hard to bounce back,

but nothing dampers passion.

Q.How long you have been

NZARBP member and why

you think belonging to

an Association like this is

important?

A. I’ve been a member for almost

and decade. I think collective

groups in industries are important

when it comes to having support

from those doing what we love

too. Stronger individuals create

stronger groups. I also like the

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security of networks, backup and

services if required at all, which is

especially important when having

employees. It’s also important

for our clients to see we are

registered with appropriate

associations.

Q.How important is the

relationship you have with the

brand you represent?

A. We are long time stockists of

dermaviduals; a brand I love and

respect. There are extensive

reasons why; outstanding

medical product, customisable,

elite and advanced education,

support within New Zealand –

and there is a strong emphasis

on working therapists and clinics

at an advanced level of skin and

cosmetic chemistry knowledge.

The results prove the worth of the

skincare alone, but in business,

that is not the only one part of

what makes a brand worthwhile

having in clinic, and dermaviduals

offers beyond results. I am certain

I would not be the skin therapist

I am today if I had not taken on

dermaviduals.

Q.What’s some of the best advice

you’ve received over the years?

A. Value people, there is something

to love about everyone. Take

healthy risks. Servant leadership

is effective. Keep, build and

strengthen the integrity of the

skin barrier! Take holidays.


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Inspiring Women

Inspiring Women

Becoming a

What do you think younger

Q. Brianne would think of being a

Barbie Role Model?

Barbie Role Model

When Brianne West began quietly making

solid shampoo bars in her uni flat kitchen more

than a decade ago, she had no inkling of the

global phenomenon she was setting in motion.

Not only has her brand Ethique gone on to become a global

beauty brand, but she was recently chosen as one of 12

women from around the world to be an official Barbie Role

Model 2022.

That makes Brianne the inspiration and model for an actual

Barbie Role Model doll as part of a focus from Barbie (and

Mattel Inc) to inspire the next generation of leaders and

dreamers.

This year Barbie honoured global female role models with

dolls in their likeness to remind girls they can be anything.

The chosen women, including Brianne, are leaders in their

respective industries and in recognition, a one-of-a-kind Barbie

doll is made in their likeness.

Joining Brianne in the line-up of women is Shonda Rhimes

(United States), founder of American television production

company, Shondaland, and Pat McGrath (United Kingdom),

makeup artist and founder of Pat McGrath labs.

“It’s a real honour,” says Brianne, “and to be alongside women

around the world doing incredible things. Also, having role

models across all industries that are as diverse as the real

world is, is enormously important.”

Also this year, Brianne’s NZ conscious beauty brand Ethique

celebrates 10 years in business along with the milestone of

saving 25 million single-use plastic containers from ending

up in landfills and oceans, thanks to Ethique’s 100% plastic

free, home-compostable, vegan, cruelty-free, palm-oil free

and sustainably sourced, regeneratively farmed and directly

traded ingredients.

Specialising in the creation of plastic-free beauty products,

the Ethique range gave the beauty industry a little nudge this

year also; launching an award-winning collection of lipsticks,

and a range of innovative powder to liquid concentrates.

However, it’s the original super sudsy shampoo bars which

continue to shine as the hero, even 10 years on.

Now available in 24 countries and more than 6500 retailers

worldwide, Ethique stands by its early mission to leave the

planet and its people better than they found it. As well as

being climate positive, at least two percent of Ethique’s sales

are donated annually to key partners who work to make a

difference in the world of animal welfare, biodiversity and

conservation globally.

Probably pretty overwhelmed and

A. surprised – but very honoured I

would imagine!

What aspect of this is the most

Q. meaningful?

Whilst the doll is amazing, and

A. such a cool memento, it’s more

the idea that celebrating and

showing women doing well in

their chosen careers can really

change a young girl’s outlook.

That’s an amazing feeling to know

that I am hopefully helping in even

a small way.

Why are the Barbie Role Models

Q. important?

There is a very sad fact, that girls

A. as young as five start to question

their abilities in comparison to

the boys in their class – due to

societal cues and unconscious

bias we all carry. This is what

Barbie have called the Dream

Gap, because it prevents girls

from dreaming big, or striving to

do what they really want to. The

Barbie Role Models program is a

key part in showing girls that they

can do anything by showing them

women who are doing just that. If

you can see it, you can be it.

Who were your female role

Q. models growing up and why?

All the role models I remember

A. having were male, and I think that

shows just how important this

program is. I do remember being

fascinated with Amelia Earhart.

Who are your female role models

Q. now and why?

Rose Marcario – former CEO

A. of Patagonia and now impact

investor, for showing that

business is the way to change the

world. Gwynne Shotwell – COO

of SpaceX, because she is in an

incredible position of leadership

in a male dominated environment

and absolutely nailing it. Greta

Thunberg – for having the

absolute courage of conviction to

do what is right, even when it is

unrelentingly difficult.

What female role models have

Q. influenced or shaped your path?

So many. To name a few, Amanda

A. Ellis, who introduced me to a

reporter which culminated in

Britney Spears posting about

Ethique but who has championed

me and Ethique since she met me

and has taught me so much. Dr.

Sylvia Earle, who awakened my

love for the ocean and is a true

inspiration. All of the women on

my team, past and present, who

have all taught me something and

had an impact on Ethique.!

Are there words of wisdom from

Q. anyone in your life which you

carry with you?

How do you eat an Elephant? One

A. bite at a time. Not condoning

eating actual elephants of course,

but illustrative of how you tackle

an overwhelming problem – stepby-step.

Were you a Barbie dolls girl when

Q. you were younger?

I was animal obsessed as a kid, so

A. I captured and played with a lot of

insects, pestered my parents for

pets and read a LOT of books. I

did have a couple of Barbies, and

predominantly used them as a

way to craft elaborate adventures

that the ‘explorer Barbie’ was

having.

What was your reaction to this

Q. news initially?

Honestly, disbelief that they chose

A. me (was it a prank?) then surprise

and feeling really honoured.

What has been the reaction of

Q. friends and family around you?

They have almost been more

A. excited for me! It’s been really

sweet to see how excited and

supportive both friends and family

have been about it. And they’ve

enjoyed learning more about the

mission behind Barbie I think too!

What has been the most

Q. enjoyable part of this experience

on a personal level?

Sounds twee, but feeling like I

A. might help a girl out there feel

a little more confident, and that

she can dream big and work for

what she wants, because she can

absolutely achieve it.


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Inspiring Women

Mud, Mud,

Rotorua

“

glorious

Mud

Celebrating New Zealand ingredients across a diverse range of (New

Zealand made) products is something of a family legacy for Pure

Source managing director Tracey Friend.

The experienced skincare brand distributor grew up surrounded

by knowledgeable and innovative thinkers, aka her parents –

who shared a passion for New Zealand developed and made

skincare products.

Tracey’s father Mel Friend founded Friend Wholesale

back in 1980, with a clear vision of finding and

manufacturing the absolute best New Zealand

could offer, and to supply these products to retailers

around the country.

At the core of the business success is ‘mud, mud,

glorious Rotorua mud’, delivering the uniqueness

of New Zealand as part of a daily skincare regime

through the Pure Source collection: from thermal

bath salts and manuka honey skincare, to classic

lanolin skincare and of course that distinctive

skincare wonder – Rotorua Thermal Mud.

That original legacy for excellence

remains, although Tracey is now

the owner of Pure Source and

continues to treasure and grow

her father’s dream. She started

in the business when she was

just 12, working every school

holiday and not even realising

she was learning a strong

work ethic handed down

through the generations.

“My family had always

worked seven days, so it

never seemed odd to me to

not have many days off. The

bonus is that if you enjoy

what you are doing and

the people you are doing it

with, then it’s not work.”

Puresource.co.nz


What keeps you passionate

Q. about this industry?

I love the passion of people

A. involved in the industry. It’s like no

other industry I’ve been involved

with - people care so much

about others and they seem to

treat their jobs as a calling. After

the last two years, we all need

pampering and destressing to

help our immune and mental

health. I think we underestimate

the power of being pampered

on our general health.I also love

the New Zealand ingredients I

can work with. I’ve always been

passionate about New Zealand

and its bush – I think there are lots

of hidden gems out there to find!

What are some of the biggest

Q. challenges of the industry?

Becoming more of an everyday

A. part of a client’s routine rather

than a special treat. This is

changing as more people start

understanding the concept of

wellness and Covid has probably

helped that idea of self-care as a

valid form of medicine.

What products are you most

Q. proud of?

I love our Pure Source Mud

A. and Manuka honey. It’s my two

favourite ingredients combined.

I love that everyone now

recognises the power of Manuka

honey. We made a Manuka honey

cream 30 years ago and no one

knew what it was – it did not sell. I

am so happy that it is recognised

now for the treasure it is.

Q.What is so unique about Rotorua

Thermal Mud?

The minerals – over 20 minerals

A. and also it is very high in

Silica which does wonders for

antiaging. Also zinc, calcium and

sulphur. Rotorua mud is special

as it’s formed when thermal

water passes at high temperature

through clay soil.

Q.Describe your family history with

Rotorua mud?

My father, who previously

A. managed Rainbow Springs,

bought a business called Beauty

Spa in the early eighties after

connecting with a man who was

selling little packets of ground

mud - that he’d collected from

local mud pools, dried and

crushed in a concrete mixer,

before putting into snaplock bags

to sell. This company name was

Beauty Spa and after my dad

bought it, I remember childhood

trips deep into the bush to dig

up mud from the edge of pools

under manuka bushes. Now our

mud is sustainably mined from an

old source on private land.

The brand grew and evolved, and

eventually changed names as day

spa businesses started appearing.

Our name caused some

confusion as we weren’t a spa, so

changed to Pure Source. Some

of our older products are still sold

under the Beauty Spa banner.

Dad was always interested

in bush and nature and was

probably an environmentalist

long before anyone knew what

that was. He spent a lot of time

in the sun and on boats, so was

always interested is products that

made his skin feel better, while

also respecting his environmental

side and his love of nature.

The benefits of mud stirred his

interest in skincare initially.

Lanolin was another core focus

– he’d been trout fishing in the

South Island and came across

some locally-made lanolin

creams. He loved this idea and

after returning home developed

our first lanolin cream which we

still sell today (it’s particularly

popular with our Chinese and

Taiwanese customers).

How has the business weathered

Q. the many business challenges

and adapted?

We’ve been through many

A. changes and challenges over the

years and evolved from a tourism

wholesale business to a cosmetic

company. Although, I still can’t

quiet let go and still have a few of

our traditional tourist products -

but these probably only take up

three shelves in our warehouse

now!

Q.Who are your products aimed at:

I think you always subconsciously

A. make products for yourself. I have

Inspiring Women

very sensitive, dry and eczemaprone

skin. All our products are

tested on my skin (instead of

animals!) so I know our range is

great for sensitive skin.

What advice would you offer

Q. other businesses?

Be true to yourself and try and

A. talk with a voice that is authentic.

If you try to be something you are

not, you won’t last the long haul.

Don’t overthink what you think

other people want your brand

to be. This particularly relates to

social media where you can get

carried away with a look or trend

that isn’t going to pay your bills

in the long run. I’ve always played

the long game. I might not win

today, but I’m not going anywhere

and will be back.

What are some of the greatest

Q. lessons from over the past two

challenging Covid-affected

years?

Look after yourself! You are

A. only as good as your health

so try and keep fit and healthy

and sometimes don’t read the

news for a couple of days. If you

survived the last two years in

business then it is only up from

here. And if something doesn’t

work then move on.

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BEAUTYNZ MAGAZINE

SUMMER 2023 EDITION

59

Women

IN BUSINESS

Women

IN BUSINESS

HARNESSING THE

POWER OF NATURE:

Ashleigh Scott

When it comes to forging her own path in the business of

beauty, Ashleigh Scott brings a hard-earned but winning

formula of combining smart, considered thinking without

ever diluting her innate understanding of skincare,

wellness and healing.

As founder of The Facialist in Auckland,

Ashleigh has seen her business evolve

dramatically, even through tough

Covid-times. She has also successfully

surrounded herself with an impressive

team who specialise in offering bespoke

skincare treatments.

Having originally opened The Facialist

in 2014, today the business has

something of a cult-like following.

Ashleigh has fearlessly innovated

experiences such as her own Yoga Facial

treatment (an intensive facial massage

to lift and tone face muscles – think a

gym workout for your face), through

to the recent launch of The Facialist

Glow Oil (with other products under

development).

It’s an impressive journey from her early

days working as a beauty therapist in

Auckland (doing treatments like waxing,

nails and facials, as well as lasers and

peels), followed by a stint in London

before returning to New Zealand with a

desire to create her own boutique facial

spa. Say hello to The Facialist. Mission

accomplished.

Specialising in all natural and organic

skincare, Ashleigh’s philosophy is keenly

focused around working with the skin

and feeding it with plant botanicals

as part of a holistic experience. The

Facialist restful and nurturing ambience

is part of a considered approach to a full

and complete experience, as well as the

treatments being provided.

BeautyNZ finds out more about the

multi award-winning business (including

the World Spa Awards):

What motivated you to open The

Q. Facialist and what was your original

focus?

A.

I had just moved home from London

and was planning on getting a job

in a salon, but I had always wanted

to start my own business and it just

seemed like a good time to start

fresh! I had a real passion for facials,

I didn’t really enjoy other aspects

of Beauty Therapy and at the time

there were no salons just specialising

in facials and skin. I guess it really

started as creating a job for myself

and has slowly grown to employ

others with the same passion as me.

Q.

A.

How

Q. has the business

evolved over the years?

When I started it was just

me for the first year or

so. I slowly built up the

business and hired staff as

I was able to. The business

hasn’t changed much

from my original plan and

concept except to grow!

Three years after opening

we moved into a larger

space and took on more

staff. We have brought in

new product ranges as

well as creating our own.

But the philosophy of our

business and the core of

our facials remains the

same.

What has been the

Q. greatest business

challenge over the past

two years?

A.

So many in the last few

years - it’s been a hard time

to run a business! This year

we really struggled with

hiring. We have recently

made three hires, but that

was after six months of

advertising.

Q.

A.

What

Q. sets your business

apart?

Q. A.

Q. A.

Everything! I deliberately

wanted to create a space

that was different to any

other beauty salon in

New Zealand. We source

the best products from

all over the world, and

we have an amazing

selection of organic,

natural and scientificallybacked

products. Our

treatments are bespoke,

and we have also created

a unique atmosphere in

our space. Our salon is

housed inside an industrial

concrete building. We have

really worked with the raw

concrete, steel, exposed

pipes and softened it

with beautiful textiles and

furniture. It’s a very iconic

and beautiful space.

How big is your team and

what makes it special?

We are a team of 10

currently. I have a salon

manager who leads our

team of five therapists.

Then the admin side

of our team consists of

our marketing manager,

ecommerce and wholesale

manager and my husband

and I also both work full

time in the business. Our

team are all passionate

about what they do.

How you strive to achieve

a great team atmosphere?

I pride myself on having

created a really positive

and enjoyable working

environment for my team.

I hire on personality first.

Our team is very close and

it’s really important we

don’t bring in the wrong

personality who can really

throw that off. We really

value our staff and put

them first in all business

decisions.

Some highlights of 2022

Q. in terms of business

development?

A.

We have seen big growth

in the ecommerce side

of our business. We

deliberately invested

significantly into this side

of the business in the

last year and it’s great to

see that gaining traction.

We also launched our

first product under The

Facialist name. We have

been working on a range

of skincare and tools and

Glow is the first product in

our range of The Facialist

skincare – a multi-tasking

oil designed to sit into any

skincare regime. We also

have our tools like our Ice

Globes, Gua Sha and The

Sculpter which is a facial

massage tool, designed

to mimic our facial with

simple intuitive upward

and outward strokes.

What treatments have

Q. been most popular in

2022?

A.

People have really been

craving touch and human

connection. After spending

the best part of two years

in isolation and working

from home, I find people

are seeking longer, more

hands on treatments. The

beauty of our facials is they

are all massage based and

beautifully combine results

with relaxation for our

customers really get the

best of both worlds.

Q. A.

How do you choose the

brands you align with?

We’re fiercely passionate

about every single brand

we stock: Janesce,

Emma Lewisham, Tata

Harper, Josh Rosebrook,

MV Skincare, Mukti,

Synergie Skin, Biologi,

Raaie, The Beauty Chef,

Sans Ceuticals and other

brands covering body, hair,

fragrance and ingestible

beauty.

I really like to mix and

match between our brands

so we can create a really

bespoke regime for our

clients. It’s not realistic to

use everything from one

range. I have yet to find

a single range that has

something for everyone

in every product category.

We want our customers to

have the best skin of their

lives, and as such we pride

our self on non-bias, multibranded

skin prescriptions

to help achieve their skin

goals.

Thefacialist.co.nz


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BEHIND THE

brand

BEHIND THE

brand

Antipodes:

Scientific green beauty

both oily and dry skin. It helps balance

oil, but it also nourishes the skin and

doesn’t dry it out. It’s a beautiful soft

cleanser and highly effective at lifting

impurities, including eye makeup.

It’s also a brilliant morning cleanser

to help remove excess sebum that

accumulates on the skin overnight.

Shortly after Hallelujah came Avocado

Pear Nourishing Night Cream, Divine

Face Oil, and Rejoice Light Facial Day

Cream. Now, 18 years later, we are

stocked in more than 40 markets

worldwide.

Antipodes is a green beauty success

story – the evolution of a brand that

was passionate about a sustainable

approach to beauty and skincare

long before it became ‘a trend’. This

authentic drive has seen Antipodes

become a globally significant brand,

which still stays true to its humble New

Zealand roots.

It all began when Elizabeth Barbalich

(Antipodes CEO & founder), armed with

a biology degree and deep interest in

both science and nature, was searching

for natural skincare that offered the

same benefits as prestige brands.

With an impressive scientific

background, including playing a role in

pioneering technology for laparoscopic

surgery, Elizabeth was raising three

children and on a family quest for

improved health and wellbeing.

By combining her love and knowledge

of science and nature, Antipodes was

born – a cutting edge brand that’s

good for both skin and the planet,

but also gets results. Right from the

beginning, Elizabeth was set on using

pure New Zealand ingredients that were

independently tested and scientifically

validated.

Antipodes chooses to use clean New

Zealand ingredients, partner with

suppliers who align with its values,

and retains its manufacturing in

New Zealand. The business also has

ambitious sustainability goals for 2023:

100% plastic-free packaging, 100%

kerbside recyclable in New Zealand

and Australia, and 100% traceable

ingredients.

Elizabeth

Barbalich

BeautyNZ caught up with Elizabeth to

find out more:

Q. In the beauty industry, skincare is

a key component of many salon

businesses. As beauty professionals

will know, the correct skincare

regime for clients is essential. What

are clients looking for today in a

skincare regime?

A. Results. Efficacy is everything – clients

want evidence that a product will

do what it claims. Our customers

are smart. They read the ingredients

list and seek out information to fully

understand what they are putting on

their skin. They expect to have all the

information at their fingertips, and

rightly so.

I’m incredibly proud of the

independent testing that our

products and ingredients undergo –

it’s rare to find natural skincare with

scientific backing. We are one of just

a few brands internationally who

strive to create 100% natural-origin

formulations, that also achieve the allimportant

scientific efficacy, through

independent in-vitro testing and

clinical trials.

Q. Apart from skincare results, what

other attributes are clients looking

for?

A. A brand that shares their values, that

is committed to minimising its impact

on the environment. Since day one,

sustainability has been at the heart

of everything we do at Antipodes

– we’re 100% family-owned and all

our products are created and made

in New Zealand. We source the

purest ingredients to go into our

formulations, which are all grown

using sustainable farming, without

chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers.

Our entire skincare range is certified

vegan, vegetarian, or organic.

Our green ethos also spreads to

our eco-friendly packaging. We’ve

used glass and aluminium as our

core packaging for 18 years. These

materials are incredibly high quality

– which is important to us as a

premium skincare brand – but they

have the added benefit of preserving

the integrity of our formulas, they

are fully recyclable and endlessly

reusable. So from our perspective,

these materials are superior to plastic

in every way and we wouldn’t have it

any other way.

On a more personal note, clients are

more and more focused on skincare

as self-care, taking a moment in their

day to turn the application of their

skincare into a self-care ritual. Each

evening I always take the time to

pause and take a few deep breaths

as I massage in my serum and night

cream, to soothe my skin and my

soul at the same time. That’s why the

sensory aspects of the range are so

important to me – the fragrance, the

texture, the feel on my skin.

Q. How has your background in

science influenced your approach to

developing Antipodes?

A. I studied biology at university,

which helped enormously when

I decided to launch Antipodes,

because science plays a critical

part in the development of every

formulation. I started the business

because I couldn’t find premium,

natural skincare that was scientifically

validated. I’m really passionate about

uniting potent natural ingredients

with independent scientific and

clinical trials to create skincare that

gives enviable results.

Q. What sparked your initial passion in

the industry?

A. After I’d had my three children, I

began paying closer attention to my

health, and that included both what

I put in my body and what I put on

my body. I went searching for highquality

natural skincare that was free

from chemical nasties, but I couldn’t

find premium, natural products

that offered the same benefits as

the conventional skincare that I’d

previously used, so the idea for

Antipodes came from there.

I started mixing and testing skincare

formulations in my kitchen, and soon

found some excellent local ingredient

suppliers that we still work with today

– for our avocado oil, kiwi seed oil,

manuka honey, and Vinanza® Grape

extract, which is a byproduct of the

Marlborough wine industry. At that

stage Antipodes was just me, so I was

travelling up and down New Zealand,

trying to convince stores to stock my

products, and then training the store

staff myself.

Q. What were the first products to be

developed and how has the brand

evolved?

A. Antipodes’ very first product was

Hallelujah Lime & Patchouli Cleanser

& Makeup Remover. Combination

skin is the most common skin type,

so I developed a cream cleanser for

Q. Is there a specific focus around

Antipodes as a professional skincare

brand and why?

A. Antipodes occupies a rare niche

in natural skincare. Our unique

difference is the focus on scientific

validation, such as the gold standard:

in-vitro testing, which shows the

ability of key products to stimulate

collagen and protect from oxidative

stress.

Q. Has there been any change in

product development around mature

skins and what does this mean for

the professional therapists?

A. The core products in our anti-ageing

range are scientifically proven in-vitro

to stimulate collagen production

in human fibroblast skin cells.

Our hero product, Avocado Pear

Nourishing Night Cream has our most

exceptional result: boosting collagen

by up to 92%. We have an exciting

new release for mature skin coming

in early 2023 that will cement our

position as an innovator in the natural

skincare space.

On top of in-vitro or clinical testing,

our new products also undergo

in-vivo trials – impartial feedback

from independent testers who

trial a product in their own homes

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BEHIND THE

brand

Abel Pause

objective feedback, which reveals a

product’s most significant features.

Together, this scientific testing gives

therapists the ability to target specific

skin concerns much more accurately,

and to be confident that a client will

see the benefits.

Q. What are your summer skincare

essentials?

A. As the seasons change, so does

our skin – in the hotter months skin

can become more irritated, more

blemished, more dehydrated, and

more prone to signs of ageing. The

two new probiotic products in

our Calming & Clearing range can

help: Flora Probiotic Skin-Rescue

Hyaluronic Mask and Credo Probiotic

Ferment Revitalise Serum.

Extensive research went into the

creation of the range, which features

a world-class probiotic called

Kalibiome. Flora features a strain

specially formulated for sensitive

skin, while Credo’s strain focuses on

rejuvenation, to address blemishes

and wrinkles.

Flora is a twice-weekly mask,

dermatologically tested, to de-stress

and freshen skin that is sensitive or

inflamed. It is cooling and soothing,

and an ideal skin-recovery mask to

reduce any redness or discomfort

following salon treatments.

Credo is a daily serum that features

high-tech fermented ingredients

(kombucha, bamboo, and plant

hyaluronic) to target breakouts and

signs of ageing, to reveal skin that is

calm, clear, and healthy.

Q. What is your personal favourite

product?

A. The one Antipodes product that

is always in my handbag, on my

desk, on my bedside table, and in

my bathroom cabinet is Ananda

Antioxidant-Rich Gentle Toner. I have

dehydrated, sensitive skin, and the

100% natural formula is wonderfully

soothing. It’s also great for a quick

spritz through the day over makeup,

to keep my skin calm and hydrated. I

can’t live without it!

Indulgent and expertly curated scented body oils that perfectly

merge and modernise skincare and perfume. Seductively

packaged, the nutrient-rich formulas work as a body oil, perfume,

hair oil, hair mask and cuticle oil. Asriq.com.au

THINGS WE

LOVE

We’re passionate about discovering and showcasing

new brands and products, so here are some of our

recent favourite discoveries

Pause is the impressive newest release from renowned New Zealandbased

natural fragrance house Abel. A functional fragrance to help

support hormonal harmony during perimenopause, Pause features

carefully selected essential oils including Mimosa (for its mood stabilising

properties); Narcissus (for its ability to support sleep) and Violet Leaf (to aid

in stress reduction). Abelodor.com

Asriq

Synergie Skin

Active cosmeceutical products

without questionable

ingredients are at the heart of

Synergie Skin’s three ranges

- all dedicated to improving

the long-term health of skin.

Clean science with scientifically

backed formulas and a focus on

education. synergieskin.co.nz

Beauty Spa Wellbeing

Providing a splendour of essentials to the NZ beauty industry.

Clémence Organics

Biobod

Designed to help achieve strong

healthy skin, with a particular focus

around being kind to sensitive skin.

Biobod’s naturally active formulations

are scientifically designed to work

with the body, not against it, by

restoring the natural mechanisms of

skin health. Biobod.com.au

Organic skincare at its finest, this multi-award

winning brand encompasses exquisite certified

organic and naturopathically formulated products,

designed to help provide solutions for a range of

skin concerns. Clemenceorganics.com

Skin Proud Frozen Over

Dew Lab

Superfood skincare which is proudly 100% New

Zealand owned, operated and made. Specialising

in locally sourced ingredients and sustainable

manufacturing, Dew Lab’s impressive collection

includes oils and serums, moisturisers, cleansers,

masks and more. Dewlabbeauty.com

The ultimate cooling skincare for

summer. This cryotherapy gel

moisturiser is a uniquely cooling

skincare product like no other we’ve

tried. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, it

can be used at room temperature or

applied straight from the freezer as an

icy soothing skin saviour for tired and

puffy skin. Iamproud.com


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Business BITES

Professional

pre-nups -

why your

business

needs one

Intellectual Property and

Copyright

While it may not be bricks and mortar,

Intellectual Property is a business asset.

It can be bought, sold and licensed, so it

needs to be protected like you would any

other asset.

It covers anything invented, developed or

created by an employee as part of their

job, or in the employer’s time.

This includes signs, slogans, logos,

inventions, new products and processes,

designs and original works, such as

writing, drawings, filming and recordings.

As a starting point:

• If IP is the lifeblood of your business,

seek specialist advice

• Be clear with new employees (and

those leaving) that the business owns

all IP

• If you’re working with overseas

employees you may need specialist

help

By law, present and former employees

cannot disclose trade secrets and

highly confidential information, if it

would cause significant harm to the

employer’s business.

If an employee knowingly takes or

copies trade secrets for monetary

benefit, or to cause an

employer or former

employer loss, they can

face criminal charges.

Much like a marriage,

when a new

employee signs

on the dotted line

you hope that it

will be the start of

a long and happy

relationship.

And in most cases,

you will won’t need to

call in these clauses.

But setting clear

boundaries from the

outset will give you

peace of mind and

security for you both to

set off on the right foot.

Taking on a new employee is like entering into any

new relationship. Until you get to know each other,

it’s a case of building up mutual trust.

Employment agreements protect both

of you, should things not work out. A

professional ‘pre-nup’ if you like.

While you don’t want to set out fearing

the worst, it’s important that you put

measures in place to protect you and

your business.

An employment agreement not only

sets out expectations, it safeguards

the trade secrets that make your

business unique. Intellectual property

and confidential information should

always be taken into consideration when

drafting employment agreements.

Confidentiality

Always include a confidentiality clause if

an employee has access to confidential

information as part of their work.

Confidential information is that which

is not in the public domain, including

commercial agreements, trade secrets,

financial affairs, methods and systems,

business strategies (merchandising,

budgeting, pricing, advertising, products

and services), computer software and

data, and client, supplier and employee

records.

When including a confidentiality clause

in an employment agreement:

• Specify what information is considered

confidential and private

• Include confidentiality in your Code of

Conduct

• Think about what you will do if

confidentiality is broken

• Remind employees when they leave

that the clause continues

By

Kellie Hamlett

Talent ID director and HR

recruitment specialist.

Talent ID are recruitment

specialists, who can support

with professional, hassle-free

recruitment and human resource

solutions. Find out more at

talentid.co.nz or discuss directly

by calling 0800 850080 or

emailing kellie@talentid.co.nz

TALENTID.CO.NZ

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67

Business BITES

Office INSPO

1.

2.

BUSINESS

Business

2023

Beauty Business Trends

BITES

focus

Transform your workspace by adding some pieces which help

shape your mindset into a positive space. We’ve gathered some

of our favourite pieces as inspiration.

1. CIRCA LIQUIDLESS DIFFUSER SET

The perfect solution for beautiful office fragrance without the risk of spilling

liquid on your desk. This new CIRCA liquidless diffuser uses innovative dry

diffusion technology. Each individual Scent Stem is infused with delicious

fragrance, and you can mix and match to create your own unique blend. Our

current faves: Oceanique and Jasmine & Magnolia. nz.circa.com.au

2. MY MORNING MANTRA

The perfect sachet of goodness for a quick energy boost. My Morning Mantra

is a Kiwi lifestyle brand striving to serve your body and mind with its range

of simple, clean products. The delicious Fizz Sticks (available in raspberry,

strawberry and mandarin) are designed to help increase energy levels with

essential vitamins and minerals as part of your daily routine. Just add water

and enjoy. mymorningmantra.co.nz

3. THE FACIALIST ICE GLOBES

These nifty Ice Globes are the perfect secret tool to keep in your office

desk for a quick fix. Just pop them in the office fridge for 10 minutes before

starting, then glide or roll over the face and neck, pausing on the eye area.

Cooling and calming, they help reduce under-eye puffiness and refine skin.

Thefacialist.co.nz

4. FORGET ME NOT JOURNALS

These glorious journals are the perfect distraction when it’s time for a quick

mind reset. Keep your favourite journal handy in your office and dip into it

when you have a spare moment. You’re not only recording special memories,

but also creating a perfect treasured heirloom to hand on through the

generations. Each journal has prompts to help inspire you to start today, to

record for tomorrow. Forgetmenotjournals.com

5. LUKEKE X KAREN WALKER MINI BULB VASE

Every office should have some visual points of beauty and this New Zealand

vase merges the practical with the beautiful. A collaboration between second

generation master glass artist Luke Jacomb and iconic designer Karen Walker,

each vase is individually mouth-blown and unique. Karenwalker.com

6. LINDEN LEAVES HAND CREAMS

Whether you’re typing on a keyboard or spending time in an air conditioned

workspace, your hard working hands deserve a little daily attention. We love

this Linden Leaves collection of three natural hand creams (and the rest of the

office will likely enjoy the fragrance also). Plus the tin is handy storage for all

sorts of office knick knacks. lindenleaves.co.nz

7. NEVÉ CANDLES

There’s something soothing about flickering candlelight and it’s the perfect

stress reducer during work time. New Zealand brand Nevé delivers a

mesmerising collection of scented candles with wood wicks. And with

sustainability a key focus, the sleek vessel is a keepsake, with candle refills

allowing you to enjoy new fragrances each time. Neve.co.nz

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

As you prepare your beauty business

plan for 2023, first congratulate

yourself on having overcome the many

significant challenges and changes that

continue developing your resilience.

Your beauty business exists to serve

others and make profit.

You are in the business of finding,

satisfying and keeping clients.

Allocate a couple of hours on a chosen

day of the week to work on your plan of

increasing new clients. New clients are

everywhere.

First determine your specific target

market. For example, if you desire to

build a profitable facial business and

specialise in specific treatments, your

target market could be a woman in

business who wants to look and feel

good about herself, has the need

to maintain her appearance in her

workplace, has time to visit your salon

on a regular basis, uses home care and

has disposable income. She will appear

when word of mouth about your passion

for beauty and results reach her via

existing clients, or your pictures and

success stories on social media reach

her.

If you are new in business, invite

two or three local businesspeople to

your salon to watch a new innovative

facial experience which could be

demonstrated over a morning or

afternoon refreshment or on a chosen

evening. Offer each an introductory

experience. For example, a facial with

a hand treatment. Always add value to

your services, discounting is unwise if

you want to remain in business.

With more women working from home,

this assists in rebuilding business

relationships fractured during lockdowns

and helps rebuilds community.

Aim for 10 new clients weekly – once you

build a regular habit of finding clients,

you become even more creative in

finding clients to replace those who may

have moved to a new location or can no

longer afford beauty services.

The value of your business is based upon

your profit, annual client numbers and

dollar per average each client invests into

facial or other beauty services in your

business.

Satisfying clients includes upskilling

yourself and introducing two or three

new immersive facial experiences

including innovative technology.

Customers crave EXPERIENCE more than

anything else.

Review your salon menu two or three

times annually. Keep it simple with focus

on six or seven effective facials. Feature

new innovative facials at the beginning

of your menu and talk about the benefits

and innovative technology involved,

then update this offering quarterly. Use

pictures.

Keep clients by providing service

excellence on every occasion: package

a selection of three facials with a retail

give away, one facial is an expense, a

course of three offers a very tangible

result. Remain fresh by visiting a fellow

beauty professional for your beauty

treatments and sharing mutual business

experiences. Other beauty professionals

are not your competitors ...technology,

shoe and fashion stores are.

Factor into your 2023 written plan:

• Accelerated digital transformation

such as artificial intelligence (AI)

• Preview your technology ensuring

you have effective technology

throughout your processes

• Inflation and supply chain security

– severe shortage of materials is

impacting beauty supplies

• More immersive customer

experiences. Customers crave

experience more than anything else

All around us people are reskilling and

upskilling. There will be more workplace

automation impacting every aspect of

work, as we increasingly share our work

with intelligent machines and smart

robots.

“

Your beauty business

exists to serve others

and make profit.

You are in the business

of finding, satisfying

and keeping clients.

We must recruit and develop new

people who have the beauty and

technology skills required for the future

development of our New Zealand beauty

industry.

As this rapid change occurs, how

blessed we are working in our own

beauty businesses serving others who

have even greater need for the peace,

tranquillity and beauty results we have

on offer for 2023.

By

Rosemary Currie

Founder and director of Infinisea,

director of Thalgo NZ

Rosemary is a fully qualified

beauty therapist and founder of

Infinisea, a business advancing

body care solutions to spa, beauty

therapy and podiatry professionals

throughout New Zealand.

INFINISEA.NZ


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69

Business BITES

How an online

booking

system can

be a game

changer

Whether your business is a salon, spa or

clinic; there’s no doubt that an effective

and properly managed online booking

system can be a total gamechanger in

terms of management and organisation.

An online booking system is like having

a receptionist 24/7. It works in the

background, explains what your services

entail and gives customers the ability to

choose exactly when they want to visit

your business.

It can also collect deposits (reducing

cancellations and no-shows) and can

even allow clients to manage their own

bookings, view their history and add in

reference photos for their upcoming

appointment.

If you don’t have an online booking

system, or don’t think you’re using it

to its full advantage; keep reading to

learn how an online booking system can

change the game for your business.

Provide total convenience

for your clients

One of the most important reasons

around why you should invest in an

online booking system is first and

foremost, that it's convenient for your

clients. They’re able to see all available

times for their preferred therapist, so

can choose exactly when they want to

book in. This can save repeated phone

calls and conversations around time

availability.

Clients can log in to view their upcoming

appointments and reschedule if needed.

They can even upload reference photos

or before photos to make consultations

a breeze when they arrive for their

appointment.

Many clients don’t have time in their busy

schedule, and so if they have to jump

through hoops to make a booking at your

business, you could be missing out on

potential bookings. Make it as accessible

as possible to your clients by promoting

it everywhere:

Fill your appointment

book

As mentioned before, an online booking

system is like having a receptionist

24/7 and that’s important - our data

shows that 50% of online bookings

are made outside of standard business

hours, which means people want the

freedom to book in their own time. Not

only that, but when your staff are busy

with clients during the day, your online

booking system is still there filling your

appointment book and keeping you away

from your phone.

If you tend to have a full appointment

book and don't think you need an

online booking system, think again! An

online booking system is a perfect tool

to use when you have an unexpected

cancellation or no-show and you

need to fill a space on the day, which

is something nearly every business

experiences.

If you have a client cancel, head over

to your social media and promote that

empty space. Remember to include a link

to your online booking system so your

followers can easily go to your site and

book in.

Reduce no-shows and

cancellations

Every time that a client cancels last

minute or doesn't show up for their

appointment, and you can’t fill that

space, you and your business lose

out on that revenue. Because of this,

many businesses are implementing a

deposit system, as it’s proven to reduce

cancellations and no-shows.

Your online booking system should allow

you to take a deposit, so you can be

assured that even if a client cancels last

minute, and you aren’t able to fill that

space, you can at least recoup some of

the cost. Look for a system that allows

you to completely customise the deposit

amount requested so it works well for

your business and clients.

An online booking system is an incredible

tool for any business in the hair and

beauty industry, and once you’ve

implemented it and start promoting in

online, you should be wowed at all the

bookings coming in.

Business

By

Kamrin Hira

Kamrin Hira is a marketer

at Kitomba Salon and Spa

Software. Kitomba has an

impressive and reputable

focus around the business of

hair and beauty, and for two

decades has continued to

develop and support industry

specific software features,

backed up by free support.

KITOMBA.COM

BITES

• Include a link to your online booking

system in all marketing materials. You

can use a URL shortener to add it into

your text messages.

• Make sure you've added your online

booking site to your Google Business

Profile so that when potential clients

search up salons in their area on

Google Maps, they can go directly to

your online booking system.

• Integrate your online booking site with

social media platforms, like Facebook

and Instagram, so clients can click

on a 'Book Now' button to take them

directly to the booking page.


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Sustainability

greener world

Sustainable swaps

for a

These statistics clearly show that

consumers are no longer just looking for

the best deal for their wallets; they’re also

after the best deal for the planet. Making

sustainable swaps is a great opportunity

to attract new clients who are committed

to leaving behind a cleaner and greener

world.

Sustainability

By

Sunny Coombes

Across New Zealand, beauty salons are trying their best to

build sustainability into their everyday business practices and

choosing sustainable replacements for the tools they need.

Some tools, however, simply can’t be replaced due to safety

regulations or a lack of sustainable alternatives.

The Face Place (Auckland and Takapuna) with

Sharps Container

• 56% of salon visitors wondered where

all the waste went and hoped it was

going somewhere enviro-friendly.

• 92% of survey participants said

they were likely or very likely to visit

a Sustainable Salon for their next

appointment

As summer gets into full swing and

people flock to salons for tans, waxing,

and other beauty services to get them

looking and feeling their best, salons

have a unique opportunity to present

themselves as the sustainable choice.

From wax strips to spoolies, there's a

more sustainable option if salons are keen

to make the switch.

Contact us to find out how your business

can join the network of salons working to

make sustainability a reality, one beauty

treatment at a time..

Sunny is a former stylist who has

worked with leading haircare

brands and salons throughout

New Zealand for more than 20

years. Her skills, extensive industry

knowledge and enthusiasm for

sustainability are ideal for her role

as Sustainable Salons National

Sales Manager (New Zealand)

This is where we come in. Sustainable

Salons was founded in 2015 by Paul

Frasca and Ewelina Soroko, and since

then, we’ve grown from humble roots

to social enterprise. Our mission

is simple - minimise salon waste.

To do this, we’ve set up innovative

recycling solutions that divert 95% of

salon waste from landfill. Since our

conception, over 1400 businesses have

joined the Sustainable Salons network

across New Zealand and Australia.

For salons and clinics wanting to start

small, there are plenty of sustainable

substitutes for common salon waste.

For example, a large bottle of alcohol

and a paper towel can replace individual

alcohol swabs, and the paper towel can

be thrown in the Sustainable Salons

paper bin. Bamboo cotton buds work just

as well as cotton tips with plastic, and

biodegradable or microfibre rounds are

an excellent replacement for traditional

cotton pads.

In the dermal and aesthetics industries

we have recently launched our Sharps

Program, providing members with the

ability to dispose of these materials

ethically and responsibly in their clinic

using our Sharps Collection Containers.

With increasing consumer demand for

cosmetic injectables, the Sustainable

Salons Sharps Program helps prevent

these materials from entering landfill.

If businesses are asking themselves why

they should make this switch, the answer

is simple - the market demands it.

Juve Skin and Body (Gisborne) with Sustainable

Salons bins

We recently commissioned Junkee Media

to ask over 800 consumers about their

sustainable spending habits, and the

results speak for themselves:

• 91% of clients said they were happy to

pay a small sustainability fee at their

next appointment

Honeycomb House of Hair (Tauranga) with client

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash

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Business

BITES

This recruitment challenge is echoed

internationally, leaving treatment rooms

empty and profits affected. Across the

industry, we’re seeing a huge increase in

spas now looking for new and exciting

therapies that they can offer their guests

which require minimal therapist and staff

time.

Empty treatment rooms lose your

business money. There are ways to fill

them, to not only avoid the headache

of recruitment, but to enhance your

customer’s wellbeing journey.

Here are four ways to solve this problem

and cure empty treatment room

syndrome:

How to Cure

‘Empty Treatment

Room Syndrome’

One of the biggest challenges in running a

profitable and successful spa or salon business

is the difficulty of recruiting therapists.

1 Think outside of the box. Our industry

is changing and so are our customers.

People are looking for exciting, new

and ‘out there’ treatments that

they can talk about and share with

their community. You can use your

empty treatment room as a way of

incorporating technology into your

spa.

2 Look at the space available and

identify what’s missing. Are you a

high-street salon or a small spa with

little or no water facilities? Did you

know that you don’t need a huge

space to provide your guests with

‘sanitas per aquam’ experience? See

your empty treatment room as a

By

Tim Strudwick

TIM IS A FLOATATION EXPERT AND FOUNDER OF

I-SOPOD FLOATATION TANK AND FLOATWORKS

means to incorporate something

different into your spa such as a

small water experience.Floatation

can give your guests an interesting

and results-driven treatment, while

adding to profit and saleability of

your packages. You’ll be surprised

at what you can do with a small

treatment room. In fact, at i-sopod

we recommend a minimum room

size of approximately 4mx3.5m,

which can comfortably house a float

tank, shower and changing area.

3 Don’t see this as temporary. An

empty treatment room should be

seen as an opportunity to deliver

wellness to your guests in a different

way. Think facility, rather than

treatment menu. Invest in your space

to see a profitable return.

4 Look at the science. It is easy to

be swayed by new and exciting

treatments which may not deliver on

benefits, so be careful when planning

your new facility. This could be

positioned as an ‘add on’ experience

where it is proven that you can

further your guest’s wellness journey.

Therapies such as floatation are born

out of centuries of bathing in the

Dead Sea and the positive effects of

the minerals in the water and backed

by scientific fact.

Train the

Instagram

algorithm

Having a strong social media presence

is essential to attracting clients to your

salon and increasing sales. You need

to get your social media posts seen by

a lot of people–and most importantly,

the right people.

One thing you need to know is that the

Instagram algorithm reads everything

on a post–the image, colours, text,

post caption, call to action, and the

hashtags–then distributes it to what

it believes is the right audience. For

example, if a post contains a picture of

a laptop, the algorithm will distribute

it to the audience segment who is

interested in technology or gadget.

The Instagram algorithm uses Artificial

Intelligence (AI) and a human review

team. There are AI models designed

to recognise different things within a

post. Then they determine if any action

should be taken, for example removing

it or limiting its distribution. When

further review is needed, a human

review team will reexamine and make

the final decision. This technology is

always evolving, as the AI models get

better in analysing. So, to get your post

distributed to the right audience, you

need to train the algorithm.

What image is in your post? Is

it showing what you want to

communicate to your audience? What’s

in the caption? If your post is not in

alignment with your message and

branding, it might be distributed to the

wrong audience, therefore reducing

to work for you

the chance of potential clients finding

you.

Here is a simple checklist of things to

do:

• Ensure you have a consistent theme

to your posts - be sure that every

post is on brand with your colours,

fonts and logo

• Ensure the images you use are not

showing too much skin or medical

procedures (i.e., needles) and are

relevant to your target audience

• Consider the text on the images

- whether this is text in the image

Business

BITES

By

Kirsten McHarg

Kirsten is a beauty therapist, social

media strategist and business coach, as

well as founder of Savvy Salon Marketing;

specialising in social media and digital

marketing for beauty salons.

SAVVYSALONMARKETING.COM

itself and/or text your overlay onto

the image. Be sure that everything

written is relevant to your post and

target audience

• Use keywords in your post captions

that are significant to the post and

your salon and what your target

audience might be searching

• Ensure your hashtags are specific to

the post itself in terms of the topic

of the post, as well as your salon and

your target audience.

So, create the right social media posts

for your salon and make the Instagram

algorithm work for you.


SUMMER 2023 EDITION 75

Wellbeing

FINDING

THE

NATURAL

JOY

A study came out of the

UK recently proving that

serotonin levels are not

connected to depression.

Why does that matter?

Because more than half a million Kiwis*

take antidepressants every day, and the

most common type of antidepressants

sold by the pharmaceutical industry

are based on the principal that if you

are suffering from depression then you

must be low in serotonin.

The logic of the pharma companies

being that increasing your serotonin

levels will reduce your feelings of

depression.

The study from University College

London covered decades of data.

The proof was conclusive. There is

no link between serotonin levels and

depression.

There’s a saying, that the

pharmaceutical industry creates

customers, not cures. And this is surely

the greatest example of that I’ve come

across.

So what does that mean?

Well, if you, or anyone you know

and love has ever been prescribed

antidepressants you'll know they come

with a tonne of side effects, and some

of them can be extreme.

But we accept the side effects because

we're hoping to cure our poor mental

state and find our old selves again.

As a therapist I was outraged by the

results of this study for two reasons:

• On behalf of my clients, some of

whom are addicted to their ‘little blue

pill’ but choose to live with the side

effects for fear of what life might be

like without them

• My own mother was addicted to

antidepressants through a large

chunk of my childhood… which is

probably part of the reason why I am

therapist today

What University College London proved

is that serotonin based antidepressants

(SSRIs) do nothing to help to get out of

depression.

So what can we do

about this?

Because of the chemical chains that

antidepressants leave behind in our

brain it’s not as simple, or advisable,

to just stop taking them and go cold

turkey. It’s not like smoking or dieting

and you have to manage your departure

from antidepressants with your doctor

over time.

But when we understand what causes

the depression in the first place, then it

can be much easier to make changes in

our life, which will naturally lift us out of

our depressed state.

Doing this, gives you the very best

chance of getting off the pills and

getting your life back.

There are three main factors which

usually contribute to depression:

• Having a lack of connection to other

people in your life

• Having harsh critical words that we

say to ourselves over and over, on

repeat in our mind

• Having regret for not following your

life’s purpose – be that in love, career,

travel, family, health… Regret is one

of the most destructive emotions

because we just can’t change the past

When we are depressed we tend

to ruminate over things that have

happened to us in the past; stressful

events, or things where the outcome

has been unfair to us. Things we should

have done, or opportunities we didn’t

take. And it’s so natural.

What we need to be careful over is

becoming stuck in these events.

This can often cause us to withdraw,

whilst we try and process what has

happened, and this then builds into

that lack of connection. The more you

withdraw, the harder it becomes to

reconnect to the outside world again

and the louder those harsh words you’re

saying to yourself become in your mind.

And so the cycle goes round and round.

So how do we get

past this?

It’s all about purpose. Once you have

found a purpose, your purpose, your

life suddenly adopts more meaning. It is

a really vital catalyst in pulling yourself

out of depression.

Purpose doesn’t need to be anything

lofty – you don’t need to save the

rainforests or start a charity – it can be

as simple as making the decision to put

yourself first.

Starting really small with one good meal

a day, a little bit of exercise, or making

a promise to yourself to get more or

better sleep. This trifactor of sleep,

food and exercise will do more good

for you than any serotonin based antidepressant

ever can.

Exercise plays a massive part in our

mental health, it stimulates all the

great drugs that we do want swimming

around our system; endorphins,

dopamine and endocannabinoids which

all work towards lifting your mood,

helping you feel calm again, and lifting

you out of the brain fog that comes

when we’re feeling down.

The most important thing is to

recognise and to call out that you are

going to make this time for yourself,

you are important enough to do this,

and you matter.

Once you’ve started moving your body,

then it’s time to connect with people

again, because when we’re in the spiral

of sadness it’s easy to feel like we don’t

matter.

Wellbeing

By

Helen Cartwright

A therapist, business mentor

and coach, Helen is on a

mission to help women harness

the power of their minds and

make their dreams come true.

HELENCARTWRIGHT.CO.NZ

When we’ve taken ourselves out of

social situations and there’s no one

there to ask how your day was or give

you a hug hello. And this is where

you have to take a big deep breath

of bravery, and say yes to that BBQ

invitation, or stay for work drinks, or

even just stop sitting in your room

alone and go downstairs to see your

flatmates.

The final phase of depression is the

regret over things that have passed.

Sometimes it just takes time to

process and heal what has happened.

Sometimes we need to actively be

kind to ourselves, forgive ourselves

for mistakes we have made, and if and

when those harsh words are swimming

round in your mind, you need to ask

yourself – would you say this to your

best friend? Of course not, so please

don’t say them to yourself.

The small steps can make the biggest

impact, there’s so much to gain and so

little to lose by trying.

Recovery from depression is an

incremental process, tiny changes

happen every day, but over the course

of a week and then a month you will be

able to look back and see how much

progress you have made.

There is no miracle cure, but it all starts

with the decision to put yourself first.

*Source: Ministry of Health,

Pharmaceutical Collection 2020.


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77

BOOK CORNER

Greek Stuffed Chicken Thigh with Tzatziki

Try this twist on a stuffed chicken breast. Pepper & Me Rock The Za’atar is a great seasoning to base a

meal around. Serve this delicious juicy chicken with my greek salad (see page 80), tabbouleh (see page

112), grilled zucchini (see page 100) and salt and vinegar potatoes (see page 88).

Immerse yourself in a good read and enjoy some time relaxing within

the pages of a book. We’ve chosen a few of our favourite new releases.

Reviewed by Karen Philipsen Brown and Lisa Potter

METHOD

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) fan bake.

Lay chicken thighs out and butterfly the thick side so you have

a nice flat inside surface. Sprinkle most of the Rock The Za’atar

all over chicken.

Arrange sun-dried tomatoes and olives down the centre of

each thigh.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

6 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs

2 Tbsp Pepper & Me Rock The

Za’atar seasoning (or see page 18)

20 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

The Green Thumb,

by Craig Miller-Randle

RRP $44.99

A fabulous page by page A-Z of plants with

photo identification and step by step projects,

from care required focusing on lighting, location,

watering, fertilising, pests and diseases and

even soil mix compositions with recipes and

temperature preference. This book is perfect for

those at the beginning of their newfound love

affair with plants right through to who already

own a vast collection. Green Thumb will enable

you to care and propagate plants to grow your

own lush indoor jungle.

Houseplants and Design,

A New Zealand Guide

by Liz Carlson

RRP $45

A modern approach to tending to our beloved

indoor gardens. Liz Carlson gives a beautiful

intro to how houseplants saved her and how she

mindfully watched leaves unfurl and learned to

nurture her indoor green family. Houseplants

and Design, A New Zealand Guide gives

catalogue details of the most loved and rare NZ

indoor plants, from tropicals to succulents and

cacti; where best to source them, how to care

for them and even better how to style them.

Madly, Deeply The Alan

Rickman Diaries.

Alan Rickman

(edited by Alan Taylor)

RRP $55

There’s a certain nostalgia about dipping into the

diary of beloved world-class actor Alan Rickman,

and much of it is due to being offered such

an unexpected insight into his most personal

thoughts. Taken from a selection of his early

diaries, when his acting life first began dating

from 1974, it’s a fascinating journey - and almost

impossible to read this without adopting Alan’s

unique sonorous voice and tone. It’s a strangely

personal read but utterly memorable and

enjoyable.

TOGETHER

(Food for Sharing)

By Cherie Metcalfe,

Allen&Unwin

RRP $45

There’s a layered appreciation to food that

extends further than taste and nutrition.

Many life memories are wrapped up in meals

shared with friends and family, and all of the

associated sensory triggers that were part of

that experience – from taste and aroma, through

to laughter and enjoyment.

It’s obvious that chef Cherie Metcalfe has a deep

understanding of the emotional connections

involved with sharing meals. Together is

designed around meals best shared – and the

array of recipes is truly inspiring. If you’ve lost

your cooking mojo or just want to reignite your

foodie passion with some exciting new recipes,

find your fave spot this summer and settle in to

enjoy this mouth-watering read.

Recipe extract from Together by Cherie Metcalfe.

Allen & Unwin, $45

Cut feta into nice long slices and lay down the centre of each

thigh.

Roll each thigh up into a parcel, tucking the skin over the edges

if possible. Season the outsides with remaining Rock The

Za’atar.

Heat a splash of oil in an ovenproof pan on medium-high heat.

Add chicken thigh parcels and sear for 2 minutes on each side.

Pop pan in oven for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

While chicken is cooking, make Tzatziki. Peel cucumber, grate

flesh into a sieve and allow to drain. Transfer to a small bowl

and stir in yoghurt and Get Freaky Tzatziki Dip Mix. Pop in the

fridge until ready to serve.

Allow cooked chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing each

thigh into 3 pieces and serving with Tzatziki.

½ cup pitted olives, chopped

200 g (7 oz) feta

a splash of cooking oil, for frying

Tzatziki

¼ cucumber

1 cup greek yoghurt

2 tsp Pepper & Me Get Freaky

Tzatziki Dip Mix (or see page 14)

Better, Bolder, Different,

Inspiration for Sustainable

Living by Ethically Kate

(Kate Hall)

RRP $39.99

Author Kate Hall has rocketed to fame across

social media, sharing the thought processes

around her everyday life decisions, and along

the way encouraging others to mull over soe of

their decisions. Better, Bolder, Different follows

the same parallels – it’s an intriguing inside into

Kate’s life and why she feels so strongly about

sustainable living. It resonates on many levels

– and will likely resonate differently with every

reader. It’s a nice easy read with manageable

steps to consider around tweaking the decisions

we make about clothes, food, transport,

sleep , stuff, wellbeing and relationships. It’s

a fun and inspirational read that shares clever

consumption tips and thought provoking

wellbeing ideas that can flip things around. It’s

worth a place in your bookshelf.

Grit Before Grace,

by Annah Stretton

and Natalie Pearce

RRP $29.99

A highly empowering book that leaves you with

the feeling that ‘you’ve got this’. Grit Before Grace

is full of personal insights, tools and learned

wisdom which Annah generously shares. It offers

a window into her own journeys and personality,

with plenty of learnings to draw on and apply to

your own life and attitude. It’s also a mesmerising

read no matter where you choose to dip into

it. Packed with thought-provoking words of

wisdom, along with questions to ask yourself and

useful guidance on how to navigate through life’s

challenges.

What’s for Dessert by Claire Saffitz

RRP $59.99

If we’ve learned anything during Covid, it’s the appeal of dessert ideas and this is the book to

inspire, serving up quick and easy recipes, along with handy hints around difficulty level, time

required and any special equipment required. Author Claire Saffitz even lays out the pitfalls (if any)

to watch for, and includes prompted questions such as “can I make it ahead?” or “Can I halve the

recipe?”. Recipes range from flambés and souffles to simple loaf cakes. We’re a little smitten with

the Mango Yoghurt Mousse, No Bake Grapefruit Bars, Flourless Chocolate Meringue Cake, Fried

Sour Cherry Pies and the Crème Brulee and Crème Caramel. Need we say more?


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Makeup

TIPS

The Queen

of Flowers

For me, rosewater is the

perfect addition to a

summer skin regime.

Rosewater dates back centuries to

when the Romans dropped petals into

water and wine, to further connect to

Venus, the goddess of love.

Cleopatra the Queen, often regarded

as one of the most beautiful women in

history, was reportedly known to bathe

in rosewater with milk and honey, used

to soften and purify her skin. History

suggests that Cleopatra also used roses

throughout her day, ritualistically filling

the space around her with the aroma of

roses. It has even been suggested that

one of the keys to Cleopatra’s eternal

beauty was the daily use of roses in her

life.

The mystery and appeal of roses has

never waned throughout history.

Rosewater is an ingredient that I

particularly love working with, not just

because of the beauty of the ingredient,

but for the benefits it offers also.

The plant components in rosewater

(made from steeping rose petals) offer

powerful herbal therapeutic agents

for skin. Some benefits that could be

gained by including rosewater into your

skin routine:

• If you have irritated skin like acne,

rosacea or eczema, rosewater can

help ease and calm the skin with its

anti-inflammatory properties. It has a

cooling effect, which instantly helps

skin feel nourished and calm – perfect

for the summer months if you happen

to get sunburnt.

• It offers cell protection through

the high concentration of phenolic

compounds. This helps with aging skin

and protects the cells from free radical

damage. These outside elements

that stress the skin are what cause

premature aging and damaged skin.

• Rosewater is widely known for its

hydrating properties. Once spritzed

over the face it absorbs fast, leaving

skin feeling refreshed. It also helps

plump the skin, leaving it feeling

smooth and supple.

• Rosewater has astringent,

antibacterial and anti-inflammatory

properties, which help stimulate,

tighten and firm up skin.

There are many rosewater products

on the market and each one smells

and feels so different. Why is that?

What differentiates rosewater comes

down to what variety of rose was used,

geographic growing conditions and

preparation.

My favourite by a long shot is definitely

the discovery of New Zealand grown

spray free rosewater from Whakatane.

This product is next level beautiful and

blew me away with the gorgeous scent

of rose, and how it made my face feel

so hydrated. As creator of my own

brand, I’m firmly committed to proudly

supporting Kiwi farmers and growers.

There’s something special about this

home-grown raw ingredient. I have tried,

and used, a lot of different rosewaters

and hydrosols. Some leave you feeling

sticky, some sting the face, and some

have lots of other ingredients mixed it.

So when I found this particular rosewater

and learned that it was NZ grown – I was

beyond excited to create a Rosewater

Toner out of it.

I use Luxworks Beauty’s Rose + Gold 2:22

Tone every day and to be completely

honest, I use it about six times a day.

I have it sitting on my desk to refresh

from the computer rays I sit in front of

all day. Rosewater softens skin, giving

a natural healthy glow, and maintaining

By

Keri McKenzie

Keri is co-founder of Luxworks

Beauty, a Hawke's Bay brand

specialising in clean, conscious

skincare, quartz infused room

sprays and events in the health

and wellbeing space. Keri is

passionate about supporting

New Zealand farmers and

growers for her product

ingredients.

luxworks.co.nz

the pH balance of your skin. I also have

one in my car to spritz before meetings.

It instantly enhances my mood, which

should come as no surprise as studies

show rose petals (and products made

from them) help relax the central

nervous system.

Preparation nowadays (compared to

historically) has adapted and changed

slightly to what people originally called

rosewater to today’s modern version.

There are different methods of preparing

rosewater; such as distilling, simmering

and using essential oils. That is why

there is so much difference in quality

and experience when testing different

rosewater products. If you have tried one

and not liked it, I suggest you keep trying

until you find one you LOVE, because

when you find the sweet-scented perfect

rosewater - it is a memorable experience.

Many rosewater products on the market

are synthetic or artificial and they will

not have the therapeutic benefits as

discussed above. The most obvious

way to always know what the product

actually is, is to read the label for the

ingredients. For rosewater, generally

speaking the less ingredients on the

label, the better.

Rosewater not only offers healthgiving

benefits to skin, but can also

help improve your mood thanks to the

therapeutic components of the plant,

making it the ultimate product to have

by your side coming into the summer.

SUMMER SKINCARE

Protect your skin this summer

with a little help from the experts

1. BONDI SANDS ZINC MINERAL SPF 50+

Providing invisible mineral protection, the ZINC

Mineral range from Bondi Sands is universally

transparent for an invisible finish, making it

perfect for everyday wear. Formulated with

Zinc Oxide as a physical barrier, and suitable

for sensitive skin types looking for low-irritant,

lightweight, physical sun protection.

2. BRUSH ON BLOCK MINERAL SPF30

Providing SPF30 Broad Spectrum protection in

a translucent mineral powder, the easy brushon

application means you’ll use often, re-apply

with ease, and take everywhere for effortless

on-the-go sun protection. Contains naturallyoccurring

active sunscreen ingredients

titanium dioxide (15%) and zinc oxide (12%), to

provide full-coverage. Invisible, natural mineral

sun protection that you simply brush on.

3. DERMAFIX DERMASHIELD SPF50

High protection UVA/UVB sunscreen for all skin

types. A scientifically advanced sun protection

product that is PABA and fragrance-free , with

a proprietary blend of sunscreen ingredients

to help protect skin from damaging UVA/UVB

rays that are associated with sun related skin

damage and premature aging.

4. DR K DAY SHIELD

Designed to help repair and protect day and

night shields, and offer protection against

UVR, IRR and HEV. This advanced technology

helps provide a shield to ward off pollutants

and oxidative stress.

5. KALAHARI SOLAR DEFENCE FLUID

A complete-spectrum protection of UVA/UVB/

HEV & IR-A. Contains the latest ingredients

including antioxidants, vitamin C and E. Cream

gel leaves an invisible shield on the skin and

also has anti-pollution benefits with a dry

touch, non-greasy application. The solar

defence liquid is water-resistant and will not

burn eyes.

6. KATHERINE DANIELS DAILY DNA

DEFENCE SPF30

UVA & UVB, Blue Light & Pollution Protection,

with advanced photo-aging technology.

Formulated with Active DNA Defence Enzymes

which defend and repair DNA from damage

caused by all weather conditions, including

the cold and, as well as pollution and blue light

(emitted from smart phones and computers).

7. NIMUE TINTED SPF40

An exclusive multifunctional tinted sunscreen

for use on the face. Provides a total protective

system for skin, with the addition of an

advanced anti-oxidant complex, moisturising

factors and colour pigments to compliment the

Nimue Skin Health Programme.

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FOCUS

Skin

Summer

Antioxidants

Skin

FOCUS

SKIN

switch up

Free radical damage is increased in the

skin during summer. Hello UV rays,

visible light, pollution & heat to name a

few. Over exposure to these generate

Reactive Oxygen Species (or ROS) in

the skin, going on to cause oxidative

stress, premature ageing, pigmentation,

inflammation and increased capillary

activity. Although for most of these,

the effects of this damage isn’t visible

immediately; using antioxidants daily

(and especially during summer) is your

insurance policy about how your skin will

fare later on. Antioxidants like Vitamin

C, Ferulic Acid and Resveratrol work by

neutralising free radicals and stopping

the chain reaction they cause to do their

damage.

As the days get longer and the nights get warmer, now is the

time to switch up skincare routines for lighter formulations

and with focus on hydration, protection and prevention.

The winter months and less sunlight

hours give us the opportunity to

target specific concerns with the likes

of advanced skin treatments such as

peels, laser and IPL, but it’s true that

summer glowing skin is created in

winter.

Come summertime, your skin is reaping

those rewards. Now is the time to give

back to the skin and maintain all your

hard work. Less is more with summer

skincare as the skin is often feeling a

little oilier, while at the same time more

dehydrated. Think about replacing

complex routines and thicker textures

with multipurpose products and less

layers.

Protect, protect, protect!

Aside from going full vampire mode

and only coming out at night in order

to protect your precious skin from the

summer elements, these treatments

below will help ensure your skin doesn’t

end up back to square one come winter.

Pigment inhibitors

These ingredients help manage and

normalise melanin production. During

warmer months (not just with direct sun

exposure), these protective pigment

inducing cells can go into overdrive.

Freckles become more evident, melasma

reappears and the skin is generally darker

in complexion. Used in conjunction with

SPF in the daytime, pigment inhibitors

such as Arbutin, Licorice Root & Azelaic

Acid (to name a few) reduce the amount

of pigment popping up to the surface by

interrupting the pathway to the surface

of the skin, whilst helping to regulate

the process. When combined with other

ingredients (antioxidants and exfoliants)

some will help reduce the already visible

effects of sun damage.

Hydration

Skin generally increases oil flow with the

warmer months, yet hydration levels

can drop. It is a good time of year to

switch out rich, oil-based moisturisers

and serums for something lighter and

By

Laura Townsend

Laura is the founder of Skin

Depot and Hamilton’s first LED

Light Lounge. She specialises

in bespoke skin treatment and

plans to help people achieve

glowing healthy skin.

skindepot.nz

water based. There is nothing worse

than feeling a thick layer of product on

your skin when you are already hot and

clammy. Have a look at your routines and

recommendations and see where they

can be condensed. Offering less steps

and layers of products is a welcome

change for your clients over the summer

months.

Fun fact; when antioxidants are

combined with sunscreen, their SPF

rating increases. That is why most

sunscreens add Vitamin E in their

formulas. It is the kind of ingredient

you can’t have too much of, so look for

sophisticated skincare formulas that add

the goodies in to each step you apply.

Sunscreen

Hopefully in 2022 anyone who is skin

savvy is using sunscreen as part of

their everyday routine. We know this is

our number one defence against skin

ageing, pigmentation and skin cancer. It

works like a shield over your skin to keep

in the other active ingredients you feed

your skin and to block out damaging UVA

and UVB rays.

When it comes to summer, a one

size SPF doesn’t fit all, so a sunscreen

selection is what you need in your

skincare toolbox;

Daily SPF - the one that probably has a

moisturiser and antioxidants in it too.

For day to day use, you can easily apply

makeup over the top, but it won’t be

‘hard elements’ protective.

Outside - the one you need in your

‘beach bag’ for any outdoor specific

activity - gardening, walking, biking,

beaching. This one will have less of the

‘cosmetic’ factors like moisturiser and

more water and sweat resistant factors

to protect you when you are in the surf

or sweating.

Top up - with all of this extra outdoor

time, you need something to top up

and reapply every two hours. Yes, you

can use the other ones from above, or

for ease of application, grab a spray or

powder to touch up. It’s easy on the

go and you don’t need to worry about

rubbing some sand in as an unintentional

exfoliation!

Body - body sunscreens are a little

different in texture and generally

formulated with slightly higher molecular

weights which are not ideal for the face.

Choose something you love to apply in

a cream or spray and which is suitable

for the whole family. Ideally this is water

and sweat resistant also to see you from

sand to surf.

With SPF, the amount being used is

key. The recommended amount is 1/2

teaspoon for face neck and ears, and 1

teaspoon per limb on the body.

The change of season is the perfect

time to reassess routines and think

about the why of each product you are

recommending to clients. Sticking to

the ones that make the most difference

means happy clients and happy skin.

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Makeup

ILLUMINATING

BEAUTY:

84 BEAUTYNZ MAGAZINE SUMMER 2023 EDITION

Designed to protect and illuminate skin, the formulations Key to the brand’s success is its relationships with every

powerful light reflective minerals recreate flattering light team member, from the immediate Curtis Collection

on the complexion. Capturing, diffusing and softening team in Australia through to her New Zealand distributor,

surrounding light, the Curtis Collection Airbrush Minerals Sisterhood Beauty, where she works closely with Leanne

create the illusion of complexion perfection.

Radka.

The formula has proved a winning one for Victoria, with “The friendships I’ve made are another aspect of the

more than 100 stockists of Curtis Collection in New

business that I really value,” says Victoria. “When I was

Zealand alone, and a huge following in Australia and

focused on starting the business and incredibly detail

around the world. Her collection is the brand of choice orientated around the formulations, making sure I had a

for everything from high profile fashion events to beauty luxury brand and defining my own lane, I hadn’t factored in

looks for photo shoots and celebrity endorsements.

just how important those relationships would be. I’m very

grateful for them.”

While her extensive product collection focuses on

makeup, Victoria is equally passionate about skin.

One of the main business lessons Victoria has learned,

and would pass on, is the have the belief in your business

“Skin is everything and having makeup that is kind to your to stay firm in your lane.

skin and enhances it is important.”

“At the start, I had a lot of close friends and family who

Developing and growing her luxurious collection hasn’t kept asking me ‘what are you doing in such a competitive

been all smooth sailing but thanks to strong and well

industry, why would you even think to enter an industry

nurtured personal relationships with salon and spa

full of such major cosmetics players?’. But I just stayed in

Victoria Curtis embodies the definition of

business dynamo. The hard-working founder of

Curtis Collection by Victoria hasn’t taken her foot

off the gas professionally since launching her

makeup brand 10 years ago.

owners, she’s been able to navigate difficult Covid times,

recently visiting New Zealand to reconnect with her

community here.

“It’s so important to make sure that our brand is well

represented with people who are knowledgeable about

my lane. I didn’t look left or right, I didn’t get distracted

by what other people were doing. And I thought if I could

disrupt the market even a little bit, that’s all I want”

Mission well accomplished – Victoria has gone on to be

an industry trailblazer in her own right and her brand has

Despite venturing into a crowded and fiercely

competitive marketplace, even at a young age,

the entrepreneur in Victoria was fearless about the

risk of launching her range of designer cosmetics,

specifically tailored to the salon and spa industry.

it. Women spend a lot of time, effort and money on their

skincare and treatments, and having the reassurance that

the makeup they use on a daily basis is also a beneficial

part of that routine is so important.”

Juggling motherhood and all the working components of

received widespread acclaim around the globe.

As well as being confident about her collection, she also

credits some of this success to knowing what her niche

was in the market right from the beginning and staying

true to it.

It’s a risk that paid off. The Curtis Collection by

Victoria brand now has an impressively loyal

and educated following. And it’s the educational

component that delights Victoria the most.

“I always wanted my brand to empower women

and part of that was around developing an

informed understanding of makeup and makeup

products.

“That’s a really important part of the Curtis

Collection partnerships we have with salons, spas

and make up artists. We want to really develop

the understanding of what’s behind our products

and how they can be best used to ensure each

client has the make up that’s perfect for their exact

preferences.”

The prestigious Curtis Collection range features a

dedicated mineral collection, designed to pamper

and protect, while treating the skin with powerful

natural ingredients. Victoria is her own brand’s best

ambassador –her skin glowing with good health

and her complexion looking flawless.

There’s something of a cult following around

that flawless Curtis Collection signature glow

– achieved within the brands innovative multi

mineral formulations.

running a beauty business, as well as ongoing research

and product developments requires Victoria’s full

attention, but somehow she still manages to make time to

keep involved in training and educating stockists.

“We’re offering the beauty of make up with benefits – with

our hybrid cosmetics designed to act as the final step in a

client’s skin care routine and treatment plan.”

Victoria Curtis

Makeup

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Nail

DESIGN

Lily Lilo Lip and

Cheek Creams

A floral-inspired splash of

Summer colour. The collection

offers four shades including

soft peach, petal pink, deep

pink and poppy red. Dual

product with buildable

pigment for cheeks and lips.

info@dsc.co.nz

Mellow Cosmetics

Stardust Glow Palette

Take your glow to the next

level with this versatile face

palette of buttery, rich and

highly pigmented ingredients

(a little goes a long way) -

use as bronzer, blush and

highlighter.

mellowcosmetics.com

Make Up

Revitalise your makeup

collection with these

hero products

Sothys Limited Edition

makeup collection

A glamorous new collection for the summer

season featuring metallic liquid eyeshadows,

intense eyeliner, brow mascara, blush and

rouge satin lipstick. info@dsc.nz

Beauty by Mellow Cosmetics

Aleph Hybrid Eye Pigment - Atmos

Line it. Smudge it. Blend it. A nude base with a

coconut-ice reflect, this is a true hybrid that offers a

consistency between a powder, a creme and an eye

pencil, allowing you the creativity to wear it your way.

Alephbeauty.com

Curtis Collection Radiant

Glow Illuminator

Beauty by jane iredale

Bring your skin to life with this radiance

boosting, skin perfecting illuminator. Mix

into your foundation and apply to skin.

Sisterhoodbeauty.co.nz

Karen Murrell Kera Kisses

Continuing the Karen Murrell legacy of lipstick

innovation, Kera Kisses is a one-of-its-kind ultra

hydrating lipstick in the ultimate summer shade,

using ground-breaking keratin infused technology.

Karenmurrell.com

Peachy Lip Co. Lip Gloss

Lush looking lips are all yours this

summer (and beyond) with a helping

hand from Peachy Lip Co’s new lip

gloss range. Five fantastic shades,

non sticky, long lasting and vegan -

delivering everything you need for

the ultimate lip glow.

peachy-lipco.com


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Beauty by Curtis Collection

Nail

INDUSTRY

Nail trends for 2023

Nail

INDUSTRY

What nail art trends will 2023

bring us? Nail art has become an

increasingly sharp focal point in our

beauty industry, and the planning of

designs has changed the way we think

about our appointments at the nail

salon.

By

Melissa Smith

This year was the year of the glazed

donut trend, among others. As new

trends emerge and fan favourites hold

steady, I’m predicting just what the new

year’s nail trends are going to be.

As I write this, the ‘Comic Book’ nail

trend is happening in New Zealand and

there are so many talented nail artists

producing these, which is wonderful to

see.

With raceday and event fashion seeing

shops bursting wonderful pops of colours,

I expect people will carry that through to

their nail colours this summer. After some

gloomy years and colder months, bright

colours lift our spirits so go with it, I say.

As for nail shapes, the elegant almond

shape is holding a strong top place, and

it’s easier than ever to achieve with all

the amazing soft gel extensions on the

market.

After the Hayley Bieber ‘Glazed Donut’

trend, more chromes will likely come

from that. They are so beautiful and such

an easy way to create a gorgeous look,

either bold or subtle - the BEST part is that

over any colour you get a different effect.

Will we see a Chocolate Glazed Donut

coming in our cooler months?

In the wake of New York fashion week, I

predict olive green, milky white shades

Melissa is founder and manager

of Miss Bliss Nails & Beauty Ltd,

with a passion for nail design,

educating, and sourcing and

distributing quality professional

beauty products. Melissa is also

a member of NZARBP.

MISSBLISS.CO.NZ

and yes, this is very 90s - but also

terracotta. Are we ready for terracotta to

make a comeback? I’m a little sceptical –

but pottery has, so anything can happen,

right?

Personally I would love to see more

creativity on the classic French. There

are so many ways to recreate that classic

trend and it’s so classy. Almond and

zhuzhed up French has my vote.

If you ask any professional qualified nail

tech for advice on how to care for your

nails, you will most likely get ‘cuticle oil’

and ‘jewels not tools’ as an answer, in

terms of how to get the most from your

service.

I am really excited to get creative this

summer, having your nails done makes

you feel so put together and I love to

pass this feeling forward.

Happy Nailing!


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Nail Industry

Nailing It.

CANGRO

Nourished Nails

Cuticle Pen

(Houseofcamille.co.nz)

PAUME

Cuticle Cream

(Holisticaesthetics.co.nz)

Sustainability

(Some of our fave products)

COLOUR BLOOM GEL

(Missbliss.co.nz)

CND

SCENTSATIONS

Hand Washes

(Creativenails.co.nz)

GELISH AND

MORGAN TAYLOR

I Wanna Dance

Collection

(gracebeauty.co.nz)

LOLA LEE

Dura Gel

(Belush.co.nz)

K ESTER

Black Aquarius

Nail Polish

(nz.kesterblack.com)

New

Gelish

Foundation

Flex

breaks and snaps a thing of the past.

Foundation Flex comes in a Gelish bottle

for easy, no-fuss brush-on application.

Made in the USA and 10-FREE,

Foundation Flex is vegan, cruelty-free,

fortified with Vitamin A and Biotin and

contains a bio-sourced light-activated

bonder.

Foundation Flex comes in four natural

looking shades (Clear, Light Pink, Light

Nude, Cover Beige) to help deliver clients

their most flawless nails.

Like many industries and professions

around the globe, the world of nail

product technology and innovation

continues advancing.

Gelish has recently expanded its

Foundation family, with the arrival of the

Foundation Flex Soak-Off Rubber Base

Nail Gel.

Foundation Flex works as a base coat

with the Gelish adhesion - and it also

does so much more. It can be used to

provide perfecting volume to uneven

nails, conceal discolored nails, or even as

a ridge-filling base coat underneath gel

polish.

This is all possible as Foundation Flex

cures with flexibility due to its rubber

base.

The unique pliability of Rubber Base

Technology is an impressive addition to

the Foundation product family. Created

with the Gelish advanced Foundation

Base adhesion, Foundation Flex virtually

cocoons nails in the unique rubberized

gel system.

A bio-sourced light activated bonder

gives nails supernatural flexibility making

Gelish Foundation Flex Soak-Off Rubber

Base Nail Gel is available now through

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Special Feature

Beauty with

Kylie Bax

Kylie Bax is a familiar face around the globe. Having risen

to fame in the era of the 80s supermodel, despite her

international globetrotting and having worked with some

of the biggest brands and designers in the world, Kylie still

retains that down-to-earth Kiwi approach to life.

Her trademark glowing skin and megawatt smile have

remained through the decades and are testament to the

power of caring for your skin.

While she’s most commonly found these days looking after an

impressive team of young horses , as well as spending time

with her three daughters, she still remains passionate about

all things fashion and beauty.

In this regular BeautyNZ segment, we catch up with Kylie

around some of her favourite new products, as well as some

of her favourite New Zealand brands.

These are a few of my favourite things .. with Kylie Bax

BeautyNZ catches up with Kylie for the first in a regular

series, looking at some of her favourite beauty products and

treatments.

The Lost Art

With more than 20 years of

the beauty therapy market

being increasingly flooded

with Laser and IPL machines,

we have certainly seen the

‘lost art’ of education and

practitioners in our industry

when it comes to electrical

epilation services.

However, in my humble

opinion, there is still a great

need for this therapy to be

included in our service menu.

So who is your target market

for this half a century old

service? There are so many

Electrolysis treatment on facial area

By

Michaella Messenger

indications for this therapy

to be your chosen treatment

modality, but in particular

those hairs that are left

untreated by laser or those

scattered pesky terminal hairs

that can be found on our

breast/areola and facial areas.

I know I’m one of those

women who suffer from both

of these hair growth issues.

I’m certainly glad that my

husband is losing his close up

eyesight on those occasions

that I get a good look in the

mirror or examine my breasts!

Electrolysis is also a perfect

treatment option for those

tough grey hairs or ‘blond’

hairs that have no colour that

cannot be treated by light

therapy .

The different types of

electrology methods are:

electrolysis, diathermy and

thermolysis (often called the

blend method).

Electrolysis – is the use of a

direct current plus the salt

water naturally found in

the skin turning to sodium

hydroxide. This alkaline

chemical destroys the cell

around the needle tip and

up the needle, exactly where

those hair germs cells are

found in the hair follicle. The

downfall with electrolysis

or direct current on its own

is that it takes a long time

to treat each hair, but the

regrowth, ie where not all

hairgerm cells were destroyed,

is minimal.

Diathermy – uses alternating

current or high frequency to

heat the tip of the electrolysis

probe and destroy the

hairgerm cells. The downfall

with this treatment is that

there can be more regrowth

Cosmetic

TATTOO

than electrolysis on its own,

but it is much faster.

Thermolysis or The Blend

method – This method uses

the both alternating and

direct current as a treatment

modality, so therefore your

client receives both less

regrowth and faster treatment

of each individual hair, offering

the best of both worlds.

So let’s bring back this lost art

for eyebrow hair reduction,

stubborn grey hairs, scattered

hairgrowth and those hairs

that are left untreated by light

therapies.

Electrolysis probing hair follicle

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HAIR BY SAM MCKNIGHT – COOL GIRL BARELY

THERE TEXTURE MIST

Kylie is the first to acknowledge that iconic hair stylist Sam

McKnight is a genius. And she would know, having worked

with the hair legend throughout her international modelling

career. So there’s a sense of things having gone full circle in

the fact that her latest hair product discovery is actually Cool

Girl Barely There Texture Mist, by none other than her old

friend Sam McKnight. Now available in New Zealand (mecca.

co.nz), this ultra-lightweight hair mist has something of a cult

following for those who rate it as ‘signature Sam McKnight

style in a bottle’. Kylie is quick to agree.

“It’s definitely my new hair go-to because I can use it if I’m

creating a formal look and want really sleek or ‘done’ looking

hair, and I also turn to it for a relaxed and tousled ‘undone’

look. It’s incredibly light to use in your hair and a great

manipulator for hair.”

NOTHING NAUGHTY PROTEIN POWDERS

Kylie says: I work out religiously and pretty hard, and

as I’ve been getting older I noticed that I needed

something a little extra as my body wasn’t getting

enough out of the foods I eat. I’m really picky about

what I put into my body and this Nothing Naughty

range of protein and collagen powders (made right

here in NZ – in Tirau actually which is unexpected) has

been a gamechanger – for my energy levels, and also

I’ve noticed a huge difference in my skin, nails and

hair. It’s also really helped me look much more cut – I

can see abs! I feel like it gives me an edge – I have it

twice a day and blend it with fresh berries.

SAVVY TOUCH MANGO BUTTER

SUNSCREEN

Kylie says: “I’ve been using this Savvy Touch

sunscreen for years. I’m particularly fussy

about sunscreen and this one is it for me. It’s

created locally here in Cambridge too which

is an added bonus, but I’ve been a fan since I

first tried it. So many sunscreens are greasy

or thick when you apply them, or too oily to

apply makeup over. This one I use as both

a sunscreen and a moisturiser – it’s really

hydrating and I love that it has calendula and

active manuka honey, and that the zinc rubs

in really effortlessly to my skin. I pretty much

take the smaller bottle everywhere with me

so I always have reliable sun protection on

hand, and the large bottle is my daily go-to.

Having lived all over the world, I can honestly

say that New Zealand really is quite unique

in terms of how the sun affects skin, so it’s

important to have confidence that my skin is

properly protected.

We educate in Microblading,

Cosmetic Tattooing, Plasma Pen,

Microneedling, Tattoo Removal

and NZQA Electrolysis hair and

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EDUCATION

&

BEAUTYNZ MAGAZINE

EDUCATION & TRAINING

TRAINING

Lola Lee Training

CHRISTCHURCH TRAINING:

13-16 Feb: Lola Lee Pro Nail Course

(10am- 3.30pm)

10 March: Lola Lee Nail Art Course

(9:30am-4pm)


(9:30-4pm)

7 April: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course

(9.30am-4pm)

10-13 April: Lola Lee Pro Nail Training

Course (10am-3.30pm)

9 June: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course

(9.30am-4pm)

12-15 June: Lola Lee Pro Nail Training

Course (10am-3.30pm)

AUCKLAND TRAINING:

30 Jan: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course

(9.30am-4pm)

13 Feb: Lola Lee Nail Art Course

(9.30am-4pm)

27 Feb: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course

(9.30am-4pm)


(9.30am-4pm)

27 March: Lola Lee Dura Gel Course

(9.30am-4pm)

10 April: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course

(9.30am-4pm)

24 April: Lola Lee Nail Art Course

(9.30am-4pm)

8 May: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course

(9.30am-4pm)

22 May: Lola Lee Acrylic Course

(9.30am-4pm)

27 June: Lola Lee Dura Gel Course

(9.30am-4pm)

For more information or to book,

belush.co.nz

Master Academy

Training:

Feb 10: NZQA Eyeliner & Lip Cosmetic

Tattooing Technique online start. Feb

20-21: Live Workshop (4 months online)

Feb 13: NZQA Eyebrow Machine

Cosmetic Tattooing Technique online

start. Feb 22-23: Live workshop (4

months online)

Feb 17: NZQA Manual Microblading and

Machine Shading Cosmetic Tattooing

Technique online start. Feb 27-28: Live

workshop (4 months online)

March 23: NZQA Tattoo Removal, Laser

& Non Laser, online start. March 30-

31:Live workshop (4 months online)

April 21: NZQA Eyeliner & Lip Cosmetic

Tattooing Technique online start. May

1-2: Live Workshop (4 months online)

April 24: NZQA Eyebrow Machine

Cosmetic Tattooing Technique online

start. May 3-4: Live workshop (4

months online)

April 28: NZQA Manual Microblading

and Machine Shading Cosmetic

Tattooing Technique. May 8-9: Live

workshop (4 months online)

For more information,

masteracademy.co.nz

Miss Bliss Training

2023 will see a brand-new revamped Gel

Polish Beginner Course being rolled out

by Miss Bliss Education. Now more than

ever it’s so important to have thorough,

high-quality training with all you must

know when entering the industry.

Extended now over two days we have

added more to help set you up for

success. Bookings can be made from

December for the new year’s intake.

For more information. missbliss.co.nz

or melissa@missbliss.co.nz

Cosmetologists Training

AUCKLAND

Feb 13: DermaplanePro Training

Feb 20: Dermal Needling Training

Feb 27: Azure Tan Spray Tan Training

March 6-7: Tuel Skincare 2-Day Training

March 20: Dermal Needling Training

March 27: Azure Tan Spray Tan Training

April 3: Berodin Waxing Workshop

April 17: DermaplanePro Training

May 8: Azure Tan Spray Tan Training

May 15: DermaplanePro Training

May 29-30: Tuel Skincare 2-Day Training

July 10: DermaplanePro Training

July 17: Dermal Needling Training

July 24: Azure Tan Spray Tan Training

July 31: Berodin Waxing Workshop

CHRISTCHURCH

March 13: DermaplanePro Workshop

May 22: Dermal Needling Training

August 14: DermaplanePro Workshop

Sept 18: Dermal Needling Training

Nov 6-7: Tuel Skincare 2-Day Training


cosmetologists.co.nz

House of Camille

Training

Feb 13: DermaFIX level 1 (9.30am-

4pm)

Feb 14th: DermaFIX level 2 (9.30am-

4pm)

Feb 20th: Micro-needling Training

(9.30am-3pm)

Feb 27th: DermaFIX Resurfacing Peel

Training (9.30am-3pm)

March 6th: Technology Discovery Day

(9.30am-1pm)

March 13th: Katherine Daniels Facial


March 14th: Katherine Daniels Body


March 27th: DermaFIX level 1 (9.30am-

4pm)

March 28th: DermaFIX level 2

(9.30am-4pm)


houseofcamille.co.nz

Environ & Jane Iredale

Education

Training Courses for all levels, from

new graduates to Advanced Skin

Therapists. PSB remains committed to

harnessing the most innovative industry

developments and upholding standards

of excellence in both education and

products. In 2023 both our Environ

educators and jane iredale makeup

experts will present the latest, most

updated educational programs, which

include:

Introductory Trainings, Masterclasses

and New Training material and Product

Launches.

For Quarter 1 2023 trainings please

contact info@psb.net.nz for more

details.

EDUCATION

&

TRAINING

OBSERV 520x & 320

demonstrations:

These visits are designed for clinics

purchasing or upgrading an OBSERV

and are an opportunity to complete

due diligence on OBSERV for future

purchase throughout 2023.

March 7-9

March 29-30

April 5-6

May 1-3

May 4-5; 8-9

May 23

May 24

May 25-26

June 13-16

June 20-22

July 25-26

August 15-16

For more information or to book,

observ.co.nz or

enquiries@observ.co.nz

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THE

Last

WORD

When it comes to nurturing a family

legacy, Olivia Savidan has more than

proved her worth.

The laser sharp business woman

stepped into her first role at Beauty

Care when she was still in her 20s, to

work alongside her mother Frances

Jeffery. At the time Olivia was taking

a break from overseas working in

marketing and finance. It’s now 17

years later and she is still in the family

business, which she and her mother coown.

It’s a wonderful partnership, and

the pair’s skills perfectly complement

each other - Olivia taking care of sales,

marketing and training and Frances

overseeing operations, finance and

logistics. It’s a far cry from working as

a stockbroker and private banker; but

Olivia’s passion for the industry still

burns bright and she has learned to

strive for balance between her life as a

mother and wife, and business owner.


Your current involvement in the

Q. beauty industry?

We are a wholesaler/distributor

A. to the industry and our client’s

source of new, innovative

products sourced globally to bring

to market here.

Olivia Savidan

What keeps you inspired about

Q. the beauty industry?

100% skincare – both internal and

A. external approach to skin health.

It’s not just about topical skincare,

but internal supplements to

maintain and improve skin health

as your skin is a two-sided organ!

I love getting this message out

and bringing in brands that

complement this philosophy. I’m

also inspired about health and

wellness as a whole.

What products/treatments are

Q. you loving right now and why?

Skin supplements and topical

A. skincare with a simple regime is

the path I’ve taken for the past

few years and my skin has been

the best it has been. Active

ageing and overall wellness is my

way of life so I like to incorporate

facials, LED light therapy as

well as exercise and infrared

saunas to keep my skin hydrated

and nourished. Our biggest

growth this year has been our

Hydrojelly Masks from Esthemax

– electrolyte infused peel off

masks, which smell amazing

and give you the most dewy and

hydrated skin.

Q.How do you unwind/relax?

Head to the gym as nothing

A. beats those endorphins, infrared

saunas, reading my kindle

and just hanging with my family.

Catching up with girlfriends is also

so good for my soul.

Q.Beauty products you can’t live

without and why?

COOLA Tinted Moisturiser SPF30

A. Bronzed Goddess – the best

product I have ever used and have

every girlfriend of mine using it.

A dewy, illuminating, sunscreen

with no need to wear foundation

so it’s great for your skin. Also

Nurture natural perfume from

Abel – I wear it every day.

Greatest business learnings from

Q. the last two years:

My mum and I never stand still

A. in business. We adapt quickly,

we enhance and transform

and we roll up our sleeves and

get the work done. Hard work

and forever looking for better

processes to make our business

more efficient has helped us

over the past few years with

COVID. Launching a new brand,

getting our clients/consumers

excited re new brands/products,

new technology with revamped

website and being a digitally

focused business has allowed us

to keep moving forward. Our love

for the industry, being family run

and always on the look out for a

new opportunity is what keeps

us turning up to work each day.

In my personal life, I’ve learnt

material things don’t matter.

What does is your health, keeping

your kids happy and on track and

being grateful for what you have

today.

Forecast for 2023 beauty/business/

product trends: Active ageing rather

than anti ageing. Clients want to

embrace their ageing journey this

follows the 100% skincare philosophy of

both internal supplements and topical

skincare.

Advice for businesses for 2023: Hold

tight. With interest rates continuing to

increase and the cost of living so high

every dollar spent by consumers will be

very thought out. Keep your customers

happy, keep up the promotions and

customer loyalty programmes and

introduce new products/brands as

consumers love new things.

QUICK BITES:

Favourite drink: POLKA sparkling (same

great taste just no nasty hangover)

Favourite destination: Bali (weather,

wellness, restaurants and family)

Favourite book: The Seven Sister series

by Lucinda Riley (got me through the

lockdowns)

Favourite Instagram/podcast: @miss_

pollys_kitchen (great meal inspo)

Fave movie: Love Actually (watch every

year with my daughter at Xmas).

You’re unique.

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