Beauty NZ Magazine Autumn 2023

THE NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION OF 

REGISTERED BEAUTY PROFESSIONALS INC 

AUTUMN 2023 

AUTUMN 

SKINCARE 

INSPIRING 

WOMEN 

INDUSTRY 

NEWS 

BEHIND 

THE BRAND 

BEAUTY 

NEWS & 

BUSINESS 

TIPS 

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SUMMER 2023 EDITION 

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Editor's LETTER 

MEET YOUR TEAM 

EYE FRIENDLY. SKIN FRIENDLY. SALON FRIENDLY. 

Warren Gilbertson 

Graphic Designer, 

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Lisa Potter 

Editor, Associate 

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Welcome to the autumn 

issue of BeautyNZ. 

It’s hard to believe we’re already more than a quarter of the way through 2023. 

While we generally strive to focus on the positive aspects of the industry, the 

catastrophic damage and emotional toll many are dealing with in the wake of 

Cyclone Gabrielle needs to be acknowledged. 

ALL ENQUIRIES TO: 

editor@beautynzmagazine.co.nz 

BeautyNZ magazine is a professional beauty trade 

magazine published on behalf of the New Zealand 

Association of Registered Beauty Professionals Inc. 

The NZARBP is recognised as the premier industry 

organisation with a 50 year history of supporting 

members, regulating the industry and the promotion 

of a qualified workforce. The non-profit group 

educates, informs, provides advice and keeps the 

industry up to date with the latest information 

through its magazine. 

Many friends, family, colleagues and businesses have been dramatically 

impacted, and the after effects will continue to ripple through the industry this 

year, and beyond. 

It’s at times like this that being part of a community is so important; not just 

your geographic community, but also the NZARBP community - a team of 

supportive members who understand the demands of the industry and aim to 

support with information, education and guidance wherever possible, as well as 

a friendly ear when needed. 

Continuing with the theme of communities, the upcoming NZ Hair & Beauty 

Expo is an opportunity to network with like minded professionals, distributors 

and businesses, and to come together in a collaborative environment at one of 

the few specialised B2B beauty trade events here in New Zealand. Being held 

on June 17-18, tickets are available now (and if you head to page 7, you’ll find the 

opportunity to enter to win one of FIVE double passes). 

We’re pushing out the print date of our winter issue by one 

week to ensure that we can bring you 

the latest coverage from the Expo, along 

with updates on new product releases and 

treatments, and a great overview of the 

brands and businesses involved. Please 

come and say hi if you see us there - 

look forward to catching up! 

Lisa Potter 

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FROM THE 

ASSOCIATION 

BEHIND THE BRAND 

WELLBEING 

Be in to Win! 

8 President’s message 

10 Executive Committee 

12 Office Report 

14 Area Representatives 

16 Spotlight On: Toni Davis 

COVER STORY 

20 Little Miss Sunshine: Niki Loe 

INDUSTRY NEWS 

24 Off & On launches Lip Blush 

26 Dermalogica skin training 

27 Ink Nurse 

30 Antipodes sustainability 

32 New QE Health facility opens 

33 Two Hundred Doors 

anniversary 

34 The SeaCleaners 

35 Thalgo education event 

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PRODUCT PROFILES 

38 What’s New 

Industry showcase of new 

products 

ASK AN EXPERT 

52 Tattoos and sunscreen 

56 Cosmetologists NZ: 

James Turner 

58 Kiara Cosmetics: 

Annemarie Mason 

65 The Basic Blue: Selene Nguyen 

BUSINESS BITES 

62 Formulating a business plan 

66 How healthy is your workspace 

68 Tips for client retention 

70 Sustainablility in the salon 

MAKEUP 

72 Five Minute Face 

73 What’s New 

74 New Zealand Beauty 

75 What’s New In Store 

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76 Nutrition and skincare 

79 Business assistance 

80 Book Corner 

82 Tips to nourish yourself 

84 Building natural resilience 

86 The power of rituals 

NAILS 

88 Nail Trends 

88 What’s New in Nails 

TRAINING & 

EDUCATION 

90 Training the next generation 

92 Connecting the beauty 

industry 

94 Upcoming training dates 

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NZ Hair & Beauty Expo is returning to Auckland on June 

17/18 at the exciting venue of Viaduct Events Centre. 

As New Zealand’s only trade-event for the hair, male 

grooming and beauty industry in New Zealand that 

connects brands face-to-face with buyers; the Expo 

offers an Education Arena along with showcasing some 

of the latest treatments and newest products. 

There is also the valuable opportunity for face-to-face 

access to and networking with leading brands and 

suppliers. 

Tickets are available at nzhairandbeauty.nz 

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AUTUMN 2023 EDITION 

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Message 

PRESIDENT’S 

Association NEWS 

LAUNCHING 2023 

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Kia ora and welcome to our Autumn edition for 2023. 

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It has definitely been an interesting 

start to the new year with extreme 

weather events affecting New Zealand, 

especially the North Island. 

On behalf of the Executive Committee, 

I extend our heartfelt love and support 

to all of you, especially our members, 

affected by these recent events. 

It has been absolutely unbelievable to 

see the immense devastation caused by 

Cyclone Gabrielle. There are avenues 

for support available to individuals and 

businesses affected, so we encourage 

you to reach out and utilise these 

resources. 

Also we are here to offer support and 

guidance. Please contact our office if 

there is anything we can do to help or 

even just for a friendly chat. 

BEAUTYNZ MAGAZINE 

At times like this 

it is imperative to 

support one another 

with love and 

compassion 

At times like this it is imperative to 

support one another with love and 

compassion. Dee has been doing a 

stellar job at reaching out to those 

members in the impacted areas, 

ensuring our members know we care 

about them and their whanau especially 

during this difficult time. 

It is vital for the success of our 

Association that we have Area Reps. 

They are our connection to each 

another throughout New Zealand. 

Currently we have Area Rep positions in 

several areas of New Zealand, so if you 

are wondering how you can help or get 

involved, please enquire about being an 

Area Rep for your region. 

We would love to have these positions 

filled, and it's a wonderful opportunity 

to be part of the NZARBP community 

and play an important role within the 

Association As an Area Rep you could 

liaise with those members and other 

therapists adversely affected, offering 

them support through these hard 

times. Being an Area Rep is a rewarding 

way of giving back to our industry while 

meeting like-minded people and sharing 

knowledge. 

Also at the moment, we are in full swing 

planning our bi-annual awards. This is 

definitely a celebration to look forward 

to, with the awards ceremony being 

held early next year. It’s encouraging 

to have something positive to focus on 

such as this exciting event. 

Key information and dates are included 

in this issue so make sure you get 

organised and plan your entries. 

Thank you for your continued support 

and loyalty to the NZARBP. We 

appreciate each and every one of you, 

because without your commitment to 

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EXECUTIVE 

Committee 

AUS TRALASIAN ACADEMY OF 

Corneotherapy 

EMMA FRASER 

President and Nail 

Technology Manager 

LOUISE GRAY 

Vice President and 

Complaints Manager 

KIM RYAN 

Government Regulations 

Manager 

Beauty NZ Association Awards: 

The Game-Changer for Your Beauty Business 

ELYSA SOLLIS 

Documentation Manager 

CRIS AMARAL 

Cosmetic Tattoo Manager 

LARISSA WHITMAN 

Area Representative 

Manager 

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 

Are you a beauty professional 

looking for a way to showcase 

your expertise and excellence 

in the industry? Look no further 

than the Beauty NZ Association 

Awards! 

Entries open from June 1 to 

October 6, 2023, so mark your 

calendars and get ready to 

showcase your skills. 

Winning a Beauty NZ 

Association Award can be 

a game-changer for your 

business. 

It not only gives industry 

recognition amongst your 

peers but also enhances your 

reputation and sets you apart 

from your competition. It 

is a stamp of approval that 

shows your clients that you 

are amongst the best in 

the business and can lead 

to increased business and 

an expanded client base - 

ultimately more revenue. 

But don't take our word for it: 

ear from some winners of the 

2021 Beauty NZ Association 

Awards. 

"What an absolute moment 

of accomplishment and pride 

being named NZARBP Clinic of 

the Year 2021." 

Beauty Antix, NZ Clinic of the 

Year 2021 

"The awards process has been 

a really positive experience 

for both ourselves as business 

owners, and our team of 

talented beauty therapists." 

Renaissance | The Art of Beauty, 

NZ Spa of the Year 2021 

"I’m extremely proud to 

represent small businesses, 

proof that you can be a working 

mum, run a professional beauty 

clinic from your home, in a 

small town in Taranaki and still 

be a national success story." 

Tegan Frost, NZ Therapist of 

the Year 2021 

Entering the Beauty NZ 

Association Awards takes work, 

but is well worth the effort. Plus 

the Awards Ceremony is a night 

to remember and a wonderful 

opportunity to network and 

be surrounded by supportive 

members of the industry. 

Join NZARBP to celebrate the 

success of the industry on 

February 24 2024 at Tote on 

Ascot. (There’s free parking, it’s 

handy to the motorway and has 

accommodation next door). 

Contact Dee on info@ 

beautynz.org.nz for more 

information. 


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OFFICE 

MANAGERS 

Report 

Deep Dive Into 

Hydration 

Spotlight 

ON 

Tēnā koutou from the Association office. 

What a crazy start to the year. The weather has 

caused so much damage for so many people 

and we are feeling for our members that have 

been affected. If we can help in any way please 

reach out to us. 

will be emailed to you with links 

to the plans of weekly, fortnightly or monthly 

payments. 

We are pleased to inform our members that the 

insurance group scheme premium is staying the 

same as 2022. 

MEDIK8’S PIONEERING 2-STEP SOLUTION 

FOR EVEN THE DRIEST OF SKINS 

The NZ Beauty Association Awards event is 

planned for late February 2024. You can find 

information in this issue around when entries 

open and close. 

This year, the NZARBP is introducing a payment 

system to help make things easier if you prefer 

to pay off your membership and insurance fees. 

We are partnering with PAYLEADR. Information 

Also did you know you can list job vacancies on 

our website? It’s as easy as logging in with your 

email/password and filling out the form. There 

is no cost to members to use this function. 

Hopefully despite the unseasonable weather, 

there are still some opportunities to soak up 

some Vitamin D - just don’t forget to slap on 

that sunscreen. 

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We have recently welcomed 

11 new members, 6 re-joining 

members, and 1 student 

member. 

AUCKLAND 

Nicolette Curtis 

Sarah Harmer 

Gukhwa Jeon 

Kuljit Kaur 

Welcome to all of those who have joined. 

HAWKE'S BAY 

Katrina Jamieson 

SOUTHLAND 

Hannah Lawrence 

CANTERBURY 

Mannie Hambley 

Tracey Keefe 

Risa Meldrum 

Mandy Perry 

Maria Rosete 

Dee Clothier 

P: 021 062 4597 

E: info@beautynz.org.nz 

Te Pukenga - Southern Institute 

of Technology, Invercargill 

Southland Area Rep Toni Davis recently visited a group of 

enthusiastic students starting out on their training journey. 

Toni talked about the NZARBP and what it can provide for 

students, clinics, staff members, and self-employed clinics. 

The group was interested in viewing the power point 

presentation and learning some of the history of the Association. 

Students were enjoying learning how to tint eyebrows and 

eyelashes, learning how to shape out eyebrows and where to 

tweeze. They are all very interested in learning the anatomy and 

physiology of the body and are looking forward to having client 

days to perform their treatments they have learnt. 

New Area 

Rep: 

Dawn 

Baxter 

Welcome to Dawn Baxter, the new Hawke's Bay Area Rep 

for NZARBP. Dawn is looking forward to representing 

Hawke's Bay within the Association, having been in the 

industry for more than 30 years. During this time, she has 

worked in various roles, including sales and marketing 

manager for a skincare company, a business development 

manager and also working for AUT as an educator. 

Dawn returned to Napier to help set up the Beauty School 

at Te Pukenga - EIT where she worked as Programme Coordinator 

for a number of years. She now owns her own 

successful clinic and also contracts to some companies in 

a training capacity when needed. Dawn brings a wealth of 

knowledge and experience to her role for the region and 

is passionate about education and professionalism. 

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Spotlight 

ON 

AREA 

REPRESENTATIVES 

AMANDA SEMENOFF 

Northland 

021 455 019 

amanda@masteracademy.co.nz 

MICHAELLA MESSENGER 

Northland 

021 437 558 

michaella@masteracademy.co.nz 

SARAH FLETCHER 

Waikato 

021 817 990 

skincraftbeautytherapy@gmail.com 

MICHELE GRAY 

Taranaki 

027 282 9668 

accounts@urbanbeautyspa.co.nz 

LARISSA WHITMAN 

Christchurch 

027 692 3456 

larissa.whitman@ara.ac.nz 

SHELLY HOWAT 

Otago 

020 4122 4525 

shellzbellz13@yahoo.co.nz 

TONI DAVIS 

Southland 

027 362 3244 

tonimooloo@gmail.com 

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Spotlight 

ON ON 

Spotlight 

Toni Davis 

Toni Davis is the Southland Area Rep for the NZARBP 

and is passionate about working in the beauty industry 

and playing a role in its growth, through this role. 

One of the key drivers for her 

enthusiasm for the Area Rep position is 

the opportunity to get to know up and 

coming students looking to step into 

the professional beauty industry, and 

discovering what these future leaders 

are motivated about. 

What your NZARBP Area Rep role 

involves? 

Primarily helping salons around 

Southland with any information or 

problems they have, then taking this 

back to the Executive Committee. 

Letting students know about the 

Association and organising events for 

members and non members in the area. 

Why being a member of NZARBP is 

important? 

It means help is available around 

guidelines for health and safety, as well 

as legal guidance, information about 

jobs and anything beauty related that 

you may need additional information or 

input about. around. 

How many years have you been in the 

industry? 

I’ve been qualified for seven years and 

working in the industry for four years. 

I started at Invercargill day spa Beauty 

& Beyond Urban Retreat as a junior 

therapist and worked my way to senior 

therapist/beauty manager. I’m now at a 

smaller salon, Chey Beauty, that mainly 

specialises in nails, brows and eyelash 

extensions, working our way into body 

waxing and possibly laser. 

What you thought your career path 

might be when you were younger? 

I wanted to be a hairdresser, but got 

more into makeup and skin care. I liked 

makeup. I was always learning new 

tricks and tips from YouTube, buying 

new products etc. I also used to wax my 

mum and do our eyebrows from when I 

was about of 15. 

Some info about your 

career path? 

I’ve never stopped 

training. I am now trained 

in dermal needling, laser 

hair removal, laser genesis, 

removing skin tags, and 

am currently training in 

lash extensions. I love that 

this industry has a path 

of continuous learning. I 

also learned to manage 

a team of about six girls 

in the salon and in turn 

train them. I’ve learned 

how to order products and 

tools for the salon, and 

around the pricing and 

consumption of these. 

What is your area of 

specialty in this industry 

and why you love this 

focus? 

Nails. I love working with nails 

because you can see instantly the 

results from the work you have done 

for people. You can also be very 

creative. I really like doing pedicures 

too and helping create toenails for 

people with next to no nail or broken 

nails so they have the confidence to 

wear open toed shoes. 

What’s the best piece of skincare 

advice you’ve learned? 

Hydration doesn’t mean oily. 

Hydration is the most important part 

of skin care in my eyes as this helps 

with aging and oils. 

What is your favourite way to 

pamper/treat yourself? 

Massage. I play a lot of sports also so 

being in certain positions all day and 

doing sports can really tighten those 

muscles up. Massage is the best way 

I can relax and feel good for days 

afterwards. 

What’s one of your guilty pleasures? 

Doing nothing. I like to just take time for 

myself and have no one around and be 

in the moment. Since our jobs require 

talking to a lot of different people and 

also performing lovely treatments, it’s 

nice to just take time away and be with 

myself. 

What three things relating to self-care/ 

beauty are always in your handbag? 

Perfume, lip plumper and powder. 

What’s something about you people 

may be surprised to learn? 

I love cleaning, everything should be 

clean and sparkly. 

What’s the most important life or 

business lesson you’ve learned this 

year? 

Don’t take things too seriously. Life goes 

on whether you’re involved or not. Take 

time for yourself, don't stress about 

things you can’t change, and bring your 

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Event 

PREVIEW 

NZ Hair & 

Beauty Expo 

gets its own makeover with a new location 

Expo director Shaughan Woodcock 

17/18 JUNE 2023 

VIADUCT EVENTS CENTRE, 

AUCKLAND 

Following an incredible 2022 event, NZ 

Hair & Beauty Expo is celebrating its 

return (June 17/18) with a new venue. 

Viaduct Events Centre has been 

returned to its former glory (having 

been the base for Emirates Team 

New Zealand) and the polished floors, 

stunning harbour views and proximity 

to a bustling hub of eateries, bars and 

hotels will all add to the glamour of 

the hair and beauty industries coming 

together to share, educate, network and 

inspire. 

The NZ Hair & Beauty Expo creates an 

environment that supports and fosters 

education, deepening relationships 

between businesses and their 

customers and driving sales not only 

during the Expo, but in the months after. 

This is New Zealand’s only trade-event 

for the hair, male grooming and beauty 

industry in New Zealand that connects 

brands face-to-face with buyers. 

Show director Shaughan Woodcock 

says: “Hair and male grooming saw a 

large increase in 2022 and with more 

work this will continue to grow as well 

as continuing to build the beauty, health 

and wellbeing components. 

“The response to the male grooming 

presence at the Expo was so positive 

last year that it will continue to grow 

in size and scale at this year’s event. 

We also saw some interesting insights 

including 63% of visitors making 

a purchase and 49% intending to 

open accounts as a result of their 

attendance. We see this event as a 

terrific, strategic and streamlined way 

to do a lot of business under one roof. 

“There is a power in coming together, 

sharing knowledge, learnings, insights 

There is a power in 

coming together, 

sharing knowledge, 

learnings, insights 

and comradery at 

the best of times, 

and especially 

during tough times. 

We hope you all get 

to experience this 

power with NZ Hair 

& Beauty Expo. 

and comradery at the best of times, 

and especially during tough times. 

We hope you all get to experience this 

power with NZ Hair & Beauty. We are 

still welcoming new registrations to the 

2023 NZ Hair & Beauty Expo and tickets 

are on sale now. 

“The new venue is in the heart of the 

bustling Viaduct so it’s the perfect 

opportunity to make it a team weekend 

to visit the Expo, experience free 

education, network and enjoy the 

restaurants, bars and cafes in the area. 

We will be announcing some great 

hotel partnerships shortly too.” 

A wide range of brands and businesses 

involved include established 

and popular exhibitors such as 

K-Cosmetics, Prochaine, Little Honey, 

Luxe Beauty, Enbio, Youth Beauty, 

House of Camille, DMK Australia & 

NZ, Brillbird, Magpie Beauty, Payleadr, 

Designer Nails, Kitomba Salon and Spa 

Software and the Premier Institute of 

Education. 

Enquire about stand availability or 

purchase your tickets now; this is an 

Expo not to be missed. 

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Cover 

STORY 

Little Miss Sunshine 

Inspiring others around how self-joy can be the 

greatest superpower is all in a day’s work for Niki 

Loe. The nutritionist, naturopath and movement 

specialist sprinkles positivity in her wake and 

thrives on empowering others to discover what 

makes them happy. 

Based in Auckland, Niki works one-on-one with 

clients, as well as regularly hosting classes and 

wellness programmes, along with her self-designed 

Flow School and Glow classes. 

At the heart of everything she does, however, is an 

innate desire to inspire others to love themselves 

more, and to bring more joy into their lives. 

Those are no small goals, but they are 

intertwined in every facet of Niki, 

both personally and professionally. 

Her boundless enthusiasm is 

infectious, authentically and in an 

encouraging way. It’s hard not to start 

to tap into your own well of positivity 

in reaction to even a quick chat with her. 

After two decades of teaching 

movement, Niki had to rebuild her 

own body after four (yes, four!) hip 

surgeries. 

“I know what it feels like to have lost all 

sense of self. And I know how hard the 

overcoming can be,” she says. 

“By overcoming my own health 

battles - including a recent diagnosis 

of endometriosis - I have never been 

more driven to help others find their 

health freedom too. “ 

Paying It Forward 

Having spent extensive time working 

with busy professionals, Niki has 

clear ideas around helping women 

(and men) deal with the stress that 

comes with working in a profession 

like the beauty industry, where ‘selfenergy’, 

compassion and listening 

skills are required, sometimes leaving 

the provider fatigued, physically and 

emotionally. 

“The overarching theme is overcoming 

stress and bringing more joy into 

your workplace and into your life. And 

as with everything, it all starts with 

LOVE!” she says. 

“Just recently I was asked ‘What’s 

one or two things you’d like everyone 

to do more of?’ and it was a good 

opportunity to really think about this. 

“From a holistic health perspective, 

I could talk about the importance of 

movement, nutrition, sleep, stress 

management practices, etc. However, 

these are the things we talk about the 

most already, we regularly read about 

these topics and hear about them 

in podcasts. And they are all really 

important health factors, but after 20+ 

years of working with humans, what 

my heart really wanted to say in that 

moment was this: 

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I would like 

humans to believe 

in themselves more 

and love themselves 

more. For all that 

they are, just as they 

are, and all that they 

dream of becoming. 

"I would like humans to believe in 

themselves more and love themselves 

more. For all that they are, just as 

they are, and all that they dream of 

becoming. Because when we learn to 

believe in ourselves more, and love 

ourselves more, it influences all of 

those other things. It influences the 

way we show up for ourselves, and for 

our lives. 

“Start with kindness, gentleness, love 

and grace for yourself, the kind you 

give so generously to everyone else 

in your busy, daily lives. Just start 

there. This is the stuff that makes the 

greatest impact on how you devour 

your life with great joy.” 

Lifelong goals 

Having started teaching group fitness aged 

just 15, something about the energy and joy 

of working with a class struck a deep chord 

and Niki knew she would work with humans 

for the rest of her life. 

She was right about her future focus, 

and has gone on to build an impressive 

repertoire of skills which allow her to offer a 

wide variety of tools to people at all stages 

of their life journey. Included amongst 

this is a Bachelor of Naturopathy, herbal 

medicine and nutrition. 

Along the way of exploring her own 

life, Niki has also learned first-hand the 

importance of resilience. 



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Niki Loe’s Love Bites for self-care 

• Move your body every day. So often 

we tell ourselves that we need a 

whole hour to go to the gym for 

exercise to count. So when we don't 

have that hour, we miss out on doing 

any movement at all. Rewrite the 

rules and just move. Even if it's just 

a 5 minute jam session to Beyonce 

in your kitchen. Did you know that 

every time your muscles contract, 

they release myokines, a protein 

that scientists call ‘hope molecules’. 

Hope molecules produce an effect 

on the brain that help alleviate worry 

and stress, lessens symptoms of 

depression and anxiety, and offer 

more energy to your body and your 

brain. Consistent doses of hope 

molecules, even just 5 minutes per 

day, can make us more resilient to 

stress and more receptive to joy 

• Revel in gratitude. Did you know 

that it is biochemically impossible 

to feel both stressed and grateful 

all at the same time, even if just for 

that one grateful moment? Isn't that 

beautiful? I personally love ‘The five 

minute journal’ and I carry a gratitude 

rock with me in my handbag. Every 

time I stumble across it when I am 

looking for something, it makes me 

smile and nudges me to slow down 

and feel grateful for the beautiful 

things in my life. 

• Drink lots of water and eat your 

vegetables. There’s good reason 

you see and hear this advice again 

and again. You cannot outsmart 

being human. Your beautiful body, 

and the trillions of cells that make 

you who you are, need a rich blend 

of nutrients and hydration to give 

you energy, focus, strength and joy. 

There is no way around that. 

• Make time for non-negotiable ‘me 

moments’ in your day. While we 

cannot slow down the world around 

us, we can schedule practices into 

our day that help us to slow down 

the world inside of us. Your ‘me 

moment’ must be especially yours. 

This will look different for everybody. 

It can be as simple as a long, deep, 

delicious breath to pause and just be, 

or a yoga class, a mini meditation, a 

chapter of your book, or technology 

free time to devour a delicious 

morning coffee. 

• Don't be afraid to ask for help. At 

work, at home, and for your health. 

Let yourself feel held and 

supported in the way you 

hold and support those 

in your life. 

• LOVE your body. Your body is your 

home. Make your home your happy 

place. 

• Affirm your mindset. When I am 

busy or feeling overwhelmed, I find 

it really powerful to affirm to myself 

‘busy but blessed’. This enables us to 

create our own reality and to anchor 

ourselves in calm and gratitude. 

• Nurture your relationships at work 

with playfulness and connection. 

When workmates become friends, 

and clients become fabulous humans 

you can share a laugh with, going to 

work becomes pretty special. There’s 

nothing like sharing a morning coffee 

run, healthy treats and cheeky banter 

to reduce stress and uplevel joy on a 

busy day! 

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makeup offering with the 

addition of a new Lip Blush service. 

This innovative new cosmetic tattooing 

treatment has a focus on subtle, naturallooking 

results. 

Lip Blush looks to enhance natural 

lip colour and help achieve a more 

symmetrical, balanced look for lips. It 

can also be used to help cover up scars 

or pigmentation. 

Unlike traditional tattooing, Lip Blush is 

semi-permanent and works by placing 

pigment on the top layer of the skin. This 

allows clients to enjoy the benefits of a 

subtle lip tint that can be adjusted over 

time to suit individual preferences. 

"We are thrilled to introduce Lip Blush 

as part of our semi-permanent makeup 

range," says Hannah Pickering, OFF & 

ON’s ON National Trainer. 

“Our clients have been asking for a 

natural-looking lip enhancement solution 

and Lip Blush delivers just that. The 

results are gorgeous and are tailored to 

enhance the symmetry and balance of 

your natural lips, eventually fading to 

create a beautiful sheer colour that allows 

you to see your natural lips below. 

“OFF & ON's Lip Blush treatment is 

performed by skilled and experienced 

technicians using only the highest quality, 

medical-grade pigments. Each treatment 

is tailored to the client's unique skin tone 

and desired outcome.” 

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Dermalogica training for 

treating melanin-rich skin 

Industry 

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As a brand Dermalogica encourages 

inclusivity and diversity, alongside 

aiming to strengthen industry 

knowledge and bridge the gap in 

professional education. 

Dermalogica has designed Treating 

Melanin-Rich Skin, a course for 

skin therapists and future industry 

professionals to strengthen 

their foundational knowledge of 

understanding and treating 

melanin-rich skin. 

This education resource is free and is 

available now at 

www.TreatingMelaninRichSkin.com. 

“Textbooks primarily feature lighter 

skin tones on models and in medical 

illustrations, and classes often omit how 

skin conditions present in darker skin 

tone variation,” says Caroline Parker, 

Head of Education for Dermalogica 

New Zealand. 

“This can cause a learning gap that can 

lead to inequalities in care, from the 

initial client consultation through skin 

analysis and treatment.” 

“Melanin-rich skin tones, specifically 

those categorised as Fitzpatrick levels 

IV-VI, have been under-represented in 

the professional skin care industry’s 

training curricula. New Zealand is a 

place of great diversity, and this new 

online course provides fundamental 

This knowledge 

will assist 

therapists in their 

work with Māori, 

Pacific, Indian 

and African 

clients. 

knowledge for the skin care service 

professional when addressing diverse 

skin tones. 

Future Thinking 

Caroline explains that Dermalogica 

was born from the idea that industry 

education could and should do more 

to set skin therapists up for success. 

“As the leaders in skin treatment 

education, we’re driven by our 

purpose to elevate the industry 

through advanced education and 

skill development, and that includes 

ensuring that every skin professional 

is confident treating every skin tone.” 

Three Modules 

The free course is comprised of 

three self-led modules. Module one 

focuses on cultural intelligence (CQ) 

to strengthen communication and 

improve the client experience. 

The second module delves into the 

science of melanin and melaninrich 

skin structure, exploring how 

it affects skin conditions such as 

ageing, hyperpigmentation, breakouts, 

sensitivity, and more. Students will learn 

how to unlock effective skin treatments 

for these skin conditions and types 

of ingredients to use and avoid when 

treating melanin-rich skin. 

The third module addresses advanced 

skin services, focusing on chemical 

peels, microneedling, nanoinfusion, 

dermaplaning, and LED. 

The curriculum details precautions and 

contraindications that may be present 

with melanin-rich skin, guiding the 

professional on how to perform each of 

these services successfully. 

“Understanding the complexities of 

melanin-rich skin is both a science and 

an art,” explains course consultant and 

board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Alexis 

Stephens. “This is a much-needed 

course and a massive step in the right 

direction in bridging the gap in skin 

exclusivity.” 

The course, found at www. 

TreatingMelaninRichSkin.com, is 

open to the professional skin care 

industry, and currently offered in seven 

languages: English, German, Spanish, 

Italian, Vietnamese, French, and 

Mandarin. A certificate of completion is 

available post the course to print out or 

share digitally. 

Jason Taylor grew up 

surrounded by the artistic flair of 

tattoo culture. Immersing himself in it 

through friends who lived at his parents’ 

house (who went on to become wellrespected 

Australian tattoo industry figures), 

Jason first picked up a tattoo machine aged 17, but 

soon discovered he did not have the artistic capabilities of 

his companions. 

Having always respected the tight knit tattoo community 

and regarded them as an extension of his family, Jason 

noticed a gap in the market for post-tattoo care. 

At the time, the go-to tattoo aftercare cream was 

often antiseptic nappy rash cream, but Jason 

wanted to create a natural and purpose made 

for tattoo aftercare and maintenance. 

Having spent years in research and 

development, in 2015 Ink Nurse 

was born. Operating as a side project 

from Jason’s one-bedroom apartment, 

demand rapidly grew, including his first 

major order from a French company that 

required upsizing the business to meet 

demand. What began as a personal passion 

selling tubs via Instagram DM’s quickly evolved 

into a massive business venture. 

Jason turned to his best-friend and now business 

partner, Benjamin Garsia. Joining forces, the pair worked 

14 hours a day packing and posting orders, keeping their 

local Australia Post busy who awarded them with an 

Outstanding Business Award. 

Benjamin Garsia and Jason Taylor, Ink Nurse 

Over the years, Ink Nurse took 

another growth turn that neither 

Jason or Benji saw coming, as 

reviews and testimonies flooded in 

from people around the world using Ink 

Nurse for daily skincare and relief from skin 

irritations such as eczema and psoriasis. 

Ink Nurse unintendedly expanded from being a 

cult, niche underground product within the tattoo 

industry and made its way to all people, inked or not. 

The non-comedogenic formula is ideal for all skin types, 

including those prone to sensitivities and contains no 

parabens, petroleum, synthetic colours or fragrances. 

Nourishing 

natural ingredients 

include shea butter, 

avocado oil, roseship oil and 

chamomile extract. 

Ink Nurse Multi-Purpose Remedy Cream is 

designed to soothe and calm skin, while 

supporting skin recovery. It also 

works to reduce trans-epidermal 

water loss and sooth 

skin trauma associated 

with fresh tattoos, 

including genetic and 

environmental irritations. 

It can be used on the face 

and body for daily hydration 

and nourishment, and helps 

provide antimicrobial and 

antibacterial support 

against rashes and 

bites. 

As demand for the Australian-made super 

remedy cream continues to grow, it’s now available 

in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide at ink-nurse.com. 


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Making waves towards 

positive ocean changes 

Medik8’s announcement of its first 

charitable partnership with PADI AWARE 

Foundation, is a full circle moment. The 

partnership was inspired by Medik8 

founder, Elliot Isaacs - an ocean lover and 

PADI Master Scuba Diver. 

PADI AWARE Foundation supports ocean 

protection projects and initiatives across 

the globe, and this promising union falls 

neatly under Medik8’s Social Investment 

pillar, as part of its wider sustainability 

strategy. 

Beautiful skin for life. 

Beautiful planet forever. 

“Working with grassroots organisations 

who understand exactly what is needed 

on the ground will mean we can 

generate the greatest positive impact on 

our shared planet,” says Medik8 Head of 

Sustainability Alexandra Florea. 

The partnership with PADI AWARE 

Foundation was a natural choice, with 

both parties on a shared mission to drive 

local action for global ocean conservation 

through a comprehensive, sciencebacked 

and results-driven approach. 

The ocean plays a hugely important 

role in carbon sequestration and 

climate regulation, as well as fostering 

biodiversity and supporting coastal 

communities. 

Medik8 is proud to have partnered with 

PADI Aware Foundation to support its 

amazing work caring for our precious 

oceans. 

Medik8 is set to sponsor four of PADI 

AWARE Foundation’s Community 

Grant Recipients to help restore and 

protect the planet’s most productive 

ecosystem and help tackle some of the 

biggest issues facing the ocean today. 

The first project will be Kosamare 

Seagrass Restoration in Kefalonia, 

Greece. 

This hands-on initiative seeks 

to engage the local community 

to monitor and restore seagrass 

(Posidonia) meadows in the 

Mediterranean Sea. Now in the second 

We chose PADI 

AWARE Foundation 

as our first charitable 

partner because, like 

us, they put science at 

the heart of everything 

they do to bring about 

positive results. 

of three phases, the project is taking 

place in four different bays off the coast 

of Kefalonia. 

The next three global initiatives will be 

announced soon. 

Having launched its updated 

sustainability blueprint at the end of 

2022, Medik8 pledged to invest to 

positively contribute to society through 

supporting charitable causes, with the 

ultimate goal of ensuring an even greater 

impact on its other core sustainability 

pillars: Climate Action, Waste Reduction 

and Ethical Business. 

Learn more about the Medik8 

sustainability mission at 

medik8.com.au/eco.html 

@medik8anz #SaveTheOcean 

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Industry 

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Setting new 

sustainability 

standards 

The recent launch of Antipodes Lime 

Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming Cream 

marks the brand’s most sustainable 

product to date, in an already 

impressive line-up of products. 

The collagen-rich formulation is of 

100% natural-origin, certified by 

BioGro Organic, and the brand’s first 

release to feature 100% plastic-free 

packaging – resulting in a circular model 

of production, consumption, and waste 

management. 

Lime Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming 

Cream is the first Antipodes product 

to feature a plastic-free lid, following 

extensive research into eco-friendly 

alternatives. 

The new-generation aluminium 

solution means the New Zealand brand 

has achieved a much-lauded closedloop 

process, with 100% biodegradable 

ingredients and100% plastic-free, 

recyclable packaging, resulting in a 

circular economy. 

“A sleek aluminium lid with an invisible 

thread has been developed for Lime 

Caviar in collaboration with a long-time 

supplier, marking a huge step towards 

reaching our goal of 100% plastic-free 

across our entire skincare range,” says 

Antipodes founder Elizabeth Barbalich. 

Lime Caviar’s core packaging – glass 

and aluminium – comes from two 

of the most abundant materials on 

the planet: glass is made from sand; 

aluminium is made from the earth 

mineral bauxite. 

Both glass and aluminium are infinitely 

recyclable, able to be continually 

reused with no loss of quality. In fact, 

75% of all aluminium ever produced is 

still in use today. But Antipodes isn’t 

stopping there. Research is ongoing 

into packaging alternatives made from 

plant waste – by-products from the 

manufacture of its plant-based skincare 

– to reduce waste even further. 

A Full Circle Moment 

Eighteen years on from the launch 

of the Scientific Green Beauty brand, 

Lime Caviar embodies Antipodes’ 

sustainability ethos, from forest to face. 

Its organic ingredients, its scientifically 

validated results, and its 100% 

plastic-free packaging are a tribute to 

everything the business stands for. 

The launch comes as Antipodes 

finalises its B Corp certification, 

the highest standard for socially 

responsible businesses, following 

a rigorous assessment of its 

environmental and social impact, 

governance, and transparency. 

Skin Focus 

Lime Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming 

Cream takes aim at premature ageing. 

The daily cream targets the three 

signs of ageing by supporting skin’s 

collagen production, smoothing wrinkle 

appearance, and plumping skin for a 

healthy, youthful glow. 

Developing a high-performance organic 

product is technically difficult, but 

Antipodes has earned global attention 

as an innovator of premium natural 

skincare for 18 years. 

Scientific Efficacy 

The New Zealand brand is one of few 

internationally which strives to create 

100% natural-origin formulations, 

that also achieve the all-important 

scientific efficacy. 

The high-tech approach involves 

testing formulations in-vitro on 

human fibroblast cells. Lime Caviar 

was shown to stimulate Type 1 collagen 

production by 65% – which means 

the product is scientifically proven 

to support the skin’s natural collagen 

function. 

Collagen is one of the key building 

blocks of skin, essential to keeping it 

plumped, supple, and line-free. For 

healthy skin at every age, collagen 

support is a must. 

In Lime Caviar Collagen-Rich Firming 

Cream, nature-derived wrinklesmoothing 

agent Sepilift DPHP 

supports and strengthens skin’s natural 

collagen function. Lime caviar extract, 

from hand-picked limes, is rich in 

AHAs to promote fresh, radiant skin 

tone, whilst lipid-rich avocado oil 

smooths the appearance of fine lines 

for a firmer, bouncier complexion. 

ANOTHER 

NZ FIRST FOR 

Emma Lewisham, the luxuriously 

natural, science-based skincare brand, 

has launched exclusively on Goop by 

Gwyneth Paltrow. 

The pairing marks another impressive 

step in for Emma Lewisham, as the 

first-ever New Zealand beauty brand 

to launch on Goop , setting a new and 

exciting benchmark for both. 

“We’re proud to be Goop’s first New 

Zealand brand launch in the company’s 

history. Since our brand’s inception, 

we’ve set out to create a new vision of 

beauty through product innovation and 

sustainability within the industry.” says 

founder Emma Lewisham. 

“Our launch across Goop will help 

Emma Lewisham reach new audiences 

globally. We’re so thrilled to embark on 

this new journey with Goop.” 

Emma Lewisham has flipped the 

traditional approach to formulating on 

its head by focusing on the physiology 

of the skin, determining how multiple 

Emma Lewisham 

ingredient combinations can work in 

synergy with each other to deliver 

superior results. 

Developed by scientists and 

physiologists with over 100 years of 

combined experience, its formulas 

are engineered with 

up to 30 meticulously 

chosen ingredients 

that are individually 

efficacious but work in 

combination to amplify 

each other to provide 

next-generation results. 

A true pioneer in the 

circular beauty industry, 

the entire range is 

refillable and reusable 

through the Emma 

Lewisham Beauty 

Circle. 

In September 2021, 

Emma Lewisham 

Industry 

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was named the world’s first certified 

carbon-positive beauty brand under 

Toitū Envirocare’s Climate Positive 

Certification. The brand’s industry 

leading sustainability achievement 

garnered a personal endorsement from 

ethologist and environmentalist Dr Jane 

Goodall. Emma Lewisham achieved B 

Corp status in February 2022. 



Industry 

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Multi-million dollar 

QE Health facility opens 

Industry 

30 years at the heart 

of the New Zealand 

beauty industry 

Two Hundred Doors, a purpose-led New Zealand 

company with a passion for the skin care industry has 

proudly celebrated its 30 year anniversary. 

NEWS 

It has been many years in the making, 

but the opening of QE Health's new 

health and wellness facility marks a 

significant milestone for New Zealand's 

centre for clinical health and wellness. 

Among other things, the $19M purposebuilt 

health and wellness facility in 

Rotorua strengthens health and wellness 

options for Kiwis. 

The 3000sqm facility signals an exciting 

new era for the organisation, which 

boasts a fascinating 80 year history. 

“Our new health and wellness facility 

enables us to take our unique, clinically 

integrated approach to health and 

wellness to the next level,” says Chief 

Executive, Dr Aaron Randell. 

“One of our aims is to provide additional 

health and wellness options for more 

Kiwis – an aspect which is becoming 

increasingly important as our population 

increases and ages,” he says. 

Dr Randell says as the health reforms 

progress, he’s hoping more New 

Zealanders will be able to take utilise 

the range of complementary holistic 

therapies available at QE Health, many 

of which are not offered anywhere 

else in Aotearoa due to QE’s access to 

Rotorua’s unique mineral waters and 

mud resources. 

QE Health’s services are currently 

available privately, as well as publicly 

through contracts with Te Whatu Ora 

and ACC. 

The new facility is also perfectly poised 

to meet the expanding international 

health tourism market, with a positive 

flow-on effect on the Rotorua economy 

and potential job creation. 

Rehabilitation & 

Specialist Focus 

Health sector leader and Chief Executive 

of Dementia New Zealand, Cathy 

Cooney, says the QE Health team 

provides an exceptionally high level of 

service and the new facility is an asset 

locally and nationally. 

“What stands out to me is the 

impeccable quality of the multidisciplinary 

team at QE Health - they 

are absolute specialists, particularly 

in rehabilitation, rheumatology and 

musculoskeletal conditions in New 

Zealand,” she says. 

She says QE Health is completely geared 

towards supporting more people to take 

care of their own health and wellness at 

all ages and stages. 

“The team supports people to lead 

fulfilling and independent lives by 

keeping them as well as possible and 

that is a hugely valuable outcome for us 

all,” she says. 

QE Health’s former building was 

originally built as a convalescence 

hospital in 1942 and was only ever 

intended as a temporary facility to help 

rehabilitate injured soldiers after WWII. 

Since then, the site has supported 

hundreds of thousands patients on their 

path to wellness. 

The new facility provides visitors with 

a purpose built orthotics workshop, 

Pilates studio, hydrotherapy and 

geothermal pools, a 24-hour gym, and 

13 comfortable and modern rooms 

for in-patient use. It has been funded 

through a series of predominantly 

loans and some grants from Kānoa, 

the Government’s Regional Economic 

Development & Investment Unit, 

Rotorua Trust, and Rotorua Lakes 

Council. 

The QE Health facility in Rotorua is an 

exciting concept around health and 

wellness. 

Kiwi’s have had access to Dermalogica, 

the number one used professional skin 

care brand globally, since 1993; thanks to 

Two Hundred Doors. 

More recently, the business has 

expanded, launching Skintopia; five 

results-driven skin centres across 

Auckland and Wellington; as well 

as adding The Beauty Chef and Bio- 

Therapeutic brands to its distribution list. 

With skin care in her blood, Natasha 

Bourke is now at the helm of the 

business as owner and CEO, having 

purchased it off her parents, Jane and 

Brendan, in 2018. 

“A significant birthday like this offers us 

the chance to stop and reflect back on 

the journey so far, and everything we 

have achieved,” says Natasha. 

“I’m so fortunate to have had such 

amazing role models in both of my 

parents, leading the beauty industry 

right from the beginning. Mum (Jane) 

has always believed in leading with heart, 

and empowering other female business 

owners to achieve their goals, which still 

holds true in the business today.” 

Two Hundred Doors has grown and 

moved its roots from Palmerston North 

to an Auckland-based warehouse, 

education facilities and head office, and 

now employs 25 women – with a further 

19 across its Skintopia locations. 

Pioneering the industry, under Natasha’s 

rein; dermalogica.co.nz was launched, 

along with a flagship store in Albany. The 

business was rebranded to Two Hundred 

Doors, and The Beauty Chef and Bio- 

Therapeutic added to the distribution 

wing. 

More recently, the Skintopia concept 

was realised, with two skin centres in 

Wellington and three in Auckland. Plus, 

a business scholarship, EmpowHER, 

launched in partnership with Saben and 

The Icehouse, to accelerate five Kiwi 

female businesses forward. 

“By opening Skintopia, it’s given us a lot 

of insights into how to run a successful 

skin care business, giving us a deeper 

The last three years 

of unprecedented 

events have certainly 

been tough to 

navigate for the 

industry – we’ve 

all had to look at 

our business plans 

and adapt so we’ve 

remained relevant in 

today’s market. 

understanding of how we can support 

our wholesale customers now and in the 

future,” adds Natasha. 

“I’m really proud of one of the ways we 

supported our wholesale customers 

during Covid. When their doors were 

closed, thanks to our Dermalogica 

website ‘support local’ initiative, they 

were able to earn the same commission 

from product sales that they would have 

received in-store.” 

In an industry first, the Dermalogica. 

co.nz website offers consumers the 

ability to select their local Dermalogica 

skin centre when finalising payment, 

and by doing so, the skin centre makes 

the same commission they would have 

made if they sold the product in-store. 

As thirty candles are blown out, the 

future looks bright for Two Hundred 

Doors. 



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Let the sea 

empower 

your beauty 

Thalgo International 

Education Event 

To celebrate the launch of the new 

Thalgo Silicium Lift Face Fitness inspired 

facial treatment and home care range, 

Ken and Rosemary Currie, and the 

Thalgo NZ crew, joined international 

guests Joanne Cochrane and Nawael 

Marechal from Thalgo France, along with 

Thalgo family who traveled from around 

New Zealand to enjoy the event. 

Held at the members lounge of the 

Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron 

in Auckland, with views of Watemata 

Harbour, those who attended enjoyed a 

demonstration of the new Silicium Lift 

Firming Facial Treatment. 

Industry 

NEWS 

Thalgo was born of the oceans and has always been involved in 

protecting the environment and the ocean depths. The globally 

respected brand was created by a visionary Doctor of Pharmacy with 

a passion for marine algae and natural ingredients. 

As a world pioneer in marine cosmetics 

since 1964, Thalgo searches the world’s 

oceans for the most effective marine 

molecules, using over 230 active marine 

ingredients from marine origin, including 

eight patents. 

With a deep respect for the ocean, 

Thalgo is gearing into action alongside 

Yvan Bourgnon’s organisation, The 

SeaCleaners, to help clean up the oceans 

and reduce plastic waste, acting on three 

levels: 

• Cleaning up plastic from the oceans 

The Manta project: A boat to collect 

and recycle plastic macro-waste that 

will sail the most polluted seas and 

oceans in the world. 

• Cleaning up coastlines 

11 rivers responsible for 90% of 

plastic pollution of the oceans. It is 

necessary to act upstream of the 

oceans, rolling out large-scale waste 

collections on river shores and marine 

coastlines worldwide. 

with his brother and parents, when he 

was eight years old. 

“At the time, there wasn’t all this rubbish. 

Thirty-five years later, I sailed for two 

months surrounded by plastic along 

the coast of Indonesia, Sri Lanka and 

the Maldives. It’s my generation that 

has polluted the oceans,“ says Yvan 

Bourgnon 

The ‘gladiator of the seas’ stopped 

dozens of times a day to clear the debris 

blocking the boat. 

He thought about the meaning of his 

life. 

When he set foot on land, the 

SeaCleaners project along with his boat 

christened ‘Manta’ to collect plastic from 

the water was already beginning to take 

shape. 

Higher (60m), longer (55m) and wider 

(25m) than the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, 

the Manta is aptly named after a ray 

whose measurements and abilities defy 

the laws of nature. This giant of the seas 

is also pushing back the limits of physics 

with 300 collection days planned per 

year, a goal of three tons/hour of plastic 

collected and a storage capacity of 200 

m3. 

Thanks to the support of sponsors such 

as Thalgo, the boat’s construction began 

in 2022 and its launch on the hunt for 

plastic waste is scheduled for 2024. 

Thalgo: a lifetime partnership with the 

ocean 

Just as the sea revitalises body and 

mind, Thalgo has always combined 

efficacy and wellbeing. Offering a 

beautifully and thoughtfully curated 

selection of face, body and suncare 

products, as well as body, spa and global 

premium treatments, Thalgo harnesses 

the minerals, elements. vitamins and 

other active molecules from the ocean. 

Invest in the Complete Treatment System 

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Stock 4 Treatment Products only 

• Reducing plastic consumption 

Plastic concerns everyone! Thalgo 

and The SeaCleaners are gearing into 

action among the general public to 

change everyday habits and reduce 

plastic waste. 

Yvan Bourgnon and The SeaCleaners 

The 49-year-old explorer fell in love 

with the sea at a young age, on his first 

round-the-world trip lasting three years 

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Industry 

NEWS 

Juvenate ReSculpt 

Body Treatment 

Industry 

NEWS 

Respecting and 

sharing cultures 

Recently, the founder of JUARA 

Skincare, Metta Murdaya visited New 

Zealand to oversee the launch of her 

award-winning luxury clean skin and 

body care brand in the country. 

The brand has just signed a deal to 

have its range stocked at Rotorua’s 

historic and world-famous Polynesian 

Spa, known for its indulgent wellness 

experiences. 

Not only will the brand be sold on shelf 

in the spa, some key products will also 

be incorporated into the spa treatment 

menu. 

Metta spent her trip meeting with local 

retailers and media and was even able 

to spend a couple of days in Rotorua, 

exploring the local culture and enjoying 

Polynesian Spa’s famous hydrotherapy 

spa treatment. 

Founded in New York in 2006, JUARA 

is formulated using the finest highly 

active botanical ingredients based 

on ancient beauty and wellness 

rituals. The range includes natural 

moisturisers, body oils, toners, serums, 

eye creams and enzyme scrubs. 

A luxurious range based on eastern 

botanical remedies and western 

science, JUARA is inspired by Jamu, 

Indonesia's ancient herbal medicine 

practice. 

JUARA brings together herbal tradition 

and botanical science to create an 

enticing range of skin and body care 

products that aim to support the health 

and wellbeing of people. In the process 

JUARA also supports the wellbeing of 

the planet and animals with all products 

100% vegetarian, and PETA certified as 

cruelty free. 

The launch of Juvenate Cosmedical 

Skincare’s ReSculpt Body Treatment 

marks an exciting addition to the 

Juvenate clinic-only line-up of 

meticulously formulated products. 

The ReSculpt launch is Juvenate’s first 

treatment specially created to target 

body skin concerns, from cellulite and 

stretch marks to loose or wrinkled skin 

and scars. 

ReSculpt goes beyond barrier repair, 

and targets the energy mechanisms 

of skin cells; offering regenerative 

solutions that correct underlying 

damage. 

The principal is based on Skin 

Regenerative Therapy, and aims 

to repair cellular damage of skin 

at the level at which it occurs by 

reconstructing and protecting the skin’s 

cellular functions. 

The synergy of unique actives cleverly 

combines to tighten skin, reduce 

cellulite, and reshape body contours. 

Lavishly textured, this intense 

moisturiser replenishes lipid layers, 

giving elasticity and vitality back to dry 

and crepey skins. ReSculpt is rapidly 

attracting a cult following among 

those keen to experience the intensive 

actives, with delivery systems that 

help ReSculpt go deeper into the lower 

layers of the skin. 

This allows for repair of the skin from 

the deepest levels, which, in turn, helps 

create noticeable differences to body 

skin concerns. 

As well as powerfully hydrating skin, the 

super moisturising formulation fights 

inflammatory conditions while soothing 

and softening skin. It also helps to 

promote the formation of collagen, 

enabling a renewed skin appearance 

and improving visible skin texture and 

tone. 

ReSculpt provides the skin with 

protection and optimises the 

environment for skin cell health. 

Juvenate is a niche skincare range, 

with products specifically formulated 

to restore, repair, and enhance the 

skin. Tailored to New Zealand's harsh 

and unique climate, all Juvenate 

pharmaceutically graded, cosmedical, 

and cosmeceutical ingredients have 

been rigorously tested to ensure that 

their efficacy is at its optimum level. 

Juvenate utilises a unique combination 

of delivery systems to ensure that its 

products are going to get to where 

your skin needs them, at a rapid rate, 

ensuring results are quick and also 

long-lasting. 

Metta Murdaya at the Polynesian Spa 



What’s New 

Meet some of the newest 

beauty and skincare 

products on the market 

DermaFix Mandelic 

Retexturising Wipes 

Aspect Cleansing 

Micellar Water 

The much-loved Aspect Cleaning 

Micellar Water is back, with a 

gorgeous little twist. The original 

formula has the addition of soothing 

Allantoin extract as well as the Aspect 

signature blend, to support and 

invigorate skin. This multi-functional 

micellar water is designed to help 

remove build-up of daily debris, while 

the oil-free solution is also ideal for 

stubborn eye makeup and gentle 

enough for use on false eyelashes. 

aspectskincare.com 

What’s New 

Exfoliating wipes that offer a tripleaction 

treatment on a variety of skin 

concerns, including acne, ageing, 

hyperpigmentation and skin tone 

management. These little miracle 

workers are packed with powerful 

actives and infused with the versatile 

Mandelic Acid that has been at the 

core of the DermaFIX MD range 

brand since its inception.The ultimate 

3-in-1 solution to leave skin feeling 

rejuvenated and looking flawless. 

houseofcamille.co.nz 

ManukaRx Skin Brightening 

Vitamin C Serum 

Enriched with the famous 

ManukaRx restorative mānuka oil 

and highly potent kakadu plum, 

this new serum is the first in 

the ManukaRx Skin Brightening 

Collection and aims to re-energise 

dull-skin. The key ingredients have 

synergistic properties, working 

in tandem to provide skin with 

a concentrated dose of natural 

Vitamin C to visibly brighten, 

smooth and minimise discoloration 

and dark spots. 

Manukarx.co.nz 

La Mav Ayurvedic 

Beauty Powder 

A multi-tasking formula designed 

to fight the signs of ageing, 

support digestive health and 

overall wellness, using a blend 

of powerful antioxidants and 

Ayurvedic ingredients known for 

anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic 

benefits. 

Lamav.com 

Fusion Meso Niacinamide 

5.0 Serum 

A new Fusion Meso serum based on 

highly-concentrated Niacinamide 

(Vitamin B3). Designed to reduce redness, 

inflammation, pigmentation, acne and 

help improve skin texture. Niacinamide 

is one of the most widely studied topical 

skincare ingredients with numerous 

peer-reviewed studies revealing many 

skin benefits, including clinically proven 

efficacy to brighten skin, reduce acne and 

blemishes, improve the skin barrier and 

rebalance the skin’s microbiome. 

cosmetologists.co.nz 

jane iredale 

PureBronze Matte 

Bronzer Refill 

Add warmth and depth to skin 

with jane iredale’s rich, blendable 

shimmer-free bronzing powder, to 

bronze and contour for a natural 

sun-kissed look year-round. Available 

in three single-colour PureBronze 

Matte shades, the creamy formula 

pairs with the jane iredale refillable 

compact for less waste. 

psb.net.nz 

kaia naturals the sweat powder 

A sweat-absorbing solution that won’t make a mess or 

irritate your skin: kaia naturals the sweat powder, cleverly 

dispensed through a portable, refillable brush, instantly 

absorbs sweat and adds a layer of deodorizing protection. 

Inspired by the chalk that rock climbers and gymnasts 

use to maintain their grip, kaia’s proprietary formula, 

Thessalite 6, combines high-performance and skin-friendly 

ingredients, including magnesium carbonate, rice starch, 

zinc oxide and apple cider vinegar. 

Beautycare.co.nz 



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What’s New 

Sothys Hydra4 Hydrating Youth range 

Combining two Sothys patented 

active ingredients, as well as 

high and low molecular weight 

hyaluronic acid. These products 

work on multiple levels to help 

regulate and restore moisture levels 

in the skin. Skin immediately feels 

more soft and plump. 

info@dsc.nz 

Dermalogica Dynamic 

Skin Retinol Serum 

This high-dose, fast-acting 3.5% retinoid complex 

features an advanced retinoid blend and booster 

technology to help transform the appearance of skin 

without compromising skin health. The innovative 

multi-retinoid serum is designed to address four signs 

of skin ageing; helping reverse the appearance of 

wrinkles, retexturise skin, minimise the appearance of 

pores, and even skin tone. 

Dermalogica.co.nz 

What’s New 

JSHEALTH Vitamins Hair 

Powered by vitamins, born from science, this vitaminpowered 

haircare range has been created to elevate 

the health and lustre of hair, whilst nourishing the 

scalp with high-performance ingredients found 

in nature. Using advanced formulations and a 

conditioning nutrient delivery system to infuse 

hair with the highest quality vitamins and botanical 

actives, it’s a world of natural haircare reimagined 

through the lens of innovative science. 

Jshealthvitamins.com 

Medik8 H.E.O. Mask 

A two-step overnight mask that takes a fundamentally scientific 

approach to long-lasting moisturisation, H.E.O. Mask is clinically proven 

to deliver hydration and improve skin barrier function for up to 72 

hours after use.* The appearance of dryness, dullness and fine lines 

and wrinkles are improved, so you can awaken to visibly plumper and 

glowing skin. (*Proven via independent clinical study on H.E.O. Mask, 

tested on 35 participants over 4 weeks) 

Medik8.com 

MenoMe 40+ and 55+ 

The next generation of serums 

Herbal support for women in 

perimenopause (MenoMe 40+) and 

post-menopause (MenoMe 55+). 

These natural herbal formulations have 

been scientifically researched and are 

presented in a vege capsule. MenoMe 

is a New Zealand company, by women 

for women, dedicated to menopause 

support. 

Supercharge your skin with Dr Le.Winns new Serum 

Series. Hydrate, Renew and Glow are the three advanced 

concentrate lightweight serums designed to target some 

of the most common skincare concerns: hydration, skin 

cell renewal and skin radiance. Each of these omnipotent 

formulations each feature an extraordinary, high performing 

skincare ingredient (Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol and Vitamin C). 

Drlewinns.co.nz 

bswnz.co.nz 

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What’s New 

Mesoestetic bodyshock 

professional treatment 

The new bodyshock range is an innovative line of 

solutions endorsed by proven results, to treat the 

concerns of the body in a personalised way: cellulite, 

localised fat, flaccidity and stretch marks. The products 

can be combined, which allows for a fully personalised 

protocol, combining cutting-edge technology in active 

ingredients with massaging motion. 

Skin Club Regime 

A regime of medical grade skincare from Skin Club 

Cosmetics Doctors, the ‘Botox in a Bottle’ regime aims to 

provide a 5-step process to help achieve a post treatment 

glow. The carefully curated range focuses on a science 

meets nature approach, by harnessing the power of 

natural ingredients that have been scientifically backed. 

The five-step regime includes a Vitamin C Morning Serum, 

Vitamin A Night Serum, Vitamin B Eye Serum, Antioxidant 

Moisturiser and AHA Deep Clean Exfoliator. 

skinclub.com.au 

What’s New 

Advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au 

TheraVines Circula-Vac Facial Cupping 

Thalgo Marine Shot Masks 

Joining the popular Thalgo Marine Shot Mask family is Express Purity and 

SOS Comfort. Express Purity Shot Mask is enriched with marine zinc, and 

works to rebalance and purify skin and help refine the appearance for a 

visibly fresher complexion. SOS Comfort Shot Mask is imbued with Cold 

Cream Marine, a pharmaceutical formula reworked in a marine version 

based on nourishing algae oil and protective algae wax. Designed to 

assist in soothing and nourishing skin; like a repairing ‘bandage’, this 

mask helps comfort and soften the epidermis. Infinisea.nz 

PCA SKIN Pigment Gel Pro 

An intensive dark spot 

corrective that has been 

dermatologically tested and 

is hydroquinone-free. Suitable 

for all skin types, Pigment Gel 

Pro’s breakthrough formula is 

powered by the proprietary 

SynerPro Complex, which uses 

multiple modes of action to help 

visibly reduce the appearance 

of hyperpigmentation such as 

photodamage and melasma. 

It also helps combat the 

appearance of new dark spots, 

leaving the skin looking more 

even, brighter, and radiant. 

Advancedskin.co.nz 

RevitaLash The Clean Routine Collection 

The Clean Routine Collection delivers the brand’s best-selling 

Lash or Brow Conditioner (ophthalmologist developed), along 

with Micellar Water Lash Wash and a set of limited-edition 

reusable cotton rounds. There’s no excuse for not starting and 

ending your day with a beautifully clean face, whilst treating 

your lash and brows to some conditioning love. Refresh. 

Revitalise. Repeat. 

Revitalash.co.nz 

The perfect addition to a home care routine and in-salon facial 

treatment, TheraVines Circula-Vac Facial Cupping can be added to a 

TheraVine Facial instead of lymphatic draining. Frequent treatments 

can help boost collagen production to reduce the appearance of fine 

lines and wrinkles and improve skin suppleness, while aiding in the 

reduction of pore size, puffiness and dark circles. To ensure extra slip 

it is advised to be used with either TheraVines Pinotage Face Oils or 

suitable specialist serums. Theravine.co.nz 

Dermalogica Micellar Prebiotic 

PreCleanse 

This innovative formula attracts and dissolves 

make-up and impurities with gentle micelles, 

whilst nourishing with microbiome-balancing 

prebiotics, preparing skin for the second step 

of cleansing. Combining the power of micellar 

technology with a unique prebiotic blend that 

helps strengthen skin’s barrier, along with oat 

milk, to deliver lasting conditioning benefits so 

skin continues to feel soft and nourished long 

after you precleanse. 

Dermalogica.co.nz 

RefectoCil 

Intense Browns 

The new RefectoCil Intense Brow(n)s 

professional tinting system ushers in a 

fresh era of brow and lash definition. This 

peroxide-free innovative product not only 

tints brows and lashes for up to six weeks, 

but also achieves an intense and semipermanent 

skin stain. Certified vegan and 

cruelty free, the patented lash and brow 

tinting system is based on plant ingredients 

and comes in four smudge and waterproof 

customisable shades of brown. 




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What’s New 

RAAIE Sun Milk Drops 

Three years in the making, this tinted SPF50+ sunscreen by 

award-winning New Zealand brand, RAAIE, is a lightweight and 

silky 100% mineral sunscreen. The science-backed botanical 

formula offers immediate protection (no more waiting 15-20 

minutes) and helps shield against UVA and UVB rays. The soft 

peachy tint is colour correcting so works to even skin tones and 

create an illuminating glow under makeup. Raaie.co.nz 

Thalgo Cocooning Skin Care Rituals 

WHISH Beauty Blue Matcha 

Hyaluronic Body Boost 

A targeted moisturising treatment for the 

face and body, with powerful antioxidants 

that help reduce the appearance of fine 

lines and wrinkles. Ideal to mix with daily 

moisturiser for an amazing anti-aging boost. 

Designed to help promote collagen, reduce 

the appearance of redness and smooth 

fine lines and wrinkles. Made with naturally 

sourced and organic materials. 

Sisterhood.co.nz 

Wrap skin in textures the senses will love, with face, body and hand rituals for 

cocooning self-care during the cooler months ahead. The new Thalgo Cocooning 

Face Ritual helps replenish lipids and repair and soothe all skin types, especially 

dry or sensitive skin. The Coffret includes: Nutri-Soothing Cream (a lush creamy 

balm, enriched with cold cream marine working to offer 24 hour comfort) and 

free gift of a full size Deeply Nourishing Mask (highly restorative, creamy textured 

10-minute mask enriched with cold cream marine to help repair and relieve the 

discomfort sensations of dry skin). 

Infinisea.nz 

A great hair and beauty salon will inspire you to feel 

confident about yourself, and Colour Me Safe wants the 

experience to also be wonderful, but most importantly 

safe! Therefore, we have developed a patch test kit that 

includes all the essentials needed to patch-test your 

clients, or even offer delivery services to their homes. We 

offer a clip-in design test sachet with measuring tools 

included to fill an accurate measurement of the colour tint 

and the developer (as per the manufacturer's guidelines) 

which can be easily mixed and directly applied all in one 

packaging! During testing, we offer a stencil band that 

wraps around the client's arms to keep the application 

clean and only stain a small area of the skin as instructed 

by the manufacturers. 

Educational materials regarding how to manage in 

case of a reaction and how to interpret the results are all 

part of what we offer! It is all mess-free and allows the 

salon to conduct a more accurate patch test. Our online 

service is available to all salons registered with Colour Me 

Safe, allowing your clients to upload their test results 

from home or at the salon, and you will be notified of the 

results so you can ensure they are safe to colour, and you 

will keep a record of the patch testing. Colour Me Safe's 

mission is to make patch testing a standard practice in 

hair and beauty salons worldwide. Introducing our service 

to every beauty salon will lead to a new standard of best 

practice in the industry and will be a major game changer! 

www.colourmesafe.co.nz 

We custom-build patch test kits 

to meet your salon's needs! 

Over the course of my long career as a business 

owner, industry assessor, and advocate for the hair 

and beauty industry, Colour Me Safe has been one 

of my most ambitious projects. In our industry, we 

have many creative, passionate, and business-savvy 

individuals, but we have yet to formulate a 

standardized health and safety standard. In order 

to start the process of adopting a new standard of 

care, I hope to reduce allergies among hair and 

beauty professionals and raise awareness about 

patch testing. 

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Treatment 

PROFILE 

SPOTLIGHT ON 

The plasma causes micro-thermal 

injury to the tissue which improves 

the collagen fibers and stimulates the 

formation of new collagen (especially 

collagen type III) in the dermis. 

Lutronic 

Healing Therapy 

Treatment 

PROFILE 

Jovena ® 

Jovena launching in 2023, takes a 

unique approach to skin regeneration 

by combining two patented modalities 

in a single device. Fractional Plasma for 

minimally invasive microsurgery and RF 

Diathermocontraction to reach deeper 

dermal layers and muscles. 

What differentiates 

Jovena from other skin 

resurfacing treatments? 

Jovena’s Fractional Plasma technology 

is well-known for its safety and efficacy, 

which allows patients to be treated 

quickly, with the advantage of having 

less downtime than surgery, as well as 

being less aggressive than other skin 

resurfacing devices. 

Fractional Plasma comes from the 

experience of Plasmage, the leading 

tool in more than 50 countries 

for microsurgery and periorbital 

rejuvenation. 

Skin resurfacing with Jovena allows 

you to eliminate or correct skin 

imperfections in a gentle and superficial 

way. Unlike other systems, such as 

lasers, it can be used on any skin type 

regardless of skin color. 

The great limit of skin resurfacing 

devices is delicate areas like the neck 

and décolleté. Thanks to Jovena, you 

can treat those areas safely and quickly. 

How does Fractional Plasma and RF 

diathermocontration work? What are 

the benefits when combined? 

Fractional Plasma is the newest 

innovation in skin resurfacing 

treatments. Brera® Medical 

Technologies developed this method 

that uses excited gas to create plasma 

energy. With Jovena, Fractional Plasma 

targets the superficial layers of the 

skin and promotes micro-retraction. In 

practice, the new, patented technology 

means faster treatment times, and 

50 percent less downtime after a 

treatment, and the treatment can be 

used anywhere on the body. 

Diathermocontraction is the 

rejuvenation of muscles. Brera's 

patented technology is based on 

radiofrequency with an exclusive, 

patented modulation that allows 

endogenous heating (diathermy) while 

inducing massive muscle contractions. 

The muscular contractions generated 

by RF Diathermic Pulse are combined 

with the thermic action produced by 

the RF Diathermy output creating the 

FACESTIM treatment, which promotes 

skin tightening, firming and toning. 

Jovena creates various possibilities 

for multiple skin conditions in all skin 

types thanks to the synergy of these 

well-known patented technologies. The 

combination achieves neo-collagenesis 

and skin resurfacing through selective 

heating and also restores and 

rejuvenates the muscles through deep 

RF diathermocontraction. 

Jovena is the first device that targets 

simultaneously muscles, dermis 

and epidermis achieving a full face 

harmonisation. 

What advantages does 

Jovena provide to clinics? 

And to patients? 

Jovena offers multi-layer treatment 

options for full skin regeneration by 

combining Brera's new technologies 

for skin resurfacing, décolletagé, 

revitalisation, muscle toning, and 

minimally invasive micro-surgery. 

The all-in-one device allows anti-aging 

professionals to provide superior 

results for patients in less time and with 

shorter recovery periods. 

Combining more than one non-invasive 

technique allows also tailoring specific 

treatment protocols to every patient 

with shorter downtime and no pain, 

minimising the side effects while 

optimising the results. The goal is to 

achieve a better patient experience 

with less pain. 

With Jovena’s Fractional Plasma, larger 

areas can be treated in a controlled, 

quick, and efficient way, reducing the 

time of the session and downtime. 

With Jovena’s FACESTIM treatment, 

the patient can enjoy a facial workout 

of the muscles while preserving 

the outstanding comfort during the 

treatment session, making this a great 

tool for clinics to perform treatments all 

year long. 

It is the first time that a device can 

generate heat simultaneously with 

deep muscle contractions, until now all 

the techniques were mainly focused on 

the dermis and epidermis. 

For years, Brera Medical understood 

that the muscles are the basis of 

the body, and that their stimulation 

brings healthier tissue and better facial 

harmonization. 

For more information on Jovena, visit 

advancedcosmeceuticals.com.au 

Healite II LLLT Engineering 

When it comes to skin rejuvenation, 

Lutronic Healite II healing therapy 

delivers an array of exciting options 

across a diverse range of treatment 

options, using incident light to 

photomodulate cellular function and 

help subside active acne, as well as 

improve healing times and relieve 

pain. 

The true science of LED Phototherapy 

sees Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) 

deliver ideal wavelengths which are 

powerful enough to penetrate deep 

where needed. With the ability to 

work at a subcellular, cellular and 

tissue level, this can work alone or as 

an adjunctive therapy, and be used to 

treat multiple indications. 

Low Level Light Therapy 

Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) with 

Healite II is the therapeutic use of light 

emitting diode (LED) light to enhance 

the body’s natural cellular recovery. 

Improving healing times, relieving pain, 

subsiding actrive acne and promoting 

skin rejuvenation are among the 

treatment focus areas covered. This 

pain free and non-invasive treatment 

delivers concentrated energy deep 

into the tissues, affecting the body 

at a cellular level. LLLT is painless, 

non-invasive, risk free and safe and 

effective for all skin types. 

How Healite II works 

The deep penetrating LED lights are 

soothing, targeting deep into skin cells 

to heighten their internal functions, 

photo-simulate dermal blood flow and 

induce faster healing, decrease pain, 

reduce acne and more. 

Offering an adjustable head for 

large coverage or focused intensity, 

the flexible arm can adjust to your 

treatment area. 

Optical Lens Array Technology (OLAT) 

uses collimation optics which harnesses 

and delivers the healing energy of 1800 

new generation LEDs. This achieves 

concentrated therapeutic photon 

intensities in the cells and organelles of 

the target tissue, thus maximising the 

therapeutic outcome. OLAT improves 

the efficiency and enhances the efficacy 

of LED phototherapy. 

Photo-Sequencing 

Technology (PST) 

Treatment starts with pre-emptive microlow 

level light therapy (μ-LLLT) with 

590nm for 60 seconds followed by the 

continuous delivery of 830nm in order to 

pre-condition epidermis and enhance the 

dermal tissue interaction by 830nm. 

Backed by clinical efficacy and clinical 

studies, Lutronic Healite II is a highperformance 

LED (Light Emitting Diode), 

LLLT (Low-Level Light Therapy) system 

designed to enhance aesthetic treatment 

results and reduce the associated patient 

downtime. 

For more information visit 

lutronicaustralia.com 

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Treatment 

PROFILE 

POST-SUMMER TREATMENTS TO 

Fall in Love with 

We all have an awareness of the damage that sun can cause 

to skin, especially during the summer months. As we move 

into autumn, it's the perfect time to offer your clients some 

post-summer IPL or laser treatments that will help undo that 

damage, and leave them feeling confident and beautiful. 

Whether your clients are dealing with pigmentation, sunspots, 

fine lines, or dehydrated skin, these next-level treatments are 

the perfect solution. And the best part? There's little to no 

downtime required, so clients can get back to their busy lives 

without missing a beat. 

2. LUMINA®| ResurFACE Fractional Laser 

Give your clients the ultimate anti-aging treatment with 

the Lyntons LUMINA®| ResurFACE Fractional Laser. This 

gold standard in laser technology allows clients to achieve 

a smooth and youthful appearance by stimulating natural 

renewal of collagen, giving natural-looking results with little to 

no downtime. 

1. illumiFacial® 

Enhance your client’s natural ‘filter’ and brighten their skin with 

an illumiFacial® treatment which can stimulate collagen, reduce 

general redness, rid thread veins, clear sunspots and sun 

damage. All resulting in fresh, illuminated and flawless-looking 

‘airbrushed’ skin. 

This amazing facial combines a unique Tri-Fruit Acid Peel and 

a medical-grade Lynton IPL treatment in one. Post-peel, your 

client’s skin will be at its optimum condition for the application 

of the award-winning Lynton Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) 

treatment. 

The illumiFacial® is perfect if your clients are looking for that 

flawless #FilterFree look. This effect will continue to provide 

further enhancements long after their initial treatment, helping 

the skin feel and look its best. 

Fractional laser works by passing through the top layer of 

skin like light through glass, reaching into the dermis below 

to create hundreds of thousands of microscopically small 

holes that are invisible to the human eye. This stimulates the 

body’s wound-healing response, stimulating new collagen 

production and the replacement of damaged skin with new 

healthier, tighter skin. 

LUMINA®| ResurFACE Fractional Laser is a highly effective and 

safe treatment, suitable for all skin types, so everyone can 

enjoy the benefits for this amazing treatment. Not only does 

this rejuvenation treatment target specific skin concerns, but 

is also the perfect healthy skin maintenance treatment. 

Of course, as with any skincare treatment, it's important 

to have ongoing support and training to be able to provide 

your clients with the best possible treatments. House of 

Camille has teamed up with the best in the business; NZ 

Laser Training and is offering a complete training and support 

package with all Lynton Laser and IPL Systems. 

If you’re searching for advanced technology for your clinic that 

not only delivers exceptional results but a significant return 

on investment, contact the House of Camille Team to discuss 

incorporating Lynton Laser & IPL systems into your business. 

sales@houseofcamille.co.nz or 0800 406 416. 

www.houseofcamille.co.nz 

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Brand PROFILE 

The power 

of 

WiQo ONE Lifting & 

Brightening Programme 

A revolution in needle-free 

biorevitalisation, WiQo’s state-of-the-art 

lifting and brightening programme helps 

stimulate the skin’s natural revitalisation 

processes for visibly firmer, brighter and 

smoother skin. 

WiQo ONE takes a multi-layer approach 

to skin treatments, combining its 

exclusive, patent-pending formulation 

applied in-clinic, with a complementary 

home care protocol to deliver immediate 

and progressive results with minimal 

downtime. 

Suitable for all ages and skin types, WiQo 

ONE can be used year-round on both the 

face and body. 

The unique formulation ensures the 

treatment is non-aggressive on the 

epidermal layers, so no frosting is 

caused. Due to the efficacy in helping 

activate the skin’s own revitalisation 

processes, WiQo One is an ideal primer 

for other aesthetic treatments. Used in 

combination with procedures such as 

mesotherapy, fillers, threads, physical 

stimulation devices, PRP, etc it acts in 

synergy, enhancing the results of the 

ensuing treatment. 

WiQo 

This 3-step approach combines an 

exclusive, patent-pending formulation 

applied in-clinic with a complementary 

home care protocol to deliver immediate 

and progressive results with minimal 

downtime. 

WiQo ONE 3-Step 

Programme 

Step One: Activate Stimulation 

In-clinic treatment that helps boost the 

skin’s natural deep revitalisation process. 

This exclusive and innovative product is 

applied topically with a specific massage 

technique, providing an immediate lifting 

and brightening action on the skin. The 

weekly treatment, applied with a specific 

application technique to optimise 

percutaneous absorption, provides 

prolonged results after a full course of 

five sessions. 

Step Two: Nourish & Protect 

The WiQo Nourishing and Moisturising 

Face Cream for Dry Skin is applied 

liberally to the treated area to prevent 

dryness and help soothe the appearance 

of temporary redness. 

Step Three: Continue Stimulation 

The home treatment protocol combines 

WiQo Nourishing and Moisturising Face 

Cream with WiQo Smoothing Face Fluid, 

which contains low pH glycolic acid in 

a formula that is well tolerated by the 

skin. It works by lowering the pH of the 

skin causing it to perform a “natural 

exercise” to bring it back to its natural 

physiological state. By stimulating the 

skin on a daily basis, the restorative 

process that began in clinic is continued, 

optimising results. 

WiQo Cosmeceuticals 

WiQo Cosmeceuticals is a specific 

home care line designed to 

complement WiQo One and other 

biorevitalisation treatments to help 

maintain the results. Clinically tested, 

the range protects and nourishes the 

skin, helping reduce visible signs of 

ageing. 

Products in the WiQo Cosmeceuticals 

line have been developed with the 

most advanced scientific research, 

under the guidance of dermatologists, 

to meet skin’s main needs: protection, 

prevention and stimulation. 

1. Protection from damage caused 

by UV radiation, weather, drying, air 

pollution and TEWL. 

2. Prevention by supplying skin with 

nutrients to help restore and maintain 

the hydrolipidic film. 

3. Stimulation of skin to help it 

rejuvenate, maintaining it in optimal 

condition, while helping reduce the 

appearance of wrinkles and sagging. 

WiQo Cosmeceuticals offer high 

quality and highly effective products 

to meet these three needs. The 

application of WiQo’s stimulating 

products helps lower the skin’s natural 

pH of around 5.5, causing it to perform 

a kind of ‘gymnastics’ to bring it back 

to its physiological values. As the skin 

never gets used to this process, daily 

application of these products helps 

keep the skin ‘active’ and is suitable for 

all skin types and ages. 

The range includes WiQo Smoothing 

Face Fluid, WiQo Nourishing 

and Moisturising Face Cream For 

Dry Skin, WiQo Nourishing and 

Moisturising Face Cream For Normal 

or Combination Skin, WiQo Firming 

Anti-Drying Body Cream, WiQo ICP 

Cream. 

wiqo.com.au 

THE ULTIMATE 

SKIN GLOW 

It can be performed by both 

aesthetic and medical practitioners 

and is a versatile solution with 

multiple applications to suit your 

clinic's needs. 

The most common usage is with 

Turtlepin III, a medical grade multi 

pin solution delivery device, which 

allows The Pink Solution to be 

gently stamped on the skin. 

This is then followed by the Natural 

RX Post Procedure Mask, which 

infuses rich hydrating properties to 

soothe and calm the skin. 

The Pink Treatment helps keep 

skin healthy; helping slow down 

the ageing process, improve 

skin elasticity, encourage skin 

regeneration and repair, and 

improve tone and texture. 

Boasting 56 active ingredients, 

The Pink Solution consists of 14 

neuropeptides, various growth 

factors, 17 essential amino acids, 

stem cell culture extract, and 10 

types of multivitamins. 

For closest stockist or product 

information please contact 

Pink@youthbeauty.co.nz 

Treatment 

PROFILE 

The Pink Treatment is a professional beauty facial 

treatment that harnesses the power of 56 active 

ingredients in a potent cocktail serum for the 

overall improvement and revitalisation of skin. 

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Ask the Expert 

Ask the Expert 

HOW DO I KEEP MY TATTOO 

LOOKING ITS BEST? 

What should I know about 

sunscreen for Tattoos? 

How do I keep my tattoo looking 

its best? What should I know about 

sunscreen for Tattoos? 

A tattoo is art that goes on your body 

and like any piece of art, it must be 

protected from certain elements. 

Unfortunately, one of the biggest 

culprits of ruining tattoo ink is the 

sun. The sun emits UV rays which can 

damage your tattoo. 

A new tattoo is an open wound and 

exposing it to UV rays can lead to 

swelling, blisters, redness, itchiness, 

and peeling of the skin. On the other 

hand, tattoos can also fade when 

exposed to sunlight. This is why you 

need to protect them with the help of 

sunscreen. 

Invest in a good sunscreen product 

to protect not only your tattoo but 

yourself from skin cancer and multiple 

skin problems. 

So, what are the best sunscreens for 

tattoos? We discuss the best types 

of sunscreen you should use for your 

tattoos and how you can protect them 

from the sun. 

How do I protect my 

tattoo from the sun? 

How you protect your tattoo from the 

sun depends on its healing stage. If 

it’s very fresh, you should cover it with 

bandages and wear loose clothing to 

protect it from direct sunlight until it has 

fully healed. 

However, it would be best never to 

expose a fresh tattoo to direct sunlight 

because sunburn slows the healing 

process. Moreover, second-degree, and 

third-degree sunburn can cause severe 

blisters leading to permanent scarring 

on the tattooed skin. 

If you have a fully healed tattoo, it is 

okay to expose it to sunlight. However, 

it is always a good idea to protect your 

tattoos with sunscreen to prevent ink 

loss. 

Why is it important to 

protect your tattoo from 

the sun? 

Exposing your tattoo to the harmful 

rays of the sun can have several adverse 

effects on your tattoo. The sun emits 

UVA and UVB rays. 

UVA rays infiltrate the skin and can 

cause a long-lasting effect on the 

tattoo. Constant sun exposure to these 

rays causes the skin to age faster, 

leading to saggy skin, wrinkles, and 

fading tattoos. 

On the other hand, UVB rays do not 

penetrate as deep as the UVA rays 

because the ozone layer absorbs them. 

However, as the ozone layer is depleting 

fast, you are more vulnerable to UVB 

rays. Both UVA and UVB rays directly 

damage the skin barrier and destroy cell 

DNA, leading to different types of skin 

cancer. 

Since after getting a tattoo, your skin 

barrier is temporarily damaged, your 

skin is at high risk of getting affected by 

UV rays. 

What happens if you get a 

sunburn on your tattoo? 

Depending on the type of ink used 

for your tattoo, prolonged exposure 

to sunlight can damage your tattoo 

permanently. In addition, sunburnt 

tattoos can cause several complications 

if they are not taken care of. 

All types of tattoo ink fade from sun 

exposure. However, some inks fade 

more quickly than others. For example, 

light-colored inks tend to fade faster 

than dark-colored inks. White pastel ink 

is regarded to fade the fastest, but black 

and grey ink can also fade over time if 

not adequately protected. Furthermore, 

sunburn on old tattoos causes them to 

change, scarring your skin permanently. 

This is why tattoo aftercare is essential. 

Can you put sunscreen on 

a new tattoo? 

The answer is a resounding NO! New 

tattoos should not be exposed to 

sunlight until they are fully healed, and 

tattoo experts say that putting some 

sunscreens on new tattoos can do more 

harm than good. Since the top layer 

of your skin is wounded by tattooing, 

chemicals in some sunscreens can 

enter the lower layers of the skin and 

cause reactions. 

Moreover, freshly tattooed skin needs 

oxygen and air to heal, which can be 

prevented due by a chemical sunscreen 

barrier. So the intelligent decision is to 

keep sunscreen and sun rays away from 

your new tattoo. 

When can you put 

sunscreen on a new tattoo? 

Experts advise waiting 4 to 6 weeks 

before applying any sunscreen on your 

tattoo. This time is given for the tattoo 

to heal fully, so that the epidermis 

recovers to protect the much more 

sensitive dermis layer of the skin. Once 

the tattoo is fully healed, you should 

apply the sunscreen 30 minutes before 

going out in the sun. 

What is the ideal 

SPF rating for tattoo 

protection? 

Now that we know the effects of the 

sun on your tattoo, the million-dollar 

question is, ‘what type of sunscreen do 

you need’? There are seemingly endless 

choices, but the most major one is the 

SPF. 

Depending on your skin’s type, you 

should opt for a sunscreen with SPF 

30 or SPF 50. However, if you have 

sensitive skin, the best option is to use a 

sunscreen that doesn’t irritate your skin. 

SPF 30 and SPF 50 are nearly identical in 

sun protection: SPF 30 will protect your 

skin from 96.7% of UVB rays and SPF 

50 sunscreen provides 98% protection 

from the sun. As long as you are wearing 

SPF 30 you’ll be safe in the sun. 

Ensure that you get sunscreen with 

broad-spectrum SPF to keep both UVA 

and UVB rays away from your tattoo. 

Brush On Block offers several mineral 

sunscreen products to protect your skin 

and tattoo. 

What kind of sunscreen is 

BEST for tattoos? 

Although all sunscreens serve the same 

purpose, certain types of sunscreens 

are better than others. You can choose 

from mineral and chemical sunscreens. 

However, the best sunscreen to protect 

your skin and your tattoo is mineral 

sunscreens. These do not penetrate 

your skin and enter your bloodstream as 

they only sit on top of your skin to offer 

sun protection so people with tattoos 

should opt for sunscreens with natural 

ingredients and minerals such as zinc 

oxide, titanium dioxide. 

It would be best if you bought a paraben, 

PABA, phthalates, and oxybenzonefree 

product. We have taken all this into 

account when developing our Brush on 

Block sunscreen formulas. 

What’s the verdict on 

tattoo sun protection? 

Sunscreen is good! Yes, there are certain 

instances where you shouldn’t use 

sunscreen on your tattoo, but overall, 

if you want to protect your tattoo and 

keep it from getting damaged by sun 

exposure, you need to use sunscreen. 

If you are looking for a sunscreen to 

protect your tattoo and skin, check 

out Brush On Block mineral sunscreen 

products. The brand has a range of 

sunscreen powders and lotions to 

choose from and the Brush On Block 

products are made of minerals that do 

not penetrate the skin and are safe and 

healthy for you and the environment. 

They are also hypoallergenic and 

fragrance-free and contain antioxidants. 

Additionally, the sun protection factor 

allows you to stay safe from UVA and 

UVB rays, keeping your tattoo looking 

brand new after a long day in the sun. 

Information provided by 

houseofcamille.co.nz 

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Ask an Expert 

Should I use setting 

powder after a spray tan? 

Ask an Expert 

What is a setting powder anyway? 

Tan setting powders are specially 

formulated powders designed to be 

used after a spray tan to help set the 

colour and prevent it from transferring 

onto clothing or other surfaces. These 

setting powders typically contain 

ingredients such as talc, cornstarch, 

and mica, which help absorb excess 

moisture and oil on the skin, and provide 

a smooth, matte finish. 

These days we recommend avoiding 

talc-based products 1 . This makes it 

important to check the formula of the 

setting powder you are using. As an 

example, Azure Tan Drying Powder is 

made with Kaolin, Moroccan Lava 

Clay and Mica. These ingredients are 

noncomedogenic and aren’t on the 

‘naughty’ list (unlike talc). 

After a spray tan, it’s important to avoid 

getting skin wet or sweating for at least 

eight hours, to allow the colour to fully 

develop. 

However, even after the recommended 

development time, the colour can still 

be prone to rubbing off or transferring 

onto clothing or furniture. Using a tan 

setting powder can help to minimise this 

risk by creating a protective barrier over 

the skin. 

In addition to helping to set the colour 

and prevent transfer, tan setting 

powders can also help reduce any shine 

or stickiness that may occur after a spray 

tan. This can be especially beneficial for 

those with oily or combination skin, as 

the powder can help control excess oil 

and give a more matte finish. 

It’s important to note that not all 

powders are suitable for use after 

a spray tan. Regular face powders 

or setting powders may contain 

ingredients that can react with the DHA 

(dihydroxyacetone) in the spray tan 

solution and cause it to turn orange 

or uneven. To ensure the best results, 

it’s recommended to use a powder 

specifically formulated for use after a 

spray tan. 

We don’t recommend slathering-up 

with cornstarch alone. We like Glowdry 

(a simple, non-nonsense formula with 

four ingredients) and Azure Tan Drying 

Powder (our number one pick due to its 

added skincare benefits). 

How to use a setting 

powder with your sunless 

clients? 

It’s worth noting most modern pro-mist 

solutions contain a drying agent such as 

alcohol. They will all dry on their own… 

eventually. So naturally, setting powder 

should be seen as a luxury rather than 

a necessity. Some salons charge a little 

extra for this step (after all, extra product 

is being used). You may like to consider 

adding a ‘Deluxe Tan’ to your menu or 

simply incorporating setting powder in 

your pricing. 

with the application before applying 

the setting powder 

• Shake a small amount of setting 

powder into the lid to ensure an even 

application 

• Using a large, fluffy brush (we like 

the Tanbuki), lightly dust the powder 

over the entire body, focusing on 

areas that are prone to creasing or 

rubbing (inner elbows, back of knees 

and underarms) 

• After applying the powder, gently 

buff any excess 

• Advise your client to avoid getting 

their skin wet or sweating for 1-4 

hours after the application to allow 

the colour to fully develop. Just 

because we’ve applied a setting 

powder doesn’t 

mean aftercare can 

be neglected! 

When all is ‘set’ and done – less 

tackiness equals less rub off. Less rub off 

produces happier clients with streak-free 

tans. It’s simply a win for business. So, to 

answer the original question: Yes! Why 

would you not use a setting powder? 

1 IARC. Agents classified by the IARC 

Monographs, Volumes 1-112, 2015. Available 

online: http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/ 

Classification/ClassificationsAlphaOrder.pdf. 

Accessed March 3, 2023.(The International 

Agency for Research on Cancer lists talc 

containing asbestos as a human carcinogen 

while perineal use of talc is classified as possibly 

carcinogenic. Due to the nature of a setting 

powder being used on the entire body, we don’t 

recommend talc-based setting powder formulas) 

Information provided by 


Tips for Professional 

Spray Tan providers 

If you are a professional spray tanner, 

here are some general steps to follow 

when using a spray tan setting powder 

with clients: 

• After completing the spray tan 

application, ensure you are happy 

It’s important to note 

that the amount of 

powder you use may 

vary depending on 

the client’s skin type 

and the type of spray 

tan solution used. 

With proper use of 

a spray tan setting 

powder, you can help 

your clients banish 

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Behind 

THE BRAND 

James Turner: 

Cosmetologists NZ 

Sometimes the most unlikely experiences can set our lives on a 

completely unexpected career path. Such was the case for James 

Turner, ex-salon owner and managing director of Cosmetologists 

NZ, the New Zealand distributor for some of the world’s leading 

beauty brands. 

James is renowned for his absolute 

passion for the beauty industry, 

along with championing professional 

products he truly believes in, and 

nurturing a team of fellow enthusiasts 

and experts around him. 

Having opened his own salon in 2013, 

James stepped deeper into the industry 

when he purchased Cosmetologists in 

2018, focusing on distribution, training 

and support. His impeccable attention 

to detail and focus on the people side 

of every aspect of business has 

ensured steady growth and solid 

partnerships with salons around 

New Zealand. 

BeautyNZ finds out more: 

What your role as 

Cosmetologists NZ 

Managing Director 

involves? 

We are a supplier of beauty, body and 

skincare products. I like to say ‘we bring 

you the best from around the world’, 

which is almost a cliche, but we really 

do source brands from all corners and 

we’ve literally been around the globe to 

find them. Also important is our postgrad 

training - we’ve worked with 

thousands of New Zealand 

salons, spas and beauty 

professionals since 

conception. I oversee 

day to day operations, 

marketing, 

new product 

development, 

coffee-making 

and everything in 

between. 

I’m privileged to 

work with beauty 

professionals across New 

Zealand and the world. 

We import and distribute our 

brands Tuel, Berodin, DermaplanePro, 

Azure Tan in New Zealand, as well 

as providing all the other items like 

tints and consumables. Personally, I 

focus on marketing, brand-building 

and operations at Cosmetologists. I 

have personal relationships with the 

people making these products, so part 

of my role is sharing the story behind 

each brand. Chances are, if I sell you 

something, I’ve had a coffee (or wine) 

with the person behind it. 

Background on how you 

first got involved in the 

industry? 

I was working as a lighting operator 

for a stage show and they (somewhat 

stereotypically) assumed I knew how 

to do stage makeup too! One night I 

was roped in to fill in as assistant MUA. 

I managed to do an ok job, enjoyed 

it, and the rest is history! I went and 

trained, before eventually opening my 

own salon in 2013. My approach was 

more glam and rock ’n’ roll and my gosh, 

did we quickly become a destination 

in our area. We expanded our services 

and clientele rapidly. I learnt a lot of the 

business aspect ‘on the job’, having the 

privilege to work with some amazingly 

talented beauty therapists. At our 

height I had five full-time staff and 

was able to leave the salon a few days 

a week and work on IT projects. That 

kind of financial stability and balance 

many salon owners today struggle to 

achieve. Back then, in true humble-Kiwi 

fashion, I would have said business 

was doing ‘ok’. Looking back today, we 

were killing it! When the opportunity 

came to buy Cosmetologists in 2018 (a 

company I had worked with previously) 

I took it. That journey led me to sell my 

salon after seven years and focus on 

wholesale. 

Do you have any formal 

qualifications? 

What are other career 

paths you have followed? 

I’ve been a lighting designer and web 

developer (I still retain a handful of 

clients) and IT consultant. 

Where you now live and 

an insight into your 

lifestyle? 

I live in Hunua with my partner, several 

hundred house plants and our dog 

Ruby. Basically, we’re in the middle 

of nowhere - the kind of location 

where you need a 4x4 to get down 

the driveway and there’s no need for 

curtains because the neighbours are all 

paddocks away. 

My home life is a stark contrast to the 

well-manicured beauty industry. As I 

type this, I’m watching a cow attempt to 

chew on a flax bush and there’s a tractor 

parked in the driveway. 

Behind 

focus 

BUSINESS THE BRAND 

What keeps you inspired 

about the beauty industry? 

The industry moves so fast. New 

ingredients, trends and regulations, 

along with new science keeps us on our 

toes. Beauty requires innovation and 

forward thinking. My biggest inspiration 

comes from my overseas counterparts 

and we have a mutual respect for each 

others skillsets. I’m fortunate to also 

work with some amazing humans in our 

own office. My trainers are relentless in 

finding new, improved and ‘better’ ways 

to do things. My team bring dedication 

and passion to our workplace. Coming 

to work each day is never a chore (until 

the coffee runs out). 

What products/ 

treatments are you loving 

right now and why: 

We have a skin booster called Intensify 

based on Niacinamide (B3). One of the 

trendier ingredients of late, I challenged 

myself to work with it more this year. 

At the rate I’m going, you may need to 

look out for my next book, “100 Ways 

with Niacinamide”! I am adding this 

to almost everything at the moment - 

cleansers, masks, body creams. 

There’s also a new brow tinting system 

I can’t talk about yet - I have prototypes 

from my manufacturer - I’m obsessed. 

Beauty products you can’t 

live without and why? 

My Tuel Deep Pore Cleansing Duo, 

Blemish Control Gel and Power Peel. I 

owe the best skin of my life to this trio. 

(Possibly also botox. But Shhh!) 

Cosmetologists is a member of the 

NZARBP. 

I also try and get out of the office and 

visit customers/suppliers/our partner 

schools in between espresso and 

meetings. 

Makeup & Beauty and soon to be 

Cosmetic Chemistry (whenever I find 

time to finish that one). 



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Behind 

THE BRAND 

Annemarie Mason: 

Annemarie Mason is rarely one to shy 

away from a challenge. The hardworking 

business owner has proudly 

grown Kiara Cosmetics from a onewoman 

band to a thriving business with 

an equally dedicated team working with 

salons around New Zealand. 

Kiara Cosmetics is the New Zealand 

distributor of RevitaLash Cosmetics; 

a highly respected brand worldwide. 

Alongside this Annemarie and her team 

are involved in many fundraising and 

support events on behalf of RevitaLash 

and Kiara Cosmetics. 

“At the heart of Kiara Cosmetics are 

three main values that we live by: 

Togetherness, Raising the Bar, and 

Sharing The Love. 

“One of the many ways my team lives 

these values is our annual Eat Drink Pink 

Fundraiser, bringing our community 

together to raise money for Pinc and 

Steel Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation. 

“This is a charity very dear to my heart 

personally as well as professionally, 

having witnessed first-hand the 

phenomenal difference their programs 

make to everyone who attends.” 

Based in Auckland with her partner and 

2-year-old daughter Kaia, Annemarie’s 

home is surrounded by native bush and 

offers the space for a family home, as 

well as space to run her business. 

“When Kiara Cosmetics first launched, 

I handled everything from managing 

accounts to providing customer service, 

maintaining the website, and marketing 

with old-school paint (which my team 

still tease me about!) racing home from 

meetings to pick and pack orders and 

dropping them off to the post office 

daily. 

“As demand grew, I knew I needed to 

expand my team to keep up. Although 

the thought of hiring a team terrified 

me, it turned out to be the best decision 

I could have made. 

“We now have an incredible team of six 

individuals who are as passionate about 

providing the best possible customer 

experience as I am. I’m immensely proud 

of our growth over the years and the 

ability to now give back year on year. 

Kiara Cosmetics 

Being named a finalist 

twice for Best Emerging 

Business at the Westpac 

Business Awards in 2019 

and 2021 is a testament 

to the dedication and 

hard work of our team. 

We look forward to 

continuing to evolve 

and make a positive 

impact in the beauty 

industry. 


Q.What sets RevitaLash apart? 

A. RevitaLash Cosmetics was 

developed by an ophthalmologist, 

Dr. Michael Brinkenhoff, who was 

inspired to create the product as 

a gift for his wife, Gayle to restore 

her lashes back to health after 

her battle with breast cancer. As a 

physician-led brand, all RevitaLash 

Cosmetics products are safe and 

thoughtfully made. Philanthropy 

is in the DNA of what they do. 

RevitaLash Cosmetics honours 

the courage and strength of our 

co-founder, Gayle Brinkenhoff, 

and that of women everywhere, 

by supporting Breast Cancer 

awareness, research and 

education initiatives year-round, 

not just in October. 

Q.Why you are passionate about 

this industry? 

A. I love that our industry has the 

power to boost people's selfconfidence 

by helping them not 

only look but also feel their best. 

Q.Products worth raving about and 

why? 

A. To help with my skin issues 

last year one of my staff 

recommended I try Advanced 

Nutrition Program Skin Accumax. 

Previously, I relied on an oral 

contraceptive pill to control 

my acne, which only masked 

underlying issues and caused 

huge breakouts whenever I 

stopped taking it. After taking 

Skin Accumax, I was able to 

stop taking the pill and did not 

experience ANY breakouts. Skin 

Accumax has been life-changing 

for me and I highly recommend it 

to anyone who is struggling with 

acne. 

jane iredale Mineral Makeup is 

an absolute fave. I love that it 

provides SPF cover and also 

allows your skin to breathe while 

looking flawless. 

From the RevitaLash Cosmetics 

range: RevitaLash Cosmetics 

Double Ended Volume Set 

(Primer & Mascara) because 

it’s packed with peptides and 

vitamins to nourish lashes, the 

gel formula is really the best 

mascara ever. I’m also obsessed 

with our underdogs that don’t get 

enough recognition: RevitaLash 

Cosmetics Thickening Shampoo 

and Thickening Conditioner - 

absolute game changers for thin 

hair. My hair never used to hold 

a curl prior to using these two 

phenomenal products. I’ve used 

them for years now and I will 

never change. 

Q.What you thought you would 

do a career when you were at 

school? 

A. I always had an interest in 

Beauty Therapy but never really 

considered it as a career. When 

I was 18 I was helping out as a 

training model while doctors 

and nurses were being trained 

in IPL. I had a face full of freckles 

and acne and I was listening to 

the trainer explain that it could 

help remove pigmentation and 

scarring and it really intrigued 

me. After the training I was super 

inspired and a year later started 

my year-long course at Elite 

International School of Beauty 

and Spa Therapies in Albany. 

Q.How do you treat/pamper 

yourself? 

A. Since becoming a mum I have a 

new appreciation for a long, hot 

bubble bath with a few drops of 

lavender or a Lush twilight bath 

bomb, a DIY facial at home using 

an Esthemax Collagen Sheet 

Mask and settling down with a 

good book. I also love a good 

deep tissue or hot stone massage 

but it’s very rare I will book one in 

for myself. 


AUTUMN 2023 EDITION 59 

Behind 

THE BRAND 

Q.Your go-to products for skincare? 

A. The only cleanser I’ll ever use on 

my lash extensions is RevitaLash 

Cosmetics Micellar Water Lash 

Wash! For my face I use the 

mesoesthetics skincare range. I 

had a Cosmelan peel a couple of 

months ago and I’ve been loving 

the aftercare products. 

Q.Your go to makeup look for every 

day and products? 

A. Lockdown really did simplify my 

makeup routine. For an everyday 

look I use jane iredale pressed 

base and blush, RevitaLash 

Cosmetics mascara, brow gel and 

brow pencil, and a little Hurraw 

Tinted Lip Balm to finish. 

Q.Something people might be 

surprised to know about you? 

A. Sadly, I have no hidden talents 

to share but I do love a little 

adrenaline rush; I’ve skydived, 

jumped off the Sky Tower, 

abseiled over 100m into Waitomo 

Caves and hold the record in 

my relationship for catching the 

biggest snapper. 

Kiara Cosmetics is a member of the 

NZARBP.

Women 

IN BUSINESS 

Women 

IN BUSINESS 

Reflexology: 

Karen Philipsen Brown 

There’s a sense of joy that unconsciously accompanies Karen Philipsen Brown through life. The professional reflexologist 

(and president of Reflexology New Zealand) brings decades of experience to her reflexology role and is set on helping 

people put their best foot forward (literally) in life. 

As a second generation reflexologist, Karen follows in her mum’s footsteps (Cobi Philipsen), who was a Dutch woman living 

in Scotland, and highly sought after for her reflexology skills with everyone from locals to premier athletes. 

While Karen’s original passion was sparked purely through the opportunity to connect with and help others on their walk 

through life, these days she is based in the Waikato where she runs her own business, Healing Ways, with a focus around 

reflexology, but also massage and encouraging people to embrace happiness and freedom (courses offered include dance as 

movement medicine and laughter yoga). 

Q. A. 

Q. 

A. 

What is reflexology? 

Reflexology is a hands on therapy 

with the principal understanding 

that there are reflex points on the 

feet, hands and ears that relate to 

all organs, glands and parts of the 

body. By the application of pressure 

to these reflexes using gentle 

thumb/finger movements the 

body’s function may be influenced. 

What 

Q. initially sparked your interest 

in reflexology and why? 

Q. A. 

I have always been interested in 

complementary therapies and 

prevention rather than cure. My first 

stop if my body needed attention 

was a naturopath. In the early 

80’s my mum became a part time 

reflexologist and later full time. She 

achieved some amazing results 

and all walks of life came to see 

her from afar from Premier League 

Footballers to the wee wifey next 

door. I loved how so many people 

sought my mum out – she was a 

legend in her own right in the 80’s 

and 90’s. 

What made you decide to pursue it 

as a career? 

Seeing how well people responded 

to hands on touch therapies. So 

many individuals are looking for 

more than a quick fix to cover 

symptoms, and want to really get 

to the bottom of why they are 

ailing or are stressed. Watching 

people become healthier, make 

better choices and achieve more life 

balance really lights me up. I am my 

client’s cheerleader, answer buddy 

and coach, with hands on soothing 

alongside.. 

Q. 

A. 

Q. Where did you train? 

Q. 

A. 

Q. A. 

I trained with the Bailey School of 

Reflexology in the UK and became 

a member of the British Reflexology 

Association, almost 25 years ago. I 

am also qualified in massage, reiki 

and aura soma (colour therapy). 

Why do you think associations 

like Reflexology New Zealand are 

important? 

Reflexology New Zealand is the 

only governing body for reflexology 

in the country. It gives clients the 

reassurance that by choosing a 

professional RNZ reflexologist they 

are working with a properly trained 

and insured therapist. There is also a 

lot of importance placed on continual 

professional development within the 

organisation, which includes giving 

and receiving reflexology treatments 

with other reflexologists. 

Reflexology NZ is the National 

Reflexology Association for 

Professional Reflexologists in New 

Zealand and operates as a non-profit, 

non-political, professional body to 

support its members. 

When a practitioner applies for 

professional membership, their 

qualifications are examined and 

accreditation certificates iissued 

when they meet the education 

standards. 

What aspect of reflexology do you 

enjoy the most? 

I just love that every part of the 

foot, hands or ears or face relate 

to all parts of the body and you 

can often feel when something is 

Q. A. 

Q. A. 

Q. A. 

not in homeostasis (balance). It is 

also possible to work with different 

systems and feel imbalance in the 

feet that corresponds to systems 

within the body such as respiratory or 

cardiovascular. . 

What are three things you wish 

everyone knew about reflexology? 

All feet are welcome from day 

0 to age 120. It is a wonderful 

treatment for all. No feet are ugly 

– they represent a story of your life 

and health. Getting a Reflexology 

Treatment is like getting a Warrant of 

Fitness – it checks out most areas of 

your life and imbalances that present 

at that time. It should be noted that 

reflexologists cannot and must not 

diagnose any condition presenting. 

Some ways reflexology can help 

which people may not realise? 

Ear Points. You can continue doing 

self-help by pressing pain points in 

the ears, working your hands and if 

you can reach them, your feet. 

Why self-care is more important 

than ever post-Covid? 

Waiting times are longer in healthcare 

both at GP’s and for hospital care. 

This leaves people more vulnerable 

which can play on their mental 

health. By taking some action, 

whether it is reflexology or other 

natural therapy as a ‘not instead of’, 

but as something whilst you are 

waiting, may help ease discomfort, 

stress and anxiety. 

It really is up to individuals to be 

preventative as best they can, look 

after their diet, stay hydrated keep 

active and breathe properly. Much of 

what I recommend to my clients is 

to breathe, drink water and exercise 

(walk). All relatively free and thus 

many of it never seems to gain 

priority. 

REFLEXOLOGY.NZ 

HEALINGWAYS.CO.NZ 

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Business 

BITES 

Business BITES 

Formulating a 

Business Plan 

Business Plans are like road maps; it 

is possible to travel without one, but 

it will only increase the likelihood of 

getting lost along the way. 

Rather than putting yourself in 

the position where you have to 

stop or circle back and start over, 

entrepreneurs often use business plans 

to help guide them. 

This is because having a business 

plan will help the salon owner to see 

the bigger picture, plan ahead, make 

important decisions, and improve the 

overall likelihood of success. 

The Importance of a 

Business Plan 

A well-written business plan is an 

important tool because it gives the 

business owner the ability to lay out 

their goals and track their progress 

as the business continues to grow. 

Formulating a business plan should be 

the first thing done when starting a 

new business and is always necessary 

for attracting investors. 

The primary importance of a business 

plan is to help the business owner make 

better decisions, as it can determine 

the answer to some of the most critical 

business decisions ahead of time. 

The practise of writing the business 

plan annually helps the salon owner 

to articulate their vision in realistic 

terms and better determine if there are 

any gaps in the strategy for business 

growth. 

The discipline of writing and updating 

your salon business plan is also to 

avoid making big and costly mistakes, 

as every section of a business plan can 

help spot some of those potentially 

critical mistakes before they arise. 

Many salon businesses are created out 

of passion and while passion can be a 

great motivator, it is not a guarantee 

of long-term success. Planning how to 

turn that vision into a successful salon 

business is an important step between 

concept and reality. Your business plan 

can help to confirm that your idea also 

makes business sense. 

By 

Brenda James 

Liz McKeon is a beauty business 

expert who has helped 

thousands of business owners 

maximise their profits. Liz is the 

Founder of the International 

Salon Business School, an 

internationally renowned Salon 

Expert, bestselling author, 

speaker, salon coach and 

trainer and recently received 

the perpetual All Stars Thought 

Leader Award in Empowering 

Female Entrepreneurs. 

Lizmckeon.com 

Your business plan can help to keep you 

accountable to your long-term vision 

and strategy. Sharing your vision also 

helps to ensure that all staff members 

are aligned with what you are doing and 

share the same understanding of your 

salon objectives. 

Having a business plan in place allows 

you to easily share relevant sections 

with those you rely on to support the 

salon, such as external professionals 

like your accountant, marketing 

freelancers and mentors. 

If you need to secure outside financing, 

such as from a bank or are ever 

considering selling your salon in the 

future, you have to be able to prove 

that your business is viable in the longrun: 

your business plan is the most 

effective way of demonstrating this. 

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Entrepreneurship is a risky business, 

but that risk becomes significantly 

more manageable once tested against 

a well crafted business plan. Having 

to draw up revenue and expense 

projections, devising operational plans 

and understanding your market can all 

help reduce the risk factors of being a 

small business owner. 

Approach your business plan as a living, 

breathing document. Ideally, create a 

master business plan, that is kept up to 

date, based on your salon’s activity. You 

can then tailor that plan to a specific 

request of need without having to 

recreate from scratch again. 

Once you have a grasp on the “why” 

behind business plans, you can 

confidently move forward with creating 

your own. 

Executive Summary 

The one universal aspect for every 

plan is the inclusion of an executive 

summary, which is your document’s 

introduction to the reader, so be sure it 

is well-constructed. 

Start out with a compelling summary. 

Service and Product 

Information 

In this section, details what your 

salon does, including the services 

you provide and the products for sale. 

Include details about how your salon is 

a benefit to clients, your unique selling 

proposition and what is your company’s 

market advantage. 

Market and Sales Plan 

Within your business plan, you 

should convey a grasp of your target 

demographics and how to reach them. 

Include key points such as, how to 

price your services, how to promote to 

clients, how you plan to keep clients 

and grow your market share. 

Financials 

The best financial plans will include the 

following tasks: 

• Financial forecast 

• Income statement 

• Balance Sheet 

• Cash flow statement 

• Capital expense expectations 

• Current monetary health of your 

business and what future success 

may look like 

The more comprehensive your financial 

data, the better. 

Writing a business plan can go a long 

way in help you better understand 

your competition and the market place 

you are operating in, demonstrating 

customer trends, potential business 

disruptions and other insights that 

aren’t always plainly visible. 

Business Overview 

The second section includes the 

background and history of your 

salon. If your business has a mission 

statement, include it in this section. 

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Salon/Organisational 

Team 

Your team is an extension of your 

company bio. The goal is to clearly 

define your company’s hierarchy and 

the key players at the top. 

Include details about your salon’s 

management style. 

These may consist of the following: 

• Contracts of legal documents 

• References 

• Permits of licenses 

• Product images 

• Organisational charts 

The Basic Blue 

Behind 

THE BRAND 

COSMETICS 

Company culture is a useful section 

in today’s business climate. Placing 

importance on this in your business 

plan will set your document apart from 

others. 

This is also a good section to detail any 

personnel plans or upcoming changes. 

Appendix 

In creating a comprehensive, plan, 

you may need to include supporting 

documentation. The appendix helps 

organise requested information that 

didn’t fit within your primary document. 

• Detailed financial reports 

Funding Request 

For start-ups, or established salons, 

seeking investment, you will need 

to include a dedicated section that 

outlines the request. Specify the type 

of funding, how you will use the funds 

and over what timeframe. 

Whether starting off, or securing 

funding, clarifying your goals or getting 

your team on the same page, business 

plans are invaluable for providing a 

pathway to salon success. 

Develop a plan that serves you, your 

salons and its future growth. Keep it up 

to date and focused on the elements 

vital to your success, including where 

you’ve been, where you want your 

business to go and how you plan to get 

there. 

Finally, a great business plan doesn’t 

need to be expertly written to be 

effective, but is should be written so 

you can expertly execute it. 

New Zealand registered nurse Selene 

Nguyen left her birth country of 

Vietnam aged 16 to complete her 

secondary school studies in New 

Zealand. After working two jobs to put 

herself through University and pursue 

her nursing career, she has worked in 

healthcare for almost a decade. 

While her hardworking hands care for 

and support people every day as part of 

her role in the aged care sector, frequent 

washing and sanitising caused her hands 

to become dry, chapped and irritated (a 

common concern with those working in 

the industry). 

Although there are a number of 

products available to help, many are 

heavy greasy formulations which can 

leave hands slippery, making it hard 

to perform parts of the job which 

require delicate precision. After trying 

everything she could (literally) get her 

hands on, Selene set about creating her 

own product, looking for something 

naturally derived and fragrance free, 

which could also provide the relief and 

care needed for hard working hands. 

The journey led to explorations of 

New Zealand native ingredients, which 

Selene has always been fascinated 

by, particularly for medicinal uses. 

The result is The Basic Blue Harakeke 

Soothing Hand Lotion. 

Light-weight, fast-absorbing, ultrahydrating 

and non-greasy, this fragrancefree 

formula provides intense hydration 

and nourishment to keep hands soft. 

Made from all-natural ingredients here 

in New Zealand, the vegan, fragrancefree 

formulation is ideal for sensitive 

skin and everyday use. 

BeautyNZ finds out more from founder 

Selene Nguyen: 

What were some of the greatest 

challenges/hurdles along the way? 

Great things don’t happen overnight. 

It took around two years (and a lot 

of learning) to develop and perfect 

the product. My background in 

healthcare meant I already had some 

of the knowledge and skills I needed. 

However, I wanted to get this right, so 

I also enrolled in study and graduated 

with a Diploma in Natural Skincare 

Formulation. 

Even from a business perspective, I had 

a lot to learn; from creating packaging 

labels to putting together my website, 

there was a steep learning curve. This 

entire process took time and dedication 

but coming away with a product that I 

can truly stand by has been more than 

worth it. 

What prompted you to explore 

Harakeke Leaf as a key ingredient? 

As someone who understands the 

impact that chemicals can have on the 

skin, I was drawn to safe and effective 

natural alternatives. The harakeke plant 

encapsulates a beautiful message in 

Te Ao Maori that speaks to the role 

we all play in nurturing and caring for 

future generations. The idea that our 

future success depends on how we care 

for ourselves today is a message that 

resonated with me and it’s something I 

wanted The Basic Blue to encapsulate. 

The Basic Blue Soothing 

Harakeke Hand Lotion comes in a 

convenient 80ml bottle designed to 

be used on the go and is proudly New 

Zealand owned and operated. 

Thebasicblue.com 

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Let there be light 


How healthy is your 

workspace? 

A healthy workspace is an essential key to productivity, creating quality work and keeping 

employees both happy and motivated. It’s also a key part of the value proposition you offer 

as an employer, with ‘wellness’ being a very sought after quality with job seekers. 

A healthy workspace doesn’t necessarily mean sterile and germ 

free, but is more an incorporation of health and safety, diversity, 

vibe and functionality. 

According to the World Health Organization a healthy workplace 

is an office that would address physical and psychosocial risks, 

and would also promote and support healthy behaviours. A 

healthy workplace is basically a space where collaboration, health 

safety and wellbeing of employees is promoted. 

Start with simple changes 

With health and wellness in the workplace being a hot topic 

for employers at present, workplaces around the globe are 

diversifying work spaces away from traditional formats. For 

example, you may have heard of Google offices around the world 

where they have slides and poles to get between levels, and a 

raft of extra spaces for employees to enjoy. 

For most of us, that’s a lofty dream that isn’t a reality we’re likely 

to encounter; however, there are some great features that are 

worth taking note of. Some of these include open plan office 

spaces or break out areas to encourage collaboration, a library 

or an aquarium in a quiet space and a workout area to encourage 

healthier employees. 

Natural light is essential to a healthy 

workspace too, but if natural light is 

limited, schedule regular intervals to 

go outside and get some fresh air. This 

doubles up with allowing employees to 

get active at work by offering up spaces 

where people can have a stretch or take 

a break. 

If you're lucky enough to have an 

outdoor area in your workspace then 

use this to advantage too. It should be 

made to feel welcoming to encourage 

usage. This can be a great collaboration 

space where meetings are taken 

outdoors, allowing employees to soak 

up some vitamin D while they are at it. 

Nowadays, we are also more socially 

aware of our carbon footprint. 

Working for a company that is 

conscious of its own carbon footprint is 

an important factor to many. 

Simple changes here can help with the 

psychosocial factor of a healthy office; 

for example providing a space for bike 

parking can encourage employees to 

bike to work, reducing their CO2 and 

leaving them with more in their pockets 

(especially with the price of fuel and 

parking these days). 

Other environmental practices include 

minimising waste, switching to low 

Promotion of 

employee’s 

health is essential 

to the success 

of a healthier 

workspace 

carbon lighting, or the use of laptops 

over desktop computers as these are 

80% more energy efficient. 

Taking a firm approach to sustainability 

aligns with employees values and offers 

a great company morale; helping deliver 

healthy outcomes for people and the 

planet. 

Companies that promote healthier 

workspace also tend to have a better 

retention of staff, and overall happier 

employees are more productive 

employees. 

Improving your workspace to promote 

health and wellness won’t only be of 

benefit to your people, but also to the 

overall productivity, reputation and 

success of your business. 

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 

I’m not suggesting that you try to keep up with Google, but 

simple changes to the work environment can offer staff 

diverse spaces to work from and enjoy, to enhance their work 

life experience. Overall happier staff lead to better and more 

productive outcomes. 

Think outside the square 

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A healthy workplace 

is basically a space 

where collaboration, 

health safety 

and wellbeing 

of employees is 

promoted 


At work, we can spend upwards of seven hours per day in 

the same spot, sitting or standing. We end up doing a lot of 

repetitive tasks and engaging in repetitive movements that may 

cause ergonomic injuries. 

Don't be afraid to think outside the square when considering 

making changes for a better work environment. Plants, artwork 

or floor mats can be simple contributors that can enhance the 

feel of a space. 

Obviously providing good furniture, the right tools to work with 

and ergonomic keyboards are a great idea and a good start. 

Encouraging movement is also key – this can be along the lines 

of providing pictures of stretching exercises that can be done 

while standing, and simply encouraging people to move around. 

Moving from desk or workspace to a different area can help. 

Promotion of employee’s health is essential to the success of a 

healthier workspace. 


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Struggling to retain your clients? 

Here’s how to keep them 

coming back 

Stay connected with your 

clients 

A lot of people are wary of sending 

emails to their customers, worrying 

that they might seem too admin-heavy, 

or take up too much time in an already 

busy day. However, email marketing is 

one of the most powerful ways to stay 

connected with clients, or bring back old 

clients who haven't visited in a while. 

Your software should allow you to 

generate specific lists of clients to send 

emails and text messages to at the click 

of a button. Examples include: 

automatically send to your clients based 

on parameters like: 

• 3 weeks after a client has visited but 

hasn’t rebooked, so you can remind 

them to book in to maintain the best 

results. 

• 6 months after a client purchases a 

specific product, so you can prompt 

them to buy a replacement before 

they run out. 

• 1 week before a client’s birthday to 

offer them a small gift or free makeup 

application if they’re going out to 

celebrate. 


By 

Kamrin Hira 

We work in a highly competitive industry 

where our clients have an abundance 

of salons to choose from, so it’s more 

important than ever to ensure your clients 

keep coming back. 

One of the most important key 

performance indicators (KPIs) for a 

salon, spa or clinic to be tracking is 

your client retention rate, because loyal 

clients who visit regularly are far more 

valuable than clients who only visit 

once. 

If you’ve been struggling to retain your 

clients, here are some tips that will help. 

Rethink your client 

journey 

Your client journey encompasses 

everything a client may experience 

while visiting your spa or clinic. This is 

important because understanding your 

client journey can help identify parts 

that aren’t so good, which could be the 

reason your clients aren’t returning. 

First, look at your online client 

experience and ask yourself these three 

questions: 

Secondly, do you make it easy for your 

clients to make an appointment with 

you? People increasingly want to book 

online rather than pick up the phone, 

so ensuring you have the ability to take 

online bookings will help encourage 

return visits. 

Your spa or clinic software should allow 

you to customise your online booking 

site with logos and colours to keep your 

online presence consistent. Consistent 

branding looks professional and helps 

you build a recognisable brand. 

Then, take a look at your in-salon 

experience. It might be hard to be 

subjective, so enlist the help of a friend 

as a ‘secret shopper’; get them to walk 

into the business and see any areas that 

may need improvement. 

It could be something as simple as 

adding quiet spa music and tea in the 

waiting area to turn it into a relaxing 

space, or changing light bulbs in the 

treatment rooms to warm lights to feel 

cosy and relaxing. These little things 

can help your beauty salon, spa or clinic 

stand out from your competitors and 

make it an inviting place to return to. 

Offer incentives to return 

One reason you may be experiencing 

less rebookings is that clients don’t have 

any incentive or reason to return. To 

encourage clients to return, you could 

offer a small incentive, such as free 

sample products, exclusive discounts 

on their next service, or refer-a-friend 

cards. These are all great ways to give 

your clients a reason to come back. 

Another option is to create a loyalty 

program. Your business management 

software should allow you to easily 

create a loyalty program, so clients can 

earn points and redeem them on gifts 

and discounts for future visits. 

• When a staff member is going on 

holiday, send a message to clients 

who visited them in the last six 

months at least twice, to inform 

them that they’ll be away and to book 

in before they leave. 

• If you’re introducing a new facial, pull 

a list of clients who have had facials 

before and send them an email 

outlining the benefits of the new 

one, along with a link directly to that 

services booking page. 

You can even set up messages to 

These automatic messages are great 

because they only take a few minutes to 

set up and then work in the background 

so you don’t need to spend anymore 

admin time on them! 

So there you have it – a few tips and 

tricks to help improve the retention rate 

at your beauty business. If you want to 

keep your clients coming back regularly, 

take the time to look at your client 

experience from start to finish so you 

can make it as smooth and memorable 

as possible and watch your client 

retention rate grow! 

“ 

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 

I KNOW MANY PEOPLE WORRY 

ABOUT MARKETING TOO 

HEAVILY TO THEIR CLIENTS... 

but I find that keeping in touch with them 

regularly keeps them connected to my 

business. 

I create fortnightly newsletters for my 

clients with Kitomba, and I find that we 

always get replies and people coming 

back that we haven’t seen in a while. 

Samantha Jones 

Ms Monaco Hair Society 

” 

• Do you have social media accounts, a 

website and an online booking site? 

• Are they all linked to each other so 

potential customers can find you 

easily? 

• Do they look consistent? (e.g. using 

the same colours, fonts and logos 

that you use in-salon). 

www.kitomba.com 

Talk to us: 0800 161 101 

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Sustainability 


A Guide To 


In The 

Beauty Salon 

So, recycling in the beauty industry is 

important for a number of reasons. 

By making sustainable swaps, and 

partnering with like-minded brands, 

businesses can significantly reduce their 

waste and environmental impact. 

We can help make this process 

even easier through the Sustainable 

Salons program. By participating in 

the program, beauty businesses are 

not only doing their part to protect 

the environment, but they are 

saving money and building a positive 

reputation in their local community at 

the same time. 

Recycling in the beauty industry is essential for a number of reasons. 

Not only does it help to reduce waste, but it also helps conserve 

natural resources and protect the environment. 

In addition, recycling can benefit 

businesses by reducing costs and 

increasing efficiency. At Sustainable 

Salons, we help to promote 

sustainability in the industry by 

partnering with salons and clinics to 

collect their valuable resources for 

repurposing. 

One of the significant ways beauty 

salons can reduce waste is by making 

sustainable swaps for common 

disposables. 

This could include shifting to lash 

and brow combs, waxing mats, and 

microfibre towels which can be washed 

and reused, rather than discarded after 

one use. 

Many brands are now also offering 

sustainable options, such as skincare 

made from plant-based ingredients, 

bottled in recycled packaging. 

By making the switch, businesses can 

help reduce their environmental impact 

and support the use of sustainable 

materials. 

Juve Skincare Studio + Medi Spa in 

Gisborne are the first beauty business in 

Tairāwhiti to join our Sustainable Salons 

program. 

They can now recycle valuable 

materials including sharps, paper 

product packaging, plastics, glass 

skincare bottles and more. Juve had 

By 

Sunny Coombes 

Sunny Coombes first entered 

the world of hair as a hairdressing 

stylist, working with leading 

New Zealand hair salons over 

the past 20 years. 

Extending her knowledge of the 

industry, Sunny worked in the 

education and sales sectors for 

high-end leading colour 

and haircare brands all over 

New Zealand, connecting her 

with salons and industry peers. 

Sunny took a short break from 

the industry, delving into other 

professional experiences, only to 

realise that her passion for the 

hair and feel-good industry was 

where she wanted to devote her 

time. 

Sunny wanted to come back 

to the industry in a new way, 

an exciting way, and one with 

purpose. So, using her interest in 

hair, and her sales and education 

knowledge, Sunny combined 

these skills and her enthusiasm 

for sustainability into her role as 

Sustainable Salons national sales 

manager for New Zealand. 

been looking for a way to assist the 

beauty industry as a whole, while also 

supporting the local community. 

They found the concept of the 

Sustainable Salons program, the 

business model, community 

involvement and position in the circular 

economy appealed to them and their 

business. 

“Sustainability is not just about 

being 'green'; it encompasses the 

economy, humanity, society, and 

the environment. The Juve team 

is excited to support these four 

areas and make a meaningful 

contribution to lasting positive 

change. We have always wanted 

to provide the best products, 

services and practices for 

our team and clients, and the 

Sustainable Salons partnership 

reflects our commitment.” 

Sally Wright, Juve Director 

Through the program, waste is diverted 

from landfill, and then collected and 

processed by Sustainable Salons. The 

collected materials are then turned into 

new products such as coasters, plant 

pots, and even furniture. 

“The issue of salon waste that 

goes into landfills is resolved 

by repurposing it into another 

product. The profits support the 

employment of differently-abled 

people, and Kiwi Harvest feeds 

hungry communities.” 

Sally Wright, Juve Director 

Contact Sustainable Salons to find out 

how your business can join the network 

of salons working to make sustainability 

a reality, one beauty treatment at a 

time. 

Sustainablesalons.org 

Paper packaging is sold to recyclers 

with 100% of the proceeds donated to 

KiwiHarvest. These initiatives not only 

help reduce waste but also support 

the environment and give back to the 

community. 



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Makeup & Beauty 

Five Minute Face 

As our lifestyles continue to get increasingly busy, an efficent beauty and 

makeup routine becomes both appealing and necessary. 

Makeup & Beauty 

Put your best look forward 

Embrace some of the newest makeup products on the market, for flawless looking 

skin and accentuating your natural features 

La Mav Organic BB Cream 

jane iredale Skincare Makeup System is 

designed to help create a natural, longwear 

look, quickly and easily. 

It’s three easy steps that anybody can 

do to create a flawless skin every day. 

Step 1. Prep (with primer) 

Step 2. Perfect (with foundation) 

Step 3. Set (with hydration) 

These three products work 

synergistically to create smooth, lasting 

coverage that looks and feels like skin, 

and contain nurturing ingredients that 

support the health of the skin at the 

same time. 

New Zealand jane iredale makeup 

artist Sha O’Sullivan recently added 

another two steps to the jane iredale 

Skincare Makeup System to create the 

#FiveMinuteFace for time-pressured 

people to be able to complete a 

fabulous, flawless makeup in just five 

minutes. 

Those five steps are: Prep (primer), 

Perfect (foundation), Set (hydration), 

Colour, Complete. It’s that easy – 5 

Steps, 5 Minutes. 

The multi-task Glow Time Blush Sticks 

can be used for eyes, lips and cheeks. 

Enjoy a flawless natural finish with this colour-adapting, skin 

balancing formula that corrects and treats blemishes, whilst 

also offering effective, buildable and long-lasting coverage. 

This organic BB cream also helps visibly moisturise 

and plump, while delivering a radiant complexion. The 

lightweight formula is silky smooth to use and contains 

natural sunscreen and age-defying bio-actives. 

Lamav.com 

Karen Murrell Confidence Collection 

Welcome in autumn with four elegant new shades of chocolate 

brown, mocha, caramel and nude. Designed to flatter all complexions 

and work with all makeup styles, the four shades are extremely 

versatile, subtle, on trend and as with all Karen Murrell natural 

lipsticks, nourish and moisturise lips whilst enhancing natural beauty. 

Karenmurrell.co.nz 

jane iredale 

PureBronze Shimmer Bronzer Refills 

Step 1. Prep: Smooth Affair Mattifying Primer 

Step 2. Perfect: PurePressed Base - Riviera 

Step 3. Set: POMMISST Hydration Spray 

Step 4: Colour: 

Brows: Dark Brown PureBrow Precision Brow Pencil 

Mascara: Beyond Lash Black Ink 

Eyelid: Glow Time Bronzer Stick, Blaze 

Contour: Glow Time Bronzer Stick, Scorch 

Cheeks: Glow Time Blush Stick, Ember 

Step 5. Complete: 

Lips: Aubergine Lip pencil, Glow Time Blush Stick Ember 

Step 1. Prep: Smooth Affair Illuminating Glow Primer 

Step 2. Perfect: HydroPure Tinted Serum (medium dark) 

Step 3. Set: Lavender Hydration Spray 

Step 4: Colour: 

Brows: PureBrow Neutral Blonde Brow Shaper 

Lashes: Mascara Beyond Lash Black Ink 

Eyelid: Glow Time Blush Stick, After Glow 

Contour: Glow Time Bronzer Stick, Sizzle 

Cheeks: Glow Time Blush Stick, After Glow 

Cheeks: Peaches&Cream Shimmer Bronzer (optional) 

Step 5: Complete: 

Lips: PureBronze Peach Lip pencil, Glow Time After Glow Blush 

Stick, Spiced Peach HydroPure Lip Gloss 

Delivering makeup and skincare in one 

delightful package, the new jane iredale 

PureBronze Shimmer Bronzer refills 

offer palettes of four blendable shades 

that can be mixed and matched, or 

used individually as bronzer, highlighter, 

blush and shadow. New to the collection 

of Moonglow, Peaches & Cream and 

Rose Dawn, is Copper Dusk (four 

shades of copper shimmer). As well 

as offering versatile makeup benefits, 

the formulation also includes skincare 

benefits with pine bark extract to help 

calm and soothe skin, and pomegranate 

seed oil delivering antioxidant protection. 

psb.net.nz 

Aleph Essentials Edit 

Curtis Collection By 

Victoria Eyelashes 

Proving to be a sellout success, this 

collection of natural fluttery lashes, 

designed to enhance and define the eyes is 

available from a Natural Glam look through 

to Glam Queen and Drama Queen. 

Sisterhoodbeauty.co.nz 

Try clean, multi-use makeup with skincare benefits with this Aleph Essentials Edit 

Starter bundle. Build a flawless, easily adaptable base for any makeup look, from 

just three versatile products and two professional grade tools. Prep skin with 

Serum/Primer before applying Concealer/Foundation OR blend both together to 

dial coverage up or down: concealer, foundation or sheer veil. Mix in universally 

flattering Radiance Balm Moon for glowy skin, or add subtle highlights on brow 

bones, cheeks and lips. Alephbeauty.com 

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What's New 

IN BEAUTY 

We love to celebrate and champion 

New Zealand beauty and innovation, 

across all facets of the industry. 

NEW: KAEĀ Skincare 

Delivering a new generation of 

powerful, performance-led botanical 

skincare, KAEĀ is crafted in small 

batches from premium New Zealand 

botanical ingredients. 

Founder Suzan Craig has dedicated 

20 years of her career to sustainability 

and ecosystem restoration, starting 

with the transformation of Tahi, an 

800-acre plot in Northland, with rare 

birds and ecosystems, wetlands and 

native forests. (It is also where Tahi’s 

award-winning UMF 15+ Mānuka 

honey is created). 

KAEĀ Skincare formulations blend 

traditional plant wisdom with Tahi’s 

biodiversity-positive honey to create 

clinically-proven bioactive products 

that treat the skin holistically. 

Responsibly harvested, these biocompatible 

oils and balms absorb with 

ease for enhanced efficacy. 

Restoring more than skin, the carbon 

negative business is leading the way in 

global beauty through biodiversity. 

“KAEĀ is more than skincare; it’s a legacy 

to the land,” says Suzan Craig, who 

explains KAEĀ’s guiding principle is 

to put sustainability and quality ‘at 

the heart of everything we do’. 

The collection of four powerful 

products has been created 

to be both minimal and 

multipurpose, with each 

product designed to adapt 

to a personal routine. 

The collection is made up 

of: the cleanser (multi-active 

gel balm); the vitaliser 

(multi-omega face oil); the 

rejuvenator (multi-nutrient 

face balm); the rescuer 

(multi-essential SOS balm). 

Kaeaskincare.com 

NEW: MATER Beauty 

A carefully curated collection of 

bespoke formulations, offering a 

perfect balance of botanicals and 

actives, MATER Beauty is dedicated to 

the creation of skincare that delivers 

on its promises, as well as prioritising 

minimum effort for maximum results. 

Founder Petra Škorić is a selfconfessed 

skincare fanatic, and is 

adamant that MATER Beauty use 

only premium, scientifically proven 

ingredients. 

“What I have left out matters too, 

so there are no artificial colours, 

fragrances, or cheap ingredients to 

'pad out' the formulations,” she says. 

Launching with two face serums which 

are designed to work synergistically 

together as an entire post-cleansing 

routine: MATER Beauty I Woke Up Like 

This Beyond-hydration Perfecting 

Serum and MATER Beauty You Are My 

Sunshine Supercharged Glow Drops (a 

magnificent blend of 15 luxury oils). 

“To pack the most goodness into them, 

one is water based and the other oil 

based as healthy skin needs both water 

and oil to look and feel its best.” 

The plant-derived scents in MATER 

Beauty products are subtly elegant, 

encouraging a moment to pause and 

take a calming breath (let’s be honest, 

we could all do with incorporating this 

into our daily routine). 

At the same time, silken blends of 

premium ingredients deliver hydration 

to encourage plump and glowing (never 

greasy) skin. 

mater.beauty 

Keeping up with the newest releases on TikTok 

and social media, as well as in store, is handy 

for knowing what the consumer is following. 

We take a look at some of the newest brands to 

have found their way onto our radar. 

Contour Cube 

This ice facial tool has been taking 

TikTok by storm (over 70M views), 

capturing the imagination of many 

for delivering a touch of home 

cryotherapy in a handy travelfriendly 

‘cube’. 

Fans are freezing not just water 

for soothing coolness, but also 

adding a touch of their favourite 

serum, green tea, coconut milk and 

cucumber water. 

Skin Proud 

The GenZ Skin Proud brand is 

UK-based but soaring to success 

in New Zealand, largely led by its 

complete transparency around 

products that are 100% vegan and 

PETA-approved cruelty free. 

The formulas are designed to be 

an introduction into a skincare 

regimen (targeted for 18-25 years 

old) as well as serving as an add-on 

for current regimens (targeted for 

25-35 years old). 

Formulated with natural extracts 

As well as facial icing and helping 

reduce puffiness, the Contour Cube 

is being used to help reduce postgym 

redness, sore muscles and 

even as sweet relief to hot flushes 

during pregnancy or menopause. 

It’s also proven popular for lip filler 

aftercare - offering instant coolness 

without cold fingers and slippery ice 

cubes! 

Contourcube.com 

Mary Grace Crystal Hair Remover 

Like every beauty product online, 

there are mixed reviews about 

crystal hair removers in general. 

To be fair when we first first 

spotted this item on TikTok, it was 

accompanied with a quick shrugoff 

as ‘just another TikTok beauty 

mislead’. Having since personally 

tried the Mary Grace Crystal (we 

gave it a quick ‘at-desk’ test drive 

with minimal expectations), the 

outcome warranted a double take. 

such as pomegranate, raspberry, 

coconut oil and rose water as well 

as proven scientific ingredients 

including hyaluronic acid, Vitamin 

C, niacinamide, and AHAs, each 

product has a clever day (sun) 

and night (moon) marking on 

the packaging to make it easy to 

understand what time to apply. 

Plus there’s a strict no-photo 

shopping policy across Skin Proud 

marketing. 

Iamproud.com 

What's New 

IN BEAUTY 

Absolutely zero pain or effort; 

we simply rubbed the crystal in 

a circular motion and voila - hair 

gone. To be fair our leg hair is 

relatively light at the best of times 

but the Crystal Hair Remover 

worked a treat. Not only that, but 

it also offers a gentle exfoliate and 

left skin ready to moisturise for a 

super smooth finish. 

Perfect to use for an on-the-go 

groom. 

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Wellbeing 

Wellbeing advice 

for skin care 

Other factors are involved in this cycle 

as well. Sex hormone imbalances, 

particularly a surge in androgen levels 

(male sex hormones that occur in boys 

and girls for the first time at puberty) 

increase the production of sebum, 

which tends to mean more blocked 

pores and infections and, in turn, creates 

pustules—and the acne cycle continues 

until a step in this process is disrupted. 

Usually this means addressing sex 

hormones (due to their triggering 

of excess sebum production) via 

improving digestive system function, 

dietary changes, correcting nutritional 

deficiencies, as well as hormone 

clearance from the body, which is 

primarily the job of the liver. 

One of the best ways to support ovarian 

health is with key nutrients—they 

are literally fuel that powers them. In 

particular, focus on optimal intakes of 

zinc, iodine, selenium and iron, and 

vitamin D from sunshine. 

Wellbeing 

Despite our best efforts to employ a ‘too-manysteps’ 

skin care routine, avoid touching our face 

or not fall asleep in our makeup, many of us 

still experience pimples as adults. And it feels a 

little, well, unfair. 

While the odd pimple here and there 

is manageable, when we start to 

experience breakouts or acne as adults, 

we can be left feeling clueless about 

what to do. While lotions and potions 

can help, we really need to dive a little 

deeper. 

Breakouts involve more than 

just the skin—they reflect our 

internal processes. One reason pimples 

occur is when the sebaceous glands 

become overactive and a collection of 

sebum blocks hair follicles and pores. 

Newly born skin cells migrate outward 

from the lower levels of skin and if the 

hair follicles and pores are blocked 

with sebum, the new cells trying to 

make their way to the surface can get 

bogged. 

The science of skin 

The outermost layer of skin is brand new 

every 28 to 35 days. The epidermis (the 

top layer of skin) is made of dead skin 

cells that were born at the bottom of the 

second layer of skin, called the dermis. 

Sebum (an oily, waxy matter) helps form 

the acid mantle on the surface of the 

epidermis, a film to help protect bacteria 

and viruses from penetrating the surface 

and getting down into the pores. 

You want the skin to work as the 

magnificent organ it is, rather than 

disrupt it, so a first great step to 

supporting better skin is not damaging 

the acid mantle with what you use to 

wash your face. 

By 

Dr Libby Weaver 

Dr Libby PhD is a nutritional 

biochemist, international 

speaker, 13 times bestselling 

author and founder of the Bio 

Blends plant-based supplement 

range. Her practical and 

supportive online courses have 

helped tens of thousands of 

women around the world find 

freedom from their health 

challenges. 

DRLIBBY.COM 

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash 

The Liver Load 

Poor digestion adds a load to the 

liver and kidneys. When digestion 

isn’t functioning optimally, the liver 

and kidneys aren’t able to filter the 

higher levels of hormones in the blood 

efficiently. 

These processes must improve to 

prevent the hormones stimulating 

additional sebum production. To 

prevent the skin having to highlight 

our elimination challenges, start by 

supporting your liver. The best way to 

do this is by reducing the number of 

problematic substances heading its 

way, while simultaneously increasing 

your intake of liver loving nutrients such 

as those found in brassica vegetables. 

When it comes to the pecking order 

of receiving nutrients, sadly our skin 

doesn’t sit at the top. If there is a limited 

supply of nutrients available, the body 

will typically prioritise sending these to 

crucial internal processes—such as the 

lining of your blood vessels—over the 

clarity of your skin. And that’s because 

the body’s number one job is to keep 

us alive. Yet this doesn’t help us so 

much when our skin isn’t happy. When 

we notice breakouts, this can be our 

body’s way of telling us it needs more 

nutrients, and in particular antioxidants 

and zinc. 

Antioxidants are found primarily in 

fruits and vegetables, and many of 

us aren’t eating enough of these. To 

support your skin, aim to increase your 

intake of brightly coloured vegetables, 

particularly those purple in colour. Zinc 

is also crucial for healthy skin (as well 

as sex hormone balance) and this is 

found in oysters, red meat and eggs, 

and there’s a small amount in sunflower 

seeds. You may like to consider taking 

a break from all dairy products for a 

minimum of three months to see if 

this makes a difference. Water too, is 

incredibly important for detoxification, 

as well as the hydration of our skin so 

make water your main drink and avoid 

soft drinks entirely. 

Supplementation may be of benefit to 

amp up your nutrient intake and support 

the key pathways involved in healthy 

skin, particularly zinc. Medicinal liver 

herbs support the efficient clearance 

of sex hormones from the body, while 

other herbal medicines can help the 

pituitary communicate more effectively 

with the ovaries if your monthly cycle 

causes you chaos. Remember, if you’re 

frustrated by the skin you see in the 

mirror, try to see it as feedback from 

your body that it needs more support, 

do your best to get to the heart of what 

this is really about, while offering it more 

nutritious foods and antioxidants. 

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Wellbeing 

WARM BEAN AND POTATO SALAD 

For many years potatoes were feared due to their carbohydrate content, but really, they need 

to be celebrated for the many vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients which they contain. If you 

wish, add some chopped tomatoes and olives to this salad to make it more of a vegetarian 

version of a salad nicoise. 

INGREDIENTS 

6 medium floury potatoes, skins on, quartered 

Business 

assistance 

and grants 

1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely 

chopped 

½ bunch of parsley, finely chopped 

olive oil to coat potatoes 

200g green beans 

3 boiled eggs, halved lengthways 

¼ cup raw almonds, soaked overnight, then 

rinsed well 

salt and pepper 

The Government is providing $25 million in recovery support to 

businesses in seven regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle and 

January floods in the North Island. 

The grants are to help affected businesses keep operating and 

position them for a successful recovery, as well as helping maintain 

cashflow. Eligible businesses can apply for a grant of up to $40,000. 

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BRILLIANT BRASSICA SOUP 

That old adage of an apple a day keeps the doctor away could easily be replaced by a serving of 

broccoli a day keeps the doctor away! The brassica family of vegetables includes cabbage, Brussel 

sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower. Besides adding flavour to meals these vegetables are packed 

with antioxidants, which may help lower the risk of cancer and coronary heart disease as well as 

supporting healthy estrogen metabolism. 

INGREDIENTS 

broccoli, heads and stems roughly chopped 

1 cauliflower, heads and stems roughly 

chopped 

2 tablespoons of coconut oil 

1 onion 

2 stalks of celery, chopped finely 

4 cups of homemade vegetable stock 

1 tin of coconut milk 

1 handful of parsley, chopped 

1 handful of mint, chopped 

Sea salt to taste 

Dressing 

2 bunches basil 

juice of 1 lemon 

1 clove garlic 

¼ cup olive oil 

1 tablespoon maple syrup 

salt and pepper 

METHOD 

Boil the potatoes until tender. Remove from 

the heat and drain. Transfer to a bowl and add 

the chopped herbs. Season well with salt and 

pepper, then drizzle the potatoes with a little 

olive oil to coat. 

METHOD 

In a large saucepan melt coconut oil and cook 

onion and celery on a low heat until soft and 

translucent. 

Add chopped broccoli and cauliflower including 

the stems. Bring to the boil with the vegetable 

broth then reduce heat and cook for a further 15 

minutes. 

Add sea salt, chopped herbs and stir in coconut 

milk. 

Blend in a food processor or blender until smooth 

and pour back into the saucepan for reheating if 

needed 

Recipes from The Real Food Kitchen cookbook by Dr Libby Weaver and Cynthia Louise. 

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a large shallow 

ovenproof dish with baking paper. Arrange the 

potatoes in a single layer and bake for 35–45 

minutes until golden brown. 

Place the dressing ingredients in a high-speed 

blender and process for 5 seconds until the 

mixture is well incorporated but still has some 

texture. 

In a bowl combine the potatoes, uncooked 

green beans, eggs and almonds. Gently toss 

through the dressing. Serve immediately. 

Who can apply: 

You must meet some criteria, including 

being in one of the seven regions, along 

with how some criteria around how you 

have been affected. You can apply if you 

are self-employed, a sole trader, or an 

employer - no matter how many people 

you employ. 

Location criteria: 

If your business is primarily in one 

of the areas where there was a local 

State of Emergency declared and you 

were affected by Cyclone Gabrielle or 

January flooding. Local partners who 

will allocate the grants may set further 

criteria. Check before you apply. 

The eligible regions are: 

• Northland 

• Auckland 

• Bay of Plenty 

• Coromandel 

• Tairāwhiti 

• Hawke’s Bay 

• Tararua 

Qualifying criteria: 

• You’re facing significant cashflow 

issues due to continued challenges 

with customer access, ability to 

source stock, supply chain issues, 

inability to operate as usual due to 

the physical damage to equipment 

or premises, or delays in insurance 

assessment and repairs. 

• Your business is otherwise viable 

both before and after the flooding. 

• You are not receiving any funding 

from the Ministry for Primary 

Industries recovery fund. 

• You commit to acting in line with 

employment law and with due regard 

to your employees. 

Regional Business 

Partner Network 

Advice and support is also available 

through the Regional Business Partner 

Network. Offering advisors to help 

cyclone-affected businesses, the 

RBP Network aims to help support 

businesses, and help them recover and 

grow. There is no entry criteria, and it's 

free to join. 

It's up to each individual how they 

wish to use the network, and which 

services they want to access – there are 

no minimum requirements. So there’s 

nothing to lose by taking that first step. 

Once registered, RBP Network will 

match you with a local growth advisor, 

who will help take a birds-eye look at 

your whole business. 

Catering for New Zealand’s small-tomedium 

business owners, the Regional 

Business Partner Network is a gateway 

that connects businesses with the right 

advice, people and resources. 

“Perhaps you’re facing some challenges 

and would like some help to work 

through them. Or maybe your business 

is tracking well, and you’re keen to grow 

to the next level.” 

Funded by the New Zealand 

government, the RBP Network consists 

of 14 regional growth agencies 

Working together, 

we can help you 

strengthen and grow 

your business in many 

different ways. 

throughout the country. This means 

you’ll get support from people who live 

and work in your region. 

The aim of the RBP Network is to 

connect business owners with a local 

team of people who are resourced and 

ready to help. 

When you join the network, you’ll be 

put in touch with other New Zealand 

organisations that support businesses 

like yours. 

The goal is to help businesses access 

the full spectrum of resources, tools, 

advice and support that's available. 

Many of these are free of charge. 

What's more, you won't have to 

navigate this by yourself. A dedicated 

growth advisor will point you in the right 

direction and offer support along the 

way. You may also be eligible for funding 

that helps you access specific training 

and advice that would benefit your 

business. 

For more information visit 

business.govt.nz and 

regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz 



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BOOK CORNER 

RECONNECT 

WITH YOUR 

intuition 

Wellbeing 

There’s rarely a better time to cosy up with a new read than across the 

autumn months. We’ve put together some of our recent favourites. 

Reviewed by Karen Philipsen Brown 

There’s something powerful about 

trusting your intuition, although 

personal focus and awareness around 

this can tend to ebb and flow. For 

many, when it comes to making 

important decisions in business or 

personal life, intuition can be the 

deciding factor – that ‘gut feel’ that 

you pay attention to – and with good 

reason. 

Madly, Deeply The Alan 

The C* Word (Confidence) 

by Mel Schilling 

RRP $36.99 

New Zealand author Bex Lipp is no 

stranger to sharing messaging and 

wisdom around resilience, mental 

health and gratitude, with seven 

children’s books created through the 

business she and co-founder Craig 

Phillips started, Wildling Books. 

How to Kill a Client by 

Joanna Jenkins 

RRP $36.99 

Do you have a difficult client? The guy you 

schmooze, yet everyone hates? The cruel man that 

saved his worst for women? Joanna Jenkins has 

penned a capitalistic thriller involving a man that 

many would seek revenge against. Once started, 

it’s a hard to set down book as it delves into the 

world of law and all its facades. Fast paced, with 

twists and turns aplenty to keep you riveted. 

Becky, by Sarah May 

RRP $37.99 

A career and society climber, the unforgettable 

heroine Becky schemes and manipulates her 

way into the land of the rich, tabloid millionaires, 

royalty and aristocrats. Set in 90’s London where 

favours and fortunes are traded amongst high 

society, this is a fun romp which hooks you from 

the beginning, as Becky and her determination 

to leave a dead-end town sees her push herself 

through the Mercury newspaper. It’s a viciously 

funny, darkly entertaining read. 

Be Your Best Self by 

Rebekah Ballagh 

RRP $32.99 

A fascinating journey of discovery guided by 

Rebekah Ballagh, a qualified counsellor, trainer 

and speaker. Identifying key themes that hold 

many people back, she covers topics from your 

inner critic and procrastination to boundaries 

and self-love. Offering easy to follow strategies, 

Be Your Best Self is a visual delight which 

can be read cover to cover, or flicked through 

for precious nuggets. Plenty of wonderful, 

lighthearted tools to enjoy, with real ‘aha 

moments’ along the way. 

The C Word method is essentially a roadmap 

taking you from a place of fear, with stages 

directing you to stand in your own light. Mel 

Schilling is a specialist in human behaviour and 

performance, and was one of the Marriage at First 

sight coaches. She brilliantly focusses on four 

progressive stages; Fear Mastery, Smart Courage, 

Deep Confidence and Fluid Competence (where 

you are genuinely confident). The C word takes 

you through well laid out step by step chapters 

with exercises, challenges and journaling prompts 

for you to dive deep into your thoughts and 

behaviours. 

The Organised Cook by 

Amelia Freer 

RRP $55 

The ultimate read covering food from store, 

cupboard, to plate and beyond. Nutritional 

therapist Amelia Freer demonstrates that 

healthy eating doesn’t need to be complicated, 

time consuming or expensive. Step by step 

guides and encouragement, with deliciously 

unexpected recipes like the addictive Black Bean 

Burger, One Pot Green Dahl and Chicken, Leek 

and Mushroom Pie. 

With a passion around bringing 

awareness to the mental health of 

children, and helping provide children, 

parents and teachers with some tools 

and conversation openers around the 

emotions many children may struggle 

to cope with, her latest book offering is 

focused around encouraging adults to 

embrace their intuition. 

“Our intuition is our inner compass, 

there to gently guide us along our path,” 

she says. “Intuition is our own personal 

superpower.” 

“Intuition is our ability to access 

knowledge from within us. Often when 

no one knows the ‘right’ thing to do, 

your inner compass ensures you steer 

your course in a certain way.” 

The Intuition range (book, oracle card 

set and notebook) is designed to create 

space to uncover the wisdom that is 

held within, and to reconnect and allow 

that to speak. 

“So many of us have become 

disconnected from ourselves and 

the world around us, and Intuition 

is designed to give us the tools and 

exercises to foster this reconnecting. 

“It saddens me to see so many people 

who have lost the ability to be guided 

by their intuition or even to be able to 

access it at all,” says Bex. 

“As a young child I had a strong 

connection with my intuition, but like so 

many of us, over the years I lost touch 

with it and no longer felt confident to 

use it. Instead, I listened to what I was 

told to do, what to like, and who I was 

by everyone else in my life. 

“The more I listened to external voices, 

the less I was able to hear myself, and 

the more I become lost.” 

The project took almost a year for the 

Wildling Books team to create – with 

writer Bex and Illustrator Craig Phillips 

working together to create the Intuition 

book, oracle cards and notebook. 

Intuition Book: 

For those interested in increasing 

the strength and connection with 

their intuition, Intuition is a beautiful 

reminder to start practising using your 

intuition, with ideas to explore and tools 

to help connect with yourself and your 

thoughts. 

Intuition Oracle Card Set: 

The beautifully designed Oracle Card 

Set is designed to be used daily. You do 

not need to be a 'card reader' to enjoy 

these cards, simply pull a card from the 

deck and reference the Booklet to learn 

more about the card and message you 

have received. 

Intuition Notebook: 

Note down your dreams, thoughts 

and ideas in this glorious notebook 

designed to help bring it all together. 

Available from wildingbooks.com 



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Wellbeing 

HEALTHY 

EATING 

FOR BUSY 

TIMES 

Juggling a busy workday with the other 

demands of life can mean you miss out 

when it comes to ensuring good nutrition 

across your working day. Nutritionist 

Danijela Armitage offers some quick 

tips around helping support health and 

wellbeing in the workplace. 

Tips 

NZ Registered Nutritionist Danijela 

Armitage of Nourish and Tempt is the 

voice and content creator behind digital 

platform Nourish and Tempt, where she 

shares nutritionally considered, delicious 

meal ideas. 

Passionate about bridging the gap 

between the nutrition and culinary 

world, Danijela loves encouraging people 

to try something new in the kitchen. She 

has also released an e-book ‘Plan Prep 

Eat – the ultimate quick guide to Meal 

Planning and Prep’ and shares some 

tips to for smarter thinking around food, 

when life is busy and time is minimal: 

Time scarcity can have a big impact on 

our food habits, seeing us cook less, 

eating on the go, and consuming more 

convenience foods. 

Instead of a nutritious brekkie, we might 

grab those sweet treats at the staff 

meeting as we ran out of time to eat 

earlier. Or we have a hurried deskbound 

lunch, grabbing whatever we can find at 

the cafeteria. 

“There is nothing wrong with life looking 

like this sometimes - our health and 

wellbeing is influenced by what we 

do most of the time, not some of the 

time. But, with a little mindful planning 

and some smart tips, we can support 

ourselves nutritionally when we’re 

pressed for time, and as an extra bonus – 

it usually saves a lot of money too. 

Here’s five tips to help get your habits 

back on track: 

• Meal plan. Meal planning is where 

we think about what we'd like to 

eat ahead of the week and do a 

supermarket shop to get our kitchen 

organised. With a plan of action, we 

know exactly what to buy and prep, 

and ingredients are ready-to-go – this 

can be a lifesaver on day’s we don’t 

have the capacity to think about food. 

• Stock up on nutritious kitchen 

convenience products. Ready-toeat 

or convenience food items can 

cut down food prep significantly, 

streamlining how we work in the 

kitchen. My favourites include 

microwavable quick oat sachets, 

instant rice, canned fish and beans, 

premade soups, prewashed salad 

greens, pre-marinated meats, 

premade sauces and spice pastes, precut 

fruit and veg, or pre-cooked deli 

chicken – all wholesome and nutritious 

options with the added benefit of 

convenience and ease. 

• Cook once, eat many times. If you're 

food prepping, maximise this by 

doubling or tripling the recipe. 

It’ll require a little more upfront 

investment in time and clean up, but 

it will save oodles of hours ahead. 

Make use of your freezer for long term 

storage of food. Future you will be so 

grateful to have a nutritious heat-andeat 

meal available. Curries, soups and 

stews freeze beautifully, and great for 

the chillier months ahead. 

• Choose the 'better' option. If you're 

in a situation where you can't dictate 

the food environment, aim to pick 

the better option from the bunch. At 

a bakery, this might be opting for a 

whole-grain chicken sandwich instead 

of a creamed bun. At the petrol 

station, maybe it’s nuts or a muesli 

bar instead of bagged lollies for a 

snack. 

• Stash snacks. When you shop, load 

up on your favourite shelf-stable 

nutritious snacks. Then, keep them 

accessible - at work, in your handbag, 

your home, wherever. Try bags of 

nuts, wholesome muesli bars, natural 

popcorn, jerky, bliss balls or roasted 

chickpeas. 

Danijela Armitage’s ‘Plan, Prep, Eat’ Is 

designed to help create a meal planning 

and prep routine that works for you. 

The 50+ page digital download brings 

together tips and tricks to reignite (or 

refresh) how you meal plan and prep. 

The E-book is available for purchase ($16) 

online at www.nourishandtempt.com 

DARK CHOCOLATE & NUT BUTTER 

STUFFED DATES 

These stuffed dates are total hedonism in a bite and make a perfect snack for a busy work day. 

Medjool dates are famed for their caramel-like taste, and soft and chewy inner texture. 

They can be found in the chilled produce section of the supermarket. 

INGREDIENTS 

Per date 

1 medjool date 

1 tsp nut butter (peanut or almond butter) 

1 dark chocolate square 

A small pinch of flaky sea salt 

METHOD 

Slice open the middle of each date lengthways. Gently pull apart to open and remove the inner 

pit if needed, discarding the pit. Spoon nut butter into the crevice. Chop the dark chocolate 

square and add overtop the nut butter. Sprinkle over the pinch of salt. 

CORN, AVOCADO AND LIME FRITTERS 

With chunks of avocado, zesty lime and fresh 

herbs, these fritters are a step beyond the classic 

and are a seriously tasty lunch treat. 

INGREDIENTS 

2 cups corn kernels, frozen or from a can 

2 eggs 

2 spring onions, sliced finely 

1 small lime, zest and juice 

¼ cup coriander leaves, finely chopped 

½ tsp chili flakes 

½ cup flour 

½ tsp baking powder 

Salt and pepper, to season 

1 avocado 

METHOD 

Defrost corn kernels if needed, patting dry with a 

paper towel to remove any excess moisture. 

Blend together eggs and one cup of the corn 

kernels. Add the blended egg and corn puree to 

a mixing bowl. Add chili flakes, spring onions, 

lime zest and coriander. Fold together. Season 

well with salt and pepper. 

Sift in the flour and baking powder. Remove 

avocado skin and pip and discard. Dice avocado 

flesh into small chunks. Add avocado and 

remaining corn kernels to the mixing bowl. Fold 

through. 

Drizzle oil into a fry pan and heat over medium 

heat. Once hot, and in batches, spoon heaped 

tablespoons of the mixture into the pan. Gently 

flatten each with the back of the spoon and 

shape into a circle. 

Fry for five minutes each side or until golden. 

Check around the 4 minute mark to make sure 

they're not looking too crisp – if so, turn down 

the heat. When flipped to the second side, 

press down on each fritter with fish slice to help 

flatten. Add oil in between batches. 

Serve with lime juice squeezed over top. 

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83

Wellbeing 

Building 

Natural Resilience 

The next hormone we want to 

stimulate is Oxytocin. Oxytocin is 

our feel-good drug. It immediately 

counters the stress hormone Cortisol. 

Cortisol helps our body instantly 

respond to stress, but we don’t want 

it hanging around once the immediate 

threat is over. 

We get Oxytocin from physical touch, 

hugging a friend, from petting our 

furry friends, and importantly, we also 

get it from helping others. For those 

of us who are outside the regions, 

helping those affected will bring down 

our stress levels. Whether its money, 

supplies or your time – know that 

when you step in to help, you will start 

feeling better and less anxious. 

Wellbeing 

Our brain is preprogrammed with this 

list as its priorities: 

• Stay Alive 

• Stay Safe 

• Stay Connected 

Human connection is the next thing we 

all need in a crisis. Family, friends and 

even strangers. Human connection is 

also vital in warding off those feelings 

of depression; please call your friend, 

listen to what they are going through 

– you don’t need to be a therapist or a 

counsellor, just be another human and 

listen. We will need more and more of 

this as the recovery rolls on over the 

months ahead. 

I often say the true skill you need 

more than any other in order to run 

your own business is knowing how 

to hold your breath for just one 

more minute, in order to leap from 

milestone to milestone and deal with 

everything from contracts and staff to 

deadlines and more deadlines. 

You need to have nerve to run a 

business, and you have to know how 

to hold on. You also need to have 

faith that if you do all the right things, 

eventually it will be okay. 

As business owners, we have to 

develop incredible resilience, coping 

skills that allow us to bounce back time 

after time from disappointment, and 

yet still thrive and enjoy the ride of 

being an entrepreneur. 

But day-to-day life in New Zealand now 

feels like we all need that same set of 

skills; knowing how to hold our breath 

for one more minute, getting through 

the days one at a time, knowing how to 

bounce back and still love being a Kiwi. 

As we look at the devastation in the 

Hawkes Bay and the aftermath of the 

floods in Auckland; our resilience is 

being tested, stretched and forced to 

grow on a daily basis. 

For those in the regions, losing 

everything and starting over is a 

daunting, unwelcome task which 

brings a whole foray of emotions that 

need to be dealt with. 

And for those watching from other 

parts of the country and feeling the call 

to help our fellow kiwis but yet being 

powerless to actually help is frustrating 

and it impacts our mental health too. 

So what can you do, when you feel 

helpless and how do we build our 

natural resilience? 

The key is to focus on the naturally 

occurring hormones we can create in 

our bodies. 

It starts with how we cope with stress. 

Stress occurs in our life when our 

expectations don’t meet reality. For 

example if you put a toner on your 

hair, and some chemical magic turns it 

green when you were expecting a nice 

ash blonde – that’s stressful. 

Our expectation was that there was 

going to be a bad storm. The reality 

was destruction beyond anything 

we could have imagined. That 

gap between a bad storm and the 

aftermath is where the stress occurs, 

and the further and further apart 

expectation and reality are – the 

more and more stressful something 

becomes. 

We can’t change the reality, but we 

can change our expectations over the 

events that are on the horizon now, 

and that proactively manages our 

stress levels. 

We are expecting the government 

to step up, we are expecting the 

insurance companies to lean in, we are 

expecting the banks to have grace and 

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 

dignity in dealing with customers in the 

regions and we are expecting all Kiwis 

to unite and support each other – and 

we are so good at that as a nation. 

Set realistic expectations 

In order to avoid more stress, we 

need to make sure our expectations 

are realistic. The bank might give you 

an interest free overdraft, they might 

wipe your fees for a month or three, 

but they aren’t going to wipe out your 

debt, or forgive your loans. You need to 

be realistic about your expectations. 

The key to managing stress in a crisis 

– is a combination of just knowing 

how to hold your breath for one more 

minute so you can get through, but 

also breaking your plan down until 

you have a list of tasks you need to 

complete. And then making sure those 

tasks are realistic, so that expectation 

meets reality and you don’t cause 

yourself more stress. 

As soon as you have a plan, your stress 

will start to subside. The more your 

break that plan down into steps which 

are realistic for you to achieve, the 

more your brain will jump onboard and 

start to feed you dopamine every time 

you complete something. 

Dopamine is one of our brains natural 

ways to feel good, it will lift your mood 

and give you the motivation to carry on 

and hold on for one more minute. 

And finally gratitude. It may sound 

like a crazy thing to ask you to focus 

on when some people have lost 

everything, but if you can just find 

something to be grateful for every day, 

it can shift your thinking patterns away 

from stress and negative emotions and 

focus you on what you do have. 

Getting through this crisis requires 

somewhat similar skills to running a 

business; you have to know how to 

hold on, you have to use all the tricks 

in the book to reduce stress make 

yourself feel good, and you have to 

have faith that if you do all the right 

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Wellbeing 

The power of ritual in the 

wake of disaster 

That was the depth of what was going 

on in Hawkes Bay for the first weeks. It 

was in this time I realised there was 

a ‘system or stages’ to disasters. The 

language, the energy of the people and 

the road to restoration. 

Believe it or not there are four stages 

to a disaster and once I studied them, I 

realised it was completely true, as we as 

a region (and me personally) were living 

what I was reading. 

frequently and be aware of it. WHY? 

Because the region is all going through a 

very similar situation with each other and 

if you don’t know how to reset yourself 

well, you could find yourself drained 

of emotional residue to your already 

vulnerable self. 

For eons humans have been told things 

like meditation, yoga, eating healthy, 

keeping the body moving, etc are what 

we need to thrive. 

By 

Keri McKenzie 

Wellbeing 

Being based in Hawkes Bay and experiencing the 

region shattered with destruction in the wake of 

Cyclone Gabrielle, I also saw the emotional, physical, 

spiritual and social toll on people in the region. 

The four stages are: 

Stage 1: Heroic (1-2 weeks) where it's all 

about survival 

Stage 2: Honeymoon (1-2 months) 

where help, media and systems arrive 

Stage 3: Disillusionment (2-36 months) 

where help, media and systems leave 

and you are on your own to figure it all 

out 

Stage 4: Restoration - the time of 

rebuilding and restoring normality 

Right now, in the most part the region 

is heading into Stage 3. This is where 

you need to really bring some tools 

for health and wellbeing. Fight and 

Flight hormones are over, the help is 

gone, you're dealing with lost income, 

insurance companies and the red 

tape. You can see where the name 

‘disillusionment’ comes from. It can 

throw you into a bit of a pickle. 

BUT there's a way to give respect, reset 

and change the way we interact with 

this stage and not buy into the ‘negative’ 

emotive side to it. 

This is the time when you learn deeply 

about your priorities and what's 

important. It’s also a time where you 

have the opportunity to get to know 

how to react and operate in a way that 

is supportive to your own emotional 

wellbeing, as it can be quite a long road 

if you don’t. 

The tools you have built over your 

lifetime come in thick and hard. You 

not only apply them to your routine, 

but you have to implement them more 

If you’re struggling to figure out what a 

‘Tool is in you Toolbox’ is, a tip is to write 

a list of what I like to call ‘Life Hacks’ and 

‘Quick Hitters’. 

Life Hacks are the things that spark joy 

within, that make you smile and happy. 

Quick Hitters are the tools you have 

when you need to reset quickly. Imagine 

someone rings you and is abusive, or 

someone at work gets under your skin; 

how do you reset quick? 

The ultimate goal of being a human at 

any age or stage of life is to be happy. So 

why not spend some time writing these 

things down like in the table below. 

There are also columns for Physical, 

Spiritual, Mental and Social and each of 

our five senses – this gives you a picture 

of how well rounded the tools are that 

you have on hand, and gives aspiration 

to explore all parts of ourselves. 

This table is amazing to do within your 

family group or between friends. If you 

read them aloud to each other, this 

is when you can learn new tools and 

implement them. 

This table is so powerful – keep it handy 

so you look at it frequently. Each tool 

gives a pocket of joy and what do lots of 

pockets of joy add up to? A happier life. 

It seems simple, but the simplest things 

in life are usually what bring us the 

most joy. Think of watching the sun set 

with friends and family around a fire at 

Keri is co-founder of LUXWORKS 

Beauty and passionate about 

support people around all things 

beauty, health and wellbeing. 

luxworks.co.nz 

the beach? Not complicated but even 

thinking about it brings a feeling of 

contentment. 

Under the umbrella of LUXWORKS 

Beauty, I was already holding ‘Tools for 

your Toolbox’ Workshops with children 

and adults. Now more than ever is when 

these tools will become your best ally. 

LUXWORKS Beauty is Hawkes Bay 

owned and operated, with three sides 

to the business: Clean and conscious 

skincare, wellness space sprays and 

events in the health and wellbeing space. 

Speaking on behalf of my community, 

something we’d love people to know 

is that we welcome the rest of New 

Zealand to come back to the Hawkes Bay 

to enjoy our wine, cycle trails, shopping 

and restaurants. For the most part we 

are fully operating and more than ever 

we need your support to get us thriving 

again. 

Never personally have I lived through an event that cracked open emotions like this. People's eyes were different, the hugs 

were deeper, their hearts were open and they were vulnerable. It didn’t stop with the people directly affected by losing lives, 

homes or businesses. EVERYONE in the region had/has trauma. 

This piece isn't about the doom and gloom of Cyclone Gabrielle – it's quite the opposite. It teaches us the Power of Ritual, 

implementing our wellbeing tools and noticing the change when we do. 

In the first week or two post-cyclone, when asked how they were, the first words spoken were consistently: ‘I’m grateful.’ 

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Nail Industry 

Nail TRENDS 

The French is back and better than 

ever. The artistic flare being added to 

the classic French has been inspiring 

and pleasing to watch unfold, and 

goes to show that you can start with a 

classic and make it your own. 

Ombres are another beautiful design 

that are being modernised. Think 

chrome ombre - these are absolutely 

stunning, and if you need to brush up 

on some blending nail art skills, this 

look is perfect. These are well worth 

the practice time. You can even layer 

an ombre up with flakes or glitter for a 

more dimensional look. 

Glazed Donut or Milky nails are 

continuing to trend thanks to J Lo who 

always reps a stunning manicure by 

her MAN-icurist Tom Bachik. Both are a 

super easy design to achieve; you just 

need a good pearl chrome. 

Chrome and Metallics are predicted to 

trend in 2023 and boy there are some 

gorgeous chrome colours on the market 

these days. Whether it is from a pot or 

pen, chrome nails are always a hit. 

Matte nails will never go out of fashion, 

but it does spark a great debate. Matte 

vs a Shine finish. 

What is popular in your salon, and have 

you even got a Matte Topcoat for that 

option? Most brands will have one and 

it is not an expensive item to have on 

hand to earn you a little extra. 

With trends coming and going on 

the nail art scene, it really is a smart 

investment to take a class with a 

qualified educator in your town to get 

up to speed and perfect your nail art 

skills. 

We are always learning and must keep 

up with the forever changing products 

coming into our industry. Plus, nail art 

classes are FUN! Of all the classes I 

teach, I still love and get so excited to 

teach nail art. 

Add some nail art to your offerings and 

stand out from other salons. Nail art 

By 

Melissa Smith 

Melissa Smith is passionate 

about nail art. The founder 

of Miss Bliss Nails & Beauty 

sources and distributes quality 

professional beauty products, 

as well as educating around 

New Zealand. 

MISSBLISS.CO.NZ 

allows you to be creative and even start 

your own trend. You just never know 

who will pick it up. 

Understanding 

Pigments 

Cosmetic tattooing, particularly 

eyebrows, is becoming even more 

popular than waxing when it comes to 

beauty therapy and personal grooming 

services. 

Understanding the skin, the skin healing 

cascade and pigments is essential in 

achieving the desired result for both 

client and technicians. There are some 

tests you can do on your pigments, as a 

technician, to ensure these results. 

The placement of pigment must be as 

close to the epidermis as possible to be 

seen in its correct colour and shape. Too 

deep implantation will make the colour 

look like blue through the skin. 

Understanding pigment formulations 

and its colour specification will ensure a 

good healed result. Colour basics include 

the knowledge that brown pigment is 

developed using a mixture of black, red 

By 

Michaella Messenger 

Pigment comparisons 

and yellow. Red and yellow are weaker 

than black, this is why when implanted 

too deep they cannot be seen through 

the skin, as they don’t have the strength 

to travel through the opaqueness of the 

epidermis. 

Cosmetic 

TATTOO 

The dermis is a water environment, 

thus where healed hairstrokes or healed 

pixilation for ombre brows is a desired 

result, the pigments used must be 

hydrophobic, ie away from water. 

To check this, the technician can place 

a small amount of pigment in a glass of 

water and observe the response. 

Where the pigment remains whole and 

in its entirety, it equals a hydrophobic 

pigment. This type of pigment will heal 

where placed in the dermis and won’t 

bloom or migrate. 

Where the pigment dissolves in the 

water glass; the pigment is water 

soluble and not suitable for microblading 

hairstrokes or achieving pixelations of 

pigment in the healed results, as it will 

bloom and migrate developing into a 

block of colour. 

Check your pigments today to make 

sure that you have the right pigment to 

perform the right job, as not all pigments 

are the same:one is not like the other. 

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EDUCATION 

& 

TRAINING 

Training the next 

GENERATION 

EDUCATION 

& 

TRAINING 

tan tents, whatever was required for 

our apprentices to be able to learn,” 

explains Sam. 

Going forward, Sam wants to see other 

clinics take the leap and train their own 

staff. 

“As a qualified beauty therapist, 

you’ve got the skills and knowledge 

to teach and pass on to future beauty 

professionals,” says Sam. 

“Take the plunge, don’t be scared, and 

ask for help when you need it.” 

Sometimes it just takes a random 

moment to set upon a completely 

unexpected career path. 

Such was the case for Sam Wilson. One 

day during a daycare run, Sam spotted 

a woman with beautiful makeup, 

perfect hair, and a polished uniform. 

The two began talking, and Sam found 

out that the woman owned her own 

beauty clinic. After speaking for a while 

about the industry, Sam decided to 

take the leap and begin studying to 

become a beauty therapist. 

Coming from a military background, 

Sam had little knowledge about the 

beauty industry. 

“I was a real tomboy; I didn’t even know 

what cleanser was!” 

Beauty therapy proved to be the career 

path Sam didn’t even know she was 

looking for. She particularly loves being 

hands-on with her clients and seeing 

how much they appreciate what she is 

doing for them. 

Teegan with client. 

“My favourite thing about being a 

beauty therapist is making people look 

and feel good, and helping people’s 

self-esteem,” says Sam. 

“My clients have told me their 

treatments are life changing, and in 

turn their confidence has grown – I love 

that especially.” 

Sam Wilson made the 

move from a military 

background to a 

career in the beauty 

industry. Her journey 

has seen her progress 

from being ‘a total 

tomboy who barely 

knew what a cleanser 

was’, to becoming the 

National Training 

Manager for The 

Cosmetic Clinic. 

Steady Progression 

After completing her studies, Sam 

worked as a beauty therapist, and as a 

tutor at a beauty school. 

In 2020, Sam became a franchisee 

partner of The Cosmetic Clinic and 

opened her own clinic in West City, 

Auckland. 

Sam Wilson 

Sam is also the National Training 

Manager for The Cosmetic Clinic and 

has over 15 years of training experience 

in the beauty industry. She has a strong 

focus on ensuring beauty therapists are 

taught the correct treatment protocols, 

and that all clients receive the highest 

levels of care. 

When Sam became a business owner, 

inspiring budding beauty therapists 

was something she didn’t want to give 

up. 

“I was missing educating people. I 

wanted to continue to empower future 

beauty therapists,” says Sam. 

With the need to fill a staff gap in her 

clinic, Sam began looking into taking on 

a beauty therapy apprentice with HITO. 

HITO offer apprenticeships and 

on-job training qualifications in New 

Zealand’s beauty, hairdressing, and 

barbering industries. HITO partner 

with business owners to support 

trainers and apprentices throughout 

the qualification journey, and work 

with NZQA, Workforce Development 

Councils and industry partners 

to ensure their qualifications are 

nationally recognised and relevant to 

career and business success. HITO is a 

member of the NZARBP. 

“With the current staff shortage, 

taking on an apprentice means you 

get to train them to be exactly as you 

need them to be,” says Sam. “With an 

apprentice, we know from day one, 

Teegan Hazlewood and Sam Wilson, The Cosmetic Clinic WestCity 

we’re moulding them to be the best 

therapist for our clinic. It’s a huge 

benefit for us.” 

Although The Cosmetic Clinic doesn’t 

offer a full range of traditional beauty 

therapy services, Sam took steps to 

make her clinic a suitable learning 

environment for HITO apprentices 

HITO, your apprenticeship 

and training partner 

About us 

HITO offer apprenticeships and on-job training 

qualifications in hairdressing, barbering, and 

beauty therapy. 

HITO partner with business owners to support trainers 

and apprentices throughout the qualification journey, 

and we work to ensure our qualifications are nationally 

recognized and relevant for career and business success. 

HITO is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute 

of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). 

Apprenticeship benefits 

Earn while 

you learn 

Become 

100% qualified 

Gain on-the-job 

experience 

studying towards the New Zealand 

Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4). 

“We were lucky that we had a spare 

room in our clinic that wasn’t being 

used, so we converted it into a beauty 

therapy room. We set it up with all the 

additional equipment for services we 

don’t offer; buying wax pots, spray 

Join a global 

community 

www.hito.org.nz | (04) 499 1180 | support@hito.org.nz 

From qualified beauty therapist to HITO STA 

Hi, I’m Susannah, the Sales and 

Training advisor for the Bay of 

Plenty and Hawke’s Bay regions. 

I am a qualified beauty therapist, 

completing my qualification 

through an apprenticeship with 

HITO. 

In December 2022, Sam’s first 

apprentice, Teegan Hazlewood 

completed her apprenticeship. After 

two years of training in the clinic, 

Teegan qualified with the New Zealand 

Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4). 

“Sam is such a supportive person. 

Knowing that Sam, as my trainer, 

genuinely wanted me to succeed and 

grow and do the best I could, made it 

a whole lot easier to get through the 

tough times in my apprenticeship,” 

says Teegan. “I’m very grateful to have 

had Sam as my mentor and guide.” 

I started with HITO in 2021, and I really enjoy working 

with apprentices and seeing them through to becoming 

fully qualified. I live in beautiful Taupo with my husband 

and three sons. In the weekends, you will find me on 

the sideline watching kids’ rugby, spending time with 

my family and friends, and enjoying our beautiful lake. 

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EDUCATION 

& 

TRAINING 

Get connected to the 

beauty industry in 

New Zealand 

There are a number of paths to choose when it comes to training as a beauty 

professional. Wherever you opt to train and pursue your career, the importance 

of being backed by a professional association, surrounded by a supportive team 

of people in the same industry, and having a network of knowledge to pool from, 

should also be part of this journey. 

EDUCATION 

& 

TRAINING 

NZ Association of 

Registered Beauty 

Professionals 

The New Zealand Association of 

Registered Beauty Professionals is the 

membership organisation for the beauty 

industry in New Zealand. The non-profit 

organisation is dedicated to supporting 

its members, regulating the industry 

and achieving a highly qualified and 

professional workforce. 

NZARBP members have industry 

verified qualifications, are fully insured 

and follow strict health and hygiene 

guidelines to safeguard consumers, 

and the future of the industry. This 

offers reassurance for the beauty 

professional, the team they work 

with, and the clients they provide their 

services to. 

Become A Member 

You are invited to join The New 

Zealand Association of Registered 

Beauty Professionals, the membership 

organisation for the beauty industry in 

NZ. As a member, you get recognition 

as a qualified, registered beauty 

professional, access to resources, 

exclusive benefits from partner 

companies and additional special offers 

and opportunities throughout the year. 

Code Of Ethics 

Amongst the aims of the NZARBP 

is to ensure that members are 

supported with strong channels of 

communication; to broaden awareness 

of the latest developments in the 

beauty industry through a range of 

relevant platforms; and to advocate 

professionalism of members by 

adherence to Health and Hygiene 

Guidelines, and a Code of Ethics. 

With a vision to build a strong united 

community of like-minded beauty 

professionals, the NZARBP actively 

promotes an industry culture around 

core values of integrity, respect, 

innovation, service and aspiration. 

A legacy of growth 

The New Zealand Association of 

Registered Beauty Professionals was 

formed in 1968 by a group of passionate 

beauty professionals looking to create 

a support group in the industry and 

develop consistent standards for all 

beauty professionals across New 

Zealand. 

In 1970 the Association became an 

Incorporated Society. Fast forward 50 

years, and the Association still has 

the same goals and desires, with the 

priority to encourage a highly qualified, 

safe and supportive industry. 

Membership 

The NZARBP offers a variety of 

memberships to suit and support 

members in their different roles within 

the industry. 

These memberships include: 

Association Member, Affiliate Member, 

Clinic Staff Member, Distributor 

Member, School Member, Tutor/Trainer 

Member and Student Member. 

Training To Become A 

Beauty Therapist 

The NZ Beauty Association maintains 

a comprehensive list of beauty school 

members around New Zealand, that 

hold a range of beauty therapy training 

to help those interested achieve 

professional qualifications. Depending 

on the beauty training you undertake, 

you can achieve a certificate or diploma. 

Employment 

Opportunities 

The NZ Beauty Association hosts a list 

of vacant beauty therapist positions 

throughout New Zealand. It also 

offers a platform for businesses to 

advertise for staff, whilst offering all 

involved the opportunity to know 

that high standards in the workplace 

are adhered to, along with ethical 

treatment of clients, as members of the 

NZ Association of Registered Beauty 

Professionals. 

Health, Hygiene and 

Safety Standards 

The Association strives to continually 

encourage consistently high 

professional and ethical standards; 

protecting the public, clients, staff, and 

the future of our industry. 

The Health, Hygiene & Safety 

Standards are based upon 

internationally accepted best practice 

taken from allied and medical fields. 

As new research and evidence is 

continually developing together 

with advances in beauty care, these 

guidelines will continue to evolve to 

ensure we remain at the forefront of 

safe, hygienic practice. 

Contributions from qualified beauty 

professionals are essential to maintain 

continued relevance of these guidelines 

to the industry and as such are invited 

for consideration in future editions. The 

recommendations for best practice 

in these guidelines are included to 

encourage higher standards of hygienic 

and safe practices. 

For more information about 

membership or to join the NZ 

Association of Registered Beauty 

Professionals, visit beautynz.org.nz or 

phone 021 062 4597 

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EDUCATION 

& 

EDUCATION & TRAINING 

TRAINING 

Lola Lee Training 

CHRISTCHURCH TRAINING: 

April 7: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course 

April 10-13: Lola Lee Pro Nail Training 

Course (10am-3.30pm) 

June 9: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course 

(9.30am-4pm) 

June 12-15: Lola Lee Pro Nail Training 

Course (10am-3.30pm) 

AUCKLAND TRAINING: 

April 10: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course 

(9.30am-4pm) 

April 24: Lola Lee Nail Art Course 

(9.30am-4pm) 

May 8: Lola Lee Basic Gel Course 

(9.30am-4pm) 

May 22: Lola Lee Acrylic Course 

(9.30am-4pm) 

June 27: Lola Lee Dura Gel Course 

(9.30am-4pm) 

For more information contact 

belush.co.nz 

Cosmetologists 

Training 

Cosmetologists offer ongoing training 

around Dermaplaning, Micro-Needling 

and Spray Tanning, as well as Advanced 

Waxing and TUEL Skincare. 

DERMAPLANING 

Dermaplaning, sometimes called 

epidermal levelling, is a safe procedure 

for exfoliating the epidermis and ridding 

the skin of fine vellus hair (peach fuzz) 

of the face. Cosmetologists offer 

DermaplanePro NZ training – the global 

leader in dermaplaning certification 

classes, tools, supplies and support. 

The course is split into two parts. Part 1 

is completed online and covers theory 

(complete any time prior to your inperson 

class). Part 2 is the in-person 

class where the majority of the day is 

spent working on models. 

MICRONEEDLING 

Microneedling offers many benefits 

for skincare professionals looking to 

include additional, results-driven (and 

also profitable) services for clients. 

This class covers both theory and 

practical application of microneedling. 

Participants can see, feel and perform a 

dermal needling treatment on the day. 

SPRAY TANNING 

Learn the theory behind spray tans as 

well as practical skills. This is a hands 

on training class tanning real people, 

giving participants as much practice as 

possible. 

AUCKLAND 

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 

www.youthbeauty.co.nz 

Hydro-Jelly 

Masks 

Ground Breaking 

Skincare for 

Eczema 

Psoriasis 

Acne 

Master Academy 

Training: 

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) 

Youth Beauty has been 

providing results driven 

products, from trusted 

brands, at competitive 

prices to the 

New Zealand Beauty 

Industry since 2006. 

From internal to 

external health 

products, we do it all 

For more information, 

masteracademy.co.nz 

P R O D U C T S 

Self-Heating 

Aromatherapy 

Eye Masks 

E V E 

Youth 

R Y 

Beauty 

T H 

offers 

I N G 

top of 

Ythe Oline 

U NEED 

training and has trained hundreds of 

therapists around New Zealand and 

Australia. Upcoming dates and training 

include: 

T E C H N O L O G Y 

Providing sought-after 

modern and traditional 

technology, we offer a 

wide portfolio of all 

industry technology to 

give you the point of 

difference. 

April 18: Bay of Plenty Technology 

Roadshow 

April 24: Dermal Needling, Wellington 

May 16: Palmerston North Technology 

Roadshow 

Supported with training, 

marketing and 

committed to 

your success 

June 12-13: Dermal Needling, Mesowave 

and Fractional RF training, Otago 

June 27: Waikato Technology Roadshow 

August 1: Hawke's Bay Technology 

Roadshow 

High Performance 

Top Quality 

August 15: Auckland Technology 

Roadshow 

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, Environ educators and jane 

iredale makeup experts will present 

the latest, most updated educational 

programs, which include: Introductory 

Trainings, Masterclasses, new training 

material and product launches. 

For Quarter 2 2023 trainings, please 

NEW Products contact info@psb.net.nz for more 

details. 

T R A I N I N G 

A truly trusted, reliable, 

and industry-recognised 

partner to you and your 

business – a company 

you can depend upon. 

We supply industry-wide 

training sessions 

throughout the year, 

across the entire country 

Miss Bliss Training 

2023 sees 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. 

For more information. missbliss.co.nz 

or melissa@missbliss.co.nz 

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. Upcoming 

dates include: . 

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, 

contact observ.co.nz or 

enquiries@observ.co.nz 

CHRISTCHURCH 

May 22: Dermal Needling Training 

August 14: DermaplanePro Workshop 

Sept 18: Dermal Needling Training 

Nov 6-7: Tuel Skincare 2-Day Training 

August 29: Christchurch Technology 

Roadshow 

September 12: Dunedin Technology 

Roadshow 

For more information, 


For more information, contact 

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THE 

Last 

WORD 

LEANNE 

RADKA 

Leanne Radka boasts a wealth of 

experience in the beauty industry 

spanning 25 years. These days her 

passion is focused around holistic 

beauty and eco-conscious brands. 

You’re unique. 

Your insurance advice 

should be too. 

Having founded Sisterhood Beauty 

10 years ago, the business remains 

dedicated to partnering with companies 

that lead the way with green initiatives 

and which are committed to thoughtful 

natural beauty. 

Having started as an agency before 

growing into a distributor, Sisterhood 

Beauty is passionate about nurturing 

strong relationships, both with its clients 

as well as with the brands it represents. 

“I always visit the founders in person 

which stands us in good stead for 

a long-term respectful relationship. 

That personal connection makes for a 

wonderful business relationship.“ 

Working with brands Victoria Curtis 

Cosmetics, Rawceuticals, Byron Bay 

Bronze, Fur, Whish Beauty, Oh Yeahh 

Lip Balms and My Sunshine Suncare; 

Leanne takes enormous pride and care 

in the partnerships she forms. 


What sparked you to create 

Q. Sisterhood Beauty? 

The beauty industry started 

A. making noises about the negative 

impact of parabens and there 

was a movement towards holistic 

beauty which really resonated 

with me, and so my journey 

began. 

Q. Who inspires you in general? 

My colleagues and the 

A. companies I work with. It’s 

always great to share ideas and 

lift people up. Rather than look at 

people as competition, there is 

room for everyone. 

There are two people I hold a lot 

of respect for and look up too: 

Annemarie from Kiara Cosmetics, 

as she has done an incredible job 

building her successful business 

and working tirelessly on her 

charity fundraiser Eat Drink 

Pink. We feel each other’s pain 

when the US dollar drops and 

love to say hi via IG; it’s about 

lifting each other up. The other 

businessperson I particularly 

admire is Emma Peters, founder 

of Aleph Beauty. I’ve known 

Emma for many years, and 

it has been wonderful to see 

the success of her vision of 

manufacturing a clean, clear and 

conscious natural and vegan 

makeup range. 

Q.How do you finish your day? 

I try not to work at night but 

A. more often than not I do; it’s a 

hard habit to break! However, I 

have a partner who loves to cook 

so I often continue working while 

he cooks a Michelin star dinner! I 

am sure he was a chef in another 

lifetime. 

What beauty products you can’t 

Q. live without? 

Rawceuticals Clean (oil cleanser) 

A. leaves my skin balanced and 

hydrated with a glow, and 

Victoria Curtis CC Cream. If I was 

stranded on a desert Island (take 

me there please) it would be the 

CC Cream and my family I would 

take. 

What is your business advice for 

Q. 2023? 

Hold on tight. It’s going to be 

A. another wild ride, but we will get 

through it together. 

Getting the right insurance solutions 

for your business can be complicated. 

Our Hair and Beauty Plus package is 

designed for you. 

CALL ME FOR A SECOND OPINION ON 

YOUR BUSINESS INSURANCE TODAY. 

John Barnfield 

Senior Commercial Broker 

P: 021 449 096 

E: john.barnfield@rothbury.co.nz 

What keeps you inspired about 

Q. the beauty industry? 

The fact it is constantly evolving, 

A. I love change and being 

challenged. I always look forward, 

never behind or beside me. I 

liken it to running races I used to 

compete in years ago - if I wasted 

time looking around, that would 

just slow me down and put me off 

course. 

Q.What products/treatments are 

you loving right now and why? 

I cannot live without my 

A. Rawceuticals Skincare routine 

day and night. It’s simple and 

quick but very effective. I also 

have bi -monthly treatments in 

clinic with the Exceed Pen which 

is just the best micro needling 

skin treatment for me. 

QUICK BITES: 

Favourite destination: New York 

Favourite book: Eleanor Oliphant is 

Completely Fine 

Favourite Instagram/podcast: Sexy 

Ageing 

Fave movie: A Star is Born. 


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Beauty NZ Magazine Autumn 2023

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