BeautyNZ Magazine Autumn 2024

Association NEWS
Why you think being a NZARBP
Q. member is important?
A.
Being a member of a beauty
association signals to clients that
they're in the hands of a qualified
professional who adheres to
the highest health and safety
standards. Membership not only
reassures clients but also elevates
the industry’s professionalism,
setting the benchmark. Along
with that, it weaves a network
of connection and community
among members.
How many years have you been
Q. in the industry and how you got
started?
A.
Since graduating in 2005, I've been
on quite the journey, starting with
opening my own studio alongside
a friend. Those early days were
filled with learning from scratch,
facing challenges head-on, and
gaining invaluable insights into
the beauty world. This foundation
sparked a curiosity about the
connection between diet and
skin health, leading me to pursue
a Diploma in Nutritional Science
after the birth of my third child
in 2016. This new knowledge
changed my approach to beauty,
highlighting the importance of
lifestyle in skin wellbeing.
While working and having a
family, I continued to expand
my skills within the beauty
industry, learning about product
formulation and ingredients,
advanced facial treatments,
further nutrition education and
developing my ability to teach
and train others. This journey
enriched my perspective, allowing
me to offer a holistic approach to
wellness and beauty.
I have worked in other Beauty
Spa's and before my current
position I was a Tutor at Elite. My
current role is managing Exquisite
Beauty in Hamilton which has
been a joy, where I blend my
passion for beauty with leading
a team and creating a positive
environment for our therapists to
gain confidence in who they are
and explore their passions.
What you thought your career
Q. path was going to be when you
were younger?
A.
Where do I start!? I had a million
ideas of what I wanted to do and
changed my mind frequently.
Before deciding on beauty, I knew
I would do something involving
health, wellness and people but
couldn't figure out which way to
go.
What is some of the training
Q. you have undertaken along your
career path?
A.
My journey so far has
encompassed a variety of areas
in the beauty industry including
therapist, business owner/
operator, training in cosmetic
tattooing, nutrition, advanced
facial treatments, trainer, tutor
,learning about formulation and
ingredients, and management.
What is your area of specialty in
Q. this industry and why you love
this focus?
A.
My passion lies in healing skin
conditions holistically by fusing
nutritional therapies with beauty
therapy (skincare and treatments).
Focusing on educating clients
about the significant impact of
diet and lifestyle on skin health
and creating a long term skin
health plan with good skincare
and treatments . Sharing this
knowledge and helping clients has
been immensely rewarding.
What’s the best piece of skincare
Q. advice you’ve learned?
A.
lways aim for long term skin health
and protecting the barrier, and gut
health is essential.
What is your favourite way to
Q. pamper/treat yourself?
A.
Massage whenever the
opportunity arises, along with
road trips and swims in natural
waters.
What’s one of your wellbeing
Q. pleasures?
A.
I follow a plant-based diet and
steer clear of refined foods, so
my go-to treat is a Little S & P raw
vegan slice.
What three things relating to selfcare/beauty
are always in your
Q.
handbag?
A.
Hydrating mist, SPF and coconut
water.
What’s something about you
Q. people may be surprised to learn
about you?
A.
My favorite place to be is in
gumboots, in a horse paddock.
What’s the most important life or
Q. business lesson you learned over
2023?
A.
This past year has taught me that
life’s journey isn’t meant to be
smooth sailing all the time—if it
were, it would be far too boring!
I've come to embrace the up's and
down's, trusting that the universe
has a way of aligning things in
our favour. An important lesson
I've learned is the significance
of respecting our bodies, being
mindful of what we consume both
physically and mentally. It’s about
nurturing ourselves holistically,
recognising that our wellbeing is a
foundation for any success.
I've also found that once I master
a skill, it often leaves me feeling
restless for new challenges.
This realisation has been a
game-changer, highlighting the
importance of juggling multiple
projects to keep my mind engaged
and thriving. It’s this variety that
fuels my creativity and drives my
growth.
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