Professional Documents
Culture Documents
ERICA CUMMING,
HITO CEO
COVER IMAGE
Hairdressers
shine at
INDUSTRY NZ
The INDUSTRY NZ awards honoured NZ talent in March.
01
INDUSTRY NZ
02
All four finalists for the Award Michael Beel, Brad Lepper,
Shar Sutherland Todd, and Mana Dave showed a remarkable
commitment to hairdressing education. The overall winner
of the award was Mana Dave, of BLAZE salon in Auckland.
For the first time this year, HITO sponsored the INDUSTRY NZ
Educator of the Year Award. The Educator of the Year Award
acknowledges the best hairdressing educator in New Zealand.
03
INDUSTRY NZ
My career is a
testament to the power
of education, and
what it can help you
accomplish.
MANA DAVE
MICHAEL BEEL Paul Frank and Co. Mens Stylist of the Year
WEI JIANG ghd Emerging Stylist Award
04
GHD PRESENTATION
05
INDUSTRY NZ
06
Stephanie Springer
Stephanie Springer shows NZ that if youve got a trade, youve got it made.
Stephanies apprenticeship gave her the chance to start
her career early. Apprentices can start at sixteen years old.
Because apprentices earn a salary while they learn, Stephanie
was able to move out of her parents home and pay her
own way. And shell be able to continue doing so because
apprentices are employed, she wont need to find another job
once she qualifies.
08
STEPHANIE SPRINGER
09
A CHANCE
TO SHINE!
New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) and new partner HITO (the NZ Hair and Beauty
Industry Training Organisation) are proud to announce the HITO HOT NEW TALENT
COMPETITION, an exciting competition for the next generation of kiwi fashion talent.
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
FOR ALL THOSE
INTERESTED IN THE
FASHION INDUSTRY.
The competition will give 15 finalists the chance to travel to Auckland and work
alongside key fashion industry leaders during New Zealand Fashion week from the
24th 30th August, AND to compete for the opportunity to star in a NZ Fashion
Week Photoshoot at the event itself!
F I V E C AT E G O R I E S
HAIR STYLIST
/ BARBERING
FASHION
STYLIST
MAKEUP
ARTIST
FEMALE
MODEL
MALE
MODEL
FINALIST PACKAGE
Flights to Auckland and accommodation
10
HOW TO ENTER
Entrants must submit FOUR PHOTOGRAPHS together with
full contact details and 100 words on why they want to
work in the fashion industry.
To enter go to nzfashionweek.com/HITOcomp
and/or ideas.
11
WORLDSKILLS OCEANIA
In April, Nadine Gratton and Jenny Eastwood competed against Australasias best in the WorldSkills Oceania Competition.
WHAT IS WORLDSKILLS?
WorldSkills is an international competition where young
people compete to be the best of the best in their chosen
skill. Hairdressing is not the only industry to take part others
include engineering, automotive, hospitality and carpentry.
The international competition brings together young people
from 73 countries around the world.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WORLDSKILLS NEW ZEALAND AT WWW.WORLDSKILLS.ORG.NZ OR INTERNATIONAL WORLDSKILLS AT
WWW.WORLDSKILLS.ORG.
12
13
WORLDSKILLS
14
Facebook:
best practices for
salons and spas
Tom Murphy, CEO and Founder at Kitomba Salon Software, shares his expertise.
15
Your About page is where you can highlight all the wonderful
things about your salon. If you have a descriptive, keyword-rich
description then youre more likely to be found on Google.
Dont forget to add the link to your website in the about section.
Whats driving this change? Its social media. This new model
lets clients control what they see and hear. Lets make it you
who theyre listening to.
Every day that your salon isnt using social media is another
day that youre missing out. Missing out on connecting with
existing clients, creating loyalty, reaching a new set of potential
clients and boosting your presence in their minds. Social media
is all about engaging with your clients using a different, much
larger medium - going beyond the salon chair. Social media is
an extension of your brand and offering.
People love photos! Its been proven that having a photo will
increase your engagement by +50%. Start using high-quality,
engaging images in your Facebook posts.
There are all sorts of social media channels out there, but
lets focus on the big one thats most popular in our industry:
Facebook. Your current and potential clients are all here and
you should be too. Before you go and jump into the Facebook
deep end, weve put together some best practices that will get
you on the path to social media success. Just remember to
have fun enjoy yourself and your clients will too.
We may not like the idea of judging a book by its cover, but thats
exactly what happens on Facebook. Think of your Facebook
page as an extension of your brand, the look, feel and your tone
of voice do your clients know its you? Get it right with these tips:
Watch what other businesses like yours are posting for ideas particularly if theyre in another town. You dont have to think
of everything!
7. KEEP IT FRESH
Your followers wont see every post you make. Youve got to
pay for that privilege! Fortunately, its a whole lot cheaper than
taking an ad out in your local paper. Use Facebooks boosted
posts. Boosting your posts means that theyll reach a wider
audience - either your current followers or a targeted audience
you choose, e.g. Women aged 25-35 in Wellington. Sounds like
a marketing opportunity to me!
Only start a Facebook page if you know you can maintain it.
A steady flow of content will make sure people dont think your
salon has fallen off the end of the earth! But whats steady?
A study found that the sweet spot for the number of times
you should be posting is between 5-10 times each week.
TOM MURPHY IS THE FOUNDER AND CEO OF KITOMBA SALON & SPA SOFTWARE, NEW ZEALANDS NUMBER ONE SALON AND SPA
SOFTWARE PROVIDER. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KITOMBA, VISIT WWW.KITOMBA.COM OR CALL 0800 161 101.
17
Relationships matter
in business
Lyndsay Loveridge, hairdressing guru, shares her expertise.
"To be successful, you have to have your heart in your business, and your business
in your heart." SR. THOMAS WATSON
18
CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
We all know that client relationships are important, and we all put
effort into creating and maintaining them. Where some salons
run into trouble is in building relationships with other salons.
Its a myth that sharing your ideas and resources with your
opposition risks your business. What is does is cultivate respect
and create a mutually favourable relationship.
Here are just some of the ways a healthy relationship with your
neighbouring salons can help you:
Staff shortages
Product
shortages
Electrical failure
or salon damage
Training
19
NZARH
HITO
Why wait until you have an apprentice to
associate with HITO? There are plenty of
opportunities for salons that dont have apprentices too.
PRODUCT COMPANIES
Your salon will have product companies that supply you with
product. These companies will also provide education classes and
training. Take advantage of these whenever you can and upskill.
Mixing with like-minded professionals is the best benchmark
I know for personal growth. Just remember, in life you have to
give to get, so put your hand up for tasks. Many hands make
light work so participate and always give unconditionally,
form allies and bond with like-minded professionals. It is more
often than not those sitting on the sidelines who complain not
about what they dont do rather than what others do and give.
Think about it does that make sense? I think not.
You have to give in this world to get and wouldnt you rather be
known as a person who willingly pays it forward? I would!
NOT CONVINCED? HERE ARE SOME TOP SALON OWNERS WHO CANT GET ENOUGH OF THE BENEFITS OF STRONG INDUSTRY
RELATIONSHIPS. HERE ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES THEY GET OUT OF THEIR STRONG INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIPS:
DIANA BEAUFORT
REDS HAIRDRESSING
I established the Star Salon Gathering last year. A small group of like-minded salon owners who meet on a six weekly basis to
discuss issues we are facing and share whats working well for us. I see this as a way for hair industry professionals to collaborate
and share knowledge with each other. As a salon owner, working with other salons and professionals is not only fun, but critical to
professional growth and business development.
Collaborating with other salons is great for sharing ideas and knowledge. Whether its asking for feedback or discussing your
point of view, collaboration helps to expand your knowledge and see things from another perspective.
It is also likely that within a group there will be those who have already been where you are today. This provides opportunities
to learn and avoid some of the common pitfalls that others may have experienced.
Collaborating with other salons in training and education is an effective way of up-skilling my team and forging links with the
wider hairdressing industry.
Working with other salons can help to raise the profile of your salon. By regularly attending NZ hair industry events, education
opportunities and competitions, people will begin to recognise your salon and your team. This helps to build your salons
reputation within the industry.
20
LINLEY WADE
HAIRSCENE HAIR AND BEAUTY
NATASHA KING
FRED AND GINGERS
GRANT BETTJEMAN
BETTJEMANS
Three reasons I have always and will always be
associated with and support HITO are:
1. Training an apprentice is a commitment and one
that needs a clear framework. Many of us salon
owners are busy on the floor. Even though we
understand and are committed to training our
apprentices we need to be guided through the
process. HITO has not only developed and evolved
a precise and efficient system; they also provide
the liaison between apprentice and employer.
JACQUI VICTOR
TRUE GRIT HAIR SPA
1. It has always been that way for me the
more successful people you surround yourself and
your business with the more successful you become.
Industry friends have always been important to me.
You can learn so much from other business owners
and professional people whether it be good stuff or
bad. There is always a lesson to be learnt.
YOUR CHALLENGE: GET INVOLVED AND FIND OUT HOW REWARDING IT CAN BE!
21
hat happens when all operators are busy in your salon or clinic? When the phone rings or someone comes up to the desk,
what happens? Usually, a stylist has to break away from their client to answer the call or greet the caller, or the call goes to
answer phone. Not ideal for several reasons:
them back and playing phone tag is this a good use of
your time?
The caller doesnt get the attention they need either as the
stylist is rushing to get back to their client.
How much business are you losing because of this? How many
opportunities are you missing out on? You could avoid this
22
FOCUS
2
EFFICIENT APPOINTMENT BOOKINGS
5
A switched-on receptionist can manage your
appointment book. Theyll know your appointment
book inside and out, and know where all the gaps
are and whats needed to fill them. Its tragic how
much time is wasted from a poorly managed
appointment book.
STOCK MANAGEMENT
How many times have you placed late orders (when you
have no stock at all)? How many times has stock arrived
and sat all day because no one has time to put it away?
How much time have you spent sorting through stock
that could be spent on something else? A receptionist
can manage your inventory, place your orders, check
it off when it arrives and restock your shelves, all in the
course of the day. Your stock will be more organised,
and you can spend time on areas that need it.
MALCOLM GIBBONS LOVES HELPING SALON OWNERS GROW THEIR BUSINESSES AND HAS AN OUTSTANDINGLY UNCOMPLICATED WAY
OF DOING JUST THAT. VISIT WWW.SALONBUSINESSCOACH.COM TO LEARN HOW TO GET MORE PROFIT WITH LESS WORK!
23
never know when you might need them. Its also a lot easier to
search through an organised computer folder than it is a pile
of cardboard boxes under your house.
You can usually get started with the technology that you
already have. Cloud software is mobile responsive, meaning
you can login from anywhere with any computer or mobile
device just like signing into Facebook or internet banking.
If the main salon computer isn't working, gets stolen or broken,
you can just pull out another laptop, tablet or mobile phone
and keep going within seconds. If you need to pop out for a
bit, head home or go on a holiday, you can access everything
about your business from wherever you are.
24
25
For Diana, there are several signs that someone will be a good
apprentice. Diana doesnt expect her apprentices to have any
previous skills in hairdressing, but what she does look for is a
fantastic attitude. Apprentices should be positive in attitude
and committed.
The top three qualities Diana looks for in any apprentice are
commitment, character, and communication skills. They must be
committed to the industry and have passion, because success
in hair and beauty takes hard work. They must have the right
character, and be able to embrace the salons culture. And they
must have good communication skills, especially listening skills.
26
"Skills can be taught professionals in any industry learn new skills continuously."
27
KATRINA
CHUNN
See your
work in
print
28
KATRINA CHUNN
YOUR SALON: Otto Inc Hairdressing
MODEL: Jorja Tarrent
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nita Meyer
colour through. All this work was done before the day of the
photoshoot. Then on the day I started by curling the hair with
a ghd. I then brushed the curls out to create the wavy look in
the pictures.
I used Fudge Paintbox for the colour and Redken bleach to
This photographic work was for our salon. Well hang it in our
salon to showcase our skills and show our clients what were
capable of. I liked seeing all the components of the photoshoot
come together to create an eye-catching image.
29
BROOKE KENNY
YOUR SALON: Otto Inc Hairdressing
MODEL: Taylor Fortis
PHOTOGRAPHER: Nita Meyer
I like being able to apply my skills on the salon floor and grow
my clientele. I like making clients feel good about themselves.
I take pride in keeping the salon tidy, making sure the senior
stylists run on time, and helping them organise their clients.
Its very satisfying, and my team are a huge inspiration.
I learn a lot from my team. My trainer Caytee inspires me to do
my best and encourages me in everything I do. I want to be the
best hairdresser I can be and grow my confidence. I also want
to own my own salon one day.
30
See your
work in
print
BROOKE
KENNY
31
See your
work in
print
LIANA
KING-BIDDULPH
32
LIANA KING-BIDDULPH
YOUR SALON: Moha Hairdressing
MODEL: Hana Burns
PHOTOGRAPHER: Kylie Hayes
I set the hair to create curls and make it hold together. I then
rope braided the scalp from the exterior of the head into the
crown area where I tied a ponytail. Since I had all the curl and
hold from the set, I played around with brushed and pinning
the ponytail into soft, curving S and C shapes.
33
TORI THOMSON
YOUR SALON: Bella Vita Hairdressing
MODEL/S: Bridget Coltman
PHOTOGRAPHER: Bri Patterson
To create this look, I prepped the hair with Tecni Art Volume Lift
at the roots and used Tecni Art Pli and Tecni Art Liss control from
mid-lengths to ends. Once I had dried that in I applied hot rollers
all around the head in the direction I wanted the hair to be and
then curled the back section of the hair with a curling wand into
tight ringlets. On the top section of the head, I back-combed
and curled it with wide barrel curling tongs so that I would get
perfectly shaped victory rolls. After pinning the victory rolls,
I brushed and smoothed the ringlets so that they would get a
lot of movement at the back but smooth from the sides and
front. I then finished off the look with Infinium finishing spray
and Tecni Art Crystal gloss to add maximum shine.
34
See your
work in
print
TORI
THOMSON
35
SEE
YOUR
WORK
IN PRINT
Are you a HITO apprentice or newly qualified stylist?
Have you always dreamed of seeing your photographic
work on the pages of a glossy magazine? Then enter the
See Your Work in Print competition today.
Its easy to enter just send us your images and details.
Your images must be high quality, and you must have
permission from the copyright holder for us to print the images.
Well pick the best entries and print them in the next Forma.
The See Your Work in Print competition deadlines for 2015 are:
01 August 2015
01 October 2015
"Over the many years that I have been providing legal services
to your industry, the issue of health and safety has not been
a matter I have been frequently asked about.
In preparing for the talk at the AGM, I asked HITO staff what
were some common health and safety occurrences in salons.
The following occurrences were identified:
In order to comply with the new Act, salon owners will need
to ensure that they have taken all appropriate steps to identify
the risks in their business. Occupational disease will be a major
focus of the regulators.
From a practical point of view, what does all this mean for salon
owners? In my view the legislative changes mean that:
Finally, may I remind you that there is quite of lot of useful literature
that salon owners can use to ensure that their salon(s) are safe,
both from a staff and a client perspective. For example, last year
HITO published a very useful guide on this matter covering matters
such as best practice when working with bleach, working with
colour etc. I commend you to obtain a copy of this publication."
THE PUBLICATION MENTIONED ABOVE IS HITO E-FORMA ISSUE 60, WHICH CAN BE FOUND UNDER RESOURCES ON THE HITO WEBSITE.
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WORKSAFE HERE WWW.BUSINESS.GOVT.NZ/WORKSAFE/
37
FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
Dionne Hardwick, the trainer at Salon One the Cove and HITO Trainer of the Year, explains the importance of following
the manufacturers instructions.
38
If the client has an allergic reaction, the first step is to remove the
product immediately. Then advise the client to seek professional
medical advice urgently.
Salon One records any incidents in the back of their Health and
Safety manual. It is important to keep track of these events to
avoid the same thing happening in the future.
Salon One have a Health and Safety manual that all staff
must read. This includes a policy on following manufacturers
instructions at all times. It also includes the procedure on what to
do if anything goes wrong during a service.
39
40
DERMATITIS
MYTH BUSTERS
There are some common myths out there about dermatitis and
skincare in the hair and beauty industry. Read on as we dispel
the myths and give you the facts:
41
Blow waving
with Bettjemans
Sasha Lenski, Creative Director at Bettjemans, shares his blow waving expertise.
1
STARTING THE BLOW WAVE
Make sure the hair is just towel dried and still quite damp. This helps you stretch
the hair so the blow wave will last longer.
Starting at the nape, lift the brush width section up and concentrate on the roots.
The Phon is all about controlling the roots.
42
43
NADINE GRATTON
NADINE'S WORK AT
WORLDSKILLS OCEANIA
NADINE'S DIARY
Nadine Gratton, HITO Apprentice of the Year 2014, shares what shes been up to since she won the award.
Day three involved a bridal long-hair up and mens perm with beard.
Day four, my favourite of the competition, was the final day
of the competition, we got to compete in the three wishes
module. Three wishes is supposed to mimic a salon
environment the judges randomly draw three wishes out
of a ballot box. The competitors then have to use these three
wishes in the look they create like fulfilling a clients requests
in the salon. The three wishes we received were: cut the hair in
steps, use a spring colour, and either crimp or zigzag the hair.
I chose to use a baby pink with a splash of yellow as my colour.
44
JACQUI MALCOLM
JACQUI'S DIARY
Jacqui Malcolm, 2014 Jasmine McBeth Memorial Scholarship recipient, shares her experiences since receiving the scholarship.
www.fashionising.com
www.style.com
www.hji.com
They all have plenty of advice and inspiration for stylists.
Ive also used magazines like Dazed, W, and Vogue, and books
such as Hair and Fashion and Fantasy. Product companies also
release collections, like Schwarzkopfs Essential Looks collection,
which Ive found useful.
Its been a busy few months and only going to get busier.
I always want to volunteer for new opportunities and get involved.
I was also involved with WorldSkills, Sydney Hair Expo,
and Regional Competitions. I was a trainee judge at the
competitions, a great new experience. Ive learned to take
everything one step at a time and to not overwhelm myself.
I cant wait for all the exciting things Ive got coming up, and I
look forward to sharing them with you in my next entry.
IT COULD BE YOU THIS YEAR. DOWNLOAD AN HITO ANNUAL AWARDS APPLICATION FROM WWW.INDUSTRYAWARDS.CO.NZ
45
1
"I DON'T NEED TO USE SUNSCREEN BECAUSE I
DON'T LIE OUT IN THE SUN."
Even with all the resources available today about the
damaging effects of UV rays, clients dont understand that
sun block must be worn daily even on an overcast day.
Sun damage is cumulative and can occur even on a grey
winters day. Often the majority of UV damage appears
from the least obvious ways. Simply driving to work and
back on a daily basis can cause a substantial amount of
sun damage. Many clients believe that glass blocks UV
rays from penetrating the skin. Although glass can block
UVB rays (the burning rays), it does not block UVA rays
(the aging rays), which are even more damaging over time.
Whether it is hot, cold, cloudy or rainy outside, the suns
damaging UV rays are always present. Consider this: if you
are exposed to sunlight without sunscreen for only four
minutes a day for 10 years, your skin could be exposed
to more than 243 hours of damaging UV rays.
MAJOR CLIENT
MISCONCEPTIONS
46
47
Many clients will claim that they have sensitive skin when
in reality that is not the case at all. There are several
explanations for this misunderstanding. Clients may have
had adverse reactions in the past with treatments or
products that were not suitable for their skin. There are
many products that claim to be gentle, especially those
including all-natural ingredients. However, just because
a product is natural does not mean it is good for you or
that it will not cause sensitivities or reaction. In fact, most
allergic reactions are caused by natural elements. Some
examples of these natural irritants include: peanuts, seeds,
coconut, mushrooms, flowers and citrus fruit.
48
are not clean, the interview ends there. I would not consider
employing anyone with poor hygiene standards. I would
consider employing beauty therapists as well as makeup artists.
They are trained in basic makeup and generally have very
good people, communication and presentation skills.
General retail skills, like cash handling and using computers, are
also helpful. You can learn these skills in any retail job, but they
will make you a valuable asset to a makeup retail team. The
capacity to handle stress is also relevant, as youll have sales
targets and deadlines to meet.
Not all makeup jobs will require you to have a qualification, but
the knowledge you gain from a qualification is an advantage.
Some brands, such as MAC, do require you to have a makeup
qualification before you apply. HITO trainees gain makeup
experience through the New Zealand Certificate in Beauty
Services (Beautician). There is also a makeup specific national
qualification currently under development.
49
50
Obesity
Diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance
Depressed mood
Alcohol use
Some common sleep problems are:
51
Mindfulness meditation
www.margaretwalshconsulting.co.nz
www.observ.co.nz
SOURCES
52
GRADUATION 2015
SUNDAY 23 AUGUST 2015
AUCKLAND
If you qualified with HITO between 23 August 2014 and 15 August 2015, we invite you to graduate at the HITO Graduation Ceremony.
Graduates can bring one complimentary guest and purchase 2 additional tickets at $50 per ticket. A graduates employer can also attend
for free this ticket is not transferrable to friends or family.
Each graduate will recieve a limited edition graduation medal. Only those who attend the graduation ceremony will recieve a medal.
To take part in graduation you must register on the HITO website by 15 August 2015.
Registrations are now open.
WWW.HITO.ORG.NZ/GRADUATION
ecently I had the absolute privilege of attending the AGMs of both the NZARH and HITO. Given that your profession is a large
employer of staff, both qualified and to be qualified, it is important that both the governance and management arrangements
for both organisations are robust. Given the calibre of those now in charge I am very confident that the hairdressing and beauty
professions are in good hands and well equipped to meet the challenges ahead.
In this article I want to cover a number of matters that have been raised with me by salon owners over the last few months.
In no particular order...
54
In my view, that salon owner has placed the salon at legal risk
if the action taken is challenged.
If the employment arrangement is to end at the time the
apprenticeship finishes, this must be specified in writing at
the commencement of the arrangement. In effect the training
period becomes a fixed term employment arrangement. This
being the case, there must be a genuine operational reason for
the employment to end at the conclusion of the training period
and this also must be stated in the agreement.
The Wages Protection Act 1983 sets out what rights employees
have in relation to pay. The underlying principle is that
an employer cannot generally deduct money from and
employees wages. The employee has to agree in writing for
this to happen (typically as a provision in the employment
agreement) except where the law provides otherwise e.g.
deductions for PAYE, student loans, child support payments.
TERMINATING EMPLOYMENT
A situation was brought to my attention recently where the
salon owner (not a NZARH or HITO member) terminated the
55
Maximising
revenue with
makeup
By Tiffany Pule, Wendy Hill Cosmetics Ltd
56
57
If you're the best at what you do, enter today applications are
now open for the HITO Annual Awards.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL (04) 499 1180 OR EMAIL AWARDS@HITO.ORG.NZ IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
58
Register now
KITOMBA NZARH BUSINESS AWARDS
New Zealand Salon of the Year
Grand Salon of the Year
Salon of the Year
Employer of Choice
Excellence in Marketing
Fastest Growing Salon
Sustainable Salon
Business Stylist of the Year
Best Salon Design
Best New Entrant
But it doesnt stop there. Even when you do find your team,
you then have to relinquish control. It's hard to let go of control
when youve spent so much time and hard work building your
business. For your business to continue to grow, it needs to be
able to operate without you present all the time. That way you
can spend time building the business, which can only happen
with the support of a good team who share your vision.
Remember, youre not alone: help is out there. When you
decide to take that step, there is information available from
various sources. The Department of Labour is a good place to
start you can find them here: www.dol.govt.nz.
We know Once you hang your tool belt for the day, no more
money is coming in. But one day off a week isnt enough,
and when you take a holiday finally, you have to close up the
shop! The bills will keep coming in and it's possible you will
lose clients for not being open. Even if you dont lose them, you
are giving them the choice to go elsewhere, which wouldnt
happen if you had someone else to staff your barbershop.
I now have a great team. They build the business with me, and I
could not do what I do, or be where I am without them. They give
me the chance to have time off as well as spend time working on
the business. I now have the opportunity to go on holiday with
my family without having to close the shop. I also get to attend
meetings and workshops to further my career in barbering.
A short
history of
barbering
Learn something new about the history of barbering.
61
OLD BARBERSHOP.
a separate career.
During the 1600s, long hair became fashionable in Western
countries. During the middle of the century, men began
wearing elaborate wigs. The role of many barbers for the
upper-class was to shave their clients heads so they could
wear fashionable wigs. Beards were not popular.
62
63
Im a barber now...
and Im qualified
Been working in New Zealand as a barber for 5 years or more?
Got a qualification to show for it?
STEP-BY-STEP
GUIDE
PA
O
T
POM
DO
UR
BEFORE
65
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Use a No. 2 clipper guard around the nape and ear, graduating up to the top
of the head. Then use clipper over comb to remove the excess weight, while
maintaining a square edge from the guideline.
3a
6.
3b
Comb the length on top towards the back of the head. Remove weight with
thinning scissors to avoid rounded sides. Then use scissor over comb to blend
with the side sections created earlier. Repeat on opposite side.
6a
6b
66
7.
9.
9a
9b
8a
8.
8b
10.
8c
10a
10b
Getting
ready to
work
68
www.seek.co.nz
www.trademe.co.nz
www.gumtree.co.nz and
Here at HITO we think the best way to start work in the hair or
beauty industry is to find an apprenticeship. Rather than being in
a classroom, an apprentice gets to work in a real salon, clinic or
barbershop and learn on the job, earning a wage from day one.
If this sounds like you then read on for more information about
how to prepare for work in this exciting industry.
www.myjobspace.co.nz.
69
Hard worker
Quick learner
Good communicator
Good listener
Love working with people
Creative and artistic
Walk into businesses with your CV, dont just send the
CV via post or email.
Well presented
Outgoing personality
Reliable
Trustworthy
Dress appropriately.
Be punctual.
70
Keep in mind that its not just the boss you need to
impress at your interview. After you have gone, the
owner is bound to ask the rest of their staff for their first
impressions of you. Smile and be friendly to everyone
you meet, not just the person who is interviewing you.
If you follow these tips, were sure that youll find the
right apprenticeship for you in either hairdressing,
barbering or beauty. Enjoy the process and remember
that each interview is a learning curve.
71
Meet
Grant Bettjeman
Grant Bettjeman shares his hairdressing successes.
That was the first time I had been in a salon. So many beautiful
people and everything smelled of perfume. I was hooked,
Grant says.
Skills can be taught, Grant says, but these traits have to be felt.
When anyone comes in to enquire about a career in hairdressing,
I always ask why they want to be a hairdresser.
Grant spent four years as an apprentice, and that was only the
start of a successful hairdressing career.
72
Give me a trainee from a private provider and one straight out of secondary school
starting on the same day, and in six months theyll be at the same level. The only
difference is that one has a $10,000 loan."
GRANT BETTJEMAN IN HIS SALON, BETTJEMANS
73
a new spa
experience
We talk to Ina Bajaj, Founder and CEO of Spring Spa,
about the opening of new spa brand, Spring
in Wellington and how they train.
74
pring and its sister company, East Day Spa, have a long
history in New Zealand. After founding East Day Spa in
Wellington in 2002, Ina returned to Wellington in late
2014 to open Spring.
WANT TO GET QUALIFIED IN BEAUTY THERAPY? CALL TANIA BERRYMAN AT HITO ON 021 818 364 OR EMAIL BDEV@HITO.ORG.NZ
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GETTING QUALIFIED IN BEAUTY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW ZEALAND BEAUTY QUALIFICATIONS, VISIT BEAUTYTROQ.COM.
75
There were about 50 boys who took part in this Shave for
a Cure event, each completing their own fundraising efforts
before having their locks shaved off. The big shave event was
held at Wellingtons central train station.
have for a Cure is a way for people of all ages and stages
to support the six New Zealanders who are diagnosed
with a blood cancer or related condition every day.
Individuals, schools and businesses can all take part by raising
money and then losing their locks.
It wasnt Jades first time helping out with Shave for a Cure.
Last year she shaved three womens heads at an event at
Southern Cross Bar and Restaurant while the year before
she helped at the PricewaterhouseCooper Shave for a Cure.
76
Shave for a Cure is Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealands signature fundraising event which has been running
for over a decade.
KEY FACTS ABOUT BLOOD CANCERS
Shaving is a bold but simple way of helping the 6 Kiwis who are
diagnosed with a blood cancer or related conditions every day!
LEUKAEMIA
Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. Blood
cancers combined (leukaemia, lymphoma and, myeloma)
are the 5th most common cancer in New Zealand.
LYMPHOMA
In New Zealand, lymphoma is the sixth most common
cancer, with close to 900 people being diagnosed every year.
Lymphoma is the most common cancer of 15-24 year olds.
MYELOMA
Around 300 people are diagnosed with Myeloma in New Zealand
each year. Pacific Islanders and Maori have a higher incidence
of Myeloma.
BECAUSE LEUKAEMIA & BLOOD CANCER NEW ZEALAND DOESNT RECEIVE ANY GOVERNMENT FUNDING THEY RELY ON DONATIONS TO
KEEP GOING. THE WORK THEY DO INCLUDES SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDING INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
SESSIONS, SUPPORTING AND FUNDING RESEARCH, RAISING AWARENESS, AND ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF PATIENTS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHAVE FOR A CURE VISIT WWW.SHAVEFORACURE.CO.NZ.
77
GETTING STARTED
CENTRE PART
RECTANGLE DISTRIBUTION
ould and Scale what is that? This is a common question from trainees working towards their hairdressing qualification.
Even if they know what it is, they still wonder why on earth its essential for being a hairdresser.
Unit Standard 25077 Mould and scale hair is for people in the
hairdressing industry who wish to develop skills in moulding
and manipulating the hair using a variety of techniques.
Setting
Blow waving
10. Step back from your design and evaluate the balance and
proportion of the head before having your mould checked
by your assessor. If the balance is not accurate start back at
step 6.
Cutting
Long hair.
78
David Patten spoke to the group about the new health and
safety legislation and the impact it will have on our industries.
This is an important issue for our industries, who often face
hazards in their day-to-day work. You can read more about this
earlier in this issue of Forma.
BOARD POSITIONS
Flora Gilkison was re-appointed as HITO Independent Board Chair
for a second term. We also welcomed Julian Maloney to the Board.
Julian fills the elected board position previously filled by Malcolm
Gibbons. Julian brings a background in barbering to the Board,
and they look forward to his insights. Congratulations go to Flora
and Julian. Thank you to Malcolm Gibbons for his commitment to
HITO during his tenure on the board.
TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT BECOMING A MEMBER, PLEASE CONTACT LAR BRADLEY ON (04) 499 1180 OR EMAIL MEMBERS@HITO.ORG.NZ.
79
MEET LEATRICE
MEET KAREN
80
MEET MATTHEW
Matthew Ransfield is our new
Sales and Liaison Manager for
the Auckland region.
He's looking forward to meeting
everyone in Auckland and supporting
local businesses and apprentices with
their training.
Matthew comes to HITO from a sales
background, saying he has been in
direct and indirect sales in various
industries for most of his working
career. Matthew has a genuine passion
to support people of all ages and he
enjoys being involved in mentoring,
both professionally and personally.
contact
NATIONAL OFFICE
PO Box 11 764
Wellington 6142
Phone (04) 499 1180
NORTHERN
Phone (09) 579 4844
Mobile (027) 470 0169
AUCKLAND
Phone (09) 579 4844
Mobile (027) 443 2401
MIDLAND
Phone (09) 579 4844
Mobile (027) 480 6550
MID-CENTRAL
Phone (04) 499 5150
Mobile (027) 470 0170
CENTRAL
Phone (04) 499 5150
Mobile (027) 445 5758
NORTHERN SOUTH
Phone (03) 338 5376
Mobile (027) 483 2405
SOUTHERN SOUTH
Phone (03) 338 5376
Mobile (027) 470 0171
Qualified or
Unqualified
WHO WOULD YOU TRUST?
Been working in New Zealand as a barber for 5 years or more?
Got a qualification to show for it?