ASC Salon

An interview with the 2017 winner of Comfortel Best Salon Design

15 Jun 2018 by Kitomba

We interviewed Andrea Cockle, co-owner of Auckland’s ASC Salon, about the salons big win at the 2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards. Continue reading…

Ross & Co Hair Design team

An interview with 2017’s Fastest Growing Salon

14 Mar 2018 by Kitomba

We caught up with Patricia Ross, owner of Hamilton salon Ross & Co Hair Design, about her win at the 2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards!

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Buoy Salon & Spa team

Buoy Salon & Spa: 2017 New Zealand Salon of the Year

5 Mar 2018 by Kitomba

The Industry Awards is an annual celebration of the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards and HITO Next Generation Talent Awards. Held in November in Auckland, Kitomba, NZARH and HITO announced the best in business and training in the hair, barbering and beauty industry.

The night’s top performer at the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards was Buoy Salon & Spa. Continue reading…

LaVilla at 2017 Business Awards

An interview with 2017’s Employer of Choice

16 Feb 2018 by Kitomba

We caught up with Kristal Sargent, owner of Wellington’s La Villa Hairdressing & Extensions to talk about her success at the 2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards.

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NZ’s best in hair and beauty’s announced at 2017 Industry Awards

21 Nov 2017 by Kitomba

The glamorous Cordis Hotel came to life last night as New Zealand’s hair and beauty professionals celebrated the 2017 Industry Awards.  Continue reading…

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Industry Awards 2017: Meet hair and beauty’s business and training superstars

2 Oct 2017 by Kitomba

HITO, Kitomba, and NZARH are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2017 Industry Awards. Continue reading…

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Enter the 2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards

20 Jul 2017 by Kitomba

Kitomba and NZARH are excited that entries for 2017 Business Awards are now open! Continue reading…

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Interview with Jacqui Victor of True Grit – 2016 New Zealand Salon of the Year

30 Jan 2017 by Kitomba

You’ve just won 2016 Kitomba NZARH New Zealand Salon of the Year, congratulations! Continue reading…

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History of the Industry Awards

28 Sep 2016 by Kitomba

2016 is the seventh year HITO, Kitomba, and NZARH have come together to celebrate the Industry Awards. Each year is bigger and better than the last, with more awards, fantastic venues, and exciting entertainment.

But the Industry Awards weren’t always this glamorous. We’ve scoured the archives to bring you some of the best bits of Industry Awards history and show you how they grew into the event we have today. Continue reading…

Morph Hair Blog article

Morph Hair: a winning formula

13 Jul 2015 by Paul Gray

With three wins at the 2014 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards, Morph Hair owner, Hamilton’s Dave Rogers, shares his story of success. Continue reading…