Making hair goals happen: Haar Design
Master stylist Caro Haar introduces two new team members to keep up with demand at her popular Merivale hair salon. No stranger to being sought-after, Caro Haar, director of Haar Design, has added both established and emerging talent to her team this year. Master stylists Janelle Fynmore and Savanna Penderis were welcomed in […]
Hair & now: Hairdressing Industry Creative Awards
New Zealand’s hair industry celebrates its best talent with the Australian Hairdressing Industry Creative Awards. Metropol editor Nina Tucker caught up with one of Canterbury’s finalists, visionary stylist Marque Morehu, on the inspiration behind her collection. Marque Morehu’s talent precedes her. The director and senior stylist of Kaiapoi’s M M Hair Studio, and […]
Embrace grey with confidence: V for Hair Merivale
Master hairstylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee answers your top questions. Do I need to know my natural undertone? “Yes – knowing your skin undertone is not negotiable. It’s the starting point in guiding the right shades of silver, ash, or warm grey to best flatter your complexion.” Why should I think about the haircut too? […]
Heat-conscious hair styling
Heatless hair styling methods continue their stratospheric social media climb – yet how often do they fail to live up to the results we see online? An inability to master a heatless hack can counteract its great benefit to hair health. Heat-conscious hair styling is next in the line of defence to minimising […]
Renowned nationwide: V for Hair
Ladies from all over New Zealand are seeking Vicki Ogden-O’Fee’s restyle and grey hair transition expertise. The secret to Vicki’s success in grey hair transitions lies in her deep understanding of natural undertones and professional training in personal style and colour analysis. She can guide clients toward shades and styles that complement their […]
Warm winter tones: Haar Design
What’s on trend for winter hair? The team at one of Christchurch’s top salons reveal their predictions. Warm tones and statement hair lengths are set to take the season by storm, as seen on the salon floor and across international fashion weeks at large. Creamy golden blondes, rich chocolates and cocooning copper colours […]
Embracing change: V for Hair
Master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee encourages clients to embrace change one beautiful transformation at a time. One of the most important (and often overlooked) elements in a great colour transformation is understanding your unique undertone,” says Vicki, owner of V for Hair in Merivale. Without that crucial first step, the result can fall flat, […]
The salon come back: V for Hair
After a challenging couple of years navigating long Covid and business restructuring, V for Hair’s Vicki is deeply grateful to be back. “What I love most is helping women feel and look amazing. Clients come from all over New Zealand for appointments. It means the world to me,” she says. “Specialising in grey […]
Craving a golden brunette glow: Haar Design
Inspired by our favourite sweet treats, the latest hair trends could taste just as good as they look. Shimmering chocolate brown is the top tone heading into cooler temperatures, says Caro Haar of Haar Design. A rich brunette colour so decadent it radiates through all hair types and textures, “Chocolate brown can be […]
Your grey transition, your way: V for Hair
Clients from all over New Zealand seek out Vicki Ogden O-Fee’s expertise as a leading grey and silver hair transition specialist. Transitioning to embrace your natural silver doesn’t mean you have to go fully grey, your journey is completely customisable.” Whether you prefer a soft silver blend, dimensional tones, or keeping depth with […]
