Stunning Auckland Salon Wins Best Salon Design Award

ASC Salon has won Best Salon Design at the 2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards.

Co-owners Stephen & Andrea Cockle, first time entrants of the Business Awards, opened the salon in the upmarket suburb of Parnell in 2016. They intentionally created a lounge-like environment so clients can easily relax when visiting the salon.

The Business Awards judges were overwhelmed by the design of this salon saying it was ‘brilliant in all aspects’. Described as a stunning salon, they were impressed to see how it was also very functional and that the importance of privacy had remained top of mind.

Andrea and Stephen celebrated their success along with over 250 hairdressers, barbers, and beauty therapists at the 2017 Industry Awards held in Auckland last night.

The Industry Awards is an annual celebration of the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards and the HITO Next Generation Talent Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in business and training in the hair, barbering and beauty industries and are a highlight of the industry calendar. 2017 marks the eighth year of the Industry Awards, with over a thousand hair and beauty professionals, trainers, and businesses vying for top honours in business and training throughout the years.

Al Quinn, CEO of Kitomba Salon & Spa Software said “the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards are all about building a culture of recognising and celebrating business excellence in the hair industry. We’re incredibly proud to be involved in this event and see our finalists and winners celebrating their achievements”.

Maureen Bowring, NZARH Chairperson went on to say:

"By entering these prestigious awards, all entrants have shown their ongoing commitment to growth and excellence. Thank you to everyone who entered and attended the awards – your commitment to excellence makes our industries more professional and respected, and helps us all grow and move into the future.”

This event wouldn't be possible without our hosts, judges and sponsors. A special thank you to: our hosts, Adrian Barclay of Venom Hair and Laura Williams of Ktizo Hair & Spa, the 2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards sponsors L’Oreal, Wella, Salon Business Coach and Comfortel, the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards judges Gary Marshall of L’Oreal, Seumus Cooney of Wella and Jacqui Victor owner of True Grit, and the HITO Next Generation Talent Awards judges: Bex Brent of Willis York, Nadine Gratton of Zabetti, and Ruth Irwin of Oscar and Co.

Full List of the 2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards Winners.

Full list of winners

2017 Kitomba NZARH Business Awards winners

New Zealand Salon of the Year: Buoy Salon & Spa, Wellington

This prestigious award recognises the overall best salon for 2017. They must display an excellent business model, fantastic use of marketing and the owner must demonstrate a true passion for their team, salon and the industry. They must also have business results that demonstrate they are worthy of being regarded as the best in the industry.

L’Oreal Grand Salon of the Year: Buoy Salon & Spa, Wellington

This award is for salons with an annual turnover exceeding $600,000. In this award, judges look for a strong business with great all round performance.

Boutique Salon of the Year: So You Hair, Wellington

This award is for salons with an annual turnover up to $600,000. Here judges look for a salon that displays a results driven business with a focus on financials while creating solid plans for the future.

Excellence in Marketing: Buoy Salon & Spa, Wellington

Here judges look for a salon that demonstrates planning, innovation and creativity in order to achieve excellent results in marketing.

Employer of Choice: La Villa Hairdressing and Extensions, Wellington

In this category judges look for an outstanding workplace culture where staff feel nurtured and valued, and training is a priority. The employer must also display true passion for their business, staff and the industry.

Salon Business Coach Fastest Growing Salon: Ross and Co Hair Design, Hamilton

Here judges look for a business that is in serious growth mode. Growth in revenue, client numbers, and ultimately profitability.

Wella Sustainable Salon of the Year: The Powder Room, Wellington

For this award judges look for a business with a conscious and innovative approach to minimising their impact on the environment. They also look for sustainable practices that are integrated into their everyday salon operations.

Business Stylist of the Year: Buoy Salon & Spa - Chinney Yeap, Wellington

In this category the judges look for a stylist with a passion for the industry who is excelling across a variety of key performance measures.

Comfortel Best Salon Design: ASC Salon, Auckland

For this award judges look for a salon that perfectly balances both form and function. From interior design to salon location and floor plan, it’s all about providing the right look and feel for your target market.

Best New Entrant: Buoy Salon & Spa, Wellington

For this award judges look at salons that are entering the Business Awards for the first-time. From these, they determine the all-round strongest entry.

ENDS

Kitomba Salon & Spa Software is driven by the desire to provide innovative, easy-to-use software with great support that helps New Zealand salons and spas be more successful.

The New Zealand Association of Registered Hairdressers (NZARH) are committed to raising the standards of the hairdressing industry nationwide and to giving a much-needed voice to our qualified members.

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