Stylist profiles

Celine Lamberton
NZ Hairdresser of the Year 2005
Vida Hair Manchester Street

Celine, a true professional with 18 years in the industry, has been welcomed by the team at Vida Hair. Celine was a finalist in the L’Oréal NZ Hairdresser of the Year Competition in 2002, 2003, 2004 and the winner in 2005. She won Esthetica magazine’s Colour Trophy for 2005, was a Schwarzkopf New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year finalist in 2006 and was the 2006 Australian Hair Expo Culture Editorial Spread of the Year winner. Celine in turn is excited about the Vida Hair system: “It’s fantastic for both stylists and clients. From the clients’ point of view, I have always believed it best that they have one person doing their hair from start to finish, from initial consultation to the last finishing touches. That’s how it supposed to be – the full service!”

 

 

Hannah has had over 7 years experience as a hair stylist in well established salons in Christchurch.The salon experience with Hannah begins with a comprehensive consultation, then professional top level service from the shampoo massage, through to street ready styled hair.Her natural cut and colouring style is always matched to the individual, giving best results that last longer. She also specializes in hair for weddings, fashion, local magazine and photography shoots.

 

 Alexa Wiersma
Senior Stylist
Vida Hair Manchester Street

 Training at Christchurch's Ruben Blades academy and recieving top achieving student was a fantastic start to her career.   Achievements include first place in regional competitions, finalist in Lor eal  talent spotting and highest  national achiever of the prestigious Loreal Colour Degree 2008. Alexa enjoys all areas of hair dressing both in the salon and afield doing demonstrations, photoshoots, education and weddings. She notes, 'Hairdressing at Vida Hair provides a space to work freely and efficiently in a comfortable environment. Rent a Chair is a brilliant concept under capitalised today.  Being self employed is better for my clients and for me'. Anyone who would like to meet Alexa is welcome to book a free consultation.

 

Gemma Brown
Senior Stylist
Vida Hair Ferrymead

Gemma has over 12 years experience as a hair stylist and has won awards both locally and nationally for her innovative work.   She specialises in hair extensions and creative colour work and notes, 'I enjoy helping clients create and keep up-to-date with everyday styling and maintainance. I love to create strong styles with an urban feel and am constantly developing fresh ideas and looking for new opportunities to bring my clients the latest looks.'  Gemma recently won 3rd place in the Wella 'Magic in Your Hands' competition for Blink FX (Vida Ferrymead) - the only salon in the South Island to be placed.

 

Jarna Blockley
Senior Stylist
Vida Hair Rangiora

Jarna trained in Wanaka as an apprentice and has over 6 years experience. She gained a highly commended at the Wella YPS in Christchurch in 2007 and continues to go from strength to strength.  She has a wide ranging clientele from the very young to the very old and offers a comprehensive range of services. She notes, 'I enjoy and appreciate getting to spend the entire service with my clients, its great to really get to know them and therefore give them a style that suits their lifestyle and personality'.