Eden is the fantastical new collection from nine-time-consecutive New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year Danny Pato MNZM, photographed by long-time collaborator Mara Sommer. “Eden is a place of mystery and myth,” explains Pato, “where the seeds of life, knowledge and humanity originated. ” “I was inspired by a wondrous environment of colour and form, where flowers grow and flourish; however, in this place of paradise, the asp watches and waits for an opportunity to disrupt the f

‘Linen’ brings together colour, texture and shape in a way that feels balanced and instinctive. Soft, natural tones are paired with moments of stronger colour placement, while the cuts play with movement and subtle texture. The overall feel is expressive yet relaxed, creating a series of looks that blend softness with a slightly undone, modern edge. Credits Hair: Diana Carson Photographer: Chris Bulezuik Makeup: Jak Morgan Styling: Clare Frith

Creative Direction: Zsolt Nagy @ izsoltnagy & Edward Darley @edwarddarley9 Photographer: Chris Bulezuik @chrisbulezuikphotography Videographer: Joe Murphy @hawkmurphy Stylist: Mathilde Dutheil @mathildedutheilvs Make-up artist: Grace Hayward @gracexhayward Sponsor: @whose_wood Project Sassoon Support: Cheryl Poulter @cherylpoulterhair Hair: Project Sassoon 2025 Lucy Melvin @Lucy_melvin_hair Zoe Hodgkiss @Zoehodgkisshair Jax Hirst @jaxrhair Jamie Bailey @jamiebailey.__ Ella

A-temporal 01, a hairdressing collection born from the pulse of the street and the wealth of experience gained through years of observing, listening, and adapting to real clients. Both barbers, with different career paths but a shared vision, have combined their talents to shape a project that strikes a balance between commercial appeal and aesthetic innovation. The proposal responds to a growing demand: contemporary, striking, and functional cuts that blend naturally with

Birds is the evocative new collection from nine-time-consecutive New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year Danny Pato MNZM, photographed by long-time collaborator Mara Sommer. For Pato, the conceptual shoot is a symbolic celebration for the part birds play in his creative world. “Birds grace our skies and treetops with their extraordinary beauty, filling the air with their songs and warnings,” explains Pato. “Since ancient times, humans have literally and figuratively imitated bird

Afterglow captures the radiance after the light moves on – the warmth that rests on skin, the softness that settles into the room Each portrait in this collection sits in that tender space between daylight and shadow. Textures breathe. Curls, coils, braid, and weaves take on sculptural shapes, illuminated by sunlit geometry. This collection is a study of warmth, identity, and the artist found in the seconds just after the sun. Hair: Eunji Kim @eunjikimhair Photographer L

What happens when you step outside the lines, push beyond the familiar and embrace the unknown? This collection is a celebration of breaking free - of stepping out of the box and into a world of boundless creativity. Inspired by the beauty found in fashion, nature, architecture, and patterns, each look reimagines these elements in vivid, mesmerising hair colour. Shapes, textures, and hues collide in ways that just work—just like the magic that happens when you trust your visi

“This collection is my reflection of the strong, vivid colour predominately illustrated in the Japanese comic genre. The vision for this collection was born from the concept of Japanese street culture fused with manga influences. Creatively it was a fascinating concept to explore as the history behind this culture is so intrinsically reliant on colour in all its forms but especially the bold! I relished the opportunity to express my creativity with my interpretation of such a

There has been so much talk about Pantones colour of 2026 ‘CLOUD DANCER’ and I for one am totally here for it 🤍. Now, we all know that Pantone predictions aren’t directly aimed at the hairdressing industry nor would we actually want it to be, personally I believe it to have more relevance to fashion, textiles and furnishings but as it’s always a huge buzz over socials I believe to ignore it would be a wasted opportunity. CLOUD DANCER doesn’t necessarily mean plain white

Flower of Life - a painting by Frida Kahlo Muse Frida Khalo: “I paint flowers so they do not die” The inspiration started with Frida Kahlo’s painting The Flower of Life. I was drawn to the intensity of red in the artwork. The use of red in the collection symbolizes the life force and resilience Frida captured through her work Showing the strength, beauty, and individuality she embodied as a woman. Winning Collection by Sara Allsop, 2025 AHIA Creative New Zealand Hairdresser