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Photo by Otago Polytechnic on October 28, 2026. May be an image of one or more people, blonde hair and text.
Photo by Otago Polytechnic on October 28, 2026. May be an image of one or more people, blonde hair, makeup, chair and text.
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Posted On: October 29th 2026, 04:44 am
Congratulations to four of our Level 3 @otagopolytechnichairdressing students who have been selected as finalists in this year’s @hairandbarbernz NZ Hair Awards! 💇

Rachel Hendry, Aroha Thomas, and Sumana Ghosh are all nominated in the Editorial Stylist - New Talent category. Meanwhile classmate Isabella Hendry is a finalist in the Professional Hairdresser – Next Generation category, through @dreamhairblondestudio - the Mosgiel salon where she works.

Hairdressing lecturer Krystle Anderson was also recognised, with two finalist nominations in the Patrick Cameron Bridal Challenge – Senior category, also through her salon Dream Hair.

Ka pai team! 🙌

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UPDATE: Huge Congratulations to Rachel Hendry, who claimed the Editorial Stylist - New Talent category (sponsored by ghd). 🙌 ��The New Talent award is given to a stylist who has been in the profession for less than 12 months, and celebrates students by giving them a chance to showcase their creative talents. Ka pai! 💪

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