In Karoline’s previous blog, A Grey Journey: Part 1, she explained why she developed a passion for the growing trend of embracing natural grey hair. This post is about the different ways to transition to grey hair, whether you’re going the natural route, opting for a full transformation, or choosing something in between.

Each year at Oscar&Co we research up and coming colours, cuts and styles for the season ahead. These largely follow what was trending in the Northern Hemisphere Summer, however being a small nation, New Zealand also sometimes deviates from dramatic trends, and opts more for the subtle, natural trends that took place around the world ahead of us.

In the world of hair styling, where trends come and go like the seasons, there’s something truly special about finding a stylist who not only understands your hair but also brings a wealth of experience and artistry to every snip of the scissors. Enter Ed, the Creative Director at Oscar&Co

In Karoline’s first blog in a series of blogs about grey transformations, she explains why she developed a passion for the growing trend of embracing natural grey hair, and why it just makes more sense nowadays to go the grey route.

Recently, Oscar&Co held an exciting photoshoot to refresh our brand and showcase our most recent work and the latest hair fashion trends. We wanted fresh imagery to feature on a new Oscar&Co website, printed collateral such as appointment cards, and window signage at the Orewa salon.

In the contemporary beauty landscape, the pursuit of youthfulness is not just a trend; it’s a testament to the evolving standards of beauty and self-care. The burgeoning appearance medicine industry, which includes everything from skincare to cosmetic procedures, reflects a societal shift towards valuing and maintaining a youthful appearance.

There I was, on a Wednesday evening, the 25th of October, sitting at Auckland Airport, filled with anticipation as I waited to board a plane bound for Melbourne. My colleagues, Ed (an amazing session stylist with years of experience) and Macey (embarking on her first fashion week in Australia, just like me), had already been there since Sunday

Melbourne Fashion Week 2023 was nothing short of spectacular, and for me, it marked a significant milestone in my career as a Master Hair Stylist. With a decade of experience working at international Fashion Weeks under my belt, I was given the incredible privilege of mentoring two talented Senior Stylists from my team at Oscar&co.

In the ever-evolving world of fashion and beauty, 2024 promises to be a year filled with exciting new trends that will redefine the way you look and feel. Our newest up and coming Stylist, Jarod Fisher (@jarod_hair) has been exploring the captivating trends that will take the hair world by storm this year. And we are ready to share these with you!

Hold on to your hairpins, folks! As an Editorial Hair Stylist at Oscar&Co hair salon in Takapuna with front-row access to the electrifying Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023, Oscar&Co Head Stylist Ed (@edhair_) is here to spill the glamorous tea on the hair adventures that unfolded behind the scenes. From wacky schedules to jaw-dropping shows, let’s dive into the highlights of this unforgettable fashion extravaganza.

If you’re someone who loves staying up-to-date with the latest fashion and hair trends, then you’ll be happy to hear that the fashion and beauty forecast for 2023 is in! Our up and coming Emerging Stylist Macey Coles @hairbymaceyy tells us what we can expect to see in terms of fashion, haircuts, and hair colour trends.

Hair extensions have experienced a significant surge in popularity over the past few years. It’s no longer just celebrities who are rocking long, luscious locks, but everyday people who are embracing the versatility and convenience that hair extensions provide.