Our History

These floors have been graced by 2 winners of the Schwarzkopf Hairdresser of the Year Award in 1991 and 1993.

• 2002
  • Finalist New Zealand Premier Awards
  • Finalist L'Oreal Colour Trophy
  • 5 "FIRSTS" and 3 placings at the Regional Competitions.
  • Academy students gain a "FIRST", 2 "SECONDS", 2 "THIRDS" and 1 "FOURTH" placings at Regional Competitions.
• 2001
  • 10 "FIRSTS" and 11 placings at Regional Competitions.
  • Academy students gain a "SECOND" and a "FOURTH" placing at Regional Competitions.
• 2000
  • Academy students gain "FIRST", "SECOND", "THIRD" and "FOURTH" placings at Regional Competitions.
• 1999
  • Academy students gain "FIRST", "SECOND", "THIRD" and "FOURTH" placings at Regional Competitions.
• 1998
  • Academy students gain "FIRST", "SECOND", "THIRD" and "FOURTH" placings at Regional Competitions.
  • Seven placing's including three "FIRST'S" at Regional Competitions.
  • Finalist L'Oreal Colour Trophy.
• 1997
  • Academy graduates gain "FIRST" and "SECOND" placings at the prestigious Wella Young Protege Scholarships.
  • Finalist L'Oreal Colour Trophy Awards.
  • Finalists Schwarzkopf Hairdresser of the Year Awards.
• 1996
  • 20 placing's including 5 "FIRSTS" at Regional Competitions
  • 2 out of 4 Canterbury representatives at National Supreme Awards.
• 1995
  • 2 "FIRSTS", 8 "SECONDS", and 16 placing's in all at the Regional Competitions.
  • Nominated Merit Award at Schwarzkopf Hairdresser of the Year
  • Merit Award at LOREAL Colour Trophy.
• 1990
  • 13 out of 14 "FIRSTS" at the Regional Competitions.

In its inaugural year the Ruben Blades Academy scooped the pool at the Regional Competitions. Academy proteges gained first, second and third placing's in their respective events. One student achieved third place in the open colour event competing against 40 of the South Island's best colourists. An inspiring success story after just 15 weeks in the course.