Staff Profiles

Staff are handpicked to provide you with a broad range of skills, collaborating to bring you over 100 years’ of hands-on experience.

GARY ROGERS
OWNER

Gary started hairdressing at the age of 17 completing his training at Winters School of Hairdressing.   He then travelled to London where he did an advanced styling course with world famous Vidal Sassoon.
His salon, Rogers’ Design Forum, was opened approximately 36 years ago and has always maintained a loyal following of clients.
Gary was instrumental in bringing Matrix Essentials to NZ building it up to be a highly reputable company.  He is the national educator for Great Lengths Hair Extensions, and the salon is #1 at this type of hair extension work.  Through his reputation he has become the stylist to many famous celebrities.

Kylie

SENIOR STYLIST/MANAGER

Kylie has been working in the hairdressing industry for 10 years now.  She is a fully qualified hairdresser who has a passion for long hair ups and styling men’s hair as well as all other aspects of hairdressing.  Kylie listens well to her clients needs and ensures they get the best care and advice that their hair needs.  Kylie works from Monday – Friday with her late nights being Tuesday and Thursday night till 8pm.

Kandace

SENIOR STYLIST

With 7 years experience in the industry Kandace has worked in both New Zealand and Luxembourg.  With a keen passion for all aspects of hairdressing particularly colouring Kandace looks forward to meeting all new and existing clients.  Kandace is here from Tuesday to Saturday with her late nights being Wednesday and Thursday night.

Morgan

APPRENTICE

Morgan is fairly new to the industry but is a keen learner and is picking up the trade fast she is already doing so well at her colouring.  Morgan works from tuesday to saturday.  Her late nights being Tuesday and Friday.