OUR TEAM
OUR STORIES
Founding Director // Carla Southan
Carla's vision for RAWK originates from her extensive experience within the hair industry, Carla is one of the Current Finalists for NZ HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR 2024 in Industry NZ Awards
Within her career Carla has been fortunate to have worked in Film and television, in the Hair and makeup department, New Zealand Fashion week; and a hairdressing Tutor and Assessor.
Carla cherishes her time working with some of the industry greats, in some of the top opulent award-winning salons in Auckland, her last residence with Stephen Marr Hair.
Balayage Specialist Senior // Lilly
Lilly is the quintessential hair artist, the thought, the listening skills, the planning, every part of the process of her craft is envisioned to excel in every hair creation. Lilly has an insatiable passion for Balayage, her accomplishment of studying the Balayage art-form has graduated her skill level to perfect the placement of colour as if it naturally flows.
Her Knowledge of hair care to assist her Balayage art is at optimum level, Lilly educates her guests to ensure their colour is always lasting to a premium.
Creative Senior // Phillipa Bowler
Phillipa is a creative visionary of hairdressing.
Having been trained by some of the industry greats, this amazing talented stylist has had a phenomenal career.
Her passion is precision cuts and is driven by the jubilation of seeing shape and form come alive as a sculpture of hair starts to take place, no strand is left out of place, Creating a clients personality through her craft is her drive.
Phillipa has an amazing passion for the craft that she enjoys very much for the past 18 years.
Colour Technician // Sharnya Drake
Sharnya has always had a passion for anything fashion, Her eye on the industry is consistent and she enjoys scrolling whats happening with fashion and hair and the latest current trends.
Sharnya dreams of becoming a great influencer in the fashion industry and in particular has a real passion for blonde work and would like to develop a blonde specialist title in the future.
