"It just felt like a natural step for me to follow this path. I can remember being 12 or 13 and giving my mum and dad facials using mum's skincare products."

"Elite helped me gain confidence in myself and provided me with all the training and resources needed to make me a master of my trade."

"The tutors were awesome, and there was lots of work experience, practical opportunities, and theory too. All of this gave me value as the trainer I am now."

"The knowledge I’ve learnt at NZIS has been great, and I can apply it in my work today. The practical components were also really helpful in giving me hands-on experience."

"Cut Above has given me the knowledge and skill to perfect my style/art of barbering, with a lot of good support and good people around me. It’s the place to be. No doubt."

"NZIS is a family orientated organisation. The staff is very supportive and I thoroughly enjoyed the environment."

"I really enjoyed looking at the history of makeup and where trends came from, as well as the connections I made at Cut Above. I made good friendships through Cut above, being around other artists."

"I was an older student, so it was nice that the campus was very welcoming. Everything was available when needed, and I enjoyed being on campus."

“The course taught me what to expect when I’d finished my studies and moved into a real salon or barber shop."