Co-owner and Founder, Dharma Salons | Industry Event & NZ Hairdressing Awards
Sara Allsop is a highly respected figure in New Zealand’s hairdressing industry, renowned for her leadership, creativity, and dedication to the industry’s growth. As co-owner and founder of Dharma Salons, as well as the Industry Event and NZ Hairdressing Awards, Sara plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of New Zealand’s hairdressing landscape.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Sara is a qualified educator with extensive experience in both training in salon and as a platform artist in New Zealand as well as on international stages including Salon International London and Hair Expo Australia.
Sara has earned her reputation as one of the country’s premier Editorial and Session Stylists. She has established strong relationships with leading fashion magazines and designers, which has helped propel her to the forefront of the industry. Her talent and expertise have been recognized with multiple awards, including three-time Hair Expo NZ Hairdresser of the Year.
Her international experience is equally impressive, working each season at major fashion weeks in New York, London, Paris, and Milan, and collaborating with world-renowned hair artists such as Luigi Murenu, Guido Palau, Anthony Turner, and Tina Outen. Sara has also been at the helm of New Zealand Fashion Week shows since 2005, further solidifying her place as a global leader in the hairdressing industry.
