Our Team

Constantin's a natural creator. Hairdressing from an early age in Lebanon, Costa moved here in 1974 and opened his first salon after 11 months. 50 years on and four salon evolutions later, Badaro is now in the guiding hands of his wife Victoria and son Anthony.

Costa retired from Badaro in 2012 but his vision remains its cornerstone: to help each client be the best they can be. Proud to have created a prominent institution, Costa’s joy today is seeing his family succeed and simply being in New Zealand, where his extended family first arrived 120 years ago.

“It is my pride and joy seeing my family growing & developing an incredible team of passionate hairstylists while ensuring we are sustainable in all areas of our business”

Thao is a Master Colourist and Stylist, with over 20 years’ experience transforming hair and lives. Originally from Sydney, Thao’s skills are an accumulation of her colour education, fashion shows, photo shoots and training
in Vidal Sassoon contemporary and classic haircutting techniques.
Thao’s specialty is in creative colour and balayage work, with creativity and fashion being the inspiration for her passion. She loves the challenge of creating new colours and styles for a diversity of wearable looks, and building relationships with clients that see them leave the salon as glamorous as they are transformed.

“The Badaro dream team are all super talented individuals who have their own
niche area they specialise in.”

> Master Cutting & Colour specialist - all hair types & lengths

> Specialist in Balayage, lived in blondes & low maintenance colour

> Specialist in the well being of hair & scalp

> Experience – 24 Years across Australia & New Zealand

Beyond being the director of colour at Badaro and her busy education schedule, Rachael loves to build trust with her clients & enhance their natural beauty while ensuring the health of the hair is maintained
throughout her service.

A master of colour, Rachael loves to lighten hair through
balayage & the latest colouring techniques to achieve each of her client’s dream hair.

“Seeing the impact that a colour & haircut can have on someone is empowering, knowing you can help someone feel their best”

> Lightening & balayage specialist lived in blondes & low maintenance colour

> Creative colour & colour correction

> long hair cutting & styling Specialist

> Specialist in the well-being of hair & scalp

> Experience – 7 Years in New Zealand

Laine is a colour specialist that loves to create lived-in blondes & low maintenance colour while creating a safe space for her clients to ensure they are feeling comfortable and completely relaxed while in her hands.

After she has created the perfect colour for her clients, Laine loves to create beautiful haircuts for all hair types & lengths that is well balanced, easy to manage & enhances their natural beauty.

An expert in healthy hair Laine wants to ensure each and every client is educated in how to maintain and manage their hair at home with a simple home
care plan.

“I wish for every single client to feel uplifted and more confident about themselves after their appointment with me”

> Cutting & Colour specialist with all hair types & lengths

> Specialist in Balayage, lived in blondes & low maintenance colour

> Specialist in the well-being of hair & scalp

> Experience – 4 Years across Netherlands & New
Zealand

With 7 years of experience working in the west end in London & most recently working in a renowned salon in Australia, Hollie has grown into an incredible balayage and all-round colour specialist.

Hollie loves fine tuning colours to get the perfect shade for each and every client while ensuring the integrity of the hair is maintained and enhanced. Bright lived in blondes and sun kissed balayage’s are her specialty.

“I want every one of my clients to feel they’ve been heard and understood while in my chair, and to leave with new found confidence that fresh hair brings”

 > Cutting & Colour specialist with all hair types & lengths

> Specialist in Balayage, lived in blondes & low maintenance colour

> Specialist in the well-being of hair & scalp

> Experience – 7 Years across London, Australia & New Zealand

Nisha is Badaro’s incredibly talented Emerging Stylist that loves creating colours & haircuts that look amazing both naturally and styled. A master of styling hair, Nisha will ensure each of her clients are taught to be confident in styling their own hair at home.

Nisha is loving having a focus on lightening hair and creating lived in, natural blended colours. Her focus for every client is to ensure they feel heard and feel confident in the service & style she created.

“I have loved learning and growing with Badaro’s world class education program and can’t wait to share my passion for hair with each & every client as I build my clientele. I aim to teach my clients something new and inspire them to maintain the healthiest hair & scalp throughout their appointment with me."

 > Cutting, Colour & Styling specialist with a focus on long hair

> Specialist in the well-being of hair & scalp

> Experience – 7 Years Styling hair, 2 Years Hairdressing in New Zealand