Bio

Diana's most recent achievement was to be named Hairdresser of The Year for New Zealand 2008/2009, the youngest recipient ever of the award. She walked away with a total of four awards on the night being Northern Hairdresser, Best Makeup, and Best Photography.

Diana grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand. She draws her inspiration from all that surrounds her. Coming from an artistic family she was always encouraged to draw on her creativity.

After moving to Auckland in 2002, Diana had the pleasure of working in some of its most prestigious salons where her profile soon began to grow. Before long she was collaborating with photographers and artists on magazine features, fashion shoots, music videos and film sets.

Diana has developed her own unique approach to hairdressing and her work has featured on the pages of Black Magazine, KAREN Magazine, Remix Magazine, Fashion Quarterly, Simply You, M2 Magazine, M2 Women, Pilot Magazine, NZ Fashion Week The Guide. Also works with Zambesi, Sabatini, Starfish, and Laurie Foon on their campaigns.

Diana has recently relocated to London where she continues to develop her portfolio of talents.

Press Release

Cream Of Crop Win Top Hairdressing Awards
Winners of Schwarzkopf Professional Hairdressing Awards 08 / 09
A cut above the rest, a young Auckland hairdresser has won the coveted title of New Zealand's top hairdresser in the country's most prestigious industry awards. The youngest recipient ever to receive the award, 25-year old Diana Moar has been named Schwarzkopf Professional Hairdresser of the Year 2008/2009.

The award was announced earlier this evening at an exclusive gala dinner attended by more than 300 hairdressers at Auckland's Town Hall. Ms Moar, originally from Christchurch, picked up four awards in total, also winning Northern Hairdresser of the Year, Best Makeup and Best Photography. Steve Hogan, Global Technical Director Schwarzkopf Professional and Essential Looks Creative Director said Ms Moar's entry really stood out as something fresh and exciting. "The hair, models, styling, makeup and photography all work together seamlessly. Superbly executed, Diana's work shows real progression, texture and movement. While unusual for one person to win in so many categories, in Diana's case this is testament to the quality of her work."

Regarded as the industry 'Oscars', Hairdresser of the Year is the most coveted of the awards. With judging conducted anonymously by a panel of international judges, the winners were chosen from 18 finalists, previously whittled down from more than 200 entries.

Held biannually for 20 years, the Schwarzkopf Professional Hairdressing Awards are regarded as the most credible and prestigious in New Zealand. This is because all salons throughout the country can enter and entries remain anonymous throughout the judging process which takes place in Germany. This ensures the awards are based solely on talent and the quality of work submitted.

This year's judging panel consisted of Tom Kroboth, Aveda European Artistic Director and former Schwarzkopf Professional Hairdresser of the Year in Germany; Simon Ellis, Global Image Director Schwarzkopf Professional and former Creative Director Vidal Sassoon London; and Steve Hogan, Global Technical Director Schwarzkopf Professional and Essential Looks Creative Director.