"SHORTS" - with Andrew Cobeldick - AHIA NZ Hairdresser of the Year 2024

Independent Stylist & Educator

With over 14 years in the industry, multiple New Zealand Hairdresser of the Year titles, and international recognition for his work, Andrew Cobeldick is one of Aotearoa’s most respected creative forces in hairdressing. Known for his editorial vision, technical precision, and calm, confidence-building teaching style, Andrew works independently across freelance styling, salon education, private masterclasses, and national training events.

Andrew’s education is grounded in real salon life. He focuses on modern, simplified systems that deliver high-impact results - skills stylists can immediately take back to the floor. His approach is clean, elevated, and adaptable, empowering hairdressers to create premium, wearable hair with confidence.

SHORTS is a high-energy look and learn session with award-winning hairdresser Andrew Cobeldick, focused entirely on the power of short hair. This class dives into the attitude, structure and versatility behind modern short cuts, demonstrated live on real people.

From sharp mod cuts and short fades, to mullets, pixies, bixies, shags, curly cuts and all things short! Andrew will break down how each shape is built, how to adapt it for different textures, and most importantly—how to personalise it for the person sitting in your chair.

This session is about pushing beyond “safe" short hair and learning how to create cuts that feel modern, effortless and editorial while still being wearable for everyday clients.

Expect raw technique, real conversations around shape and balance, and Andrew’s personal approach to cutting short hair that has helped him become Internationally known.

If you want to sharpen your eye, build confidence with short hair, and walk away inspired to cut shorter, stronger and better — this class is for you. ✂️