Andrew Cobeldick

Master Colourist & Master Stylist

"Invest in your hair, it's the crown you never take off" - Unknown

Andrew, the 2024 winner of the Australian Hair Industry Awards' NZ Hairdresser of the Year, is passionate about his craft and constantly strives to be a game-changer in the hair industry. Since joining Buoy, as a Master Stylist and Colourist in 2019, Andrew has been dedicated to creating exceptional looks that exceed the expectations of clients, brand partners, and editorial teams.

Beyond serving his loyal clientele, Andrew is committed to mentoring the next generation of hairdressers, as well as being a member of the Hair Industry Training Association Board, Andrew is dedicated to shaping a positive future for young stylists.

Andrew also runs education sessions across New Zealand with PHB, delivering up to 20 classes annually. His creativity thrives in editorial and runway work, having worked backstage at New York, Australia, and New Zealand Fashion Weeks, where he often pushes the boundaries of hair with Avant-Garde touches.

Andrew continues to push his craft to new heights, always striving for excellence.

AWARDS

Australian hair industry awards NZ Hairdresser of the Year Winner- 2024
Educator of the year industry nz awards finalist- 2024
Live fashion hair pre selected editorial and commercial - 2024
Creative NZ Hairdresser of the Year finalist Australian Hair Industry Awards - 2023
One shot texture top 50- 2023
Industry NZ awards top performing stylist finalist 2023
Industry NZ awards colour concept finalist x2 - 2023
Industry NZ awards editorial cover finalist x3 -2023
Industry Nz awards derek Elvy award finalist - 2023
Live fashion hair awards pre select women’s and men’s- 2023
L'Oreal Colour Trophy, top six finalist - 2022
AHFA Men's Hairdresser of the Year Finalist - 2022
AIPP Best Mens international Top 20 finalist - 2022
NZ Editorial stylist of the year colour concept finalist 2022
NZ Mens Editorial Barber Runner Up and Finalist 2022
NZ Editorial Cover shot Stylist of the Year Runner up 2022
AHFA New Creative Force Finalist - 2021
Lust Colour Award Winner - 2019, 2022
Industry Awards, Derek Elvy Visionary Award- Avante Garde Hair - 2020
Industry NZ, Young Creative finalist - 2020
Industry NZ, Men's Hairdresser of the Year - 2020
Industry NZ, Senior Stylist Instagram winner- 2019
Lust Monochrome runner up - 2019, 2020
NZ Hairdresser of Year -2018
L'Oreal Colour Trophy Young Talent of the Year - 2016
L'Oreal Colour Trophy MINDFOOD award - 2016
Rodney Wayne Stylist of the Year- 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,
2019
Rodney Wayne Apprentice of the Year - 2013, 2014