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Pre+Post Care
Protect for your clients’ scalp and hair with the Pre + Post care suite. Our Colour Care Ritual is the first and final touch in a flawless and pampering colour experience.
- First touch: The fragile scalp must be protected to avoid any irritation and the hair shaft re-structured for a perfect pigmentation. Apply a protection to the hairline to ensure no colour stains the skin. Optionally, use a deep purifying shampoo to deeply clean the hair and a thickening liquid for a perfect control of the application.
- Final touch: Using the right shampoo to clean the hair is crucial to achieve the wished colour. Conditioning the hair to seal the shaft cuticles and strengthen the cortex will provide extreme durability and a soft touch while a scalp lotion will alleviate any unwanted irritation and ensure an healthy biological balance.
Luxury • Business Leadership • Learning • Connection
Set in the five-star Rees Hotel overlooking Queenstown’s stunning alpine landscape, this three-day retreat is an invitation to unwind and reconnect.
Exclusively for our La Biosthétique & Great Lengths community, it blends luxury, education and inspiration into one unforgettable experience.
Ticket price: $1195 (Includes meals, education & activities )
The Experience
10 October
Arrival & Welcome Dinner
11 October
Education & Inspiration
- Full-day workshop & business sessions
- Engaging keynote speakers share insights on how to lead with purpose, grow with strategy, and stay inspired in business and creativity.
- Gourmet delegate lunch
12 October
Adventure & Discovery
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A special afternoon experience — something you’ll never forget ✨
The Speakers
Dr Christian Ader
Dr Christian Ader is La Biosthétique’s Chief Operating Officer and has been with the company for over ten years. He is passionate about the intersection of science, product innovation and business development, and is committed to advancing La Biosthétique’s Culture of Beauty.
Driven by a mission to blend scientific rigour with a true customer focus and a commitment to sustainability, Christian deeply believes in teamwork, pragmatic creativity, shaping the future rather than predicting it, and developing talent at every opportunity.
He holds a PhD in biophysical chemistry and his research focused on the structure of membrane proteins and their interactions with drug precursors. Prior to joining La Biosthétique, he worked at McKinsey & Company, where he advised global clients on strategy, R&D excellence, and the mechanisms of the chemical value chain.
Dr profit aka Sonia Thomas
Sonia Thomas is the founder of The Salon DR and a leading expert in salon communication, leadership and performance.
Her Session: Consultation with Confidence & The Business of Selling Without Selling
Key Takeaways for Salon Owners:
- Transform team consultations into confident, results-driven conversations
- Learn systems that turn service into sales without the “salesy” feel
- Build structure, accountability, and profit-driven habits across the team
Natasha McNamara
An accomplished actress and educator with NIDA, Natasha McNamara has helped hundreds of emerging actors (like whitneypeak) and professionals master confident communication and leadership.
Her Session: The Power of Communication & Presence
Key Takeaways for Salon Owners:
- An immersive actor’s communication workshop that enhances how you speak, lead, and connect.
- Build stronger client and team relationships through presence and storytelling
- Inspire motivation and trust in every conversation
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Recommended Accomodations
The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments & Lakeside Residences
Set just outside Queenstown downtown, the luxury Rees Hotel is a sanctuary 5- star setting to relax and unwind in. A free shuttle runs hourly between the hotel and the town centre.
Scenic Suites Queenstown
Located in the heart of Queenstown, the beautiful 4-star Scenic Suites is perfectly suited for those who would like to venture closer to the hub of activity.
(Ubers from the Scenic Suites to The Rees are about $11 AUD)
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The Soul & The Scale
OCTOBER 12
What it’s about
An intimate, unfiltered look at the intersection of high-end artistry and commercial power. This session explores what happens when the power of strong retailing meets the combined force of strategic salon growth.
It reveals how three industry visionaries fuse these forces to accelerate salon expansion and unlock premium profitability.
Pip Cohen
Retail Specialist & Brand Visionary
As the Co-Founder and Director of Beauty Works Australia, Pip has built a premier destination for luxury haircare, scalp spas, and curated global beauty brands. Combining deep commercial strategy with an elite understanding of consumer experience, she has successfully bridged the gap between premium salon services and high retail profitability.
Kirby Lago
Hyper-Growth Visionary & Extension Master
Kirby is the driving force behind Pelo by Lago, Sydney’s premier extension destination, scaling her salon into a luxury powerhouse in just 18 months. A true master of rapid market disruption and technical precision, she has rewritten the rules of salon profitability.
Pete Thomsen
Creative Maverick & Luxury Client Strategist
As the owner of the renowned Chelsea Haircutters, a global educator, and a Dyson ambassador, Pete has built an international reputation by refusing to play small. He has mastered the luxury consumer matrix, proving that pushing creative boundaries is the ultimate engine for attracting an elite, high-net-worth clientele.
