2024 Men’s Product Award Judges

We’ve recruited some of the best New Zealand barber and styling talent for this year’s product awards judging panel. Together, they’ll reveal the mysteries of men’s grooming and show us what it takes to produce the perfect product.

  • Mike Wilson

    Bader

    Beard Awards MC, Wellness Entrepreneur & breathworks facilitator. Mike Cofounded Bader alongside Ryan Bennett, who have come together through a shared journey of spiritual growth, health enhancement and self-discovery. We believe that true success in life is not just about material gain, but about making an impact and enhancing the spiritual and overall well-being of others. We are constantly evolving and re-inventing ourselves, and we are excited to share our spiritual vision and purpose with the world through our products and services designed to promote holistic well-being.

  • Raphaël De souza roques

    Paris barber

    I grew up in Paris, France, and at 14 years old studied hairdressing for 5 years & worked as a hairdresser for 8 years before embarking on an OE. I arrived in NZ in 2015 for a ‘year’. A week after arriving I started working in a barber shop in Auckland. Awesome experience, loved socialising and meeting new faces and great people. In 2018, I bumped into a beautiful lady who is my partner now and mum of my 2 year old son. I became a NZ resident, decided to put my foot print in the industry and with no hesitation embraced the New Zealand life style. In 2019, the owner of the shop decided to sell the business. I had the opportunity to take over, so I did and rebranded to Paris barber, 3 months before the covid pandemic hit which ultimately kept our doors closed for around 6 months. Yes it was challenging, long, tiring and I learnt a lot during that time. Paris Barber has gone from strength to strength and I am incredibly proud of our team.

  • Jeremy Hava

    Hava & Co

    I was born in France, trained as a barber/hairdresser. Travelled to Perth and worked there for a year, I moved to NZ 9 years ago, I have been lucky to own my shop for 3 years. At Hava & Co, we believe in providing a service based of length and style, offering an experience that's not gender exclusive. We don't believe in charging traditional salon prices, we charge for our time regardless of gender or age. Our services only differ due to the capabilities of stylists to ensure the appropriate style is achieved. With a mix of highly trained hairdresser's and barbers, our team are equipped to help achieve the perfect style for you, making it the ultimate grooming experience.