Makawe & Moss


Makawe & Moss

Makawe & Moss

Kia ora!

Welcome to Makawe and Moss, the new chapter in my career! Ko Ariana tōku ingoa (My name is Ariana) and I am a sole trader currently working within Nirvana Hair salon-278 Cuba Street, Palmerston North.

Like hair, I’ve been through many changes since the start of my hairdressing career in 2014. Some of these being reconnecting with my Māoritanga, realising I was queer, co-owning and operating a salon for five years, and moving overseas to Scotland for a beat!

With reflection on these experiences, I’ve brought three core passions and values to Makawe and Moss. These being Māoritanga, queer inclusivity, and environmental responsibility. These core pillars guide my current and future decisions for Makawe and Moss. With something as “small” as greeting everyone in Māori to as “big” as implementing a gender neutral pricing structure.

“He iti te mokoroa, nāna i kati te kahikatea”
Small consistent actions can lead to big change


So, how does this look?

Reclaiming our Māoritanga can look many different ways. With only knowing basic te reo Māori for now, I aim to get back into studies! I encourage all clients to feel welcome in speaking reo and know that I will try my best to kōrero! With this, I will also always be reflecting on Makawe and Moss’s practices to stay aligned.

Everyone is welcome at Makawe and Moss! One of my goals is to create a space where everyone feels welcome. One way to show this is having gender neutral pricing. This means prices are based on hair length and time-not gender. Allowing fairer pricing for everyone, open communication and creative opportunity.

Our Keune colour range is B-Corp certified and 100% cruelty-free. My goal is to eventually become B-Corp (or similar) certified so collaborating with B-Corp certified brands where possible or environmentally conscious companies is a top factor in my decision-making process. I will also implement environmentally responsible practices as these become available.


Join the journey!

Being at the start of this new chapter is exciting and a work in progress! I welcome honest feedback on how Makawe and Moss can become more aligned with these core values. If you would like to keep updated with any changes, follow on instagram makawe_moss_ariana
Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing you in the salon! xx

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Ariana

Senior Stylist
Being in the hairdressing industry since 2014, the thing I’ve come to enjoy most is building a close rapport with my clients. I love creating playful, bold, textured and dimensional looks. Hair is a significant form of self-expression, and getting to work with clients to express themselves is one of my passions. Experimenting with colour over the years, I enjoy a range of services. I always aim to understand a client's wants and needs with colour and come up with a way to best balance both

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Makawe & Moss

Makawe & Moss-currently within Nirvana Hair salon

278 Cuba Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, 4410

0224134828

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9:00am - 8:00pm
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Makawe & Moss

Makawe & Moss-currently within Nirvana Hair salon

278 Cuba Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, 4410

0224134828