Sonna Reihana
Company Director/ Leader in Business Development
Sonna is co -founder of Aurum and busy helping his wife Ria run the Hairstylist team.
Sonna has a huge amount of passion for the industry and attends education with the team but particularly loves the business development side of Aurum - he loves helping motivate the team and thinks of the staff as part of his whanau and his mission is to make sure he can help them to succeed professionally.
Sonna has been absolutely essential to Aurum’s success. He is always supportive of his team who he sees as part of his whanau. Sonna’s ability to make those around him feel encouraged and valued has helped each team member realise their potential - as Ria says - “he makes me brave”.
Company Director/ Leader in Business Development
Sonna is co -founder of Aurum and busy helping his wife Ria run the Hairstylist team.
Sonna has a huge amount of passion for the industry and attends education with the team but particularly loves the business development side of Aurum - he loves helping motivate the team and thinks of the staff as part of his whanau and his mission is to make sure he can help them to succeed professionally.
Sonna has been absolutely essential to Aurum’s success. He is always supportive of his team who he sees as part of his whanau. Sonna’s ability to make those around him feel encouraged and valued has helped each team member realise their potential - as Ria says - “he makes me brave”.
Ria Reihana -
Hairstylist | Company Director | Aurum Lighthouse Keeper
Ria is currently recovering from back surgery so is not taking clients- she is concentrating on in salon education she would love for you to try one of her stylists instead who are happy to take care of you.
Ria with her husband Sonna created Aurum in 2014 with a dream to create a safe space for creatives to thrive . Her passion is in training and inspiring the next generation of Hairstylists’s with a key focus on self belief, confidence and empowering her team to believe in their own strengths.
She has such a passion for the industry and taking care of people. Ria loves colour work blondes and balayage and also specialises in curly hair and loves restyles, but mostly just loves connecting with people and helping them feel amazing everyday.
Ria is blessed to absolutely love what she does and call this beautiful salon her second home and the team part of her family. Sonna and Ria continue building their dream with outstanding people by their side.
Hairstylist | Company Director | Aurum Lighthouse Keeper
Ria is currently recovering from back surgery so is not taking clients- she is concentrating on in salon education she would love for you to try one of her stylists instead who are happy to take care of you.
Ria with her husband Sonna created Aurum in 2014 with a dream to create a safe space for creatives to thrive . Her passion is in training and inspiring the next generation of Hairstylists’s with a key focus on self belief, confidence and empowering her team to believe in their own strengths.
She has such a passion for the industry and taking care of people. Ria loves colour work blondes and balayage and also specialises in curly hair and loves restyles, but mostly just loves connecting with people and helping them feel amazing everyday.
Ria is blessed to absolutely love what she does and call this beautiful salon her second home and the team part of her family. Sonna and Ria continue building their dream with outstanding people by their side.
Nakita Reihana | Senior Stylist & Educator
Nakita is returning to us after a couple of years away. Nakita is an original Aurum stylist, she was trained by Ria (who is also her Aunty) & was an apprentice all the way up to senior stylist with us from 2015-2019.
While on maternity leave she had the opportunity to start a salon of her own - Platinum Hair, which she has been running successfully for the past two years (THE hardest two years in business as we all know!)
While it’s sad to see Platinum close it’s doors, we are more than happy to open ours & welcome Nakita and her wonderful 3rd year apprentice Pat to the team, so they can keep on creating beautiful hair for their clients.
Nakita has limited spaces available Book Online if you would like to see her at Aurum again!
Nakita is returning to us after a couple of years away. Nakita is an original Aurum stylist, she was trained by Ria (who is also her Aunty) & was an apprentice all the way up to senior stylist with us from 2015-2019.
While on maternity leave she had the opportunity to start a salon of her own - Platinum Hair, which she has been running successfully for the past two years (THE hardest two years in business as we all know!)
While it’s sad to see Platinum close it’s doors, we are more than happy to open ours & welcome Nakita and her wonderful 3rd year apprentice Pat to the team, so they can keep on creating beautiful hair for their clients.
Nakita has limited spaces available Book Online if you would like to see her at Aurum again!
Becky Greenall- Hairstylist - Loves Blondes & Creative Colour.
Leader in Client Care and Junior Education.
Becky is in her final year of her hairdressing Apprenticeship. She also has a strong background in performance art bringing confidence and a charismatic personality to our team.
Becky handles the day to day smooth running of the salon and ensuring our clients love and remember their experience with us. Becky is also in charge of Junior education helping our new apprentices through the beginning of their hairdressing journey.
Becky has been assisting and training for the past 3 years in advance colour work with our senior team and has a passion for colouring and a strong understanding of styling curly hair.
She is an asset to our team and is currently building a loyal clientele.
Leader in Client Care and Junior Education.
Becky is in her final year of her hairdressing Apprenticeship. She also has a strong background in performance art bringing confidence and a charismatic personality to our team.
Becky handles the day to day smooth running of the salon and ensuring our clients love and remember their experience with us. Becky is also in charge of Junior education helping our new apprentices through the beginning of their hairdressing journey.
Becky has been assisting and training for the past 3 years in advance colour work with our senior team and has a passion for colouring and a strong understanding of styling curly hair.
She is an asset to our team and is currently building a loyal clientele.
Darion Rameka Hunt - Hairstylist | Aurum Final Year Apprentice.
Winner NZ Editorial Stylist of the Year 2020 Hot Shot new talent
Award winning apprentice Darion is in her final year of her apprenticeship at Aurum.
Darion is caring, open and honest with an incredible eye for editorial work and hairstyling.
Recently participating in Shave for a Cure (check out the video on Aurum Instagram!) raising over $700 with the generous contributions from our community. Darion achieved this at the same time as getting ready for a huge year of hairdressing assessments and awards entries - all while doing the busiest job in the salon assisting all of us!
Darion really has proven to be kind, dedicated and driven to achieve her goals - we are just so proud to have her join us on this journey and see her thrive.
Darion is now taking new clients and often on the hunt for hair models - Please get in touch she would love to chat with you.
Winner NZ Editorial Stylist of the Year 2020 Hot Shot new talent
Award winning apprentice Darion is in her final year of her apprenticeship at Aurum.
Darion is caring, open and honest with an incredible eye for editorial work and hairstyling.
Recently participating in Shave for a Cure (check out the video on Aurum Instagram!) raising over $700 with the generous contributions from our community. Darion achieved this at the same time as getting ready for a huge year of hairdressing assessments and awards entries - all while doing the busiest job in the salon assisting all of us!
Darion really has proven to be kind, dedicated and driven to achieve her goals - we are just so proud to have her join us on this journey and see her thrive.
Darion is now taking new clients and often on the hunt for hair models - Please get in touch she would love to chat with you.
Bonna Martin - Nail Artist
Leader in Administration, Communication & Manaakitanga.
Bonna has been with Aurum for 4 years and is in charge of the operational running of the business - Bonna is the essential link between you and your stylist.
She has a strong background in running businesses, hospitality and beauty. Bonna is an essential part of the Aurum team and your point of contact when organising your appointments.
Bonna has now partnered with Aurum to open up her own business as a Nail technician- she has trained in New Zealand as well as Europe -She has a high standard of service and noticing the details always matter.
We are so grateful to have Bonna working beside us with such a genuine focus on Aurum’s success.
Mercy Barrett | Senior Stylist & Blonde and Balayage specialist.
WINNER NZ Apprentice Hairdresser of the Year 2020
One of our new additions to the Aurum team Mercy is a bubbly, fun & very talented Hairstylist
Mercy specialises in Blondes & Balayage but also loves curly cuts & styling.
Mercy enjoys establishing a connection with her clients and using her creative skills to help them feel beautiful.
Mercy won New Zealand Hair Apprentice of the year 2020 - which reflects the passion she has for our industry - she is a caring , charismatic and driven stylist and we can’t wait for you all to meet her!
