If you want to hear about passion and drive, you want to hear from Sam Su’a. It takes a whole lot of passion to make it in the hairdressing world, and Sam is living proof that hard work is the key to living your dreams.

Sam left Whanganui at 19 to make a name for himself in hairdressing, and he reached some amazing heights with one of New Zealand’s top studios. He’s now found himself drawn home again, and is helping to revitalise Whanganui with his own salon, The Studio.

Sam talks about discovering his creativity and the challenges in growing a name for himself in a competitive industry. He also goes into the highlights of directing fashion shows and designing editorials, as well as the challenges in becoming a business owner and the joy he gets from teaching others. Sam’s story is one of living your best life, but also the never ending value of people and community. The joy he gets from other people is so heartening, and it’s amazing to hear how someone can reach such amazing heights, only to come back full circle and find such incredible value in the place where it all started, home. 

The Studio: https://www.thestudiobysam.co.nz/