It all started in in the 1960’s when as a teenager Jan Wood started imagining something better than a rubber band to tie back her long blonde hair. With an eye for fashion, and love for innovation, Jan set to work on creating what would become New Zealand’s first hair accessory, two plastic beads attached to a woven elastic band. Seeing an opportunity to commercialise her invention, an assembly line was soon setup on the family dining table and she started selling door to door to pharmacies. 30 Years on, Jan Wood Ltd. became one of New Zealand’s most successful beauty distributors. 

Today Jan’s son Tim Cunningham runs The Beauty Collective and the drive to create innovative and functional beauty products continues. We remain a 100% family owned and operated business.

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The Beauty Collective designs and distributes some of the world’s leading beauty and personal care products. We select and create brands that are playful, energetic and effective so people love to use them. We search out sustainable and ethically produced products, because we want our customers to feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside. 

We’re proud to say we have a track record for turning brands into market leaders in their segments. Our experienced sales team provides a full service, offering everything from merchandising and layout initiatives to product mix advice. Our team work hard to build long term relationships with our business partners, which is why you’ll find our brands in leading pharmacies and department stores across New Zealand, Australia, North America and the United Kingdom.