who we are

Tony Rigney is a partner in NAK. He has been involved in the Hairdressing industry for the last 25 years. He started as a sales representative and progressed to Australian Managing Director of the world’s largest Salon Only company. He was also national sales manager of the largest Australian Salon Only company before starting up NAK. He therefore understands both importing and exporting and what is required to forge a true long term sustainable business for both parties. Tony’s motto is “ At NAK the most important person is always the Salon owner and the stylists, they are our future.”

John Cash is one of the partners in nak and looks after the product development and marketing. With 35 years experience in the hair care industry working as National Sales and Marketing Manager for one of the Multi Nationals and then as the owner and director of PPS Hairwear, John has a reputation of being a straight shooting business manager. His talent is in the area of product development and building successful brands in the most competitive retail market in the world.

Carmen Rigney Director of Education for NAK, has been in the industry for 26 years, still as passionate about hair today as she was the day she began her career. Over the years she has experienced all the different aspects of hairdressing, from owning a salon, appearing as a guest artist, organising hair shows as well as creating photographic images for marketing for various hairdressing companies. Education is the pathway to being able to assist young stylists to develop and grow, improving their skills, knowledge and confidence so they have the opportunity to accomplish their goals and dreams to succeed as professional hairdressers.