Hair for good: Savvy Hair
This boutique hair salon at the foot of Cashmere Hills is the home of the South Island’s 2025 hairdresser of the year. “Savvy Hair is a refined hair salon where beautiful hair meets conscious luxury,” says founder Sarah McGuigan, crowned South Island’s best hairdresser last year, with other awards finalists in her team. […]
Crowning glory: Georgies Wig Shop
Losing our hair can feel like losing our identity, whether the loss is permanent or temporary, a quality wig or topper can make all the difference to self-esteem and life quality. The relationship most of us have with our hair is complicated. Our hair is bound up with our identity, and losing it […]
Hack your hair health: IvyNine
Light-filled and home to luscious locks, you’ll be lovestruck when you step inside the latest hair studio on Barbadoes Street. IvyNine is designed to feel less like a traditional salon and more like a welcoming home,” says founder and senior stylist Amy Cox-Cahill. “Our services focus on luxurious, healthy hair – lived-in blondes, […]
Embracing grey: consultation is key: V for Hair
One of the biggest myths about going grey is that it’s simply a matter of letting your colour grow out, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Embracing grey starts with a personalised consultation and a grey hair expert. “At V For Hair Merivale, every grey transition begins with time spent understanding you. Your skin […]
On trend: Haar Design
Christchurch stylist Caro Haar offers up the latest hair trends – unveiling a renaissance inspired by the 70s and 90s. “We’re moving towards sleek, soft textures and away from overly messy styles – hair is becoming much more intentional in 2026,” says Caro, owner of Haar Design in St Albans. Long, luscious locks […]
Embracing grey: V for Hair Merivale
The power of owning your natural beauty with master stylist and renowned grey hair transition expert Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. “There comes a moment when many women realise they’re no longer colouring their hair because they love it,” says Vicki of V for Hair Merivale. “They’re doing it out of habit, frustration, or fear of […]
TOP TEAM: Savvy Hair
From the leadership of South Island’s top hairdresser, this salon team returns refreshed and inspired for another year of fabulous hair. Sarah McGuigan’s prestigious title represents years of commitment to her craft. Her Cashmere salon, Savvy Hair, homes a further seven stylists chanelling confidence and care through hair. Despite 24 years in the […]
Embrace change: Vicki Ogden-O’Fee
The new year brings a quiet invitation: what if you tried something different? “Change isn’t about being drastic – it’s about being honest. Honest with where you’re at, how you want to feel, and what truly suits you now,” says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Are you tired of hearing ‘go lighter’, to then […]
Booked & busy – Haar Design
Christchurch stylist Caro Haar reflects on the year that was – one of growth, expansion, and a community of people with beautiful hair. She rounds out the year by welcoming a new senior stylist to the team, a reflection of her own fully-booked diary until 2026. Lisa Jayne Tissiman joins the team at […]
Cut and colour to compliment you: V for Hair
“Your hairstyle should enhance your natural features, suit your lifestyle, and make you feel confident every day,” says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Her team of expert stylists and precision cutters at V for Hair Merivale specialise in creating personalised looks to harmonise with your skin tone, eye colour, and individual style. Renowned nationwide […]
