The talented team: Haar Design

Haar Design is delighted to introduce its team members!   SALON DIRECTOR: CAROLINE HAAR A leader in her industry, Caro has accumulated multiple awards, including being a five-time winner of the Canterbury Westland Hairstylist and Colourist of the Year. As a salon owner, Caro is all about passing her knowledge on and […]

Happy homecoming on Victoria: Surreal

Life doesn’t get any better for a business owner than having a front window on Victoria Street, a location many aspire to. Michelle Marsh, a salon owner and operator for 23 years, is living that dream, for a second time. Formerly located at 60 Victoria Street, her salon Surreal reopened on July […]

A sustainable step forward: Hair Art & Beauty

Want to feel good about looking good? Hair Art & Beauty has officially partnered with Sustainable Salons NZ so now you can. As part of the Sustainable Salons family, over 95 percent of waste generated in the salon is now recycled, and any proceeds go directly to initiatives that help strengthen our […]

Healing hair loss: Savanna Hair Solutions

Melissa Pireni works from the heart when she helps women dealing with hair loss because she’s been there herself.   Her services at Savanna Hair Solutions are all about helping women come out happy and healed on the other side of hair loss, just as she did. “After suffering for 14 years, […]

50 shades of silver: V for Hair

  When it comes to embracing the grey, there really is something for everyone, it’s a natural process but it does not have to be a gruelling one. When teamed with a precision cut, the result is transformative explains V for Hair and Beauty Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee.       “Just […]

Banish those beanies: Kudos Merivale

  Too often we make winter our excuse to hide lack-lustre hair beneath a beanie when we would be far better off utilising the season with some much-needed hair repair and pampering sessions in readiness for spring.     Kudos Hairdressers’ personalised treatments, such as the Express System Professional Emulsion Treatment and […]

Wigs with wow: Georgies Wig Shop

  The loss of hair, for whatever reason, can be a traumatic experience, but a fabulous wig can go a long way in boosting a person’s confidence in their physical appearance. For many, it can become their most favourite fashion accessory!     But before investing in a wig or hair piece, […]

Up-styling team Haar

It’s no secret that Caroline Haar is a leader in her industry; accumulating multiple awards, including being a five-time winner of the Canterbury Westland Hairstylist and Colourist of the Year.     And it is with great pleasure that she uses said talents to upskill the next generation of stylists that are […]

Healthy hair, healthy you: Hairmantra

Much like visiting the dentist, periodic check-ups for your hair and scalp health could benefit you long term. Why wait until visible signs of hair loss, baldness, or alopecia emerge? Metropol caught up with Dr Padmaja Redekar of Hairmantra to find out more about how to keep on top of your up […]

Summer ’do: Kudos Hairdressing

The Christmas and New Year holiday was most likely a much needed and well-deserved break. While you may have enjoyed those beautiful summer days soaking up those rays…your hair may not have.     Haircare experts say that sun damage is just as detrimental as applying bleach, and as with bleach, the […]