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 under her wing […]

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 effects aren’t just […]

Hair for a good time! Capelli Hair Design

Haircuts, styles, colour transformations and care are all covered at Capelli Hair Design in Ashburton, where a talented team of stylists are ready and waiting to turn their hands to whatever hair requests you have.     Finding your go-to hairdresser can make all the difference – not just to the way you look, but […]

Organising your Christmas ‘do: Haircuts for Haircuts

For a year which seemed to crawl by, the end of it has certainly snuck up! Which means it’s almost time to relax into the holiday season, but first – your hair! It’s that time to ensure your ‘do is looking fresh for the festive season.   Creating fantastic, stylish results, while keeping prices affordable, […]

Return of the perm: Hair Art & Beauty

Perms are back, baby! Hearing the word perm probably conjures up thoughts of huge ‘80s hair, but the modern reality is far removed from those frizzy memories. Whether you want a looser, loppy curl or tight ringlets, contemporary perming techniques can create a range of looks to suit your style and sensibilities.   Perms can […]

Trends for tresses: Earth Organic Hairdressing

When it comes to hairdressing, there’s never a dull moment. No sooner has a new trend hit the style scene, there’s another one to take its place. Metropol caught up with Earth Organic Hairdressing owner Traci Aylmer to tease the latest looks.   “Last year was really about long groomed waves; this year long hair […]

What it takes: Sirocco Hair Studio

Once upon a time, your favourite hairstylist might have been an apprentice. To qualify in their chosen career would have required hard work and total commitment.   In the seven years she has owned her salon, Rosanne Marks of Sirocco Hair Studio has taken on two apprentices, and three others have come on board to […]

Sister Act: Mood Hair Salon

Sisters Ada and Iwona are a dynamic duo on the New Zealand salon cutting, colouring and styling scene. The pair’s passion for impeccable hairdressing has seen them work around the world, landing in their little spot in New Brighton about 18-months ago.   Upon entering Mood Hair’s seaside salon, you’re greeted by the grins of […]

The style gurus: Kudos Hairdressing

If you attempted to cut, style or colour your hair these last few months at home and you were successful… kudos to you. But not everyone was so lucky in their endeavours. Many greatly welcomed the re-opening of hairdressers nationwide – especially the customers of Kudos Hairdressers in Merivale.     Metropol caught up with […]

Lockdown lowdown: Earth Organic Hairdressing

Packet dyes were flying off the shelf and home-cut fringes and bangs were in full swing during lockdown. So, we caught up with Traci Aylmer, from Earth Organic Hairdressing, to talk to her about how COVID affected them.     How has the team worked together during and after lockdown? We have a work group […]