The Best Auckland Hair Salons and Hairdressers

Whether you want a quick trim or a new style, our definitive list rounds up the best Auckland salons and hairdressers open now

Updated 29 January 2022

Every Auckland hairdresser suffered during 2021, and while many of us have tried to master 'at home' styles, there's nothing like the real thing. To help you get back to looking your best, we have prepared this list to help you into 2022 and beyond for the post-lockdown hair overhaul.

Marcelo & Co Hair Design

Base: Eden Terrace, Auckland
Hours: Tue and Thur 9:30 am – 8:30 pm, Wed and Fri 9:30 m – 5:30 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Page: Marcelo & Co Hair Design
Instagram: Marcelo & Co Hair Design
Website: Marcelo & Co Hair Design
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 377 9822

Customer Feedback:

Friendly and well-trained hairstylist and colourist
Discusses client’s ideas in depth and match up with their suggestions to create the best results
Provides quality and unique outcome
Recommends suitable haircut and hair colour to the client
Considers client’s wants and suggestions

Pros:

Offers free delivery for orders over $100
Products are available on the website
Works with professional and experts hairstylists

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Recommends trusted haircare products only
Offers men and women’s haircut
Offers full and half head highlights
Does Balayage, Global colour and full head bleach
Does pre-lighten and hair toning
Offers Creative curls and straightening
Retouches hair colour, straightening, perming and treatments

The Following Hair Co.

Base: Parnell, Auckland
Hours: Tue to Sat 10 am – 8 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Page: The Following Hair Co.
Instagram: The Following Hair Co.
Website: The Following Hair Co.
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 309 6657

Customer Feedback:

Well-trained, professional and experienced hairstylists
Good place to relax and with friendly staff
Recommends hairstyles that fit client’s needs and personality
Works as a team to provide an excellent result to client
Suggests trusted products to a client for hair care

Pros:

Prices are available on the website
Offers supreme expertise and knowledge, combined with a uniquely personal approach to delivering high calibre hair
Available online booking

Cons:

Not operating on Mondays

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

The team is Redken trained in colour, cutting and styling
Offers women and men’s design and style cut, cleansing, and conditioning
Does bridal hairstyling
Offers hair dye for men and women
Provides special treatments such as PH Bonder, Rhedken Chemistry Shot, smoothing and hair extension

James Hugh Jackson

Base: Albany, Auckland
Hours:  Tue to Sat 9:30 am – 8:30 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Page: James Hugh Jackson
Instagram: James Hugh Jackson
Website: James Hugh Jackson
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 09 4141108

Customer Feedback:

Comfortable place to relax and do client’s hair
Staffs are friendly and accommodating
Provides excellent haircut that fits client’s requirement
Responsive to client’s inquiries
Goes the extra mile to provide excellent results

Pros:

Longer hours of service than others
Accepts cancellation for up to 24 hours before the scheduled service
Hair care products available on the website

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Registered Sustainable Salon which means 95% of the salons waste gets recycled
The money that gets generated from this goes to a non-profit organization called Kiwi Harvest
Offers professional hairdressing with over 10 years of expertise by James Works with hair dye for ombre and balayage or blonde
Offers haircut for men and women

French Revolver Studio

Base: Auckland CBD
Hours:  Tue to Wed 10 am – 8 pm, Thur to Fri 10 am – 6 pm, Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Facebook Page: French Revolver Studio
Instagram: French Revolver Studio
Website: French Revolver Studio
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 550 1200

Customer Feedback:

Provides reasonable and affordable service rates
Staffs are friendly and accommodating
Works professionally to provide an outstanding result
Recommends hairstyles that fit the client’s personality
Provides aftercare advice and products

Pros:

Offers salon education
Aftercare instructions are available on the website

Cons:

There may be delays with communications due to the high volume of inquiries and scheduled services

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

French Revolver Studio is owned by international hairdressing artist, Brad Lepper
Won several awards for hairstyles and designs
Hair designs and styles are inspired by similar concepts in Paris and New York
Offers creative hairstyle for men and women
Services permanent and semi-permanent hair colour
Offers Camo, Blonde, Balayage and Ombre services
Serves Keratin Smoothing System
Offers hair retouch and straightening
Does refresh toner after big hair colour change
Has a perfect range of treatments to energise hair

Blaze

Base: Broadway, Auckland
Hours:  Tue to Sun 10 am – 8 pm
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Facebook Page: Blaze
Instagram: Blaze
Website: Blaze
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 529 7522

Customer Feedback:

Staffs are welcoming and well-trained
Has the good taste of hairstyle and colour
Works professionally resulting in quality services
Listens to what the client has to say and do it exactly as requested
Accommodates last minute booking and still provides best results
Goes the extra mile for client’s comfortability

Pros:

Provides hair consultation to recommend the best hairstyle or haircut to a client
Operates on weekends

Cons:

No available aftercare products on the website

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Love to create beautiful, cheeky, playful and wearable hair
Finds the perfect colour or haircut for a client
Gives the client advice for aftercare
Offers blow dry, hair design and style for men and women
Does party and wedding hair
Handles hair colour, colour removal and correction
Services keratin treatment, waves and hair relax

Live & Let Dye Hair Salon

Base: Mt Eden, Auckland
Hours:  Tue and Fri 9:30 am – 5 pm, Wed and Thur 11 am - 8 pm
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Facebook Page: Live & Let Dye Hair Salon
Instagram: Live & Let Dye Hair Salon
Website: Live & Let Dye Hair Salon
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 638 9042

Customer Feedback:

Uses trusted organic products for client’s hair
Commits creative colour
Staffs are friendly and work with professionalism
Provides client with amazing styles and designs
Commits to provide the best service and result to the client
Takes the time to find out exactly how the client would like his hair to look

Pros:

Relaxing and comfortable place to do hair services
Recycles chemical waste for use on roads
Free cup of tea and brownie
Offers student discount for full-time students with valid identification

Cons:

A cancellation fee of $50 may apply for less than 24 hours cancellation notice

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Live & Let Dye was formed in February 2012 from a passion for hairdressing, creativity and a love of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Stocks a range of natural, organically derived products & holistic products, perfect for sensitive skin
Do not support animal testing
Offers consultation to determine the best colour for the client’s skin tone and personal lifestyle
Has an in-depth consultation to assess client’s hair, face shape and skin tone and tailor a style specifically suited for them
Offers luxury shampoo, relaxing massage and professional blow wave

ANCO STUDIO Hair Salon

Base: Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Hours:  Tue and Wed 10 am – 8 pm, Thur and Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating:4.9/5
Facebook Page: Anco Studio Hair Salon
Instagram: Anco Studio Hair Salon
Website: Anco Studio Hair Salon
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 027 225 7002

Customer Feedback:

Staffs are accommodating and friendly
Gives the customers outstanding result
Provides hairstyle advice and recommendations to a client
Exceeds client’s expectation by going the extra mile to achieve client’s requirements
Works professionally and handles client’s hair gently
Skilled in interpreting client requests

Pros:

Delivers modern and classic hair techniques for men and women
Conducts regular product training
Free WiFi available in the studio

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

ANCO Studio Director Adrian Deng is a notable, ambitious and sought-after hairdresser, offering over ten years of experience off-shore and in New Zealand
Renowned for its colour work, resulting in being appointed the official Ambassadors for Olaplex and Lakmē
Offers full body massage basins
Offers a luxurious head-to-toe customisable massage
Handles haircut, hair styling, blow wave, treatments, hair colour, etc.

Kokomo Haircutters

Base: Ponsonby, Auckland
Hours:  Tue 9 am – 6 pm, Wed and Fri 9 am – 6 pm, Thur 9 am – 8 pm, Sat 9 am – 4 p m
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Facebook Page: Kokomo Haircutters
Instagram: Kokomo Haircutters
Website: Kokomo Haircutters
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 378 9225

Customer Feedback:

Friendly and accommodating staff
Provides the best advice to clients about what hairstyle suits them
Serves clients with professionalism and quality result
Responsive to client’s inquiries
Consults client on what style then prefer and suggests to a client what style suits them

Pros:

Offers children haircuts
Member of Sustainable Salon
Uses Schwarzkopf Professional products, and an indulgent head massage to make clients relaxed
Gives 10% student discounts

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Kokomo Haircutters has been a feature of Ponsonby Road for over 25 years
A Schwarzkopf Colour Professional salon
Voted by Urban List as one of Auckland’s top 10 salons 5 years in a row
Offers hair styling, overhaul and maintenance for men, women and children
Offers hair colour for any length
Provides treatments, repairs and hair nourishments

Foxie Style Hair Salon

Base: Mount Roskill, Auckland
Hours:  Tue 9 am – 8 pm, Wed and Fri 9 am – 5:30 pm, Thur 9 am – 9 pm, Sat 9 am – 4 pm
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Facebook Page: Foxie Style Hair Salon
Instagram: Foxie Style Hair Salon
Website: Foxie Style Hair Salon
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 620 0877

Customer Feedback:

Listens to client’s demands and requests
Explains in detail all information the client needs on hair colour and highlights
Staffs are well-trained and knowledgeable with all kinds of hair care
Stylists are friendly and comfortable to work with
Provides creative and new trends hairstyles

Pros:

Offers clients great service and advice on how to maintain hair

Cons:

Operates five times a week only

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Captures the unique culture that enables stylists to connects with clients
Dedicates to individual style that tailors to client’s personality and lifestyle
Offers haircuts and hair highlights – full and half head
Offers oil treatment, hot towel, and luxury treatment
Offers permanent and semi-permanent hair colour
Does permanent waves and blow waves
Handles children’s shape and wedding hairstyle packages
Offers shave and shape for men, haircut for me, women and children

ASC Salon

Base: Parnell, Auckland
Hours:  Tue and Thur 10 am – 8 pm, Wed and Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Facebook Page: ASC Salon
Instagram: ASC Salon
Website: ASC Salon
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 336 1239

Customer Feedback:

Treats and accommodates client well and in a friendly manner
Goes the extra mile to provide the best hair service to a client
Studio is clean and well maintained
Provides prompt response to client’s inquiries
Consults client’s hair before giving a recommendation that suits the client’s lifestyle and personality
Listen well to what the client wants to see
Exceeds client’s expectation by giving outstanding hairstyle ad colours

Pros:

Experienced hairstylist and colourist

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Established in 2016, ASC Salon is nestled in the iconic rise of Parnell
With over 25 years of experience each, Stephen and Andrea Cockle started their journey in Auckland
Their business method reflects their ethics and only use products that are sulphate, paraben and cruelty-free.
Offers haircut for men and women
Does permanent, semi-permanent hair colour, highlights and maintenance
Offers hair rituals and treatments and Keratin Complex treatment
Provides complimentary services

Glamour Hair Boutique

Base: Rosedale, Auckland
Hours: Tue and Thur 9 am – 8 pm, Wed and Fri 9 am – 5 pm, Sat 9 am – 4 pm, Mon per appointment only
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Page: Glamour Hair Botique
Instagram: Glamour Hair Botique
Website: Glamour Hair Botique
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 478 3943

Customer Feedback:

Understands exactly what style the client wants
Friendly and accommodating to every client
Fun and professional team providing excellent hairstyles
Gives reliable advice for aftercare
Helps client decide which hairstyle best suit them

Pros:

Gives discounts to the first-time client
Operates on Mondays per appointment
Offers hair extensions partnered with PureStrands

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

New Zealand Hair Salon of the Year 2019 Finalist
Glamour Hair Boutique is an award-winning hair salon
Won the Colour Category Editorial Stylist of the Year 2018
Offers haircut, blow-dry and styling for men and women
Services permanent and glossing free hair colour
Offers hair treatments such as keratin, olaplex, etc.
Offers hair care products on the website

RightCuts

Base: Auckland CBD
Hours:  Tue to Fri 9 am – 6 pm, Sat 8:30 am – 4 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Page: RightCuts
Instagram: None
Website: RightCuts
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 09 368 1777

Customer Feedback:

Provides quality and unique outcome
Friendly and well-trained hairstylist and colourist
Gives client useful and informative tips for aftercare
Recommends suitable haircut and hair colour to the client
Listens to what the client wants

Pros:

Provides lower and reasonable prices than other

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Aims to offer the highest standard of service in a relaxing and informal environment with decent tunes
Does men and women’s haircut and hairstyle
Offers highlights and lowlights foils
Offers permanent hair colour

d&m Hair Design

Base: Ponsonby, Auckland
Hours:  Tue to Fri 10 am – 8 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Page: d&m Hair Design
Instagram: d&m Hair Design
Website: d&m Hair Design
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 376 3666

Customer Feedback:

Provides quality and unique hairstyles
Friendly and well-trained hairstylist and colourist
Puts all effort to make the clients look their best
Suggests the best options that suitable for the client
Works professionally providing only the best results to clients

Pros:

Works with Davines Sustainable Beauty and Sustainable Salons to ensure that beauty doesn't cost the earth
Professional hairstylists

Cons:

Only operating four times a week

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Multiple award-winning D&M hair design is the home of International Hairstylist of the Year 2021 and five-time consecutive NZ Hairdresser of the Year 2016 - 2021.
Offers haircut, blow-dry and styling for men and women
Offers hair treatments such as keratin, olaplex, etc.
Offers hair care products on the website

Style Garage | Japanese Hair Salon

Base: Mount Roskill, Auckland
Hours:  Mon, Tue and Sat 10 am – 6 pm, Thur to Fri 10 am – 6 pm
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Facebook Page: Style Garage | Japanese Hair Salon
Instagram: Style Garage | Japanese Hair Salon
Website: Style Garage | Japanese Hair Salon
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 620 9279

Customer Feedback:

Understands Asian hair and actively consults while in the process
Efficient and easy to use online booking system
Works professionally providing clients best and unique results
Treats clients with values and warmly
Shows competency and professionalism throughout the process

Pros:

Provides affordable prices than others

Cons:

Closed during public holidays

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Offers men and women’s haircut
Offers full and half head highlights
Does Balayage, Global colour and full head bleach
Does pre-lighten and hair toning
Offers digital hair perming and straightening
Retouches hair colour, straightening, perming and treatments

Salon 1925

Base: Eden Terrace, Auckland
Hours:  Tue and Thur 10 am – 8:30 pm, Wed 10 am – 6 pm, Fri 10 am – 5:30 pm, Sat 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Page: Salon 1925
Instagram: Salon 1925
Website: Salon 1925
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 213 9575

Customer Feedback:

Gives reliable advice for haircut and colour
Shows passion with hair through the result of their work
Provides complimentary services
Staff are friendly and professional
Considers what the client wants and expects

Pros:

Available online booking with the hairstylist client prefers
Offers products on their website

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Has partnered with leading international brands
Offers a sliding scale of prices based on years of experience and clients individual requirements
Does men and women’s haircut and hairstyle
Offers highlights and lowlights foils
Offers permanent hair colour

MOS Hair Salon

Base: Karangahape Road, Auckland
Hours:  Mon to Wed 9 am – 6 p, Thur to Fri 9:30 am – 6 pm, Sat 9 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating:4.9/5
Facebook Page: MOS Hair salon
Instagram: MOS Hair salon
Website: MOS Hair salon
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 369 1919

Customer Feedback:

Listens to client’s instruction ad crafts it the way client explains
Provides creative and new trends hairstyle and colour
Gives fashionable haircut for men, women and children
Treats client well and in a friendly manner while staying professional

Pros:

Offers affordable family-friendly services
Operates Mondays to Saturdays

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Offers cut and blow for men and women
Handles colour retouch and global hair colour
Caters half head and full head hair highlights
Does permanent wave ad permanent straightening retouch
Gives Olaplex and Keratin treatment
Offers shampoo, blow-dry and up styles

Saba Salon

Base: Epsom, Auckland
Hours:  Tue and Thur 9 am – 8 pm, Wed, Fri and Sat 9 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating:4.9/5
Facebook Page: Saba Salon
Instagram: Saba Salon
Website: Saba Salon
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 523 4440

Customer Feedback:

Staffs are welcoming and friendly
Has enough parking space to accommodate all clients
Relaxing ambience with creative decorations
Provides professional and creative hairstyle and colour

Pros:

Member of Sustainable Salon
Uses cruelty-free products with no chemicals.

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Saba Salon is a collective of talented stylists and colourists who share the common vision of creating beautiful, wearable hair for our clients
Partnered with trusted and reliable hair care products
Offers men and women’s haircut
Offers full and half head highlights
Does Balayage, Global colour and full head bleach
Does pre-lighten and hair toning
Offers digital hair perming and straightening
Retouches hair colour, straightening, perming and treatments

Sudan Hairdressing

Base: Glen Eden, Auckland
Hours: Tue, Thur and Fri 8:30 am – 8:30 pm, Wed and Sat 8:30 am – 5 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Page: Sudan Hairdressing
Instagram: Sudan Hairdressing
Website: Sudan Hairdressing
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 818 3117

Customer Feedback:

Shows clients how to properly take care of client’s hair
Brings out the best results by their creativity and professionalism
Friendly and accommodating staff
Fixes damaged hair with confidence and reliable aftercare products
Provides good advice and recommendation on what hairstyle suits the client

Pros:

Operates longer hours
Sells trusted haircare products

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Sudan Hairdressing has been providing quality haircuts and colours to a large, faithful clientele for almost 25 years
Sudan team is highly trained and can supply you with all hairdressing needs
Offers creative hairstyle for men and women
Services permanent colour and blonde
Offers hair retouch and straightening
Has a perfect range of treatments to energise hair

Bonny Hair Studio

Base: Three Kings, Auckland
Hours:  Tue to Thur 10 am – 7:30 pm, Fri and Sat 10 am – 4 pm
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Page: Bonny Hair Studio
Instagram: Bonny Hair Studio
Website: Bonny Hair Studio
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 021 1008824

Customer Feedback:

Well-trained, professional and experienced hairstylists
Good place to relax and with friendly staff
Provides creative and new trends hairstyle and colour
Gives quality haircut for men and women

Pros:

Skilled and well-trained hairstylist

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

Bonny Hair Studio is established and owned by Bonny Liu
She received her training from Toni & Guy in 2001
Has extensive experience with leading brands during fashion week, weddings, editorial work for some of New Zealand’s top magazines
Offers hairstyle for men and women
Services permanent and semi-permanent hair colour
Offers Balayage and Ombre services
Has a perfect range of treatments for hair

Gray & Co Hair Stylists

Base: Grey Lynn, Auckland
Hours:  Tue and Thur 9:30 am – 8 pm, Wed 9 am – 8 pm, Fri 9:30 am – 4 pm, Sat 9 am - pm
Google Review rating:5.0/5
Facebook Page: Gray & Co Hair Stylists
Instagram: Gray & Co Hair Stylists
Website: Gray & Co Hair Stylists
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 09 376 3696

Customer Feedback:

Provides creative and new trends hairstyle and colour
Good place to relax and with friendly staff
Gives quality haircut for men, women and children
Recommends hairstyles that fit client’s needs and personality

Pros:

Cates late nights services

Cons:

None

Important Must-know Facts and Services:

The salon is a modern boutique shop with a welcoming, friendly atmosphere
Offers women and men’s cut, hair treatments and hair colour
Offers full head and half head hair colour
Services deep conditioning, keratin smoothing and chemical strengthening