what a great vibe this place has, the staff are all really friendly and chilled. A big thank you to…read moreKylie for such a great cut and conversation! Loved it! I really enjoyed the entire experience from phoning for an appt to heading out. Thank you lovely peeps

My favourite hairdressers in Auckland!…read more As someone with curly hair it can be really hard to find a hairdresser that understands how to cut curls and what really works when it comes to de-frizzing and hydrating your hair. The stylists at Exile have never let me down on this front. Nor have they let me down when it comes to a full head of highlights - the stylists are experienced and know exactly what they're doing. They are also incredibly friendly, with most of them being quite young. Their age means they are the perfect hairdressers for young adults - they know what is fashionable, how to rock certain colours and styles and that saving money is important where possible! Amber and Sarah are my two heroes when it comes to my hair! Always full of advice and banter, we talk about everything from hair to fashion, travel to music. I highly recommend both of these lovely ladies, especially if you have curly hair! Tip: If you're a student and go during the week, student prices are available and mean a good haircut and colour can be yours!

One of the top Salons in Auckland, and probably New Zealand, Stephen Marr is the best way to make…read moreget you feeling like a million bucks. The staff are involved in all the top fashion shows, photo shoots and are very highly regarded. You always know you're going to get what you've asked for and that you're getting the lastest advice, techniques and colours. You can always judge a place by their staff and you can tell Stephen Marr is awesome because their staff are awesome. They always look really fashionable, are friendly, and willing to go above and beyond for their customers. I recently went to the Takapuna Salon to get my hair done for a wedding but had booked in at the Newmarket one. Oops. Luckily they rearranged their day to fit me in and I am so grateful as if they hadn't I would've had to of tamed my crazy hair myself! That would not have been fun at all. The salon is also an amazing place with plant walls and cool industrial furniture. They also gave me an awesome coffee to enjoy while being pampered which won me over even more.

I have been a fan of Stephen Marr for 3 years now and I can quite confidently say that this is…read morelargely due to the quality of their staff. Not only are they talented and crazy-cool but they all seem to love their jobs and genuinely care about their clients. Last week I booked in to see Donni at Stephen Marr, having not been to the hairdressers in over 10months. To say my hair had turned into an unruly mane would be an understatement (think 12 year old Hermione Granger). With the only instruction being "pleeeeease fix it", Donni and her colourist Dani set to work and within a few hours I was walking out of there with freshly cut ends and creamy blond highlights. Whole. New. Alex. It must also be mentioned that Stephen Marr/The Department Store has one of the best playlists ever. Any iPod that jumps from 'Stuck in the Middle with You' by Stealers Wheel to 'Ms Jackson' by Outkast is A-OK with me.

I have always chosen to get my hair done at big, well known salons such as Steven Marr and Rodney…read moreWayne etc etc and had always ended up paying so much money and not getting anything that amazing as a result. My sister recommended this place to me, it's a house that has been converted into a salon. At first I was skeptical, but when you go in you really wouldn't know you were in a house. It was a beautiful clean and modern salon! I had rung ahead and booked my appointment for a student which I believe was around $35! I got a wash and a cut, blow wave was extra but I felt I didn't need it. I had taken in a photograph of what I wanted and I was so pleased with the finished product. All throughout the cut the hairdresser was talking to me and continually asking questions to ensure she got everything right. I really couldn't believe that I had got this beautiful cut for only $35. On Tuesday's they do a children's special between 3-5pm which is a wash and cut for only $20! If you're under 17 you're classed a child which is ever better. They also offer services such as colour, highlight's, extensions and treatments. It really just takes that one step to be brave and try something new! Note: I believe their hours change dependent on bookings. You can book online and receive and instant confirmation.

I went to Kokomo because I knew one of the girls who was working there. I didn't really know what…read moreto expect but I was pleasantly stoked with my hair colour and cut. They knew exactly what I wanted and pushed it further to give me a fringe. I never would have thought that I should have a fringe but they saw the potential, went for it and presto, I had loads of compliments from friends and strangers. I think these guys are exactly what you want in a hairdresser. They knew how to keep me happy but also knew what would look good. There's nothing worse than getting stuck in a rut with your hairstyle or going for a style that just doesn't suit you. They're great and I really recommend them.

I was a loyal customer for more than 15 years: they are so creative, talented and un Pon-snobby!…read moreThen I moved to the burbs and tried other salons. Bad move. Shouldn't have cheated. Begged for them to have me back and could not be happier!

Josh is an excellent hairdresser and is always great with sharing ideas regarding hair colour and…read morecuts. whenever I go to Vivo Milford see Josh I come away looking and feeling like a million dollars. Josh you are such a great hairdresser and such fun when cutting and colouring my hair. Thank you so much Linda

Olga listens to your hair vision and has an excellent eye for catering it to best suit you. With…read moreher expertise she guiding me to a smarted color choice while still giving me exactly what I wanted. She presented herself with confidence which gave me confidence in putting my hair in her hands. I am so happy with my hair and I am continuously getting compliments. Olga is an exceptional hair stylist and I absolutely recommend her services.

I have naturally curly thick hair and hardly ever get my hair blow waved straight…read more My mum who has much straighter hair than mine, decided it was a great idea to take advantage of the 2 for 1 deal that Rodney Wayne Birkenhead was offering, and voila- I was booked in for a wash and blow wave. The professionalism of the team at Rodney Wayne is fantastic; they are all very stylish with cool and hip hair styles themselves. I filled out a customer form as this was my first visit to their branch, and this enabled them to keep me up to date with the latest deals in the future. The relaxing shampoo and condition session, was exquisite, I got a nice long soothing hair massage which almost made me fall asleep! The blow wave was completed in less than 30 minute's no trick, they are super fast; my result was a very smooth silky hair do, which made friends and family look twice. Rodney Wayne has a product for every answer- ask and you shall get the low down on the right cream/conditioner for your hair. I can say that this salon is a must for that hair pampering we all need now and then!

Rodney Wayne always has good customer service and you know you can trust them with your hair. I…read morerecently had a balayage done here and they did such a good job at blending colour and choosing the right colour for me. The head stylist at St Luke's was amazing.

I've been here four times. It's a fantastic place for a bloke to get a cut, seems popular with the…read moreladies too. Gimmy is a classic. He's fast, cuts like a laser and he embodies so much of what I think a barber should be like. Awesome cuts in the shortest time. Great banter. Good price.

Asked for a trim with soft layers, she said sure, grabbed my hair and hacked away at it. Not 'soft'…read moreat all and done with zero care. I think she would have done the same thing no matter what I asked for. I went there to try and save some money and now I'm going to have to go and spend another $95 to get it fixed up. Will not be back.

Belinda is so good at her job... my hair looks amazing…read more I booked via her online booking system... so easy to use Belinda made the whole experience AMAZING For a home based hair salon she has a really good setup and even accept EFTPOS