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.

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 went to Saw a few times when I was at University because they did a special for Uni Students. I…read moredid just go there for the special, being a broke student and all, but then I ended up going there for all my haircuts and colours. It was in a great central local for me when I was at Uni as it is just around the corner from AUT. The staff were always friendly and understood what I wanted. I had highlights done and got a cut. Both were really well done and they took their time before they started to do anything. It's in a really cool building with exposed brick and they've done a great job of making it look quirky and stylish.

Went for a new hair cut and couldn't be happier! Friendly staff and a great experience, will for…read moresure go again. As a uni student a wash, cut, blow dry and straightening cost me $55 which is fantastic. Highly recommend especially for students as the price is great and its super close to auckland uni/AUT.

I went a month ago with my mum and got permanent straightening, haircut and keratin treatment. It…read morewas very relaxing, she was very patient and kind. The store was tiny and clean, it also had a bathroom which was very nice. I must say that there were many people want a haircut. I highly recommend this store for men and woman:) Thank you!

Popped back into Meemin the other day to get a fringe cut (big decision because I haven't had one…read morein ages) and I'm really happy with it! Got a tidy up all over at the same time and it was only $30...what kind of hidden gem is this place?!

The enigmatic group of professionals known as "They" say that clippers are the best arsenal in a…read moremale barber's kit. But not all guys want a No. 2 military buzz cut. ID Hair seem to be not only adept at haircuts for gents and ladies but rather accommodating every time I've walked in (and always without an appointment). I guess I'm usually in a slightly petulant mood when I get my hair cut. You're not my therapist so don't talk the entire time. "Just give me a nice hair cut, don't make me look like a porcupine and throw in a shampooing to make me smile". ID Hair ticks all these boxes, politely store your jacket in a locker, even throw in a post-haircut rinse and scalp massage if you're lucky. Bop along to some K-pop in this friendly salon just off Queen Street.

So this is a great story. About 14 years ago I had my hair cut in Auckland by a cute and very…read moreskilled Japanese lady. Anyway I'm Back in Auckland and I found the same lady in the second shop I when into and the hair cut was just as good.

Being a student I need shit cheap and convenient. My long and fruitless search for a cheap and…read moreconvenient hairdresser meant that in my early student years my haircut closely resembled that of a hippie. Thankfully (my girlfriend would say), I've since happened upon this little treasure in Strand Arcade which I now consider my 'usual'. It's five minutes from uni so that ticks the convenient box, and with the student discount I get $15 haircuts! I'm yet to find somewhere in the CBD that does it that cheaply. And the little Asian ladies do a great job too - I mean look at my profile picture, that's a seriously sharp haircut! It's a tiny place - blink and you'll miss it - but for cheap and convenient it can't be beat.

Got a reservation for a haircut and clean without issue…read more The owner is very knowledgeable and was a great guy. Totally recommend coming here.

An awesome experience as always! Bronwyn always gives me the greatest haircut and advice. I…read morecompletely trust her and always get what suits me and makes me feel good! Highly recommend :)

For me, going to a new hairdresser is always a really daunting experience. I know exactly how I…read morewant my hair to look and am very fussy about ensuring it stays looking that way. Having previously used Toni & Guy salons for a while in the UK and also once in Kuala Lumpur, I thought it would be a sensible move to go to a brand I could trust whilst here in Auckland. Luckily the Auckland salon didn't disappoint. The girl I had, Vicki, was really attentive and listened to exactly what I wanted before making a start on my cut. She worked really quickly; usually my short hair takes around an hour and a half, but Vicki did the cut in little over an hour including hair wash and head massage and a blow-dry. The salon is modern, tidy and provided a great atmosphere and all of the staff I came across were really friendly. At $70, I thought the cut was a reasonable price and I was able to walk out of the salon pleased with the overall result. I am confident I will return there next time and would highly recommend Vicki.