I tried poco a poco for the first time 2 years ago and had such an excellent experience and hair…read morecut that I have chosen to go nowhere but poco a poco for a cut. I completely trust the staff to give me a consistent and high quality hair cut every time. If you care about your hair style, health and image I highly recommend poco a poco!

Great salon! Masa is a hair genius. He managed to get my corse wavy hair completely straight, and…read moreit has lasted over 10 months! I also got the essential oils, and use them for everything from my hair, to face, to body. I would go there more regularly if I lived in Auckland!

Just had a cut/trim with Esther and she was fabulous! She knew exactly what I wanted and I am super…read morehappy with the results. She was also very professional and super pleasant!!! Highly recommend!

It would be smart to come hair (see what I did there?) Seriously though, great service. I cannot…read morespeak for the hairdressing, although a male friend of mine comes here and he says it is good and his hair looks okay so if you want to go by that and come here for a hair cut, by all means do so. This review is with respect to the waxing. A friend of mine told me about this place, said she had been and it was the bet wax she had ever had, so I went the following week. She was right, I still come here. What is different is the wax they use. It is not strip wax. The hot wax is applied to your skin, it cools and becomes like a thick film on your skin at which point the beauty therapist peels it off like a plaster, no pain. It is formulated to only take out the hair, it only adheres to the hair, not your skin. That is why you should go, painless waxing, it is possible. Great professional staff too, clean facilities and private rooms. I recommend it highly.

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?!

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!

I've been going to this salon for 5 years and absolutely love it. The team are warm, talented, and…read moregenuinely care about your hair. My hair is long, healthy, and I love the colour -- it's never looked better. They create a plan with you to achieve your hair goals and maintain amazing results. Eliza is my hairdresser, and I think she is just the best!

I've been seeing Mana at Blaze for over 10 years--and for good reason. He's kind of a "hair…read morewhisperer" Mana brings expertise, care, and integrity to everything he does, which you feel when you walk through the door. Blaze isn't just a salon, it's a place where you're looked after by a team of caring and kind people who genuinely want you to walk out feeling your best.

I landed in Auckland looking dishevelled so when I got a call from a friend asking if I wanted to…read morego for a spontaneous blog dry I jumped at the chance. My friend had somehow scored a "2 for $70" blowdry deal that included a glass of bubbles and a chocolate for us to nibble on while we got our hair done. I really enjoyed the experience at Dry & Tea. The staff were lovely and took a few minutes to work out how I wanted my hair done, showing me some pictures and talking about what I normally do with my hair to make sure they approached the task in the best possible way. The hair wash was good, though if I'd had time I would have added on the extra head massage option for $15. Who doesn't love a head massage! My blow dry was excellent. There was plenty of body at the top and curl at the end, and I managed to keep it looking good for five days by putting it in a top knot to sleep. Even if I'd paid the full $45, this was would have been money well spent. To not have to worry about my hair while away on business was worth every cent.

I walked In without an appointment and they were nice enough to fit me in for a cut…read more First impression of the store was clean, cute and professional. I came in based on the looks and the interior of the salon. I had a few cm of my ends cut because it was damaged from bleaching, dry and very tangly, and just wanted to fix the ends where there were a few knots. I got a moisturising shampoo, a wed and dry cut with a touch of hair serum on the tips. My hair is now smooth and silky like there were never damaged. Michelle was chatty and friendly, she did exactly what I said and wanted. The result, satisfying. The price was 85, which was more than I expected. But defiantly worth it and I'll pick this place again for the next time I'll need a trim.

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.

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 got my hair cut there a while ago and as a generally awkward young adult who likes kpop, I'd like…read moreto say that it was a very nice experience compared to this old lady hairdresser back in Hamilton who somehow managed to fuck up my already short hair. Also the guy who did my hair was so freaking gentle and delicate and he smelt freaking good like I'm not used to being this pampered.

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.