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Posted by Gaya Hair & Beauty It's been five years since we opened Gaya Hair & Beauty. I don't always stop to think about that — there's usually too much to do — but when I do, there's a lot to reflect on. The Best Part Without question, the best part is when clients come back. There's something that happens over time — you start to recognise faces, remember hair. You know that her hair is fine and gets weighed down easily. You know he prefers it shorter on the sides but never

Posted by Gaya Hair & Beauty Please note that we will be closed on Friday 10 July and Saturday 11 July for the Matariki public holiday. Matariki marks the Māori New Year — a time to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future. We love that New Zealand takes a moment each year to honour this tradition. 🌟 We will be back as usual on Monday 13 July at 10:00am. If you'd like to book an appointment, you can do so anytime online — book online here. E

Posted by Gaya Hair & Beauty We want to be straightforward with you — because we think honesty is the best way to make sure your appointment goes smoothly. No-Shows We don't currently charge a cancellation fee. We never want someone to drag themselves in when they're unwell, or stress about a genuine emergency. But no-shows — where clients simply don't appear with no message at all — have become a real challenge for us, especially from new clients. When a slot goes unfilled w

Posted by Gaya Hair & Beauty | June 9, 2025 We have some exciting news to share — Gaya Hair & Beauty has been awarded the Fresha Highly Recommended 2026 recognition! 🌟 We honestly weren't expecting this. We're a small salon — just two of us — and we put everything we have into every single client who walks through our door. To be recognised like this feels truly special. This is All Because of You This award isn't ours — it belongs to every one of you who has booked with us,

Posted by Gaya Hair & Beauty I get asked quite often about the products we use — and I love that question. It Started With a Pregnancy About 10 years ago, I was working at a large salon while pregnant. We used well-known professional brands — Kérastase and L'Oréal — and I have a lot of respect for those products. But during my pregnancy, the chemical smell was overwhelming. I felt nauseous every single day. That experience made me stop and really think about what I was puttin

We want to be open and honest with you — our valued clients — about some small pricing adjustments we have made. As many of you may have noticed, the cost of living has risen significantly across the board. Products, rent, and everyday business expenses have all increased, and like many small businesses, we have felt this pressure deeply. We have always believed that you deserve the best — the best products, the best care, and the best experience every time you visit us. That

King's Birthday Weekend – We're Closed Monday 1 June We hope you're enjoying the long weekend! Please note that we will be closed on Monday 1 June in observance of King's Birthday. We will also be closing early at 5:00pm on Friday 30 May, so if you're planning to visit us on Friday, please make sure to book accordingly. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 💛 A Note from Tomoko Hi everyone, Tomoko here! I wanted to let you know that I am curre