Wellington hair salon Buoy is home to New Zealand’s most awarded hair stylists and colourists. We have an edge and professionalism that you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re new to Buoy, we recommend you book in for a consultation. This way, we can get to know you and understand your hair goals before we get started. We aim to lead you on your most satisfying hair journey yet!
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Tiered Pricing System
Our tiered pricing system reflects the experience and expertise of our stylists:
Emerging Stylists - Stylists with under 4 years of experience who are new to the salon floor. Expect great results, but you may need to allow extra time for your
service.
Senior Stylists - With 4 to 8 years of experience, our Senior Stylists are confident, competent, and ready to deliver fabulous results.
Master Stylist - With 8+ years on the salon floor, industry experts providing exceptional results.
Browse our Salon Services Menu Below
Cut & Style
Consultation
Master/Senior Consultations - $25 (redeemable on your service)
Emerging Consultations - Complimentary
Women's Cut & Style
Director - $149
Master Stylist - $144
Senior Stylist - $134
Stylist - $123
Emerging Stylist - $89
Men's Cut & Style
Director - $159
Style Director - $124
Master Stylist - $89
Senior Stylist - $89
Stylist / Colourist - $85
Emerging Stylist / Colourist - $74
Children's Cut & Style (10 - 15 Years)
Senior Stylist - $85
Stylist - $75
Emerging Stylist - $59
Student Cut & Style Women’s
Master Stylist - $124
Senior Stylist - $114
Stylist - $104
Emerging Stylist - $79
Student Cut & Style Men’s
Master Stylist - $80
Senior Stylist - $85
Stylist - $74
Emerging Stylist - $59
Colour Services
We are dedicated to creating sensational colours for our clients. Our awarding winning Colour Dream Team is made up of some of New Zealand’s most experienced colourists. With many years of experience amongst the team, you will be sure to leave with the colour that suits you and your personal style.
Colour consultations are complimentary with Emerging Stylists and $25 with Senior and Master Stylist. A consultation is recommended for all new clients and existing clients wanting a change.
Your stylist can provide you with an accurate quote at the time of consultation. Additional product charges may apply if you have long and/or extra thick hair.
Consultation
Master/Senior Consultations - $25 (redeemable on your service)
Emerging Consultations - Complimentary
Global - Roots Only (5-8 weekly)
Our Global full head colour services provide permanent and semi-permanent results. You will likely require maintenance every 4 to 6 weeks.
Colour Director - $145
Master Colourist - $140
Senior Colourist - $130
Emerging Colourist - $115
Global Colour (Roots to ends)
Our Global full head colour services provide permanent and semi-permanent results. You will require maintenance every 4 to 6 weeks.
Colour Director - $180
Master Colourist - $165
Senior Colourist - $150
Emerging Colourist - $140
Global Plus (Extra Thick or Long)
For those with extra luscious long locks. Our full head colour services provide permanent and semi-permanent results. You will require maintenance every 4 to 6 weeks to maintain.
Colour Director - $210
Master Colourist - $200
Senior Colourist - $190
Emerging Colourist - $180
Foils Partline / Partline Balayage
Partline foils focus along the hair's natural part, adding dimension or brightness for maximum impact. This low-maintenance option is perfect for blending greys or refreshing highlights in the most visible areas.
Colour Director - $200
Master Colourist - $190
Senior Colourist - $180
Emerging Colourist - $170
Foils - 1/2 Head
A half head of foils targets the top and sides of the hair, adding highlights or lowlights to create dimension. For best results, many clients alternate between half head and full head foils.
Colour Director - $240
Master Colourist - $225
Senior Colourist - $210
Emerging Colourist - $195
Foils - 3/4 Head
A 3/4 head of foils adds highlights or lowlights to create dimension.
Colour Director - $265
Master Colourist - $245
Senior Colourist - $235
Emerging Colourist - $215
Foils - Full Head
A full head of foils is ideal for those looking for an overall lighter or more dimensional look, by adding brightness, depth, or contrast throughout the hair.
Colour Director - $295
Master Colourist - $285
Senior Colourist - $260
Emerging Colourist - $235
Foils Extra Full Head
An extra full head of foils is for those with extra long and luscious locks. Ideal for those looking for an overall lighter or more dimensional look, by adding brightness, depth, or contrast throughout the hair.
Colour Director - $350
Master Colourist - $300
Senior Colourist - $280
Emerging Colourist - $260
Between Foil Colour
Between foil colour involves colouring the sections of hair left out of the foils. Often used to cover greys or add depth.
Colour Director - $64
Master Colourist - $59
Senior Colourist - $49
Emerging Colourist - $49
Balayage Ends Only
Balayage is a freehand colouring technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights, seamlessly blending into the hair for a sun-kissed effect. Perfect for those wanting a lived-in, natural finish.
Colour Director - $300
Master Colourist - $275
Senior Colourist - $260
Emerging Colourist - $240
Balayage Full Head
Balayage is a freehand colouring technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights, seamlessly blending into the hair for a sun-kissed effect. Perfect for those wanting a lived-in, natural finish.
Colour Director - $350
Master Colourist - $330
Senior Colourist - $315
Emerging Colourist - $300
Global Lightening - 1st Application
Bleach and Tone, this service is ideal for those aiming for platinum blonde.
Colour Director - $210
Master Colourist - $190
Senior Colourist - $185
Emerging Colourist - $180
Global Lightening - 2nd Application
Bleach and Tone, this service is ideal for those aiming for platinum blondes. To maintain the best results we recommend refreshing your colour every 5-6 weeks
Colour Director - $120
Master Colourist - $110
Senior Colourist - $105
Emerging Colourist - $100
Styling
Blow Dry - Short
Director & Master - $100
Senior & Stylist - $85
Emerging Stylist - $65
Blow Dry - Medium
Director & Master - $95
Senior & Stylist - $90
Emerging Stylist - $70
Blow Dry - Long
Director & Master - $105
Senior & Stylist - $100
Emerging Stylist - $80
Make Up Full Face
(60 Minutes)
Price - $129
Bridal or Special Occasion Make Up
Can include lash strips (90 minutes)
Price - $POA
Salon & Dry Bar
Our Express Parlour menu ensures you are always on point and party-ready. These services are designed to be quick and easy. To have these time-efficient hair services you must come in with clean dry hair.
Each service is approximately a 20-30 minute appointment.
Quick Curls
Master / Senior priced from $80
Emerging Stylist $50
Smooth & Straight
Master / Senior priced from $70
Emerging Stylist $50
Up, Up and Away (a quick, Simple, express hair up)
Master / Senior priced from $100
Emerging Stylist priced from $70
ADD Wash & Blow-Dry to any of the Parlour Services
Master / Senior priced from $75
Emerging Stylist priced from $65
Treatments
Kérastase Fusio-Dose
Dry, damaged, unruly hair?
Kérastase Fusio-Dose has multiple made-to-measure combinations, especially tailored to meet you needs. Instantly transforming your hair for lasting results, this treatment is available only in salon. Experience it today.
Kérastase Ritual with Booster
$44 with hair service
Metal Detox
A groundbreaking salon protocol to detoxify hair from metal deposits found in hair fibre. Enhance your colour results & lessen breakage now. Metal Detox strengthens the hair during technical colour services. The system consists of 3 components, the first two being used in the Salon and the third at home.
$44 will be automatically added to your colour service
Blow Me Away - Blow Wave Concessions
We offer special blow wave packages from as little as $55 per visit. Ask your stylist or reception for details on how to purchase these!
Great Lengths Hair Extensions
At Buoy Salon we offer the best quality keratin bond hair extensions from Great Lengths.
We are currently the only Wellington Salon who is certified in the Great Lengths keratin bond system.
In salon consultations are a required to give you an accurate quote and colour match, this is complimentary. A non-refundable deposit is required before placing an order for the hair.
Planning ahead is essential! As hair extensions require 3+ hours to apply you will need to book your appointment well in advance.
To enjoy and maintain the longevity of your new Great Lengths hair extensions, it is essential that you are aware of and follow our specific maintenance guidelines. Read more here
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