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
The Buoy Cut and Style service begins with a personalised consultation, followed by a luxurious hair wash, expert cut, and a professional blow wave and style to finish your look.
Consultation
Master/Senior Consultations - $25 (redeemable on your service)
Emerging Consultations - Complimentary
Women's Cut & Style
Director - $154
Master Stylist - $149
Senior Stylist - $139
Stylist - $123
Emerging Stylist - $89
Men's Cut & Style
Master Stylist - $95
Senior Stylist - $95
Stylist - $85
Emerging Stylist - $79
Children's Cut & Style (10 - 15 Years)
Stylist - $90
Emerging Stylist - $60
Student Cut & Style Women’s
We offer 15% off haircut services with our Senior and Emerging Stylists for students with valid ID. Please note that student discounts are not available with our Master Stylists.
Student Cut & Style Men’s
We offer 15% off haircut services with our Senior and Emerging Stylists for students with valid ID. Please note that student discounts are not available with our Master Stylists.
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 - $149
Master Colourist - $145
Senior Colourist - $135
Emerging Colourist - $120
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 - $185
Master Colourist - $170
Senior Colourist - $155
Emerging Colourist - $145
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 - $215
Master Colourist - $205
Senior Colourist - $195
Emerging Colourist - $185
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 - $205
Master Colourist - $195
Senior Colourist - $185
Emerging Colourist - $175
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 - $245
Master Colourist - $230
Senior Colourist - $215
Emerging Colourist - $200
Foils - 3/4 Head
A 3/4 head of foils adds highlights or lowlights to create dimension.
Colour Director - $270
Master Colourist - $250
Senior Colourist - $240
Emerging Colourist - $220
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 - $300
Master Colourist - $290
Senior Colourist - $270
Emerging Colourist - $240
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 - $355
Master Colourist - $305
Senior Colourist - $285
Emerging Colourist - $265
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 - $69
Master Colourist - $64
Senior Colourist - $54
Emerging Colourist - $54
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 - $305
Master Colourist - $280
Senior Colourist - $265
Emerging Colourist - $245
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 - $355
Master Colourist - $335
Senior Colourist - $320
Emerging Colourist - $305
Global Lightening - 1st Application
Bleach and Tone, this service is ideal for those aiming for platinum blonde.
Colour Director - $215
Master Colourist - $195
Senior Colourist - $190
Emerging Colourist - $185
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 - $125
Master Colourist - $115
Senior Colourist - $110
Emerging Colourist - $105
Styling
Blow Blow-Out
Director & Master - $110
Senior & Stylist - $90
Emerging Stylist - $75
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 $85
Emerging Stylist $59
Smooth & Straight
Master / Senior priced from $70
Emerging Stylist $50
Event Hair-up
Master / Senior priced from $100 - $199
Emerging Stylist priced from $100
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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