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UKIYO JOURNAL

The Journal

Hair tips, salon stories and Wanaka life — straight from the team.

Defined healthy curls styled at UKIYO Wanaka salon
curlsMay 15, 2026
How to Care for Curly Hair: A Stylist's Routine for Defined Curls

Curly hair is not difficult, it is just misunderstood. Treat it the way it actually wants to be treated and curls fall into line.

Vibrant long-lasting hair colour from UKIYO Wanaka salon
colour careMay 15, 2026
How to Make Hair Colour Last Longer: A Colourist's Guide

A great colour appointment is only half the work. The other half is everything you do between visits. Here is how to protect your colour.

A selection of professional hair oils at UKIYO Wanaka
argan oilMay 15, 2026
The Best Hair Oil for Your Hair Type: A Stylist's NZ Guide

A hair oil is one of the best things you can add to your routine, if you choose the right one and use it correctly. Here is how.

Fuller looking hair after a UKIYO Wanaka density treatment
fine hairMay 15, 2026
How to Get Thicker, Fuller Hair: A Stylist's Practical Guide

You cannot change the hair you were born with, but you can grow it healthier, lose less of it, and make every strand look fuller. Here is how.

Healthy nourished hair ends after treatment at UKIYO Wanaka
damaged hairMay 15, 2026
How to Fix Dry Hair Ends Without Cutting Your Length

You cannot fully heal a split end, but you can rescue dry ends, prevent new damage and grow length you are proud of. Here is how.

ghd Chronos, Platinum and Gold straighteners on display at UKIYO Wanaka
ghdMay 15, 2026
ghd Chronos vs Platinum+ vs Gold: Which Straightener Should You Buy?

Three excellent straighteners, three different shoppers. A working stylist breaks down ghd Chronos, Platinum+ and Gold so you buy the right one.

Premium hair straightener and round brush styling tools beside healthy hair
hair careMay 15, 2026
How to Protect Hair from Heat Damage: A Salon Stylist's Guide

Heat tools are not the enemy, but using them carelessly is. Here is exactly how a stylist protects hair from heat damage every single day.

Smooth sleek frizz-free glossy hair in soft warm light
anti-frizzMay 15, 2026
How to Get Rid of Frizzy Hair: A Stylist's Guide for NZ Conditions

Frizz is not bad luck, it is a sign of what your hair needs. Here is how a salon stylist gets frizzy hair smooth and keeps it that way.

UKIYO Wanaka stylist explaining a haircare routine to a client
hair careMay 15, 2026
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? A Stylist's Honest Answer

There is no single right answer to how often you should wash your hair, but there is a right answer for your hair. Here is how we work it out in the salon.