The Journal
Hair tips, salon stories and Wanaka life — straight from the team.
A practical, six-month bridal hair timeline from the UKIYO team — when to book your trial, condition your hair, time your colour and plan your day-of styling.
We are not anti box dye for the sake of it. But after years of fixing the aftermath, here is what we wish every home colourist knew before reaching for the supermarket shelf.
A working stylist's view of the bond builders, deep treatments and rituals that actually rebuild damaged hair — and the marketing claims that quietly do not hold up.
The blonde shampoos we actually reach for in-salon, what each one does best, and the purple-shampoo mistakes that turn beautiful cool blondes into a dull grey overnight.
A working stylist's view of the products that actually help fine and thinning hair, the ones that overpromise, and when it is time to see a doctor instead.
Our team shares the home-care routine that keeps balayage looking fresh between appointments — from purple shampoo to weekly treatments and heat protection.
A transparent look at what balayage actually costs in New Zealand, what drives the price up or down, and why the cheapest quote rarely gives you the best result.