DNA Hairdressing

About DNA Hairdressing

DNA Hairdressing is a premier unisex hair salon located right in the centre of the revamped Ashburton CBD. Serving as a trusted cornerstone of Mid Canterbury's hairdressing scene, the salon combines decades of collective styling experience with fresh enthusiasm, technical skill, and a warm, down-to-earth atmosphere.

The team at DNA focuses on tailoring every appointment to the individual, whether clients are dropping in for a quick maintenance trim or indulging in a complete colour overhaul and pampering session. Partnered with leading salon professional brands including Lakmé, Olaplex, EVO, Amika, and Teknia, DNA Hairdressing delivers high-level cutting, technical colour work, restorative hair therapies, and specialised bridal styling.

DNA Hairdressing: Tailored Hair Artistry in the Heart of Ashburton

Centrally situated on Burnett Street within Ashburton’s refreshed CBD, DNA Hairdressing has established itself as an essential cornerstone of the Mid Canterbury hair scene. Created to deliver a space where clients can feel completely at ease while exploring their personal look, the salon pairs a welcoming atmosphere with technical excellence.

The team represents a dynamic fusion of seasoned industry veterans and energetic stylists. Backed by ongoing education in current hair trends and application methods, the crew approaches hair as an individual journey, working closely with every client to find cuts, tones, and treatments that complement their lifestyle.

Custom Colour, Precision Cuts, and Care

At DNA Hairdressing, service menus cater to all ages and styling preferences. Cutting services are tiered from emerging talent through to senior stylists, style directors, and master stylists, alongside options for toddlers, school-aged children, and teenagers. Whether maintaining an existing shape or engineering a dramatic makeover, every cut is approached with meticulous attention to detail.

Colour work remains a major pillar of the salon's daily craft. Using Lakmé as its primary colour line, DNA delivers multi-dimensional results spanning delicate T-section foils, balayage, on-scalp lightening, and rich all-over global tints. To protect hair integrity through lightening and daily wear, the salon integrates salon-grade care from Haircare partners, including EVO, Olaplex, Teknia, and Amika.

Formal Occasions and Effortless Everyday Visits

Beyond everyday cuts and maintenance, DNA Hairdressing is widely known for its event and bridal services. The team accommodates wedding parties of all sizes, offering scalable bridal packages from small groups to bridal parties of ten, complete with preliminary consultations and on-location travel options throughout Ashburton and beyond.

Flexible appointments—such as late-evening openings until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday—make fitting in appointments straightforward for busy locals. Combined with easy payment solutions like Afterpay, EFTPOS, and online transfers, the experience is designed to be seamless from consultation to checkout.

Signature items

• Balayage Colouring
• Olaplex Restorative Treatment
• Blow Out + GHD Style
• Bride Hair Up & Consultation
• Global Colour with Lakmé

Menu

Cuts

• Master Stylist Women’s Cut — Precision cut tailored by a master stylist.
• Master Stylist Men’s Cut — Tailored cut and styling by a master stylist.
• Style Director Women’s Cut — Women's cut and style by a style director.
• Style Director Men’s Cut — Men's styling and cut by a style director.
• Senior Stylist Women’s Cut — Full haircut and finish by a senior stylist.
• Senior Stylist Men’s Cut — Precision men's cut by a senior stylist.
• Emerging Stylist Women’s Cut — Women's haircut delivered by an emerging stylist.
• Emerging Stylist Men’s Cut — Men's cut crafted by an emerging stylist.
• Year 7 – 13 Girl’s Cut — Haircut service for intermediate and high school girls.
• Year 7 – 13 Boy’s Cut — Haircut service for intermediate and high school boys.
• Year 0 – 6 Girl’s Cut — Haircut service for primary school girls.
• Year 0 – 6 Boy’s Cut — Haircut service for primary school boys.
• Preschool Girl Cut — Gentle haircut for preschool-age girls.
• Preschool Boy Cut — Gentle haircut for preschool-age boys.

Colours

• Global Colour — Regrowth colour application using Lakmé shades.
• T-Section Foils — Foil highlights placed along the part and crown hairline.
• T-Section + Foils — Combined T-section colour with targeted accent foils.
• Lightener On Scalp — Direct on-scalp lightener application.
• Lightener Second Application — Secondary application of lightening formula.
• Toner — Custom toner to balance, neutralize, or enhance colour tone.
• 1/2 Head Foils — Half-head foil highlighting technique.
• 3/4 Head Foils — Three-quarter head foil coverage for dimension.
• Full Head Foils — Full-head foil highlights for all-over lightness or contrast.
• 1/2 Head Foils + Global — Half-head foils paired with global base colour.
• 3/4 Head Foils + Global — Three-quarter head foils combined with a global base colour.
• Full Head Foils + Global — Comprehensive full foil treatment combined with base colour.
• Balayage — Bespoke hand-painted freehand lightening service.

Blow Waves

• Blow Wave — Blow wave following a colour or treatment service.
• Blow Out + GHD Style Curl/Straighten — Round brush blow out and GHD thermal styling using Dyson tools.
• GHD Style Straight/Curl — Thermal straightening or curling performed on dry hair.

Treatments

• Express Treatment — Quick in-salon conditioning treatment.
• EVO Top Drops — Targeted conditioning treatment from the EVO range.
• Olaplex Treatment — Bond-building restorative treatment for stressed hair.

Express Services

• Braids — Express braided styling service.
• Curls / Waves — Quick thermal curling or waving service.
• Straighten — Express flat-iron straightening on clean, dry hair.

Hair Up & Bridal

• Bride Hair Up — Full bridal styling including pre-event consultation.
• Bridesmaid Hair Up — Formal updo or styling for bridesmaids.
• Child Under 12yrs Hair Up — Special occasion hair styling for children under 12.
• School Ball Hair Up — Formal occasion styling for high school balls.
• Evening Style — Sophisticated evening hair styling for events.
• Bridal Package 4 People — Group bridal party styling package for four people.
• Bridal Package 6 People — Group bridal party styling package for six people.
• Bridal Package 8 People — Group bridal party styling package for eight people.
• Bridal Package 10 People — Group bridal party styling package for ten people.
• Bridal Travel (Town Boundary) — On-location travel service within Ashburton town boundary.
• Bridal Travel (Outside Boundary) — On-location travel service outside Ashburton boundary.

Frequently asked questions

Where is DNA Hairdressing located?

DNA Hairdressing is located at 160 Burnett St in the centre of the Ashburton CBD.

What professional haircare and colour brands does DNA use?

DNA uses Lakmé as its primary colour range, alongside professional haircare and treatment products from Olaplex, EVO, Amika, Teknia, Nioxin, and Color Wow.

Do I need to book in advance, and how can I make an appointment?

Appointments can be booked online through their Kitomba booking portal, by phoning the salon at 03 308 4504, or by emailing salon@dnahairdressing.co.nz.

Does DNA Hairdressing cater to bridal parties and special events?

Yes, DNA offers full bridal styling, event hair up, school ball styling, and packaged bridal services for groups of 4 to 10 people, with travel options available.

What payment options are accepted at the salon?

The salon accepts Afterpay, EFTPOS, online payments, and can arrange weekly payments at the owner's discretion.

Are late appointments available during the week?

Yes, the salon remains open late until 8:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Tips

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