kingsbury & co. is a dog grooming and pet shop at 52 Chalmers Avenue in Hampstead, Ashburton. The business has a grooming salon, a range of its own dog shampoos, conditioners and a dog balm, and a grooming academy that trains people for salon work, from owning a salon to joining a grooming team. The shampoo and conditioner range is made in the South Island, with natural, hypoallergenic ingredients and recyclable packaging. Scents include aloe vera, tea tree and manuka honey. Shampoo and conditioner bundles are on sale, as the website shows, and the website also sells Peaks & Paws, a hiking guide for dog owners written by the owners. The academy is led by a master groomer with over 25 years of industry experience.
Customers say the groomer has looked after their dogs for many years, and that she is patient, gentle and knowledgeable about different coats and breeds. Several mention the shampoo line, and say their dog is soft-coated and smells beautiful between grooms. Dog grooming and the shampoo line are the most mentioned. Our pick in Ashburton for a groom from a groomer who knows her coats, and a shampoo range made in the South Island.