Acajou Beauty Therapy Spa Ponsonby

About Acajou Beauty Therapy Spa Ponsonby

Acajou Beauty Therapy Spa has been a quiet fixture of Ponsonby since 1987, welcoming Aucklanders into a tranquil villa on Richmond Road and away from the pressures of everyday life. Owner Tania Sharp has brought together a highly dedicated, qualified team offering a diverse selection of natural and professional health solutions, with treatments tailored to both male and female clients. The ethos is simple: specialist training, skill and genuine care, delivered in a safe, friendly and professional environment.

The menu spans everything from hot-wax hair removal, brow shaping and lash tinting to massage, manicures, spa pedicures and half- or full-day spa packages. Advanced skin care is a real strength — the spa offers InMode Lumecca PEAK IPL for rosacea, freckles and brown spots, Forma radio-frequency rejuvenation for the face, neck and decolletage, and the exclusive Guinot Hydradermie facial with its double-ionisation technique. Every facial begins with a complimentary skin diagnosis, and there is a dedicated selection of specialised body treatments, including G.5 cellulite work and red vein therapy.

Acajou is also one of the few clinics with staff trained through Oncology Training International, providing safe and supportive Cancer Care Comfort Treatments. All products used and sold are paraben free, spanning brands such as Rosactive, Dermaquest and Coola, and the clinic delivers products and gift vouchers free anywhere in New Zealand.

Acajou Beauty Therapy Spa: Ponsonby's Tranquil Escape Since 1987

Step off Richmond Road and into one of Ponsonby's quietest corners, and the pace of Auckland seems to drop away. Acajou Beauty Therapy Spa has welcomed clients to its relaxed villa since 1987, and the decades show in the best possible way: in therapists who know their craft, a treatment menu refined over nearly forty years, and a tranquil, unhurried atmosphere regulars describe as a genuine escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Owner Tania Sharp has brought together a highly dedicated, qualified team offering a diverse selection of natural and professional health solutions. The spa serves both men and women, and its pledge is straightforward — quality services and products in a safe, friendly and professional environment, with personalised consultations that take your preferences and lifestyle into account.

Advanced skin care with serious technology

Acajou has invested in some of the most advanced skin treatments available in Auckland. The InMode Lumecca PEAK IPL targets rosacea, freckles and brown spots, while Forma radio-frequency treatment rejuvenates the face, neck and decolletage. For classic facial pampering there is the exclusive Guinot Hydradermie treatment, whose unique double-ionisation technique drives active ingredients deep into the skin, alongside mini facials in radiance or intensive formats. Every facial journey begins with a complimentary skin diagnosis, so you are never left guessing which treatment suits your skin.

Waxing, brows and the finishing touches

Hair removal is a house specialty. The hot-wax menu runs from upper lip, chin and underarm through bikini line, Brazilian and Hollywood waxes to full leg, back, chest and shoulder treatments — with combination packages for longer-lasting smoothness. There is bleaching for fine hair and electrolysis or thermolysis for permanent removal in timed sessions. The eye zone gets equal attention: eyebrow shaping and tinting, eyelash tinting, and combined packages that leave the whole area polished and natural-looking.

The full spa experience

Beyond the treatment room, Acajou offers sports therapy, aromatherapy, therapeutic and relaxation massage, plus manicures, spa pedicare, Shellac and OPI nail finishes, and Gehwol foot care. Spa packages let you indulge in a half or full day of total body care, and the team will tailor-make a pre-wedding package so you feel and look fantastic before the big day. The Bio-Cleanse detox adds an ionic body-wellness option, while G.5 cellulite treatment and red vein therapy round out the specialised body menu.

Notably, Acajou's staff have trained with Oncology Training International to provide safe, supportive Cancer Care Comfort Treatments — a reflection of the clinic's belief that beauty therapy should care for all individuals.

Products you can take home

Everything used and sold is paraben free. The retail shelves carry Rosactive for rosacea-prone skin, Dermaquest daily care, Coola suncare, plus Aura-Soma, LiLash and LiBrow. Better still, the clinic offers free delivery of products and gift vouchers to any destination in New Zealand — and vouchers can be tailored into a custom package for a friend or that special someone.

What a visit feels like

Clients put it best. One frequent visitor who has travelled widely says 'absolutely no-one' in Auckland comes close to Acajou's professionalism and quality. Another simply calls the therapists 'friendly, warm and expert at what they do.' The bright, fresh villa atmosphere promises you will leave feeling pampered, relaxed and rejuvenated.

Planning your visit

Acajou opens six days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 6.30pm, Tuesday and Thursday until 8pm for after-work appointments, and Saturday from 9am to 5.30pm. Sundays are closed, and public holiday hours are posted on the clinic's blog. To book, call (09) 378 4180 or email spa@acajou.co.nz and a therapist will contact you to arrange a time and discuss the treatment you would like. Whether it is a half-hour brow tint or a full day of body care, you will be in experienced hands.

Signature items

• Lumecca PEAK IPL
• Forma
• Guinot Hydradermie
• Brazilian Hot Wax
• Cancer Care Comfort Treatments
• Bio-Cleanse Detox

Menu

Facials

• Complimentary Skin Diagnosis — Free consultation to match the right facial to your skin.
• Mini Facial — Express radiance or intensive facial option for pampering on a schedule.
• Guinot Hydradermie Facial — Exclusive double-ionisation treatment for fast, deep ingredient penetration.

Massage

• Sports Therapy Massage — Targeted massage to support recovery and muscle condition.
• Aromatherapy Massage — Essential-oil massage blending relaxation with therapeutic benefit.
• Therapeutic Massage — Focused treatment easing tension and problem areas.
• Relaxation Massage — Gentle, calming massage to unwind body and mind.

Hands & Feet

• Manicure — Groomed nails and cared-for hands.
• Spa Pedicare Treatment — Pampering foot care with a spa finish.
• Shellac Nail Finish — Long-wearing gel nail colour finish.
• OPI Nail Care — Professional nail care using OPI products.

Natural Therapies

• Professional Natural Therapies — Natural health solutions selected to suit individual needs.

Eye Zone Treatments

• Eyebrow Tint — Colour boost for beautifully defined, natural brows.
• Eyebrow Shape — Professional shaping to frame and open the eye area.
• Eyelash Tint — Darkens lashes for definition without mascara.
• Eyebrow & Lash Tint — Combined tinting for brows and lashes.
• Eyebrow Shape & Lash Tint — Shaped brows plus tinted lashes for a full eye-zone refresh.

Spa Packages & Body

• Spa Packages — Half- or full-day total body care indulgence, tailor-made on request.
• Wedding Day Package — Custom pre-wedding treatments to de-stress and glow.
• Bio-Cleanse Detox — Ionic detox session; effects continue for 48 hours with good hydration.
• Spray Tan — Sunless spray-on tanning for an even glow.
• Cancer Care Comfort Treatments — Safe, supportive beauty therapy by staff trained with Oncology Training International.

Waxing & Hair Removal

• Upper Lip, Chin or Underarm Wax — Quick, precise hot-wax removal for small facial or underarm areas.
• Bikini Line Wax — Hot-wax tidy-up along the bikini line.
• Brazilian Bikini Wax — Full hot-wax Brazilian hair removal by experienced therapists.
• Full Bikini Wax (Hollywood) — Complete hot-wax hair removal in the bikini area.
• Arm Wax — Hot-wax hair removal across the full arm.
• Half Leg Wax — Hot-wax hair removal on half of the leg.
• Chest & Stomach Wax — Hot-wax hair removal across the chest and stomach, popular with men.
• Back & Shoulders Wax — Hot-wax hair removal across the back and shoulders.
• Thigh & Bikini Wax — Combined hot-wax treatment for thighs and bikini area.
• Half Leg & Bikini Wax — Combo hot-wax package covering half leg and bikini line.
• Full Leg & Bikini Line Wax — Full leg hair removal plus bikini line tidy.
• Half Leg, Bikini & Underarm Wax — Three-area hot-wax combo for a longer-lasting smooth result.
• Full Leg, Bikini & Underarm Wax — Acajou's most complete hot-wax hair removal package.
• Bleaching — Hair lightening treatment for facial or body areas.
• Electrolysis / Thermolysis — Permanent hair removal by cauterisation, booked in timed sessions.

Advanced Skin Treatments

• Lumecca PEAK IPL — Intense pulsed light treatment for rosacea, freckles and brown spots.
• Forma — Radio-frequency rejuvenation for face, neck and decolletage.
• G.5 Cellulite Treatment — Vibratory machine breaks down fatty deposits and boosts circulation.
• Red Vein Therapy — Removes red thread veins using cauterisation.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book an appointment at Acajou Spa Ponsonby?

Call (09) 378 4180 or email spa@acajou.co.nz, and a therapist will contact you to arrange a time and discuss the treatment you would like.

Where is Acajou located and when is it open?

The spa is at 37 Richmond Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021. It opens Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am–6.30pm, Tuesday and Thursday 9am–8pm, and Saturday 9am–5.30pm; closed Sundays. Public holiday hours are posted on the blog.

Do you treat men as well as women?

Yes. Acajou offers its full range to male and female clients, including hot-wax hair removal for chest, stomach, back and shoulders, plus massage and facials.

Are the products used paraben free?

Yes, all products used and sold are paraben free, including the Rosactive, Dermaquest and Coola ranges. Products can be delivered free anywhere in New Zealand.

Do you offer beauty therapy for people affected by cancer?

Yes. Staff have trained with Oncology Training International to provide safe, supportive Cancer Care Comfort Treatments.

What skin concerns can Lumecca PEAK IPL address?

It targets rosacea, brown spots and freckles. Forma complements it with rejuvenation of the face, neck and decolletage, and a complimentary skin diagnosis helps match you to the right treatment.

Can I buy a gift voucher?

Yes. Gift vouchers can be tailor-made into a package to suit any individual, and they are delivered free to any destination in New Zealand.

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