Glow Up Lounge Ellerslie is the second salon from the Auckland brand behind the busy Queen Street location, soft-launching at 131 Main Highway on 1 May 2026. Like its CBD sibling, it keeps things simple and welcoming: walk-ins and appointments are both welcome, prices are published up front on the salon's online pricelist, and the stated focus is on providing quality services at affordable prices.
The Ellerslie branch is open seven days a week — 9:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Saturday, with a later 7pm close on Thursdays and a 5:30pm finish on Sundays. Bookings can be made ahead through the salon's Fresha page, or you can simply drop in. Regulars can join the Glow Up VIP Loyalty Club via the email sign-up on the website, and the team invites visitors to share their experience in Google reviews or by tagging @GlowUpLounge.nz on Instagram.
The original Glow Up Lounge remains at Level 1, 109 Queen Street in the Auckland CBD (09 302 2109), open Mon–Sat 9am–6pm and Sun 9am–5pm — a handy alternative if you're in the city.
There's a new arrival on Ellerslie's main strip. Glow Up Lounge — the Auckland salon behind the busy Queen Street location — is opening its second salon at 131 Main Highway, with a soft launch on 1 May 2026. It's the same team, the same philosophy and the same promise that made the CBD branch a regular stop for its clients: quality services at affordable prices, delivered in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
For locals, the opening means no more trekking into the city for a Glow Up. The Ellerslie salon sits right on Main Highway, an easy stop whether you're passing through the village or making a dedicated trip. The team has kept things simple in these early days: doors open, services running, and a booking system that lets you lock in a time or simply walk in.
The name sets the tone. A 'glow up' is all about walking out feeling better than you walked in, and the lounge framing suggests a visit that's less transaction and more treat. You don't need a special occasion, either — the salon's own invitation is simply to book your Glow Up today, with the team looking forward to every visit.
Glow Up Lounge's first home is on Level 1 at 109 Queen Street, right in the heart of the Auckland CBD. That salon opens every day of the week — 9am to 6pm Monday through Saturday, and 9am to 5pm on Sundays — and has built its following on being accessible: no fuss, no pretence, just good service at prices that don't sting. For Ellerslie locals, it's also a handy backup if the neighbourhood salon is fully booked.
The Ellerslie branch carries that same spirit out to the suburbs, and keeps a near-identical rhythm of hours. It opens Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 6:30pm, with a later 7pm close on Thursdays for anyone who works past five, and a relaxed 9:30am to 5:30pm finish on Sundays. You can reach the salon directly on 09 525 0259.
Not everyone plans their salon visits a week out, and Glow Up Lounge is clearly built for both kinds of visitor. Walk-ins are welcome at the Ellerslie salon, so you can drop by on a whim, while appointments can be made ahead through the salon's Fresha booking page if you'd rather guarantee a slot.
Prices are published on the salon's website pricelist, so there are no surprises at the counter — the brand describes its approach as 'providing quality services at affordable prices'. If you find yourself returning, the Glow Up VIP Loyalty Club is an email sign-up away and is the salon's way of looking after its regulars.
A few practical things are worth knowing before you go. The salon is at 131 Main Highway, Ellerslie 1051, and the website links straight to its spot on Google Maps. As this is a soft launch from 1 May 2026, booking ahead through Fresha is a sensible move while the team settles into its rhythm in the new space.
If you're in the city instead, the Queen Street salon takes bookings through the same Fresha system and can be reached on 09 302 2109. And if you do visit, the team would love to hear about it: they invite guests to leave a Google review and to tag @GlowUpLounge.nz in their Instagram posts.
Keeping up with the new branch is easy too. The salon shares news on Facebook and Instagram, so following @GlowUpLounge.nz is the simplest way to catch updates as Ellerslie finds its feet — and it doubles as inspiration for your next visit.