Kess Hair & Beauty
beauty_salon — Henderson · Auckland
About Kess Hair & Beauty
Kess Hair & Beauty West City is a comprehensive full-service hair and beauty salon located on Level 1 of WestCity Mall in Henderson, Auckland. Serving the local West Auckland community, the salon brings together senior hair stylists and experienced beauticians to provide head-to-toe styling, colouring, and grooming treatments in a calm, welcoming environment.
Part of New Zealand's largest 100% NZ-owned salon group established in 2004, the West City branch offers an extensive range of salon services including precision haircuts for women, men, and children, creative colouring, balayage, keratin smoothing, eyebrow threading, facials, waxing, and piercings. The team focuses on listening to client preferences, delivering tailored styling using salon-grade products, and keeping service pricing upfront and honest.
Kess Hair & Beauty West City: Full-Service Styling and Care in Henderson
Finding a salon that balances experienced craftsmanship with fair, upfront pricing can often feel like a challenge. Kess Hair & Beauty West City has established itself as Henderson's convenient destination for comprehensive hair and beauty treatments. Situated inside WestCity Mall on Level 1, the salon serves as a welcoming retreat from the daily bustle, combining salon-grade styling with a relaxed, approachable atmosphere.
As part of New Zealand's largest salon group—founded in 2004 and completely Kiwi-owned—Kess brings over two decades of industry heritage to West Auckland. The West City location operates seven days a week, offering extended late-night hours on Thursdays and Fridays to suit busy schedules, whether you need a quick brow touch-up after work or a complete colour transformation over the weekend.
Expert Stylists and Comprehensive Care
The foundation of the Kess experience rests on senior stylists who take the time to consult and understand what each client wants. Whether you are after a classic maintenance trim, a dramatic layered cut, or subtle blending, the styling team works with precision techniques tailored to individual face shapes and hair textures. Beyond standard cuts for women, men, and children, the salon is renowned for extensive hair colour work, ranging from dimensional balayage and multi-tonal foils to full colour transformations and ombré.
For clients dealing with humidity, damage, or unmanageable frizz, Kess West City provides dedicated hair health solutions. Treatments include keratin smoothing, deep conditioning masks, and permanent hair straightening designed to restore shine and make daily home styling effortless. High-grade professional salon formulas are used throughout every service and offered for home care to ensure lasting results.
All-in-One Beauty Under One Roof
What sets Kess Hair & Beauty apart is its integrated approach to personal care. Rather than visiting multiple appointments across town, clients can book their grooming and skincare treatments concurrently. The salon's beauty specialists deliver expert eyebrow shaping, threading, and tinting, alongside semi-permanent microblading for long-lasting definition.
Guests can also unwind with tailored facials, lash tinting, relaxing massage therapies, body waxing, and hygienic piercing services. Clear pricing remains visible online before booking, and the salon maintains regular pricing with no public holiday surcharges, offering accessible luxury right in the heart of Henderson.
Signature items
- Balayage Colour
- Keratin Smoothing
- Eyebrow Threading
- Customised Facial
- Precision Women's Cut
- Microblading
Menu
Waxing
- Full Body Waxing — Skin-safe waxing formulas providing long-lasting smoothness.
- Facial Wax — Gentle waxing designed specifically for delicate facial skin.
- Bikini Waxing — Targeted bikini line hair removal with minimal discomfort.
- Arms & Legs Waxing — Smooth hair removal covering arms and full or half legs.
Eyebrow Services
- Threading — Precise brow shaping and hair removal using traditional thread.
- Tinting — Custom brow tinting to enhance definition and fullness.
- Microblading — Semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing for defined, full brows.
- Brow Shaping — Tailored brow shaping to complement natural facial features.
Facials & Beauty
- Customised Facials — Revitalising facial skincare treatments tailored to your skin.
- Eyelash Tinting — Darkening tint for natural eyelashes to add depth and definition.
- Relaxing Massage — Therapeutic and relaxing massage therapy.
- Piercings — Safe and hygienic body and ear piercing services.
- Hair Extensions — Professional extension application for length and volume.
Haircuts & Styling
- Women's Cut — Precision cuts tailored to face shape and lifestyle.
- Men's Cut — Tailored precision cutting and styling for men.
- Blow-Dry — Expert blow-dry styling and finishes for everyday or occasions.
- Kids Cut — Gentle precision haircuts designed for children.
Colour & Highlights
- Full Colour — All-over permanent or semi-permanent colour crafted to natural tones.
- Balayage — Hand-painted dimensional colour blending for a natural gradient.
- Foils — Precision foil highlights and lowlights for added dimension.
- Ombré — Seamless gradual hair colour transition from dark to light.
Keratin & Treatments
- Keratin Smoothing — Smoothing treatment for silky, frizz-free hair that lasts.
- Deep Conditioning — Nourishing treatment restoring moisture and softness.
- Scalp Care — Targeted scalp care treatment to revitalize hair health.
- Straightening — Long-lasting chemical hair straightening treatment.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kess Hair & Beauty West City located?
- The salon is located at Shop 165, Level 1, 7 Catherine Street inside WestCity Mall, Henderson, Auckland 0612.
- What are the opening hours at West City?
- Open Monday through Wednesday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Thursday and Friday late nights from 9:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 6:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 5:30pm.
- Do I need to book an appointment or are walk-ins accepted?
- Both walk-ins and advance bookings are welcome. Booking online through Fresha is recommended to secure preferred stylists and times, particularly during Thursday and Friday late nights.
- What hair and beauty services are available?
- Services include haircuts, blow-dries, colour, balayage, foils, ombré, keratin treatments, hair straightening, extensions, body waxing, facials, eyebrow threading, microblading, lash tinting, massage, and piercings.
- Is there a surcharge on public holidays?
- No, pricing remains the same on public holidays without surcharges.
- Is parking available at the salon?
- Yes, free parking is available for visitors directly at WestCity Mall.
- Are gift cards available?
- Yes, Kess gift cards can be purchased in any amount both online and in-salon, redeemable across all Kess locations.
Tips
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- {"body":"Schedule eyebrow threading, tinting, or a facial during the same visit as your haircut or colour processing to save travel time.","title":"Combine Hair and Beauty Appointments"}
Good to know
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