Urban Beauty is a Korean beauty salon on Level 9 at 43 High St, in the heart of Auckland CBD, and a trusted name on High St since 2018. Its founding purpose was to bring the Korean philosophy of skincare — treating skin health at its root rather than masking symptoms — to New Zealand, delivered with clinic-grade Korean formulas and techniques not available at standard NZ salons.
Everything happens under one roof. The skin menu ranges from exclusive treatments like ExsTer, Face Fit Tox and the Dactor Peel 'Glass Skin Peel' to BioRePeel, skin needling, dermaplaning, LED light therapy and custom facials. Lash and brow services centre on the signature Keratin (Korean) Lash Lift alongside extensions, LED extensions, waxing, colour and lamination. Nails span premium gel manicures and pedicures, callus care and specialised correction for ingrown or damaged nails, while the permanent makeup studio covers brow tattoos, lip blush, scalp shading and tattoo removal.
What ties it together is a specialist, tailored approach: every category is handled by a therapist dedicated to that craft, and every service is adjusted to your features, skin type and lifestyle rather than a one-size-fits-all formula.
Booking is online, anytime, with instant confirmation — no phone calls needed. The salon runs Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 8pm and Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, with Sunday and Monday by appointment. A 50% deposit secures bookings, 48 hours' notice applies to cancellations, and gift vouchers are available.
Step off High St into Level 9 at number 43 and you'll find Urban Beauty, a Korean beauty salon that has been part of Auckland CBD life since 2018. The goal that shaped the salon from day one was simple: bring the Korean philosophy of skincare — treating skin health at its root rather than masking symptoms — to New Zealand, and deliver every treatment with the precision that approach is known for.
At Urban Beauty, Korean beauty is a method rather than a marketing line. The team works with clinic-grade Korean formulas and techniques that aren't available at standard NZ salons, and every service is adjusted to the individual — your features, your skin type, your lifestyle. There's no one-size-fits-all menu; the aim is results that genuinely suit you.
That philosophy also shapes how the salon is staffed. Rather than generalists, Urban Beauty runs a team of specialists: skin, nails, lash and brow, and permanent makeup are each handled by therapists who refine their craft within their own field.
Every skin journey begins with the skin barrier. Treatments such as Dactor Peel, Face Fit Tox and ExsTer are built on that principle and form a cumulative care system where results build with each session. ExsTer is a suite of ten targeted Korean skin treatments covering hydration, anti-ageing, scar and pore work, and acne — exclusive to Urban Beauty. Face Fit Tox, another exclusive, focuses on facial slimming and lifting, while Dactor Peel is the salon's 'Glass Skin Peel', done in 20–30 minutes. Alongside them sit BioRePeel, Skin Needling MTS, dermaplaning, LED light therapy and custom facials. Skin treatments are performed by Aria, and the team encourages you to get in touch for a recommendation before booking.
The Keratin Lash Lift — also known as the Korean Lash Lift — is the salon's signature lash service, lasting six to eight weeks. Around it sits a full lash menu: bottom lash lifts, tints, Lash Perfection for downward-pointing lashes, and a Reverse Lash Lift that corrects lashes back to their natural position. Extensions come in classic, hybrid and volume, with LED-cured extensions offering longer wear and less irritation, plus styling upgrades from wispy to anime and wet look. Brows get equal attention through waxing, colour (tint, stain or lightening) and lamination that includes shaping.
The nails menu is tiered to suit different routines, from the Premium gel manicure with advanced e-file cuticle care to simpler Classic and Basic options, plus 'naked' versions with no colour for a natural finish. Pedicures mirror the structure, and callus treatments are available as add-ons or standalone. A Monthly Special pairs a classic gel with limited-edition nail art that changes each month. For trickier cases, the specialised care team handles ingrown and curved nails with correction gel, bracing or reconstruction, along with nail scaling and advanced callus work.
The PMU menu covers hairstroke, powder and hybrid brow tattoos, corrective brow work, lip blush and lip neutralisation, and scalp shading for hairline, parting and more. Laser brow tattoo removal is available, with the cost reducing across sessions, and a saline removal method is on the way. One thing to note: a consultation is required before booking any permanent makeup service.
Urban Beauty is open Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 8pm and Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, with Sunday and Monday available by appointment. Booking happens online anytime and is confirmed instantly — no phone calls needed. A 50% deposit secures your spot, and 48 hours' notice applies to cancellations. Pricing is tiered, with the exact price and artist confirmed at booking. Gift vouchers are available if you'd rather let someone else choose, and an 'Injectables & More' category has been flagged as coming soon.