Kess Hair and Beauty

About Kess Hair and Beauty

Kess Hair and Beauty in Westfield Manukau City is a dedicated hair and beauty salon serving the local South Auckland community. As part of a 100% New Zealand-owned salon group established in 2004, the salon provides an extensive range of grooming and aesthetic services under one roof, carried out by experienced senior stylists and trained beauticians.

Designed to offer a calm and welcoming environment away from the busy shopping centre concourse, the salon combines precision haircare with comprehensive beauty treatments. From tailored styling and creative colour transformations to skin treatments, brow styling, and full-body waxing, the team focuses on attentive consultations and salon-grade results without unexpected costs.

Complete Hair and Beauty Care at Kess Hair & Beauty Westfield Manukau

Located inside Westfield Manukau City, Kess Hair & Beauty provides a convenient, all-in-one grooming destination for locals seeking professional haircare and beauty treatments. Operating as part of New Zealand's largest salon network—founded in 2004 and completely Kiwi-owned—the Manukau branch combines nationwide standards with personal, friendly neighbourhood service.

From quick routine maintenance to comprehensive style transformations, the salon focuses on delivering experienced care without inflated prices. Senior stylists and beauty specialists work collaboratively with visitors to craft looks that suit individual lifestyle needs, facial shapes, and maintenance preferences.

Precision Cuts, Colour, and Advanced Hair Treatments

The hair menu at Kess Manukau spans everyday grooming to advanced technical styling. Clients visiting for a haircut receive a consultative service tailored to their routine, whether it is a tidy-up, a fresh fade for men, a trim for children, or a complete restyle for women paired with a bouncy blow-dry finish.

Colour work remains a central feature of the salon. Stylists handle full global colour applications, custom ombré effects, and dimensional highlights using foils or hand-painted balayage techniques to accentuate natural tones. For clients looking to tame unruly frizz or recover from heat and environmental damage, the salon provides intensive keratin smoothing, deep conditioning moisture masks, and focused scalp care treatments using professional salon-grade products.

Complete Beauty and Wellness Under One Roof

Beyond haircare, Kess Hair & Beauty Manukau houses a dedicated beauty suite providing head-to-toe grooming. Brow shaping and enhancement is especially popular, with technicians offering traditional threading alongside brow tinting and semi-permanent microblading for lasting definition. Lash tinting is also on hand to subtly brighten and frame the eyes.

The beauty team also offers skin-safe full-body waxing—covering everything from facial hair removal to arms, legs, and bikini lines—designed for clean results and minimal discomfort. Visitors can also unwind with custom facials, soothing massage options, and ear or body piercings, making it easy to schedule multiple personal care appointments in a single stop.

An Accessible, Stress-Free Salon Experience

Visiting Kess Manukau is designed to fit seamlessly into everyday routines. Being situated directly within Westfield Manukau City means visitors benefit from ample free parking, proximity to bus interchanges, and convenient access before or after grocery runs and shopping trips.

The salon opens seven days a week, featuring late-night trading until 9:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays to accommodate busy work schedules. Appointments can be reserved online via their booking portal where service details are clearly outlined, while walk-in clients are welcomed throughout the day. With transparent pricing, public holiday service without surcharges, and a full retail selection of hair and body products, Kess delivers straightforward, reliable grooming in the heart of Manukau.

Signature items

• Keratin Smoothing Treatment
• Balayage & Foils
• Eyebrow Threading & Tinting
• Customised Facial Treatments
• Precision Restyle Cut

Menu

Waxing

• Full Body Waxing — Complete head-to-toe waxing using skin-safe formulas.
• Facial Waxing — Gentle hair removal for facial areas.
• Bikini Waxing — Clean and precise bikini line waxing.
• Arms & Legs Waxing — Thorough hair removal for arms and legs leaving skin smooth.

Eyebrow Services

• Eyebrow Threading — Traditional thread-based hair removal for clean brow lines.
• Eyebrow Shaping — Custom brow mapping and tidying suited to facial structure.
• Eyebrow Tinting — Semi-permanent pigment applied to enhance brow colour and fullness.
• Microblading — Semi-permanent brow tattooing for fine, hair-like strokes.

Facials & Beauty

• Customised Facials — Revitalising skincare treatments tailored to specific skin types.
• Eyelash Tinting — Lash darkening treatment to enhance definition without mascara.
• Relaxing Massage — Soothing massage therapy to relieve tension and stress.
• Piercings — Hygienic body and ear piercing services.

Haircuts & Styling

• Women's Cut — Precision haircut tailored to face shape and lifestyle.
• Men's Cut — Classic and modern precision grooming cut.
• Blow-Dry — Professional wash, blow-dry, and styled finish for any occasion.
• Kids Cut — Gentle and neat haircutting service for children.

Colour & Highlights

• Full Colour — All-over permanent or semi-permanent hair colour application.
• Balayage — Hand-painted dimensional colour for a natural sun-kissed gradient.
• Foils — Precision foil highlights crafted to complement natural hair tones.
• Ombré — Seamless blended transition from darker roots to lighter ends.

Keratin & Treatments

• Keratin Smoothing Treatment — Smoothing and anti-frizz treatment designed for lasting silky hair.
• Deep Conditioning Treatment — Intensive moisture and repair treatment for dry or damaged hair.
• Scalp Care — Targeted scalp conditioning and cleansing treatment.
• Hair Straightening — Chemical straightening for long-term smooth and manageable locks.
• Hair Extensions — Quality extensions to add volume, length, and fullness.

Frequently asked questions

Where inside Westfield Manukau City is the salon located?

Kess Hair & Beauty is located at Shop 230 on Manukau Station Road inside Westfield Manukau City.

Do I need to book in advance or do you accept walk-ins?

Both booking in advance and walking in are welcome. While walk-ins are accepted during all opening hours, booking online is recommended to secure your preferred stylist and time slot.

What are the salon opening hours?

The salon is open Monday to 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.

Is there a surcharge for appointments on public holidays?

No, pricing remains the same on public holidays with no additional surcharges applied.

Are gift cards available?

Yes, gift cards can be purchased in the salon or online through kess.co.nz and can be used across Kess locations.

What beauty services are offered alongside hair styling?

The salon provides full-body waxing, eyebrow threading, shaping and tinting, microblading, customised facials, lash tints, massages, and body piercings.

Tips

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Good to know

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