Kin + Stellar

hair salon — Westmere · Auckland

About Kin + Stellar

Kin + Stellar is a boutique hair salon at 99 West End Road in Westmere, Auckland, staffed entirely by highly experienced senior stylists who deliver bespoke, one-on-one service. Born from a dream many years in the making and built with the support of the local community, the salon describes itself as a serene hair sanctuary guided by the motto 'Together, we make amazing' — the belief that the best results come from true collaboration between stylist and client.

Every service begins with a full consultation and quote, and free pre-appointment consultations are available on request. The menu spans partial, half head and full head foils (treatment included), balayage quoted per service, ammonia-free demi and permanent colour, toners and glosses, women's and men's cuts, blow outs, express and luxury treatments, Olaplex and other plex bonding, keratin smoothing and hair-up styling.

The salon is proudly eco-conscious, working with Davines and O&M (Original & Mineral) — sustainable, natural-ingredient ranges with clean colour options — and its shop carries those same lines for home haircare. Lovely little touches, easy free street parking and a warm welcome round out every visit.

Kin + Stellar: Eco-Conscious Hair Specialists in Westmere, Auckland

Kin + Stellar is a boutique hair salon on West End Road in Westmere, Auckland, where a small team of highly experienced senior stylists describe themselves simply as specialists in beautiful hair. The salon pairs confident, contemporary hairdressing with an eco-conscious philosophy, and everything about the experience — from the first consultation to the products on the shelf — is designed to feel considered and calm.

The salon's story began, as the team tells it, as a dream many years ago, one that blossomed into reality thanks to the support of the local community. They call the space their serene hair sanctuary in Westmere, and the gratitude in that description feels genuine. The motto behind everything they do — 'Together, we make amazing' — sums up their core belief: the best results come from working hand-in-hand with clients, listening to what they need and want, rather than dictating from the chair.

Senior stylists, one on one

Kin + Stellar offers only highly experienced senior stylists — Sarah, Lucy, Chae and Alyssa make up the team, all highly trained and skilled across every area of hairdressing. Each service is delivered one-on-one, and every appointment starts with a full consultation and quote so there are no surprises. If you are considering a change and want to talk it through first, you can request a free consultation and quote before booking anything at all.

Colour at the heart of the menu

Colour is where this salon shines. Foil work comes in partial/top, half head and full head options, and every foil service includes a treatment. Balayage is priced on application, quoted for the look you are after. Demi and permanent colour is ammonia-free, and toners and glosses are available both as part of a colour appointment and as a refresh between visits. Whatever colour you choose, the finish is part of the plan — all colour work is completed with a cut, blow out or post-colour blow-dry, booked for an additional fee.

Cuts, care and keratin

Beyond colour, the menu covers women's cuts with a blow wave, men's cuts, fringe trims, fresh ends trims alongside a colour service, and standalone blow outs. Treatments range from a quick express option to a bespoke luxury treatment, plus bond-building services using Olaplex and other plex options for hair that needs strength back. A keratin smoothing treatment is on offer for those chasing smoother, more manageable hair, and hair-up styling is available for events.

Kind to hair, kinder to the planet

The eco-conscious promise is not just talk. Kin + Stellar uses Davines and O&M (Original & Mineral) for haircare and colour, chosen because they align with the salon's values: Davines for its sustainability focus and natural ingredients sourced through sustainable practices, and O&M for a clean approach that delivers vibrant, long-lasting colour without harsh chemicals. The salon shop stocks these ranges too — MELU, MOMO, SOLU, MINU, Dede and VOLU lines among them — so you can take your salon results home with you.

The experience

From the moment you step through the door, the team wants you to feel relaxed and welcomed. Lovely little touches are part of every visit, all underpinned by a commitment to being more sustainable. Gift vouchers are available if you are treating someone else — online vouchers arrive by email, while custom-designed vouchers in a gift bag are available in store. Vouchers are redeemable in the salon and valid for 12 months from purchase, and you choose the amount.

Good to know

The salon sits at 99 West End Road, with loads of easy, free parking on the streets surrounding. Doors are open Tuesday to Thursday with late finishes midweek, Friday until 6pm, and Saturdays by appointment only — Sunday and Monday the salon rests. Note that prices are 'from' quotes, with extra fees possible for extended regrowth or long, thick hair, and at least 36 hours' notice is required for cancellations and changes. New and returning clients each have a simple booking path, and the team's promise is the same either way: you are in safe hands with any stylist you see.

Signature items

  • Full Head Foils
  • Balayage
  • Bonding Treatment
  • Keratin Smoothing Treatment
  • Women's Cut + Blow Wave
  • Bespoke Luxury Treatment

Menu

Style

  • Hair Up — Hair styled up for events and special occasions.

Extras

  • Tip Out / Brighter Ends — Brightening for the tips and ends.
  • Balayage — Hand-painted balayage, priced on application.
  • Extra Product — Additional product added to your service as needed.

Keratin

  • Keratin Smoothing Treatment — Keratin smoothing service for sleeker, more manageable hair.

Treatments

  • Bespoke Luxury Treatment — A customised luxury in-salon hair treatment.
  • Express Treatment — A quick conditioning boost during your visit.
  • Bonding Treatment — Olaplex and other plex options to rebuild hair strength.

Toner & Gloss

  • Partial Toner / Gloss — Toner or gloss through part of the hair.
  • Roots to Ends Toner / Gloss — Toner or gloss applied from roots to ends.

Cuts & Blow-Drys

  • Women's Cut + Blow Wave — Precision cut finished with a styled blow wave.
  • Fresh Ends Trim — A trim of the ends; must be booked with a colour service.
  • Men's Cut — Tailored cut from experienced senior stylists.
  • Fringe Trim — A quick tidy-up of the fringe between cuts.
  • Blow Out — A styled blow-dry finish.
  • Post Colour Jet Dry/Styling — A quick jet dry and styling after your colour.

Ammonia-Free Colour

  • Retouch Colour — Ammonia-free demi or permanent colour on the root area.
  • Global Colour / Roots to Ends — Ammonia-free colour applied from roots through to the ends.

Shop — Davines Haircare

  • MELU Shampoo 250ml — Davines shampoo from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • MELU Conditioner 250ml — Davines conditioner from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • MELU Hair Shield 250ml — Davines hair protection from the salon shop.
  • MOMO Shampoo 250ml — Davines shampoo from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • MOMO Conditioner 250ml — Davines conditioner from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • MOMO Hair Potion 150ml — Davines styling potion from the salon shop.
  • SOLU Shampoo 250ml — Davines shampoo from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • MINU Shampoo 250ml — Davines shampoo from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • MINU Hair Mask 250ml — Davines hair mask from the salon's sustainable range.
  • MINU Hair Serum 150ml — Davines hair serum from the salon shop.
  • MINU Conditioner 250ml — Davines conditioner from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • Dede Shampoo 250ml — Davines shampoo from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • Dede Conditioner 250ml — Davines conditioner from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • Dede Hair Mist 250ml — Davines hair mist from the salon shop.
  • VOLU Shampoo 250ml — Davines shampoo from the salon's sustainable product range.
  • VOLU Hair Mist 250ml — Davines hair mist from the salon shop.

Foils (Treatment Included)

  • Partial/Top Foils — Foils through the partial or top section; a treatment is included.
  • Half Head Foils — Half head of foils, finished with a nourishing treatment.
  • Full Head Foils — Full head of foils with a treatment included in the service.

Toner & Gloss Refresh (Between Appointments)

  • Partial Refresh — A partial toner or gloss top-up between colour visits.
  • Roots to Ends Refresh — A full roots-to-ends toner or gloss refresh between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a consultation before booking?
Every service begins with a full consultation and quote, and you're also welcome to request a free consultation and quote before your appointment if you'd like to discuss your look first.
What haircare and colour brands does Kin + Stellar use?
The salon uses Davines and O&M (Original & Mineral) — sustainable ranges with natural ingredients, offering eco-friendly haircare and clean, vibrant colour options without harsh chemicals.
What is the cancellation policy?
A minimum of 36 hours' notice is required for all cancellations and changes. With less notice, the salon may charge 50% of the service, sent by invoice or charged at your next appointment — though it will try to fill the spot first.
Is parking available?
Yes — there are loads of easy, free parking spaces on the streets surrounding the salon.
Is the salon open on weekends?
Saturdays are by appointment only, and the salon is closed Sunday and Monday. Midweek, hours run late Tuesday through Thursday, with Friday open 9am to 6pm.
Can I buy a gift voucher?
Yes. You choose the amount; vouchers bought online are emailed to you or the recipient, and custom-designed vouchers presented in a gift bag are available in store only. All vouchers are redeemable in salon and valid for 12 months from purchase.
Do you take new clients?
Yes — new clients, or anyone it has been a long time since the salon last saw, can book via the new-client form. All services are performed by highly experienced senior stylists.

Tips

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Good to know

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