Kleos Hair Studio

About Kleos Hair Studio

Kleos Hair Studio is a little solo salon in Grey Lynn, Auckland, run by owner Sophia and focused on one-on-one, bespoke hairdressing. Sophia has been hairdressing for 20 years, training in the UK before working in London for six years, and has now been in New Zealand for 10 years, bringing that experience into her own intimate space.

Sophia's passion is helping clients achieve hair confidence and create a look that genuinely works for their lifestyle, whether that's a full colour transformation, a short pixie cut, or anything in between. She welcomes everyone into her space and tailors each appointment to individual needs and requests, with the goal of making every client feel relaxed, comfortable and at home during their visit.

What Sophia loves most about the job is meeting people from all walks of life and helping them feel their best selves, bringing genuine care and trust into every bespoke service she provides. The studio operates inside Laser Skin Technologies on Mackelvie Street in Grey Lynn.

Kleos Hair Studio: A Solo, Bespoke Salon Experience in Grey Lynn

Inside Laser Skin Technologies on Mackelvie Street in Grey Lynn, Kleos Hair Studio is a deliberately small operation — a little solo salon run by owner Sophia, built entirely around one-on-one service. There's no team of stylists to choose between here; every client works directly with Sophia, from the first consultation through to the final blow wave.

Two Decades of Hairdressing Experience

Sophia has been hairdressing for 20 years, starting with training in the UK before spending six years working in London. She's now called New Zealand home for a decade, and that long career shows in the breadth of what's on offer at Kleos — from full colour transformations and balayage through to short pixie cuts and everything in between. Her stated focus isn't just technical skill, though; it's helping each client build genuine hair confidence and land on a look that actually fits their day-to-day lifestyle, not just what looks good for one photo.

That client-first approach runs through the whole menu. Colour services like Full Head and Half Head Balayage, foils, and root retouches are all built around a consultation-first mindset, with toners, blow waves and treatments added as needed rather than bundled blindly. For anyone unsure where to start — especially those considering a big change or new to Kleos — a complimentary hairdressing consultation is available to talk through a plan and get a proper quote before committing.

Treatments Built Around Hair Health

Beyond cuts and colour, Kleos puts real weight on hair health, offering a Keratin Treatment for smoother, more manageable hair that lasts three to five months, alongside a range of add-on treatments including Naturaltech Nourishing Treatment, Olaplex (both as a colour add-on and as a standalone Deluxe treatment with blow wave included), and the Davines Heart of Glass treatment. These are positioned as genuine repair work for hair that's dry, damaged, or simply needs a boost after colour services, rather than upsells for their own sake.

Sophia describes what she loves most about the job simply: meeting people from all walks of life and helping them feel their best selves. That personal touch, combined with two decades of hands-on experience across the UK, London and now Auckland, is what defines a visit to Kleos — a relaxed, tailored, one-on-one appointment in a small Grey Lynn space designed to make clients feel genuinely at home.

Signature items

• Full Head Balayage
• Keratin Treatment
• Olaplex Deluxe Treatment
• On Scalp Lightening
• Complimentary Consultation

Menu

Colour

• Foils Full Head — A full head of foils, highlights or low lights. Must be booked with a toner, blow wave and any required treatments; for foil regrowth or existing foils, not a colour change.
• Foils Half Head — A half head of foils, highlights or low lights. Must be booked with a toner, blow wave and any required treatments.
• Full Head Balayage — Lightening (foils or freehand) combined with an in-between colour. Must be booked with a toner, blow wave and any required treatments.
• Half Head Balayage — Lightening (foils or freehand) combined with an in-between colour. Must be booked with a toner, blow wave and any required treatments.
• On Scalp Lightening — All-over lightening painted onto the scalp without foils, for those who are very light to platinum blonde. Must be booked with a toner and blow wave.
• Tint/Global Colour Root Retouch (fine to medium, 6 weeks or less) — All-over root colour touch-up. A blow wave or cut must be added to this service.
• Tint/Global Colour Root Retouch (6+ week regrowth) — Tint or all-over root colour for regrowth after six weeks or for thicker hair; a toner charge may apply for all-over colour refreshes.
• Toner with Foil or Balayage Service — Toner added on to highlights or balayage; multiple toners may be needed for root shadowing.

Consultations

• Hairdressing Consultation — A complimentary consultation for big style or colour changes, or for new clients, to work out a plan and detailed quote.

Keratin Treatments

• Keratin Treatment — Delivers smoother, more manageable hair with results lasting 3 to 5 months; long or thick hair may incur an extra product charge.

Cutting And Styling

• Cut and Blow Wave - Director — A haircut and blow wave with the salon director.
• Blow Wave — Wash, dry and style.
• Blow Wave with Colour Service — Blow wave and style added on after a colour service.
• Colour Refresh Toner and Blow Wave — A standalone toner refresh with a blow wave.
• Colour Refresh, Toner, Cut and Blow Wave — A toner added on to a haircut service to freshen up colour between bigger colour services.
• Hair Up/Ball Hair — Styled hair up for a special event; best to wash hair the night before and arrive with hair dry and clean.

Treatments & Add-Ons

• Naturaltech Nourishing Treatment — A reconstructing treatment to repair the hair fibre and prevent breakage on dry or damaged hair and scalp; must be added with a colour, cut or blow wave, or paired with a scalp facial service.
• Olaplex with Colour Service — Recommended for all colour services, keeping hair feeling strong and healthy.
• Davines Heart of Glass Treatment — A conditioning add-on treatment.
• Olaplex Deluxe Treatment — A restorative Olaplex treatment with a blow wave included.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kleos Hair Studio a one-person salon?

Yes, it's a solo salon run by owner Sophia, offering one-on-one service for every appointment.

How much experience does Sophia have?

20 years of hairdressing, including training in the UK and six years working in London, plus 10 years in New Zealand.

Does Kleos offer balayage?

Yes, both Full Head and Half Head Balayage are available, combining lightening with an in-between colour.

What does the Keratin Treatment do?

It delivers smoother, more manageable hair with results lasting 3 to 5 months; long or thick hair may incur an extra product charge.

Can I book a consultation before a big colour change?

Yes, a complimentary hairdressing consultation is available to plan your look and get a detailed quote.

Where exactly is the salon located?

Inside Laser Skin Technologies at 51 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland.

What are Kleos Hair Studio's opening hours?

Monday to Wednesday 10am–7pm, Thursday 10am–8pm, Friday 9:30am–4pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.

Tips

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