Sugar Suite is a hair salon and hair spa in the heart of Devonport, Auckland, styling the local community since 2002. Founded on a clear vision of blending expert hairdressing with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, the salon has spent more than 20 years growing alongside its clients — some of whom have been coming since day one, with entire families now styled across generations.
The service menu covers precision cuts for women, men and children, blow waves and occasion styling including bridal hair, plus a full colour programme of balayage, foils, tints, bleach and toners. Smoothing is a specialty, with BKT Nanoplasty treatments that drastically reduce frizz and curl, alongside nourishing and bond-repair treatments backed by brands such as Keune, Redken, BKT and K18.
Every appointment starts with a listen-first consultation, because the team sees hair as a way to express who you are. Open Tuesday to Saturday with late nights on Tuesday and Thursday, Sugar Suite welcomes locals, newcomers and visitors to the seaside village alike — clients aren't just another booking, they're part of the story.
Tucked into 89 Victoria Road in the heart of Devonport's seaside village, Sugar Suite has been part of the local rhythm for more than two decades. The salon opened its doors in 2002 with a clear vision: to blend expert hairdressing with a relaxed, genuinely welcoming atmosphere. More than twenty years on, that vision still shapes everything that happens in the chair — from a quick pre-schooler trim to a full head of hand-painted balayage.
The team describes Sugar Suite as more than just a hair salon. It's a creative space where clients come to feel seen, heard and confidently styled — whether for everyday life or something truly special. Every appointment begins with listening and consultation, because hair here isn't an afterthought; it's a way of expressing who you are. Soft, sun-kissed colour, precision cuts, vibrant transformations and elegant blow waves are all tailored to each person's style, personality and lifestyle.
Cutting is a family affair at Sugar Suite. Women's cuts come with a shampoo, blow-wave and a hot tool of choice, while men's, college, primary and pre-schooler cuts mean the whole household can be sorted in one visit. Styling services cover short, medium and long blow waves — each including shampoo and personalised finishing — as well as hair-ups for events and bridal hair for the biggest days of all.
First visits are treated as conversations, not transactions. The stylists take time to understand your routine and goals, then recommend the services and treatments to match — an approach that has made the salon a trusted local favourite, especially for anyone nervous about a bolder colour or a shorter cut.
Colour work sits at the heart of the menu. Creative options include balayage in half-head, full-head and combined global-colour formations, while classic foil services range from a partial through to a full head, with dedicated foil-and-root-colour combinations for freshening up regrowth. Those after all-over change can choose global colour across short, medium and long lengths, alongside root retouches, parting and hairline touch-ups, bleach services and a toner menu featuring gloss toners and root melts. The salon notes that colour services are always accompanied by a toner, colour blow-wave or cut, so every finish looks polished.
Smoothing is a genuine specialty. The BKT Nanoplasty service smooths, strengthens and adds incredible shine while drastically reducing frizz and curl — a welcome thought for humid Auckland summers. In-salon care includes the Spa Nourishing Cream Treatment, Keune Revive Colour Mist and Balm, and the Bond Fusion Treatment, each beginning with a shampoo and tailored to your hair's condition. Product partners Keune, Redken, BKT and K18 back the salon's work with premium home care, and the team is happy to advise on which treatments could best suit you.
What keeps clients returning — some since day one — is the relationship. Sugar Suite proudly styles entire families across generations, the kind of loyalty that only comes from genuine connection and trust. The experienced stylists pair technical precision with a warm, down-to-earth approach that makes every appointment feel like a treat rather than a chore.
Practicalities are straightforward: the salon trades Tuesday through Saturday, with late nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8pm, and closes Mondays and Sundays. Bookings can be made online or by phone on 09 445 6929, and first-timers are welcome to get in touch for advice before committing to a service.
Whether you're a Devonport local, new to the area, or simply passing through the beautiful seaside village, Sugar Suite's invitation is the same one it has extended since 2002: come in, be heard, and leave with hair that feels like you. Here's to many more years of great hair and good vibes.