The Black Studio - Hair Salon

About The Black Studio - Hair Salon

The Black Studio is a dedicated boutique hair salon located along Dominion Road in Mount Eden, Auckland. Led by industry-recognised creative artist Sky Srisukpolluck and stylist Kim Touch, the studio pairs seasoned craft hairdressing with an editorial, fashion-forward approach to cut, colour, and hair health.

Known for competitive styling, creative transformations, and bespoke balayage, the salon provides an attentive space where every appointment begins with a thorough understanding of the client's hair goals. Whether visiting for regular maintenance, subtle face-framing foils, or a complete style overhaul, clients receive skilled technical work using high-end treatments and modern colour methods.

The Black Studio: Award-Winning Hair Artistry on Mount Eden's Dominion Road

Situated along Dominion Road in Mount Eden, The Black Studio has built a reputation among Aucklanders as a salon dedicated to technical precision, refined hair colouring, and tailored styling. Rather than operating as a high-volume factory salon, the studio takes an artistic and individualised approach to every person who sits in the chair.

Founded and directed by creative artist Sky Srisukpolluck, the salon brings more than seventeen years of craft hairdressing experience to the neighbourhood. Having worked alongside established stylists, photographers, and fashion designers, Sky’s work has frequently been recognised on national competition stages, earning accolades including Wella TrendVision Craft Artist Winner, Colour Artist awards, and Industry NZ finalist nominations. That competitive pedigree infuses the studio’s daily philosophy, where every cut and shade is calibrated with creative care.

Collaborative Colour and Technique

The team at The Black Studio pairs experience with fresh talent. Stylist Kim Touch, who trained and developed under Sky's mentorship, has emerged as a distinct creative voice in the salon. Specialising in soft, seamless balayage and detailed colour work, Kim has earned industry recognition including Newcomer Awards in 2024 and selection for the L'Oreal Creator Team across 2024 and 2025. Together, the team provides a balanced atmosphere where technical discipline meets current editorial trends.

Colour work is central to what The Black Studio delivers. From delicate face-framing foils and root touch-ups to dimensional balayage and dramatic full-head transformations under their 'New Me' service, appointments are planned around hair condition and client lifestyle. Foiling and lightening packages are structured to include premium shampoo washes, toners, and restorative treatments to safeguard hair integrity during chemical processing.

Precision Cuts and Restorative Treatments

Beyond colouring, the salon caters to both women and men with precision haircuts that consider hair texture, natural movement, and ease of daily styling. Clients can book cuts tiered by stylist level, ensuring tailored attention whether coming in for a maintenance trim or a completely new silhouette.

To preserve hair vitality between major colour appointments, The Black Studio incorporates professional repair and smoothing regimes into its menu. Services such as the Absolut Repair Molecular treatment target internal hair health, while the Smooth Me Express Treatment pairs dedicated anti-frizz smoothing with a polished blow wave. Quick dry styling sessions and standalone treatment-and-blow-wave appointments make it easy to maintain hair between routine appointments.

The Dominion Road Experience

The studio provides an approachable, focused environment where consultations are taken seriously. Operating Tuesday through Saturday, The Black Studio welcomes new and returning clients to discuss their hair goals openly, ensuring realistic planning for complex bleaching, tonal changes, or seasonal shifts. With a clean visual aesthetic and a passion for modern craft hairdressing, it remains a standout salon destination in central Auckland.

Signature items

• Balayage / Ombre
• Face Framing Foils
• New Me (Transformation)
• Absolut Repair Molecular
• Smooth Me Express Treatment
• Personalized Placement Bleach

Menu

Cuts

• Women's Cut - Director (Sky) — Precision haircut tailored by Creative Artist and Director Sky.
• Men's Cut - Director (Sky) — Specialist men's hair cut and styling by Director Sky.
• Women's Cut - Stylist (Kim) — Bespoke women's cut and style executed by Stylist Kim.
• Men's Cut - Stylist (Kim) — Tailored men's haircut and finish with Stylist Kim.

Foils

• Face Framing Foils — Targeted highlighting placed around the face, includes premium wash and toner.
• 1/2 Head Foils — Half-head foil highlights including premium shampoo wash and toner.
• Full Head Foils — Complete head of foil highlights, including premium wash and toning.

Style Me

• Blow Wave — Classic wash and professional blow wave styling finish.
• Blow Wave Long — Complete blow wave and shape for long hair.
• Dry Style (Zhoosh Up) — Quick dry styling and refresh session without a wet wash.

Treatments

• Treatment Added to Colour — Add-on conditioning treatment formulated to protect hair during colour services.
• Absolut Repair Molecular — Targeted molecular treatment formulated to repair damaged hair structures.
• Treatment with Another Service — In-salon conditioning treatment booked in conjunction with cuts or styling.
• Standalone Treatment + Blow Wave & Style — Dedicated restorative hair treatment accompanied by a wash, blow wave, and style.

Tint / Demi

• Roots Tint/Demi — Root regrowth colour application, available standalone or with blow wave.
• Short Hair Tint/Demi — All-over tint or demi-permanent colour application for short lengths.
• Medium Hair Tint/Demi — Mid-length tint or demi colour coverage, with optional blow wave finish.
• Long Hair Tint/Demi — Full length tint or demi-permanent colour application for long hair.

Fashion Bleach

• Personalized Placement — Creative and bespoke bleach placement designed for custom style effects.

Foils + Colour

• Partial Foils and Tint — Combined partial foil highlights and base tint with wash and toner.
• Half Head Foils and Tint — Half-head foils paired with base tint colour, includes wash and toner.
• Full Head Foils and Tint — Comprehensive full foil placement together with all-over tint and toner.

Balayage / Ombre

• Balayage / Ombre Medium — Freehand blended colour lightening for medium hair with wash and treatment.
• Balayage / Ombre Long — Hand-painted seamless balayage or ombre gradient for long hair.

Basic Gloss Toner

• Gloss Toner Short + Medium — Refining gloss toner treatment to balance and refresh shorter to medium tones.
• Gloss Toner Long — Full gloss tone treatment designed for longer hair lengths.

Smooth Me Treatment

• Smooth Me Treatment Express Short — Express smoothing treatment for short hair, includes wash and blow wave.
• Smooth Me Treatment Express Medium — Mid-length smoothing express treatment with shampoo wash and blow wave.
• Smooth Me Treatment Express Long — Long hair smoothing therapy including premium wash and finished blow wave.

New Me (Transformation)

• New Me Roots — Regrowth transformation service with wash, bleach or colour, and treatment.
• New Me Short — Full transformation service for short hair including bleach, colour, and care.
• New Me Medium — Mid-length transformation package with bleach/colour, wash, and restorative care.
• New Me Long — Complete transformation lightening or colouring service for long hair.

Retouch (Bleach And Tone)

• Bleach and Tone Retouch Roots — On-scalp bleach regrowth lightener including premium wash and toner.
• Bleach and Tone Retouch Medium — Medium length bleach retouch and toner refresh with premium wash.
• Bleach and Tone Retouch Long — Extensive bleach retouching and toning service for long hair.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Black Studio located?

The salon is located at 673 Dominion Road in Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.

Does The Black Studio offer free hair consultations?

Yes, the salon offers free consultations to discuss hair goals and service options. You can enquire via email at book@theblackstudio.co.nz or through Instagram.

What days of the week is the salon open?

The Black Studio is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.

Do foil and lightening services include toners?

Yes, foil packages and lightening services include a premium shampoo wash and toner as part of the service.

Can I book a standalone hair treatment?

Yes, the salon offers a standalone treatment package that includes a restorative hair treatment, wash, blow wave, and styling.

Do they provide styling services without a full wash?

Yes, they offer a Dry Style (Zhoosh Up) service for quick dry styling and touch-ups.

Tips

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