HairWorkz is a friendly, locally owned hair salon on James Street in Balclutha, run by husband-and-wife team Carleigh and Mark Frisby since 2004. Their philosophy is simple — beautiful hair with beautiful care — and they pride themselves on a warm, welcoming atmosphere where a salon visit feels like an escape to serenity. The team of passionate salon technicians aims to give every client their desired look and a one-of-a-kind experience.
The salon covers the full spectrum of hair services: haircuts, colours, foils and lightening, smoothing and straightening, perming, hair treatments, wedding and special occasion styling, along with facial tinting and waxing. HairWorkz works with colours and products from Nak alongside other high-end brands, and is an exclusive GHD Elite Salon, with Joico and Tangle Teezer among its partners.
Free consultations are on offer for anyone planning a change, and appointments can be booked online through the salon's booking system or by phone on 03 418 2204. You can also keep up with the team on Facebook and Instagram.
On James Street in the heart of Balclutha, HairWorkz has built its reputation on a promise as simple as it is appealing: beautiful hair with beautiful care. The salon describes the experience it offers as an escape to serenity — a friendly, welcoming space where clients can relax while a passionate team works to deliver the look they came in for.
That approach has served the salon well. HairWorkz has been owned and operated by locals Carleigh and Mark Frisby since 2004, giving the business deep roots in the Balclutha community. Nearly two decades on, a team of dedicated salon technicians — including Jenny Owen, Michelle Sanders, Kelsey Miller, Cassidy Buchanan, Georgia Redshaw and Nataleah Marshall — carries that standard forward, striving to accommodate every client's needs for an enjoyable, one-of-a-kind experience.
HairWorkz offers the complete spectrum of hair care under one roof. Clients can book in for haircuts, colours, foils and lightening, smoothing and straightening, or perming, with colour correction also listed among the salon's services. Those wanting to give their hair some extra love can choose from dedicated hair treatments, including the salon's Hot Towel Treatment, a warming option where the price includes a follow-on.
Beyond the everyday and the transformative, the team also styles hair for weddings and special occasions, and rounds out its menu with facial tinting and waxing — making it possible to leave the salon feeling polished from head to toe.
The salon works with colours and products from Nak, alongside other high-end brands, and is an exclusive GHD Elite Salon — a mark of the tools and standards behind every finish. Nak, Joico, GHD and Tangle Teezer are all named among the salon's partners, so clients can expect professional-grade products both in the chair and as part of the salon's retail offering.
What stands out most in the salon's own words is the atmosphere. HairWorkz prides itself on being friendly and welcoming, with the team expressing that they love helping clients look and feel great. Consultations are offered free of charge, so anyone considering a colour change, a big restyle or treatment for their hair can talk through options before committing — simply get in touch to arrange one.
Booking is straightforward: appointments can be made online through the salon's booking system via the Book Now link on its website, or by phoning the salon directly. For general inquiries, the team can be reached on 03 418 2204 or by email at theteam@hairworkz.co.nz, and there is also a contact form on the website with a promise to respond as soon as possible.
HairWorkz is located at 14g James Street, Balclutha — easy to find for locals and those passing through the Clutha district. The salon is active on social media, with a presence on both Facebook and Instagram where clients can follow along with the team's latest work and news.
Whether you are after a fresh cut, a complete colour transformation, a smoothing treatment, wedding-day styling or simply a relaxing hour of hair care in welcoming company, HairWorkz offers a locally owned option with a long track record in Balclutha. With free consultations, professional products and a team that treats every visit as a small escape, it is easy to see why the salon has been a fixture on James Street for so many years.