Meraki Beauty Therapy is a central Blenheim beauty salon built around a simple idea: confident skin starts here. From its High Street location, the salon combines advanced skin treatments, laser technology and evidence-based skincare to help clients achieve healthy, radiant skin — all delivered in a secluded and relaxing environment away from the bustle of town.
The salon is the creation of owner Amie May, who draws on almost two decades in the skin and beauty industry. After training at the National School of Beauty Aesthetics in Christchurch and working as a beauty therapist in Blenheim, Amie spent nearly eight years in Brisbane, where she worked for one of the world's longest-running and best-known beauty salons, Ella Baché. There she received top-level training and went on to train new beauty therapists herself, and was named Queensland State Therapist in 2017. She returned home to Marlborough and opened Meraki in 2019, bringing with her experience across beauty therapy and cosmetic tattooing, and a particular love of facials and skin treatments. She is now supported in the salon by qualified beauty therapist Neve.
Meraki's approach is deeply personalised. Its bespoke facials are tailored to what your skin needs on the day — your therapist assesses your skin and selects the modalities, from Hydraderm and enzyme exfoliation to peels, LED therapy, dermaplaning, lymphatic treatment and facial massage. Alongside facials, the salon offers Nd:YAG laser hair reduction (suitable for all skin colours), dermaplaning, and a full range of beauty services including lash and brow, skin needling, spray tanning, waxing, massage, microdermabrasion and spa rituals.
More than just a beauty care provider, Amie prides herself on taking her time with each client, listening to their needs and wants, and delivering the ultimate pamper experience from start to finish. Bookings are generally essential and can be made online or by phone, and gift vouchers are available for anyone who'd rather let a loved one choose their own treat.
Tucked away on High Street in central Blenheim, Meraki Beauty Therapy offers blissful beauty treatments in a secluded and relaxing environment. Its philosophy is simple: confident skin starts here. The salon combines advanced skin treatments, laser technology and evidence-based skincare to help clients achieve healthy, radiant skin — whether they're visiting for results-driven correction or their favourite beauty services.
Meraki is the creation of owner Amie May, who brings almost twenty years in the skin and beauty industry to every appointment. Amie studied at the National School of Beauty Aesthetics in Christchurch and worked as a beauty therapist in Blenheim for three years before spending nearly eight years living and working in Brisbane. There she joined Ella Baché — one of the world's longest-running and most well-known beauty salons — where she received top training and eventually provided training to new beauty therapists herself. Her expertise was recognised in 2017 when she was named Queensland State Therapist.
After nearly a decade away, Amie decided home is where the heart is and moved back across the ditch, opening Meraki Beauty Therapy in 2019. She returns with a wealth of experience in beauty therapy and cosmetic tattooing, and a true passion for facials and skin treatments. Today she is supported in the salon by qualified beauty therapist Neve. What clients consistently notice is the time Amie takes with each person — listening to their needs (and wants!) and delivering the ultimate pamper experience from start to finish.
The heart of Meraki's menu is its bespoke facials, and their clever twist is that you don't have to be an expert to book one. Rather than asking clients to choose which products, modalities or techniques their skin needs, your therapist assesses your skin and chooses the treatment on the day. As the team puts it: not sure what your skin needs? You don't have to be — they'll guide you.
There are three tiers. **Skin Refresh** is a 40-minute targeted skin reset for maintenance, hydration and glow, and may include Hydraderm, enzyme exfoliation, peels, LED therapy and treatment masks. **Skin Ritual**, the 60-minute signature, combines targeted skin correction with relaxation, adding options like dermaplaning, lymphatic treatment and facial massage. **Skin Ritual ++** is the most comprehensive at 80 minutes, with more time for your skin and deeper relaxation.
Beyond facials, Meraki offers laser hair reduction using Nd:YAG technology, which can treat all skin colours. A course of six to eight treatments is recommended for significant reduction — and pre-purchasing three treatments earns 10% off, while six earns 20%. Note that blonde, grey or red/ginger hair is not suitable for laser. Dermaplaning is another favourite: a gentle exfoliating treatment that removes surface dead skin cells and fine vellus hair, leaving the skin exceptionally smooth and fresh — great prior to an event. It's available as a 30-minute treatment or a 50-minute session with a Hydrojelly mask or LED, and can also be woven into a Skin Ritual for a fully personalised experience.
Rounding out the menu are lash and brow services, skin needling, spray tanning, waxing, massage, microdermabrasion and indulgent spa rituals.
Bookings are generally essential, so plan ahead — you can book online or get in touch by phone or email. A credit or debit card is required to secure your appointment, though it isn't charged; you simply pay in store with your preferred method. You'll receive a reminder email five days out with a link to change or cancel, plus a text the day prior, and bookings can be altered up to 48 hours before your appointment. Gift vouchers are available and make an easy treat, valid for the issued amount. Whether you're after serious skin results or simply a beautifully indulgent hour to yourself, Meraki delivers both — with experience, integrity and genuine care.