The Chopping Block is a hair salon at 4/60 North Avon Road in Richmond, Christchurch, holding a 5.0 Google rating and taking bookings online. A salon is judged less by the cut you leave with than by the conversation beforehand: a good stylist asks how you actually wear your hair, how much time you'll spend on it, and what it naturally does, rather than just copying a photo. The best will talk you out of a style that won't suit your texture or will grow out badly. Regulars tend to settle with one stylist and rebook before they leave, because a good diary fills weeks ahead. Being upfront about home colour and past treatments helps any colourist get it right. For Richmond locals, The Chopping Block's spot on North Avon Road and simple online booking make it an easy salon to make a habit of.