Nava Beauty Salon is a boutique beauty destination on Leinster Road in Merivale, Christchurch, built around a simple idea: self-care should never feel tricky or intimidating. Founded by certified beauty therapist Rushita — trained in both India and New Zealand — together with entrepreneur Reshma, the salon pairs professional expertise with a warm, welcoming atmosphere where clients feel looked after from the moment they step inside.
The treatment menu covers five pillars: gentle hair removal, eye treatments such as brow lamination and lash lifts, personalised facial rituals, manicures and pedicures, and soothing massage. Every service is tailored to the individual — the team takes time to understand your skin, your style and your comfort rather than rushing you through.
Nava uses premium, salon-grade products, and the in-salon shop lets you take favourites home, from Aqua Bom Collagen Cream to CND hand and body lotion and Depil aftercare. The name Nava means new, fresh and pure in ancient Indian literature — a fitting brief for a salon whose goal is for every client to leave feeling renewed, valued and confidently radiant. Walk-ins and appointments are both welcome, with on-site parking and easy online booking.
Nava Beauty Salon brings a warm, personal approach to beauty in the heart of Merivale, Christchurch. From its Leinster Road address, this boutique salon has been built on a belief the founders repeat often: self-care should never feel tricky or intimidating. Step inside and the idea shows — a calm, welcoming space designed to make you feel at ease from the moment you walk in, whether you're there for a quick brow shape or a long, restorative facial.
'Nava' means new, fresh and pure, drawn from ancient Indian literature, and it captures what the team aims to give every client: a chance to refresh your mind, renew your glow and rediscover confidence in your own skin.
The salon is the partnership of two women with very different but complementary journeys. Rushita, a certified beauty therapist, grew up in India surrounded by colour and creativity, then moved to New Zealand eight years ago and completed professional beauty therapy training here — giving her a distinctive blend of traditional techniques and modern skills. Reshma arrived from Mumbai more than 18 years ago and built a life as a mother, financial adviser and entrepreneur. She isn't a beauty therapist herself, but she long dreamed of creating a space where people feel cared for and valued. Together with Rushita's skill, that vision became Nava Beauty: a fresh, warm, modern salon for the Christchurch community.
With more than eight years of industry experience behind it, the salon's mission is simple — personalised beauty services that cater to each client's unique needs, delivered with care, honesty and precision.
Nava's treatment menu rests on five pillars:
**Hair removal** — gentle, precise techniques designed for comfort, leaving skin smooth and radiant. Clients frequently praise how gentle and flawless the waxing feels.
**Eye treatments** — expertly shaped laminated brows and lifted lashes that define the gaze and bring out natural allure.
**Facial rituals** — personalised facial therapies crafted to rejuvenate and renew, revealing luminous, healthy skin.
**Manicure and pedicure** — luxurious hand and foot care that leaves nails polished and skin silky soft; one client described it as 'absolute relaxation from start to finish.'
**Massage** — soothing treatments that rebalance body and mind, melting away stress and restoring pure relaxation.
Across all of them, the approach is unhurried. The team doesn't rush treatments; they take time to understand your skin, your style and your comfort before beginning.
Alongside treatments, Nava runs an in-salon shop of premium, salon-grade products. The range includes Aqua Bom Collagen Cream, a collagen-rich formula that brightens the skin, supports firmness and smooths fine lines; CND hand and body lotion; Depil hair reduction body milk; and Depil Ingrown Eliminator Skin Cream for post-treatment care. The salon also shares skincare knowledge on its blog — recent posts explore exosome skin care and its arrival in Christchurch.
Visitors consistently mention the same things: the calm, inviting ambience, the professionalism from start to finish, and results handled with genuine care. The salon's pillars sum it up — certified beauticians, premium products, a relaxing ambiance, and personalised care tailored to your goals. As the team puts it, beauty isn't a routine; it's your moment to pause, breathe and shine naturally.
Nava Beauty Salon is at 154 Leinster Road in Merivale, Christchurch, with convenient on-site parking for clients. Walk-ins and appointments are both welcome. You can book online through the salon's Fresha booking page or call +64 22 522 6282. Whether you have twenty minutes or a whole afternoon, the goal is the same: you arrive a little frazzled and leave feeling refreshed, valued and confidently radiant.