Chere Cherie is a small hair salon at 155 Condell Avenue in Papanui, Christchurch, and balayage is its speciality. The website describes sun-kissed balayage, baby-lights, root taps, melts, classic French balayage and creative colour blends, along with blowouts. New clients are offered a complimentary consultation, with a relaxed chat over coffee, before a quote is made. Prices vary with the length and density of hair, so the stylist gives a custom quote. Bookings can be made online, by email or by phone. A 25% deposit secures the appointment and goes towards the service. Cancelling with 48 hours' notice is free, cancelling inside 48 hours costs 25%, and inside 24 hours or a no-show costs up to the full price.
Balayage paints colour on in sections, so the result grows out softly, and the salon's focus is on that technique. Papanui has 12 other hair salons within a kilometre. The nearest are Reflections Hair Design, 0.4 km away and rated 5.0 from 15 reviews, and The Hair Factory, 0.7 km away and rated 4.7 from 32 reviews. Olive & Rocco Hair, 0.9 km away, is rated 4.8 from 69 reviews.