Murillo is a Brazilian hair stylist working one-on-one at Future Angels salon on The Runway in Wigram, Christchurch. He started his hair journey in Brazil in 2017, worked in the United States, and has been living in New Zealand since 2019, bringing what he calls his exclusive Brazilian techniques to every appointment.
His focus is low-maintenance hair: soft blends, natural roots and colours that grow out seamlessly without harsh lines, plus haircuts with soft, almost invisible layers. The balayage and highlights service is a full experience — deluxe haircut, expertly blended root smudge, customised toning, an intensive repair treatment and his signature blow wave. He also offers K18 deep repair, Kérastase and L'Oréal treatments, Byoplastia organic smoothing and Brazilian Keratin Blowouts.
The salon is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, by appointment only. Afterpay and Zip payment plans are accepted alongside Visa and Mastercard. Book online or send a message — Murillo may not be able to answer calls while he is with clients.
Every appointment at Murillo Hair is a one-on-one experience. When you sit in Murillo's chair at Future Angels salon on The Runway in Wigram, Christchurch, you have the stylist's full attention from consultation to the final blow wave — no juggling several clients at once, no hand-offs. That is how Murillo, a Brazilian hair stylist who has called Christchurch home since 2019, believes hair should be done.
Murillo started his hair journey in Brazil in 2017 and later worked in the United States before settling in New Zealand. Each place shaped the way he sees hair today: natural, modern and easy to live with. He describes the result as bringing his exclusive Brazilian techniques to Christchurch — a refined approach where every step and every method is uniquely his own.
What clients come back for is hair that still looks good weeks after they leave the salon. Murillo loves creating soft blends and natural roots — colours that grow out nicely without stressing about constant touch-ups. His balayage and highlights are designed to grow out seamlessly, without harsh lines or obvious regrowth, leaving soft, luminous tones that complement your natural shade and a polished finish that lasts.
The balayage service is a complete experience in itself: it includes a deluxe haircut, an expertly blended root smudge, customised toning, an intensive repair treatment and a Murillo Signature Blow Wave for the perfect finish. If you prefer foils, half head and partial highlight options follow the same philosophy of blended roots and refined finishing.
His haircuts follow the same understated approach — low-maintenance cuts with soft, almost invisible layers that give movement without looking overdone. The menu covers the whole household, from deluxe and dry haircuts to men's cuts, beard and fringe trims, and gentle child haircuts for under-nines.
Hair health sits at the centre of every service. The K18 deep repair treatment — a molecular repair that rebuilds damaged hair and restores strength at a deeper level — is required for compromised hair, protecting its integrity through chemical services. Lighter options include the Kérastase shine treatment for a glass-like, silky finish and the L'Oréal restore treatment to bring softness and movement back to dry or damaged hair.
Frizz is where Murillo's Brazilian roots really show. Byoplastia offers premium organic smoothing for healthier, shinier, more manageable hair, while the Brazilian Keratin Blowout controls frizz, reduces styling time and enhances shine. There is even a front-section blowout for fringe and sideburns, plus curls or straightening for events. He also performs Fiber Seal Therapy using a professional product he brings from Brazil, which helps reduce frizz and volume considerably, leaving hair smoother and easier to manage in everyday life.
Reviews describe a stylist who is professional, calm and easy to speak to, who works with a smile and makes sure every customer is satisfied before they leave. One mum booked her daughter's first balayage and praised how kind and gentle he was on her scalp — a wonderful first experience, with fabulous results. Another client was amazed at how light her hair went despite previous box dye, declaring she would follow him if he ever moved.
Appointments run Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm, strictly by appointment. The simplest way to book is online through Fresha; Murillo asks clients to message rather than call, as he may not be able to answer the phone while with clients. Payments can be spread with Afterpay and Zip, or made with Visa and Mastercard, and aftercare products are available through his online haircare partner. His Instagram, @murillohair, doubles as a living portfolio of recent work.
Because additional charges may apply for extra product or longer hair, it pays to share your hair length and colour history when booking so the right time and service can be set aside. If your hair is compromised, plan for the required K18 step. And if you are simply after a cut that behaves itself between visits, say so — low-maintenance, natural and modern is exactly what this chair is built for.
Outside the salon, Murillo is a husband and dad. He and his wife Jennyfer are raising their son Noah in New Zealand — building a life here, he says, has been a big part of the journey.