Salon on Rutland

About Salon on Rutland

Salon on Rutland is a boutique hair salon on Rutland Street in St Albans, Christchurch, known for luxury blondes, healthy hair and smoothing treatments. Working with Wella professional products, the team delivers expert haircuts, modern colour and polished, tailored finishes - from simple trims to complete transformations - all in a relaxed, personalised setting.

The service menu covers foils and balayage, full colour and retouch packages, cut and styling, toners, blow waves, hair-up work and keratin treatments. A dedicated smoothing and anti-frizz range - including Wella Smooth Filler, the Cezanne Keratin Treatment and BKT Nanoplasty - is designed to tame frizz and improve manageability without compromising hair integrity, with every service starting from a consultation that considers your hair type, colour history and lifestyle.

Behind the chairs is a highly trained team led by Director and Master Stylist Cameron Aitken-Boyle, alongside Master Stylist Kim Philpott, Senior Stylist Madison Boles and Independent Stylists Jacqui Gavin and Rodney Upston. Clients regularly praise the salon's colour work, its honest, grounded advice and the easy, welcoming atmosphere - many have been returning to the same stylist here for well over a decade.

Salon on Rutland: Blonde, Balayage & Smoothing Specialists in St Albans, Christchurch

On Rutland Street in the heart of St Albans, Salon on Rutland has quietly built a reputation as one of Christchurch's go-to destinations for luxury blondes, healthy hair and smoothing treatments. The salon's philosophy is simple: expert technique, premium Wella professional products and a genuinely personalised experience, whether you're in for a five-week trim or a complete hair transformation.

What They're Known For

Blondes are the house specialty. Clients travel from around the city for foil work, balayage and toners that are carefully staged across appointments to protect hair health - a point reviewers mention again and again. One client calls director Cameron Aitken-Boyle "the King of Color" for transforming her dull brown-blonde into the cool blonde tone she'd been chasing, while others praise the salon's ability to deliver colour so polished that colleagues ask for their stylist's details.

The menu goes well beyond colour, though. There are structured colour packages, retouches, cuts and restyles, classic blow waves, hair-up styling and keratin treatments - each tailored at a consultation to your hair type, lifestyle and goals.

A Team With Serious Mileage

The stylists here inspire real loyalty. Master Stylist Kim Philpott has clients who have been in her chair for more than fifteen years, trusting her grounded advice on both cut and colour. Cameron leads the salon as Director and Master Stylist and is also a favourite for wedding parties - one bride credits him with styling her entire bridal party of eight in five hours. Senior Stylist Madison Boles and Independent Stylists Jacqui Gavin and Rodney Upston round out the team.

The Smoothing & Anti-Frizz Menu

Salon on Rutland has invested heavily in smoothing services, with options to suit different hair types and commitment levels:

• **Wella Smooth Filler** - a lightweight, fast-acting anti-frizz treatment that smooths flyaways and boosts shine, ideal for fine to medium hair. Results last around 8-12 weeks.
• **Cezanne Keratin Treatment** - a premium, gentle service that eliminates frizz and humidity puffiness while preserving your natural curl, wave or body. Results last roughly 3-4 months.
• **BKT Nanoplasty** - a professional Brazilian keratin treatment that deeply smooths and relaxes coarse, unruly or wavy hair for sleek, glossy, effortless styling. Results last up to five months, and a consultation with a deposit is required to book.

All three systems are suitable for coloured, lightened and chemically treated hair - including blonde - and the team will recommend the right option for your hair rather than whatever happens to be trending.

The Experience

Visitors describe a lovely atmosphere and a relaxing escape from the everyday hustle. Consultations are thorough and reassuring - clients say Cameron talks through options in depth and checks in throughout the appointment - while stylists are equally happy to chat or to respect your need for quiet time in the chair.

Home Haircare Between Visits

The salon also stocks a curated retail range to keep results looking fresh, including the Wella Fusion repair trio, the Ultimate Repair line for heat- and bleach-damaged hair, and the ghd Chronos styler with its motion-responsive heat technology.

Booking & Hours

Salon on Rutland is open Tuesday to Thursday from 9am to 8pm, Friday until 5pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm, closed Sundays and Mondays. Appointments can be booked online, and the team recommends getting in touch ahead of time for consultations - particularly for smoothing treatments and major colour changes.

Signature items

• Balayage
• Luxury Blondes
• Cezanne Keratin Treatment
• BKT Nanoplasty
• Wella Smooth Filler
• Hair Up & Bridal

Menu

Cut & Style

• Cut & Style — Personalised haircut shaped, styled and finished.
• Short Cut — Quick, precise trim for shorter styles.
• Restyle — A complete new shape and direction for your hair.
• Classic Wash & Blow Wave — Shampoo and a smooth, classic blow-dry finish.
• Hair Up — Occasion styling for events, from polished to romantic.
• Keratin Treatment — Frizz-smoothing keratin service, with or without a cut.
• Toner with Classic Blow Wave — Tone refresh and shine with a blow wave finish.
• Toner with Cut & Style — Custom toner to refine blonde, plus cut and style.
• Blow Out Blow Wave — Voluminous, styled blow-out for instant polish.

Colour Packages

• Full Colour with Cut & Style — All-over colour for short, shoulder or long hair with cut and style.
• Full Colour with Blow Wave — Root-to-tip colour in three length options, finished with a blow wave.
• Retouch with Cut and Style — Regrowth colour touch-up plus a fresh cut and style.
• Retouch with Blow Wave — Roots refreshed and finished with a classic blow wave.

Foils & Balayage

• Foils with Cut and Style — Full head or half head foils finished with a cut and styled look.
• Foils with Blow Wave — Full head or half head foils completed with a bouncy blow wave.
• Balayage with Cut and Style — Hand-painted balayage paired with a cut and polished finish.
• Balayage with Blow Wave — Soft, blended balayage finished with a smooth blow wave.

Home Haircare & Tools

• Wella Fusion Trio Minis — Travel-size repair shampoo, mask and smoothing oil to protect against breakage.
• Wella Ultimate Repair Shampoo — Rich repair shampoo that rebuilds heat- and bleach-damaged hair.
• GHD Chronos Styler — Motion-responsive professional styler for faster, shinier, low-frizz styling.

Smoothing & Anti-Frizz Treatments

• Wella Smooth Filler — Lightweight semi-smoothing anti-frizz treatment; results last around 8-12 weeks.
• Cezanne Keratin Treatment — Gentle smoothing that reduces frizz while preserving natural curl and wave; lasts 3-4 months.
• BKT Nanoplasty — Brazilian keratin treatment for sleek, glossy, manageable hair; lasts up to 5 months. Consultation and deposit required.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Salon on Rutland located?

The salon is at 71 Rutland Street in St Albans, Christchurch (Ōtautahi).

What are the opening hours?

Closed Mondays and Sundays. Tuesday to Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 9am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-3pm.

Do smoothing treatments work on coloured or blonde hair?

Yes. The salon's smoothing systems, including Wella Smooth Filler, Cezanne Keratin and BKT Nanoplasty, are suitable for coloured, lightened and chemically treated hair, including blonde.

How long do smoothing treatment results last?

Wella Smooth Filler lasts approximately 8-12 weeks, the Cezanne Keratin Treatment around 3-4 months, and BKT Nanoplasty up to 5 months, depending on aftercare.

Do I need a consultation before booking a smoothing treatment?

Every smoothing service begins with a personalised consultation. BKT Nanoplasty requires a consult plus a deposit to secure the booking, which is non-refundable if you cancel within 48 hours.

Can the salon style hair for weddings?

Yes. Clients have used the salon for bridal party styling - one review credits the team with completing a party of eight in five hours.

How do I book an appointment?

Bookings can be made online through the salon's booking system, or by contacting the salon directly.

Tips

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• {"body":"BKT Nanoplasty needs a consultation and a deposit to book; the deposit is non-refundable on cancellations within 48 hours.","title":"Consult before smoothing"}
• {"body":"Use the recommended homecare (such as Ultimate Smooth by Wella or SP Hydrate) and avoid harsh clarifying shampoos; salt and chlorinated water can shorten BKT results.","title":"Protect your smoothing results"}
• {"body":"Major colour transformations are often staged over a few appointments to keep hair healthy - ask your stylist to map it out.","title":"Plan your blonde journey"}
• {"body":"The team is experienced with full wedding parties, but slots fill fast - get in touch well ahead of your date.","title":"Book bridal parties early"}

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