Nude Skin & Beauty is a results-driven skin and beauty clinic at 221 The Terrace Houses on Stuart Street, in the heart of Dunedin. Founded in 2012 by skin therapist Nikki Diack — who began her journey in a room the size of a closet at the back of a hair salon — the clinic has grown into a welcoming, inclusive space known for achieving strong results on even the most challenging skin concerns, alongside a second location, Nude St Clair, at 236 Forbury Road.
The team pairs deep industry knowledge with medical-grade technology, taking a long-term approach to skin health rather than one-off fixes. Consultations come first: therapists get to know each client's skin, goals and budget before tailoring a plan, whether that's help with acne, rosacea or pigmentation, or a simple lash lift. The clinical menu includes dermal needling, Larimedical and lactic peels, vitamin A treatments, Cryopen, Moxi laser, IPL and laser pigment removal, and a suite of BBL (BroadBand Light) therapies.
Beyond clinical work, the clinic covers the beauty essentials — eye treatments, waxing and IPL hair removal, cosmetic tattooing, spray tanning and relaxation and spa packages — while the infrared sauna offers a standalone wellness session. Memberships suit regular visitors, and the online store stocks Aspect, Cosmedix and Juvenate skincare along with gift vouchers.
Nikki's philosophy sums it up: "We're here to help you love the skin you're in."
When Nikki Diack opened Nude Skin & Beauty in 2012, she was working out of a room the size of a closet, tucked at the back of a hair salon, with no windows and one simple idea: everyone deserves to feel confident in their own skin, and good skincare shouldn't depend on the size of your budget. More than a decade on, that idea has grown into one of Dunedin's most trusted skin clinics, with its flagship space at 221 The Terrace Houses on Stuart Street in the city centre and a sister clinic, Nude St Clair, at 236 Forbury Road in St Clair.
Nikki and her team have built their reputation on achieving results for challenging skin concerns — the kind that can feel unsolvable. Their philosophy is disarmingly simple and woven into everything they do: "We're here to help you love the skin you're in."
What separates Nude from an ordinary beauty salon is the way it treats skin as a long-term project. The team pairs deep industry knowledge with medical-grade technology, continually investing in new equipment and ongoing training so clients have access to the most effective treatments available. Consultations sit at the heart of the process: rather than a one-size-fits-all facial, therapists take the time to understand each client's skin, goals and financial situation before recommending anything.
That tailored approach applies across the board, whether someone comes in for a simple lash lift or a full programme targeting acne, rosacea or pigmentation — the three skin conditions the clinic is especially known for working with.
Nude's clinical menu is broad. Dermal needling supports skin renewal, while the peel menu spans Larimedical peels, lactic peels and vitamin A treatments for resurfacing and brightening. Laser and light-based technology features heavily: Moxi laser, IPL and laser pigment removal, and a suite of BBL (BroadBand Light) therapies — Forever Young for overall rejuvenation, Forever Clear for breakout-prone skin, and Skin Tyte for firming. Cryopen treatments round out the list for precise, targeted work.
Alongside the clinical side sit the beauty essentials: eye treatments, waxing and IPL hair removal, cosmetic tattooing, spray tanning, and relaxation and spa packages for when a treatment needs to double as a proper time-out. The infrared sauna has become a favourite in its own right — a standalone wellness session that also complements a skin routine. For regulars, memberships make ongoing care simpler, and a Nude gift voucher has become something of a Dunedin gifting staple.
Skincare doesn't stop at the treatment room door. The clinic's online store stocks professional ranges including Aspect, Cosmedix and Juvenate, so clients can maintain their results at home with products their therapist actually recommends. Vouchers are available online too.
You'll find the central clinic at 221 The Terrace Houses on Stuart Street, in the heart of Dunedin — reachable on 03 477 7236 or by email at info@nudeskinandbeauty.co.nz, with appointments bookable online through the clinic's booking system. If St Clair is more convenient, the second location at 236 Forbury Road offers the same Nude approach to skin and beauty.
What clients tend to remember after a visit, though, has less to do with the technology and more to do with the atmosphere the team has deliberately built: welcoming, inclusive and relaxed — a space where clients feel seen, valued and genuinely cared for. It's a long way from a windowless closet, but the original vision hasn't changed one bit.