Star Dust

beauty salon — South Dunedin · Dunedin

About Star Dust

Star Dust is a beauty clinic on Hillside Road in Dunedin, holding a 5.0 rating from 121 reviews on its booking page. The clinic covers a broad range of beauty treatments, from waxing and threading through to brow lamination, dermaplaning, and a full nail menu covering manicures, pedicures and gel services.

Appointments can be made online, by phone, or by messaging the clinic directly, and a deposit may be required to secure certain appointments or longer treatments. Star Dust also offers men's grooming services, including a men's manicure and toe nail cut and shape, alongside its core beauty menu.

With services spanning quick wax treatments through to more involved dermaplaning facials and nail combos, Star Dust positions itself as a one-stop beauty clinic for the South Dunedin area.

Star Dust: A Full-Service Beauty Clinic in South Dunedin

Star Dust is a beauty clinic on Hillside Road in Dunedin, and it has built a strong local reputation, holding a perfect 5.0 rating across 121 reviews on its booking page. The clinic offers a genuinely broad menu, covering everything from quick waxing appointments to more involved skin and nail treatments.

Waxing and Threading for Every Area

Star Dust's waxing and threading menu covers most areas customers ask for, from smaller jobs like eyebrow, chin or upper lip waxing through to full face waxing, back waxing, and full leg or arm waxing. For full face treatments, customers can choose between wax, threading, or a combination of both, giving some flexibility depending on personal preference or skin sensitivity.

Brow and Skin Treatments

Brow lamination is a clear specialty at Star Dust, offered as a standalone treatment or combined with tint, or with shaping and tint together for a fuller, more defined brow look. For customers after a more precise brow shape, Eyebrow Mapping and Stain uses measurements and guidelines to map an even, symmetrical brow before applying a stain that lasts longer than a standard tint.

On the skin side, Star Dust offers dermaplaning in two forms: a gentler version without exfoliation, suitable for sensitive skin, and a fuller Dermaplaning Facial that combines manual exfoliation with peach-fuzz removal for a smoother, brighter complexion. The fuller facial is available as a half face treatment focused on hair removal, or a full face option for deeper exfoliation, with an optional LED light therapy add-on for enhanced results.

A Complete Nail Menu

Star Dust's nail menu is extensive, covering both nail health and nail art. BIAB Natural Nails use a builder-in-a-bottle overlay to strengthen and protect natural nails without the bulk of extensions, while Gel-X Nails offer a lightweight extension option using pre-formed soft gel tips, known for a natural look and easier removal than acrylics.

For nail art and finishing, options include a Chrome finish, French + Chrome, and Ombré with Chrome, alongside more practical services like nail repair for a single broken nail, gel removal, and acrylic nail removal. The Manicure and Pedicure Combo bundles a full gel manicure and pedicure into one longer appointment, including cuticle care, a soak, scrub, exfoliation and moisturising.

Star Dust also caters to men, with a dedicated Men's Manicure — cut, shape, buff, hand massage and cuticle oil, without polish — and a Men's Toe Nails Cut and Shape service.

Booking Your Appointment

Star Dust makes it easy to book, with appointments available online, by phone, or by messaging the clinic directly. The clinic notes that a deposit may be required to secure certain appointments or longer treatments, and asks customers to arrive on time, noting they'll do their best to accommodate anyone running a little late.

Visiting Star Dust

Star Dust is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 7pm, and Saturday from 9am to 6pm, with the clinic closed on Sundays. Located at 160 Hillside Road in Dunedin, and backed by a strong review history, Star Dust is a solid choice for anyone in the area after a proper range of beauty services in one place, from a quick eyebrow wax to a full dermaplaning facial or nail combo.

Signature items

  • Dermaplaning Facial
  • Brow Lamination + Shape + Tint
  • Gel-X Nails
  • BIAB Natural Nails
  • Manicure and Pedicure Combo
  • Eyebrow Mapping and Stain

Menu

Nails

  • Pedicure (No Polish) — A pedicure service without polish application.
  • Chrome — Chrome powder finish rubbed onto gel polish for a shiny, metallic look.
  • Gel-X Nails — Nail extensions using full-coverage, pre-formed soft gel tips, lighter than acrylics with easier removal.
  • BIAB Natural Nails — Builder-in-a-bottle overlay to strengthen and protect natural nails with a durable, natural-looking finish.
  • Acrylic Nails Removal — Removal of existing acrylic nails.
  • Nail Repair — Fixing a single broken nail.
  • French + Chrome — White-tipped French nails combined with a chrome finish.
  • Ombré with Chrome — Blended gradient colour nails finished with chrome.
  • Manicure and Pedicure Combo — Combined gel manicure and pedicure, including cuticle care, soak, scrub, exfoliation and moisturising.
  • Colour Change — Colour change service for existing BIAB nails.
  • Toe Nails Gel Removal — Gel polish removal from toenails only.
  • Men's Toe Nails Cut and Shape — Toenail cutting and shaping for men.
  • Men's Manicure — No-polish manicure with cut, shape, buff, hand massage and cuticle oil; customisable.
  • Gel Removal — Gel polish removal without shaping or cutting.

Brows & Skin

  • Brow Lamination — Semi-permanent treatment for fuller, fluffier, more defined brows.
  • Brow Lamination + Tint — Brow lamination combined with tinting.
  • Brow Lamination + Shape + Tint — Brow lamination with wax or thread shaping and tint for a darker finish.
  • Eyebrow Mapping and Stain — Brow mapping for a symmetrical shape, plus a longer-lasting brow stain.
  • Dermaplaning (Without Exfoliation) — Gentle dermaplaning to remove peach fuzz, suitable for sensitive skin.
  • Dermaplaning Facial — Manual exfoliation removing dead skin and peach fuzz for a smoother, brighter complexion; available as half face or full face, with optional LED light therapy add-on.

Waxing & Threading

  • Under Arm Wax — Underarm hair removal by waxing.
  • Lip + Chin Wax/Threading — Combined lip and chin hair removal.
  • Forehead Wax/Threading — Forehead hair removal.
  • Eyebrow Wax/Threading — Eyebrow hair removal by wax or threading.
  • Chin Wax/Threading — Chin hair removal.
  • Upper Lip Wax/Threading — Upper lip hair removal.
  • Full Face Wax/Threading — Full face hair removal, using wax, threading, or a combination of both.
  • Back Wax — Back hair removal by waxing.
  • Half Legs Wax — Waxing to the knees, including toes and feet.
  • Full Legs Wax — Full leg waxing, including toes and feet.
  • Half Arm Waxing — Waxing to the elbow, including hands.
  • Full Arm Waxing — Full arm waxing, including hands.

Frequently asked questions

What is Star Dust's rating?
5.0 out of 5, based on 121 reviews.
What are Star Dust's opening hours?
Monday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-6pm. Closed on Sundays.
How do I book an appointment?
Online, by phone, or by messaging the clinic directly.
Is a deposit required?
A deposit may be required to secure certain appointments or longer treatments.
Does Star Dust offer dermaplaning?
Yes, both a gentler version without exfoliation and a fuller Dermaplaning Facial with optional LED light therapy.
Does Star Dust offer services for men?
Yes, including a Men's Manicure and Men's Toe Nails Cut and Shape.
Where is Star Dust located?
160 Hillside Road, Dunedin, Otago 9012.

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