Playhair

About Playhair

Playhair is a friendly, family-oriented hair salon situated along Main South Road in Green Island, Dunedin. Owned and operated by Kelly Bathgate, the salon provides professional hairdressing tailored for clients of all generations, ranging from toddlers coming in for their very first trim to adults seeking sharp modern styles or classic upkeep.

The salon offers a comprehensive suite of hair services, including precision haircuts, complete colour transformations, foil highlights, perms, and specialized blow waves and sets. With an approachable community atmosphere and personalized service, Playhair ensures everyone leaves looking and feeling their best.

Playhair: Welcoming, Family-Centric Hairdressing in Green Island

Conveniently located at 199 Main South Road in Green Island, Playhair is an independent hair salon dedicated to catering to clients across every stage of life. Owned and operated by experienced stylist Kelly Bathgate, the salon balances modern hair trends with classic, time-tested hairdressing methods, all delivered in a friendly and relaxed local environment.

From lively toddlers coming in for their very first experience in a salon chair to regulars returning for their weekly set or scheduled colour maintenance, Playhair has built a strong reputation as an accommodating, community-focused studio where everyone is welcome.

Tailored Hair Care for All Ages

One of the defining aspects of Playhair is its genuine dedication to family hairdressing. Hair appointments can occasionally be overwhelming for small children, but the salon approaches kids' styling with patience, gentle care, and a fun attitude. Age-tiered cuts ensure that haircuts are properly matched to the attention spans and styling needs of infants, toddlers, primary schoolers, and teenagers alike.

To make that very first trip to the hairdresser an occasion to remember, Playhair even offers a First Haircut Certificate—providing parents with a keepsake to mark the milestone.

Precision Cuts and Expert Colouring

Beyond children's cuts, Kelly Bathgate offers a comprehensive menu of salon services for women and men. Clients looking for everyday upkeep can book in for swift fringe trims, men’s cuts, or full wash, cut, and blow-wave sessions designed to add volume and shape.

For those seeking a change of shade or regular regrowth management, Playhair provides diverse colour treatments. Options include global permanent and semi-permanent colours, toner treatments, root retouching, and detailed foil placements—ranging from half-head lightening to comprehensive full-head foil applications. Clients can also opt for classic perm services to add long-lasting wave, movement, and body.

Relaxed Local Appointments

Playhair operates Tuesday through Saturday with flexible booking options, including late-night hours until 8:00 pm on Thursdays to suit working professionals and busy parents. Whether you are after a quick seasonal tidy-up, special event styling with a shampoo and set, or an all-over makeover, Playhair offers approachable, skilled hair care right in the heart of Dunedin's Green Island community.

Signature items

• Wash, Cut and B/Wave
• Global Colour, Cut and Dry
• Kids Cut (0-5 Years)
• First Haircut Certificate
• Full Head Foils

Menu

Perm

• Perm — Classic perm texture service.

Styling

• Shampoo and set — Traditional wash and structured set styling.
• Wash and straighten — Shampoo service finished with sleek hair straightening.
• Wash and blowave — Cleansing wash followed by a smooth blow wave style.

Haircuts

• Ladies Cut — Tailored haircut service for women.
• Wash, Cut and B/Wave — Shampoo, precision cut, and blow wave finish.
• Fringe Trim — Quick tidy and shaping of the fringe.
• Mens Cut — Classic or modern haircut tailored for men.
• Kids Cut - 0-5 years old — Gentle trim designed for toddlers and infants.
• Kids Fringe Trim — Quick trim focused specifically on children's bangs.
• Kids Haircut 5-10 years — Haircut suited for young school-age children.
• Kids Haircut 10-16 years — Styling and cut for older kids and teenagers.

Other Services

• First Haircut Certificate — Commemorative certificate for a child's milestone first cut.
• Gift Voucher — Salon gift voucher for treatments and styling.

Colour Services

• Global Colour, cut and dry — All-over colour application including a haircut and dry.
• Retouch, cut and dry — Regrowth colour touch-up accompanied by cut and dry.
• Toner — Express colour toner treatment.
• 3/4 Head, cut and dry — Three-quarter head colour service with cut and blow-dry.
• Foils 1/2 head, cut and dry — Half-head highlights or lowlights with cut and dry.
• Foils full head, cut and dry — Full head foil highlights including cut and dry.
• Retouch only — Targeted regrowth touch-up without cut.

Frequently asked questions

Who runs Playhair in Green Island?

Playhair is locally owned and operated by stylist Kelly Bathgate.

Do you cater to young children?

Yes, Playhair provides specialized cuts for all ages, including infants aged 0–5 years, school-aged children, and teenagers.

Can I get a keepsake for my child's first haircut?

Yes, the salon offers a commemorative First Haircut Certificate for little ones.

Does Playhair have late-night appointments?

Yes, the salon is open late on Thursday evenings until 8:00 pm.

Are gift vouchers available?

Yes, Playhair offers salon gift vouchers that can be used toward services.

What colour services are offered?

The salon provides global colour, root retouching, toners, and foil highlights in half, three-quarter, and full head applications.

Tips

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