Where is RA Hair & Beauty located?

The salon is located in the Knox Block at 460 George Street, Dunedin.

Do I need a consultation before my first appointment?

A complimentary 15-minute consultation is recommended at least 72 hours before appointments for new clients, especially those planning colour corrections or significant transformations.

How does RA Hair & Beauty structure its haircut pricing?

The salon operates a gender-neutral pricing model based on hair length and time required (short ear length, medium above-shoulder, and long below-shoulder cuts).

What is the salon's cancellation policy?

Cancellations made more than 24 hours prior incur no charge. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% service fee, and no-shows require an $80 non-refundable deposit to book future appointments.

What happens if I am running late?

There is a 5 to 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, the team will complete as much of your service as possible in the remaining time.

Does the salon offer adjustment services if I am unsatisfied?

Clients can contact the salon within 48 hours of their visit to arrange a complimentary adjustment service if an outcome did not match the agreed service plan.

RA Hair & Beauty

hair salon — North Dunedin · Dunedin

About RA Hair & Beauty

RA Hair & Beauty is a welcoming, purpose-built hair and beauty salon located in Dunedin's Knox Block on George Street. Owned and operated by Giordy, Sarah, and Sean, the salon blends decades of industry expertise with an ethos centered on passion, wellbeing, and environmental sustainability.

The salon offers a comprehensive suite of personalised services, spanning bespoke colours, curls, blonding, precision cuts, and rejuvenating hair and scalp treatments. Accredited with Green Quality + Care® and committed to eco-friendly practices, RA Hair & Beauty champions gender-neutral pricing and provides a relaxed, inclusive space where clients can take a mindful break while being expertly cared for.

RA Hair & Beauty: Mindful Hairdressing and Modern Style in North Dunedin

Located within Dunedin's vibrant Knox Block on George Street, RA Hair & Beauty provides a refreshing take on modern salon care. Named for the radiant energy of heat, life, and light, the salon was founded by Giordy, Sarah, and Sean with a deliberate mission: to create an inclusive, relaxing environment that balances professional technical craft with environmental responsibility.

With Sarah bringing over three decades of hairdressing mastery, Giordy contributing triple qualification across hair styling, massage therapy, and beauty therapy, and Sean providing veteran salon management expertise, RA Hair & Beauty combines seasoned experience with progressive salon values. The team places a strong emphasis on continuous growth, ensuring all hairdressers and barbers are qualified or actively training, supported by at least 40 hours of professional development each year and accredited with Green Quality + Care®.

Thoughtful Care and Sustainable Craft

At the core of the salon's philosophy are three guiding principles: passion, wellbeing, and sustainability. Believing that a hair appointment should offer a genuine pause from everyday pressures, the team has designed a calm, welcoming space where clients are invited to unwind completely.

Environmental care is reflected in daily operations, from carefully vetted eco-conscious suppliers to an ongoing push toward plastic-free salon standards. Furthermore, the team upholds a gender-neutral pricing model founded on service time and hair length rather than gender norms, ensuring fair, transparent pricing across all haircuts and treatments.

Custom Colour, Smoothing, and Care

RA Hair & Beauty caters to a diverse range of styling and hair care requirements. Colourists specialize in tailored highlights, root retouches, all-over tinting, and vivid custom transformations, alongside complimentary 15-minute consultations for new clients to assess goals and mapping prior to major colour work.

For those seeking texture management, the salon offers specialized smoothing and straightening treatments, including keratin treatments that reduce frizz and volume by up to 25%, as well as classic and spiral perms for lasting body and wave. Every service is anchored by personalized consultations, dedicated scalp and hair nourishment, and clear aftercare guidance to keep hair healthy long after leaving the salon chair.

Signature items

Keratin Smoothing
Bespoke Custom Colour
Hair and Scalp Treatments
Perming Service
Foils Highlights

Foils — T-section, half-head, or full-head foil highlights.
All Over Colour — Single uniform colour applied at the same level or darker.
Retouch — Root touch-up service at the same level or darker.
Retouch and Foils — Root touch-up paired with scattered foil highlights.
Short Cut — Haircut tailored for ear length, scheduled for up to 30 minutes.
Medium Cut — Haircut tailored for hair above the shoulders, scheduled for up to 45 minutes.
Long Cut — Haircut for hair below the shoulders, scheduled for up to 1 hour.
Hair and Scalp Treatments — Customised restorative treatments to suit individual hair and scalp needs.
Blow Waves — Professional styling and blow wave service based on hair length.
Bespoke Custom Colour — Customised creative colouring tailored to specific goals and hair length.
Keratin Smoothing — Smoothing treatment reducing frizz, volume, and curl by up to 25%.
Perm — Permanent curl service available in short, medium, long, or spiral perm styles.
Chemical Straight — Permanent straightening or relaxing treatment for short, medium, or long hair.

Frequently asked questions

Where is RA Hair & Beauty located?: The salon is located in the Knox Block at 460 George Street, Dunedin.
Do I need a consultation before my first appointment?: A complimentary 15-minute consultation is recommended at least 72 hours before appointments for new clients, especially those planning colour corrections or significant transformations.
How does RA Hair & Beauty structure its haircut pricing?: The salon operates a gender-neutral pricing model based on hair length and time required (short ear length, medium above-shoulder, and long below-shoulder cuts).
What is the salon's cancellation policy?: Cancellations made more than 24 hours prior incur no charge. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% service fee, and no-shows require an $80 non-refundable deposit to book future appointments.
What happens if I am running late?: There is a 5 to 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, the team will complete as much of your service as possible in the remaining time.
Does the salon offer adjustment services if I am unsatisfied?: Clients can contact the salon within 48 hours of their visit to arrange a complimentary adjustment service if an outcome did not match the agreed service plan.

Tips

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