The Sanctuary Beauty and Hair

About The Sanctuary Beauty and Hair

The Sanctuary Beauty and Hair is a self-care destination on the first floor of 43 Main Street in Gore, describing itself as "a self-care sanctuary dedicated to you, and your skin & hair." It brings beauty and hair together under one roof: skincare-led facial rituals alongside laser, eyes and brows, waxing, pedicure and manicure, spray tanning, and hair services from Soul Hair by Clare, which operates from within the salon.

Skincare sits at the heart of the business, with professional ranges like Aspect and Osmosis anchoring the treatment menu and the shelves. The retail offering is broad: Kerastase hair care and ghd tools, Youngblood makeup, Pure Fiji body care in scents from coconut to the limited-edition Black Pearl & Sea Grapes collection, tanning products from St Tropez and Vani-T, and wellness lines from Eve Wellness and Mitchells Nutrition.

Bookings can be made online, with a separate booking link for Soul Hair by Clare, and online gift vouchers are available. The webstore ships nationwide with free delivery on orders over $200, and the salon shares new arrivals and promotions on its Facebook and Instagram pages.

The Sanctuary Beauty and Hair: Skin, Beauty and Hair Care in the Heart of Gore

Up on the first floor at 43 Main Street, in the heart of Gore, The Sanctuary Beauty and Hair describes itself as "a self-care sanctuary dedicated to you, and your skin & hair." The name does a fair job of summing up what happens inside: a skincare-led beauty clinic and a hair studio sharing one space, so a single visit can stretch from a facial or laser session to a wax, a pedicure and a hair appointment.

The salon positions itself first and foremost as a skincare specialist, and that focus shapes everything else on the menu. Skin & Facial Rituals are anchored by professional ranges like Aspect and Osmosis — the same brands you'll find on the shelves — while the wider treatment list takes in laser, eyes and brows, waxing, pedicures and manicures, and spray tanning. Eyes and brows even get support at home, with Lilash lash serum and Youngblood's brow and eye makeup on sale alongside the appointment book.

The treatment menu

The services list reads like a full-service beauty clinic: Skin & Facial Rituals for the face, Laser for longer-term results, Eyes & Brows, Waxing, Pedicure & Manicure, and Spray Tan for a quick glow. For tans and everything tanning-adjacent, the salon stocks both St Tropez and Vani-T, so colour can be topped up between appointments.

Hair is handled by Soul Hair by Clare, which runs from within The Sanctuary and takes bookings through its own online link. Between the two sides of the business, it's genuinely possible to plan a head-to-toe visit — skin first, hair straight after — without leaving the building.

The shelves are half the story

The retail side deserves its own mention. Hair care is anchored by Kerastase, with dedicated lines for coloured hair (Chroma Absolu), fragile lengths (Genesis), blondes (Blond Absolu), curls (Curl Manifesto) and thinning hair (Densifique), plus ghd tools and dry shampoo for the days in between. Makeup is Youngblood, from primers and foundations to the Pro Glow creme highlighter sticks and the 13-shade Weekender Face Palette, which packs nine eyeshadows, two blushes and two highlighters enriched with jojoba and vitamin E.

Body care belongs largely to Pure Fiji, whose ranges run from coconut and mango to the limited-edition Black Pearl & Sea Grapes collection of body butter, bath and body oil and lotion. Skincare heroes like the Osmosis Nourish Organic Facial Oil sit alongside sunscreen, mists, masks and tools, while the wellness corner holds supplements and elixirs from Eve Wellness and Mitchells Nutrition. Fox & Fallow's 700ml Bubble water bottles, in shades from Latte to Cherry, round out the gift-worthy finds.

Everything in-store is mirrored online at thesanctuaryspa.co.nz, with free shipping across New Zealand on orders over $200. The homepage is also where current promotions live — recent offers have included a free one-swipe gel eyeliner with the Weekender palette and a Pure Fiji MAN soap with Father's Day purchases, so it's worth a glance before you shop.

Booking your visit

Appointments are made through the salon's online booking system, with a separate link for Soul Hair by Clare, and digital gift vouchers are available for anyone who'd rather let a lucky recipient choose. The salon sits at level 1, 43 Main Street, Gore 9710; opening hours aren't published on the website, so the quickest way to check availability is to book online or get in touch directly. News and new arrivals also appear on the salon's Facebook and Instagram pages.

Between the treatment rooms and the shelves of professional products, The Sanctuary has quietly become a one-stop stop for skin, beauty and hair in Gore — the kind of place where a regular facial, a bottle of Kerastase and a Christmas gift set can all come from the same friendly counter.

Signature items

• Skin & Facial Rituals
• Laser Treatments
• Soul Hair by Clare
• Osmosis Nourish Organic Facial Oil
• Pure Fiji Black Pearl & Sea Grapes
• Youngblood Weekender Face Palette

Menu

Hair

• Soul Hair by Clare — Hair services from within the salon, with its own online booking link.

Makeup

• Youngblood Weekender Face Palette — 13 full-pigment shades: 9 eyeshadows, 2 blushes and 2 highlighters with jojoba and vitamin E.
• YB Pro Glow Creme Highlighter Sticks — Creme highlighter sticks in shades like Moonlit, Champagne Life and Golden Hour.
• Youngblood Makeup — Primer, foundation, concealer, contour, blush, powder, brows, eyes and lips.
• Peachy Lip Co — Lip products from the salon's makeup edit.

Wellness

• Supplements & Elixirs — Wellness supplements and elixirs including Eve Wellness.
• Mitchells Nutrition — Nutritional products from Mitchells Nutrition.
• Drinks & Bottles — Wellness drinks plus Fox & Fallow 700ml Bubble water bottles in Latte, Vanilla, Opalite and Cherry.

Body Care

• Pure Fiji Black Pearl & Sea Grapes — Limited-edition nourishing body butter, bath & body oil and body lotion.
• Pure Fiji — Scented body care ranges from coconut and mango to guava, noni and dragon fruit.
• Pure Fiji MAN — Men's body care range from Pure Fiji.
• Tanning — Self-tan products from St Tropez and Vani-T.
• Bath & Body Essentials — Body wash, lotion, oil, mist and foot care.

Hair Care

• Kerastase Gloss Absolu — Anti-frizz glaze milk and glaze drops for glossy, smooth hair.
• Kerastase Ranges — Lines including Nutritive, Genesis, Chroma Absolu, Blond Absolu, Curl Manifesto, Discipline, Resistance, Chronologiste, Specifique, Densifique and Premiere.
• Shampoo & Conditioner — Daily hair care from the salon's professional brands.
• Treatments, Masks & Leave-In — Hair masks, treatments and leave-in care.
• Styling, Dry Shampoo & Tools — Styling products, dry shampoo and ghd hair tools.

Skin Care

• Osmosis Nourish Organic Facial Oil — Organic facial oil; a hero of the salon's skincare range.
• Aspect — Professional skincare brand stocked in-store and online.
• Osmosis — Skincare brand with packs, tools and treatment products.
• Cleansers & Moisturisers — Everyday skin care essentials from the salon's brands.
• Serums, Masks & Mists — Targeted serums, face masks and activating & setting mists.
• Sunscreen — Daily SPF from the salon's skincare ranges.
• Eye Care & Lashes — Eye products plus lash care including Lilash.
• Skincare Tools & Packs — Skincare tools and value skincare packs.

Beauty & Spa Services

• Skin & Facial Rituals — Facial treatments built on professional skincare brands Aspect and Osmosis.
• Laser — Laser treatments offered as part of the salon's service menu.
• Eyes & Brows — Lash and brow treatments, with Lilash and Youngblood for home care.
• Waxing — Hair removal services, bookable online.
• Pedicure & Manicure — Hand and foot care treatments.
• Spray Tan — Sunless tanning service; St Tropez and Vani-T products sold in-store.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Sanctuary Beauty and Hair located?

Level 1, 43 Main Street, Gore 9710, New Zealand.

How do I book an appointment?

Through the salon's online booking system on its website. Soul Hair by Clare has its own separate online booking link.

What services does the salon offer?

Skin & Facial Rituals, laser, eyes & brows, waxing, pedicure & manicure, spray tanning, plus hair services through Soul Hair by Clare.

Which brands does the salon stock?

Aspect, Osmosis, Pure Fiji, Youngblood, Kerastase, L'Oreal, Lilash, Mitchells Nutrition, Eve Wellness, St Tropez, Vani-T, Bestow Beauty, Peachy Lip Co, ghd and Fox & Fallow.

Can I shop without an appointment?

Yes — products are available in-store and through the online store, which offers free New Zealand shipping on orders over $200.

Do they sell gift vouchers?

Yes, online vouchers can be purchased through the salon's website.

What are the opening hours?

Hours aren't published on the website. The easiest way to check availability is to use the online booking system or contact the salon directly.

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