Fifth Hair Studio is a small home hair salon at 5 Awaroa Road in Helensville, run as a private, one-on-one studio by its founder and stylist, Ongelique. Each appointment is for one client at a time, in a calm space with no rush of a busy salon. Haircuts, colour and styling are all done to suit the client's lifestyle, from a fresh tidy-up to a full change. Colour is where Ongelique focuses most. She works mainly with blondes, from bright, high-impact tones to softer, blended shades that grow out evenly, and she aims to keep the hair healthy through the process.
Ongelique has 18 years in the hair industry. She is NZQA qualified and internationally qualified, and she has studied business management, so the studio is run with the same care as the work at the chair. The studio grew out of wanting a better balance between work and family after the birth of her two children. It is set up to feel relaxed and inclusive, with a calm, upmarket feel and a focus on each client being heard and looked after. For anyone in Helensville who wants a local stylist with a strong background in blonde colour, it is a quiet, personal alternative to a larger salon.