Saren Hair Studio is a hairdressing salon on Rata Street in the heart of Inglewood, carrying on the proud legacy of Cathys Hairstylists — a trusted local favourite — with a fresh, modern touch. The studio sits about 20 minutes from both New Plymouth and Stratford, making it an easy trip for clients right across the Taranaki region.
The team specialises in custom colouring, blonding and precision cuts, alongside special event styling and more, all designed to bring out your best features and bring your hair goals to life. The emphasis is on personalised work: colour and cuts tailored to the individual in the chair.
Just as important is the atmosphere. Saren Hair Studio describes itself as a relaxed, welcoming and inclusive space where great hair comes with great company, and every visit is framed as a personal, stylish experience. Appointments can be booked online or by phone, with late nights available on Wednesday and Thursday.
Saren Hair Studio sits on Rata Street in the heart of Inglewood, carrying on the proud legacy of Cathys Hairstylists — a trusted local favourite that many in the town will remember well. The studio has taken that foundation and added a fresh, modern touch, aiming to make every visit a personal and stylish experience rather than a quick trim and out the door.
For a small-town salon, the location is surprisingly convenient. Inglewood lies about 20 minutes from both New Plymouth and Stratford, so the studio is an easy drive from either centre. That makes it a practical choice for anyone across the region who wants dedicated, unhurried hairdressing without the big-city salon rush.
Carrying on an established salon is both a privilege and a challenge. The goodwill built up by Cathys Hairstylists comes with expectations: clients who know exactly how they like their hair done, and who notice when standards slip. Saren Hair Studio embraces that continuity, promising familiar local hairdressing with modern technique and a genuinely welcoming feel — so long-time clients keep the quality they know, while newcomers find a contemporary studio that feels nothing like a time capsule.
The team frames each appointment as your next hair adventure, a phrase that captures the studio's tone. This is a place where you can talk through a big change, a seasonal refresh or a routine maintenance visit, and where the conversation matters as much as the result.
Saren Hair Studio specialises in custom colouring, blonding and precision cuts, with special event styling and more rounding out the services. The common thread is the word custom. Colour is designed for the individual in the chair, cuts are shaped to bring out your best features, and everything is aimed at your own hair goals rather than a one-size-fits-all look.
Blonding is singled out as a specialty. It is one of the most technically demanding services in hairdressing — lifting hair while keeping it healthy and the tone true — and the studio puts it front and centre of what it does. Precision cuts are the other pillar: a good cut has to hold its shape, suit how you actually live, and grow out well between visits.
When there is a big occasion on the calendar, special event styling is on offer too, so your hair is one detail you can lock in early and forget about until the day itself.
More than great hair, the studio is explicit about great company. It describes itself as a relaxed, welcoming and inclusive space — language that speaks to a salon where anyone can feel comfortable, whether it is your first visit or your fiftieth. Small-town friendliness, professional results.
Booking is straightforward: appointments can be made online through the studio's booking system, or by phone. The team also keeps an active presence on Instagram and Facebook, an easy way to see recent work before you commit.
Hours are Tuesday and Friday from 9:30am to 5pm, with late nights on Wednesday and Thursday until 8pm — handy for anyone juggling standard working hours. Saturday runs 9am to 3pm, and the studio is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
You will find the studio at 42 Rata Street, Inglewood, with the phone line on (06) 756 8910 for any questions ahead of your appointment. Whether you are due for a precision cut, chasing the right blonde, or getting ready for an event, Saren Hair Studio pairs the trust of an Inglewood institution with the polish of a modern salon — close to home, and just 20 minutes from New Plymouth or Stratford.