HairPlay at 39 Lyon Street, Kihikihi, is a whānau salon for all ages and genders, active since 2002, with an inclusive, whānau-centred approach. The owner, Cindy Dearing, has 35 years in the trade, more than 30 of them owning her own salon. Services listed include cuts from short to long, root touch-ups, spiral perms, a Nono straight treatment, blow waves and clipper work. The website says the Nono straight lasts longer than keratin, for 6 to 10 months.
Products include DAVROE, which is vegan and plant-based, and Angel and De Lorenzo, both sulphate and paraben free. Skin Truth skin care is also sold. Booking is online through the salon's Timely page. The listed hours are Tuesday 9am to 7pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm, Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm. Our pick in Kihikihi for a salon that welcomes the whole family.