Peppers Hair & Beauty Boutique is a modern hair and beauty salon on Dalton Street in central Napier, run by experts in hair styling and beauty care since 2001. The salon was founded by Pepper Prendergast, an internationally qualified beauty therapist with NZ I.E.B TH. and C.I.B.T.A.C London credentials and a member of the National Association of Registered Beauty Therapists, who created it out of a pure love for the craft and a dream of a space where beauty and care go hand-in-hand.
Today the Peppers legacy continues under the ownership of Kim Dawson, a long-time Napier local with a Certificate in Hairdressing and years of industry experience in Aotearoa. Kim combines professional expertise with the warm, boutique atmosphere that has made Peppers a Dalton Street staple, supported by a dedicated team committed to each client's hair and beauty goals.
The boutique covers a full range of services across hair styling, skin and facials, and nails and makeup, and has just launched nanoplasty — an ultimate hair-smoothing treatment for anyone who loves a sleek look but wants to keep their hair healthy. Professional product lines such as Olaplex, Evo and Teknia Frizz Control are stocked in-store, and Afterpay is accepted. Whether it's a fresh cut or a skin reset, the aim is simple: clients leave feeling refreshed, pampered, and fantastic.
Peppers Hair & Beauty Boutique has been part of life on Dalton Street in Napier for more than two decades. Billing itself as Napier's home of modern hair and beauty services, it's run by self-described experts in hair styling and beauty care since 2001. The salon was born, in the team's words, out of a pure love for the craft — the fulfilment of founder Pepper Prendergast's lifelong dream to create a dedicated space where beauty and care go hand-in-hand.
Pepper's credentials set the standard from the start: NZ I.E.B TH. and C.I.B.T.A.C London qualifications, international recognition as a beauty therapist, and membership of the National Association of Registered Beauty Therapists. For over two decades the salon has stayed anchored to that original vision — a kind, personalised experience where every client leaves feeling like their truest, best self.
Today the Peppers legacy continues under the ownership of Kim Dawson. A long-time Napier local with a Certificate in Hairdressing and years of industry experience, Kim has spent her career perfecting her craft right here in Aotearoa and understands, as the salon puts it, the unique rhythm of the coastal community. Under her leadership, Peppers keeps the warm boutique atmosphere that made it a Dalton Street staple while continuing to evolve its service menu.
Peppers works across three service pillars: hair styling, skin and facials, and nails and makeup. A visit can be as simple as a fresh cut or as restorative as a full skin reset, and the team's goal is consistent throughout — that every client leaves the boutique feeling refreshed, pampered, and fantastic.
The newest addition is nanoplasty, introduced as the salon's ultimate smooth. It's a hair-smoothing treatment pitched squarely at people who love a sleek look but don't want to compromise the health of their hair. Rather than booking blind, clients are invited to start with a consultation — online or in the salon — so a stylist can talk through whether the treatment suits their hair first.
The boutique doubles as a small retail space. Its window and shelves feature professional lines including Olaplex, Evo and the Teknia Frizz Control range — shampoo, conditioner, cream, protector and treatment, with bundles available. It means the care you receive in the chair can follow you home, something the team clearly enjoys helping clients navigate.
Expect a modern, plant-filled interior: black styling chairs, wooden shelves, mirrors and trailing greenery giving the space a calm, considered feel. The gallery of finished work leans into everything from long straight blonde blow-waves to vintage curls, hinting at the range of the team's styling.
Client feedback quoted on the site captures the vibe: "What a mix of beautiful ladies, professional treatment and lots of laughs and love," writes reviewer Lois Osborne. It's the kind of place where professional treatment comes with genuine connection and plenty of laughter.
Peppers runs by appointment, with online booking available through its Timely page. Prefer to talk to a person? Call the salon on 06 835 2002, or use the text-to-book line on +64 27 757 3669. Hours run Tuesday and Wednesday from 9am until late, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 4pm, and Saturday from 9am to 2pm; the salon is closed Sunday and Monday. Afterpay is accepted, making it easier to spread out treatments.
Whether you're a Napier local due for a cut, a visitor to the Hawke's Bay after a facial, or simply curious about nanoplasty, Peppers' two-decade track record and small-team warmth make it a natural choice. As the salon's own tagline goes: your journey to feeling your best starts here.