Do I need to book an appointment at Pattersons Salon?

Yes — all appointments are reserved especially for you. Many services can be booked online, but not all services and stylists are available online, so call 06 758 3417 if you can't find a suitable time.

When should I arrive, and how should I prepare?

Arrive 5-10 minutes before your appointment. For styling services such as blow waves, straightening, curls, hair-ups and braids, come with clean, dry hair unless your service includes a wash.

How is colour pricing worked out?

Colour prices are starting-from prices based on hair length, thickness, the time required and any additional product used. Every colour service includes a consultation, and a free 15-minute consultation is available for an exact quote.

Can I get a dramatic colour change in one visit?

Not always. Results depend on your colour history, condition and starting point, and the salon is upfront that some blonde or colour corrections may take multiple appointments.

What if I'm not happy with my colour?

Contact the salon within 7 days of your appointment so they can assess and, where appropriate, offer an adjustment. Refunds are only considered in exceptional circumstances, and having your hair altered elsewhere first may void a complimentary reassessment.

Do you offer wedding hair and makeup?

Yes — Pattersons offers dedicated wedding packages along with bespoke hair and makeup packages for special occasions.

What ages do you cut?

Everyone: preschool, primary/intermediate, high school (years 9-13) and adults, with separate ladies' and men's/boys' services.

Patterson's Salon

hair salon — New Plymouth Central · New Plymouth

About Patterson's Salon

Pattersons Salon is a hair and makeup studio on Devon Street East in central New Plymouth, founded by Georgia Patterson, a stylist with more than ten years of experience in the hair industry. Originally known as Pattersons Hair & Makeup, the salon has grown into a vibrant space dedicated to making every visit feel special — from the initial consultation through to the final touches — with a focus on high-quality care in a relaxing, welcoming environment.

The team works across five service menus: styling, treatments, cuts, makeup and colour. Styling covers blow waves, GHD straightening, curls, hair-ups and Dutch or French braids; treatment options range from quick express add-ons to hour-long K18 and Wella Ultimate Repair deluxe sessions, along with keratin smoothing, perms and chemical straightening. Cuts cater to the whole family, from preschool trims and school-age styles to ladies' cuts and men's clipper work.

Colour is a particular strength, delivered with the Wella range: global tints, full, half and quarter-head foils, balayage, on-scalp bleach, tint-and-foil combinations, hairline work and toner refreshes, each beginning with a consultation and with toner included on most colour services. Makeup artists use the Curtis Collection by Victoria mineral range, and bespoke hair and makeup packages — including dedicated wedding packages — are a specialty. Open Tuesday to Saturday, with late nights on Wednesday and Thursday.

Pattersons Salon New Plymouth: Hair, Colour & Makeup on Devon Street East

Pattersons Salon is a hair and makeup studio on Devon Street East in central New Plymouth, where founder Georgia Patterson and her team have built a reputation for colour, styling and makeup designed to last beyond the appointment. The salon's own words capture the ambition: stylists who work with you to create beautiful hair, not just for today, but everyday.

From Pattersons Hair & Makeup to Pattersons Salon

Georgia Patterson brings more than ten years of experience in the hair industry to the chair. She founded the business as Pattersons Hair & Makeup and has since grown it into Pattersons Salon — a vibrant space with a clear mission: that every visit should feel special. The team's focus is high-quality care in a relaxing, welcoming environment, with the details handled from your initial consultation through to the final touches.

Bespoke packages sit at the heart of what they do. The salon specialises in custom hair and makeup packages — including dedicated wedding packages — designed to make life easier, whether you're preparing for a milestone occasion or simply carving out some self-care.

Colour with a consultation first

Colour is one of Pattersons' strongest suits. The salon works with the Wella colour range and offers the full spectrum: global root touch-ups and all-over tints, full, half and quarter-heads of foils, first-time balayage and balayage touch-ups, on-scalp bleach, tint-and-foil combinations, hairline and parting work, and toner refreshes. Foil and bleach services include toner, and most colour services are paired with a post-colour cut or style.

Every colour appointment begins with a consultation covering your colour history, previous box dye, medications and hair condition — an honesty-first approach the team says leads to the safest, most realistic outcome. A free 15-minute consultation is available for anyone wanting an exact quote before committing, and the salon is refreshingly upfront that some blonde transformations and colour corrections may take multiple appointments.

Treatments that rebuild

The Treat Me menu is where the salon leans into indulgence. Quick add-ons like the Express Treatment and Wella's Ultimate Repair slot into any service with a wash, while the K18 add-on — which repairs deep down from the inside out — comes with a free 5ml take-home. Hour-long deluxe versions of both turn the visit into a proper unwind, with hair transformed, dried and styled.

Further up the menu sit the Blow Out Classic, a two-hour keratin smoothing treatment lasting up to three months, alongside perms and chemical straightening, both confirmed upon consultation.

Cuts for the whole family

Pattersons cuts across generations. Adults can choose a dry cut and style or a full wash, cut and style; men and boys have dedicated cuts, including an all-over clipper option. High school students in years 9-13 get their own services, as do primary and intermediate kids, and preschoolers are welcome too — with the salon good-naturedly noting the cut depends on the little one's comfort. Fringe trims keep things tidy between visits.

Makeup, lashes and the big days

The salon's makeup artists use the Curtis Collection by Victoria range, with its dedicated mineral collection built on natural ingredients. Services span a full hour of glam or natural makeup for events, a 30-minute Express Eyes option, temporary lashes, and a 90-minute makeup lesson where you can bring products from home and learn to build a life-proof everyday look. Combined with the wedding packages, it makes Pattersons a one-stop shop for bridal parties and event-goers.

Planning your visit

Pattersons Salon opens Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 5pm, stays late on Wednesday and Thursday until 8pm, and runs 9am to 4pm on Saturday — Sunday and Monday are days of rest. Book ahead, as appointments are reserved especially for you, and arrive 5-10 minutes early with clean, dry hair for styling services like blow waves, curls and braids. Not every service or stylist is available for online booking, so if you can't find a time, ring the team on 06 758 3417.

Signature items

Balayage & Foils
K18 Deluxe Treatment
Blow Out Classic
Wedding Hair & Makeup
Makeup & Lashes
Ladies Wash, Cut & Style

Blow Wave (Above Shoulders) — 30-min wash and blow wave for hair above the shoulders — no hot tools used.
Blow Wave (Below Shoulders) — 45-min wash and blow wave for hair below the shoulders — no hot tools used.
Hair Up — 45-minute hair up or half-up half-down style; arrive with clean, dry hair.
Straighten — 30-min GHD straighten — please come with clean, dry hair.
Wash & Straighten — One hour: washed, dried and GHD straightened.
Curls or Waves — 30 minutes of GHD curls to your desire; come with clean, dry hair.
Wash & Curls — One hour: washed, dried and finished with GHD curls.
Braids — 30-min Dutch or French braids on sprayed or clean dry hair; 4+ braids quoted by phone.
Wash & Braids — One hour: washed, dried and braided Dutch or French style; 4+ braids quoted by phone.

Treat Me

Express Treatment (Add On) — 15-minute nutrient boost added to any service that includes a wash.
Ultimate Repair (Add On) — 15-minute add-on repairing hair from the inside out with Wella Ultimate Repair.
K18 (Add On) — 15-minute K18 repair add-on with any washed service, plus a free 5ml take-home.
Ultimate Repair Deluxe Treatment — One hour of complete relaxation as hair is transformed deep-down, dried and styled.
K18 Deluxe Treatment — One-hour bonding treatment with wash, K18 Peptide Mask and styled finish; free 5ml take-home.
Blow Out Classic — Two-hour keratin smoothing treatment lasting up to 3 months.
Chemical Straightening — Permanent hair straightening service, confirmed upon consultation.
Perm — Two-hour perm/permanent wave, confirmed upon consultation.

Colour Me

Global Root Touch Up — Tint applied to roots; paired with a post-colour cut or style.
Global - I Want It All — Tint through roots, mid-lengths and ends; paired with a post-colour cut or style.
Full Head Of Foils — Foils through back, top and sides, toner included; paired with a cut or style.
Half Head Of Foils — Foils through the top section and sides, toner included; paired with a cut or style.
Quarter Head Of Foils — Foils through the top and around the hairline, toner included; paired with a cut or style.
Balayage Initial — First balayage appointment, placed through mid-lengths and ends; toner included.
Balayage Touch Up — Refresh of an existing balayage through mid-lengths as needed; toner included.
On Scalp Bleach All Over — Bleach from roots to ends for new clients or refreshes; toner included.
On Scalp Bleach Root Touch Up — Scalp bleach for regular clients of six weeks or less; toner included.
Global Touch Up w' Scattered Foils — Root tint with scattered foils through the top and hairline; toner included.
Global Touch Up Deluxe — Root tint plus foils through the top section and sides; toner included.
Global Touch Up Super Deluxe — Root tint with foils throughout, or creative colouring; toner included.
Hair Line & Part — Tint applied to the hairline and parting; paired with a post-colour cut or style.
Toner Refresh — Refreshes an existing toner; paired with a post-colour cut or style.
Post Colour Cut — Cut with styled finish — must be booked alongside a colour service.
Post Colour Style — Blow-dry and styled finish with an expert stylist; must be booked with a colour service.

Create Me

Ladies Cut and Style — 45-minute ladies dry cut and style.
Ladies Wash, Cut and Style — One hour: ladies wash, blow dry and style.
Mens/Boys Cut — 30-minute men's/boys cut and style.
All Over Clipper Cut — 30-minute all-over clipper cut — no scissors.
High School Girls Wash, Cut and Style — One-hour wash, cut, dry and style for high school girls (years 9-13).
High School Girls Cut and Style — 45-minute cut and style for high school girls (years 9-13).
High School Boys Cut — 30-minute dry cut and style for high school boys (years 9-13).
Primary/Intermediate Wash, Cut & Style — 45-minute wash, dry, cut and style for primary/intermediate kids.
Primary/Intermediate Cut & Style — 30-minute cut and style for primary/intermediate kids.
Preschool Cut — 15-minute preschool cut, subject to the little one's comfort.
Fringe Trim — Quick fringe trim between full cuts.

Complete Me

Makeup — One hour of full glam or natural makeup to get you event ready.
Express Eyes — 30-minute express eye look for a special occasion.
Make Up Lesson — 90-minute lesson for a life-proof everyday look; bring your own makeup to compare.
Lashes In Salon Range — 15-minute application of temporary false lashes to complete your look.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book an appointment at Pattersons Salon?: Yes — all appointments are reserved especially for you. Many services can be booked online, but not all services and stylists are available online, so call 06 758 3417 if you can't find a suitable time.
When should I arrive, and how should I prepare?: Arrive 5-10 minutes before your appointment. For styling services such as blow waves, straightening, curls, hair-ups and braids, come with clean, dry hair unless your service includes a wash.
How is colour pricing worked out?: Colour prices are starting-from prices based on hair length, thickness, the time required and any additional product used. Every colour service includes a consultation, and a free 15-minute consultation is available for an exact quote.
Can I get a dramatic colour change in one visit?: Not always. Results depend on your colour history, condition and starting point, and the salon is upfront that some blonde or colour corrections may take multiple appointments.
What if I'm not happy with my colour?: Contact the salon within 7 days of your appointment so they can assess and, where appropriate, offer an adjustment. Refunds are only considered in exceptional circumstances, and having your hair altered elsewhere first may void a complimentary reassessment.
Do you offer wedding hair and makeup?: Yes — Pattersons offers dedicated wedding packages along with bespoke hair and makeup packages for special occasions.
What ages do you cut?: Everyone: preschool, primary/intermediate, high school (years 9-13) and adults, with separate ladies' and men's/boys' services.

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