Where is Essence Beauty located in Oamaru?

The clinic is located at 171 Thames Street, situated at the back of the Oamaru Pharmacy.

Do I need an appointment or do you take walk-ins?

Essence Beauty takes scheduled appointments and can also accommodate walk-ins depending on therapist availability.

How should I prepare for a lash lift appointment?

Please arrive with clean lashes free of mascara, as time is not allocated for mascara removal and residue can affect treatment results.

What is the difference between a regular brow tint and a hybrid stain?

A hybrid stain lasts longer than standard tinting, staining the skin for up to 10 days and brow hairs for up to 6 weeks for a fuller, more structured appearance.

Can Essence Beauty remove gel polish applied by another salon?

No, gel polish removal is only available for sets that were originally applied at Essence Beauty.

How long do lash lift results typically last?

Lash lifts curl and enhance natural lashes for approximately 6 to 8 weeks, though individual results can vary.

Essence Beauty Oamaru

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About Essence Beauty Oamaru

Essence Beauty is a tranquil beauty therapy clinic tucked inside the heart of Oamaru, operating privately at the back of the Oamaru Pharmacy on Thames Street. Established to provide a serene and welcoming space where clients can pause, unwind, and recharge, the salon focuses on delivering meticulous grooming, skin rejuvenation, and relaxation services tailored to each individual.

Led by qualified beauty therapist Kirriana, who finished her professional studies in 2022, Essence Beauty offers a specialised treatment menu spanning brow shaping and hybrid staining, lash lifts, restorative facials, waxing, and manicures and pedicures. Kirriana brings genuine warmth and passion to every appointment, whether assisting clients with targeted Nimue facial skincare or framing features with precision lash and brow styling. Appointments and walk-ins are welcomed depending on daily availability.

Essence Beauty: Calm, Personalised Beauty Therapy in Central Oamaru

Nestled discretely at the rear of the Oamaru Pharmacy on Thames Street, Essence Beauty offers a quiet sanctuary from the hustle of town. Designed as an intimate, restful space where clients can step away from daily routines, this local clinic balances accessible self-care with focused technical expertise. Whether dropping by for routine eyebrow maintenance during a lunch break or settling into the treatment bed for an indulgent therapeutic facial, visitors find an environment committed to relaxation, comfort, and attentive service.

The studio is led by Kirriana, a qualified beauty therapist who completed her formal credentials in 2022. Driven by a passion for healthy, glowing skin and beautifully accentuated natural features, Kirriana works with clients to cultivate confidence and enhance their natural look without fuss. Her ethos is simple: create a calming space where every client can unwind, recharge, and leave stepping out with renewed energy.

Customised Brow and Lash Artistry

Essence Beauty is widely sought after for its detailed lash and brow styling. For clients looking to enhance their everyday look with minimal upkeep, the clinic provides tailored solutions ranging from traditional eyebrow tidies to advanced lamination and staining. The popular Hybrid Brow Stain stands out for its longevity, depositing color on the skin for up to 10 days and coloring the brow hairs for up to six weeks. This technique delivers clean structure, fuller appearance, and defined lines tailored to individual facial features.

Those wanting dramatic yet effortless eye enhancements often opt for the Lash Lift and Tint, which curls natural lashes for six to eight weeks while infusing deep color for noticeable depth. For an all-in-one transformation, packages like The Works and the Clean Girl Package combine lash curling, tinting, brow lamination, and precision shaping in a single relaxing session.

Rejuvenating Skincare and Hands-On Body Care

Skin health is central to the clinic's offerings through specialised Nimue facial treatments. For clients short on time, the Nimue Express Thermal Detox Facial delivers an efficient 30-minute boost complete with cleansing, toning, targeted masking, and aftercare moisturising, alongside professional consultation. When deeper relaxation is needed, the one-hour Nimue Therapeutic Facial integrates gentle exfoliation, massage, and a restorative hydro jelly mask designed to restore hydration and calm stressed skin.

In addition to facials and extensive waxing services covering facial areas and body grooming, Essence Beauty provides gentle nail care. Clients can book manicures and pedicures finished with lasting gel polish, or unwind with an all-inclusive pedicure that pairs warm foot soaks and exfoliation with soothing massage. Operating weekdays from 9:00am to 5:15pm, Essence Beauty pairs professional care with genuine hometown warmth right in central Oamaru.

Signature items

Clean Girl Package
Nimue Therapeutic Facial 1hr
Brow Lamination With Hybrid Stain & Shape
Eyelash Lift & Tint
Pedi + Gel Polish
The Works

Nail Tidy — Nail trim and file to your desired shape.
Gel Removal (Pedi) — Removal of existing gel polish previously applied at Essence Beauty.
Gel Polish (Pedi) — Toenail shaping and tidying finished with lasting gel polish.
Pedi + Gel Polish — Full pedicure including foot soak, exfoliation, gel polish application, and relaxing massage.
Gel Removal (Add Appt) — Add-on appointment for removing gel polish previously applied at Essence Beauty.
Gel Polish (Mani) — Manicure nail shaping, tidying, and fresh gel polish finish.
Gel Removal (Mani) — Fingernail gel polish removal for sets applied at Essence Beauty.

Facials

Nimue Express Thermal Detox Facial — 30-minute quick facial including cleanse, tone, mask, aftercare moisturiser, and skin consultation.
Nimue Therapeutic Facial 1hr — Relaxing one-hour treatment featuring cleanse, tone, exfoliation, massage, hydro jelly mask, and moisturiser.

Eyebrows

Eyebrow Shape — Tidy and sculpt brow shape, completed in 15 minutes.
First Time Brow Shape — Ideal for your first eyebrow shaping appointment or if it has been over 8 weeks since your last tidy.
Eyebrow Tint — Enhances brow colour and definition.
Hybrid Stain — Longer-lasting brow stain that colors skin up to 10 days and hairs up to 6 weeks for a structured, fuller look.
Eyebrow Tint & Shape — Combined brow shape and classic tint for defined brows.
Hybrid Brow Stain & Shape — Hybrid stain paired with brow shaping for a structured, long-lasting finish.
Eye Trio — Full eye treatment including eyelash tint, eyebrow tint, and brow shape.
Eye Trio - With Hybrid Brow Stain — Eyelash tint combined with hybrid brow stain and eyebrow shape.
Brow Lamination With Hybrid Stain & Shape — Reshapes brow hairs to sit full and fluffy, paired with custom hybrid stain and shape.
Clean Girl Package — Comprehensive combination including lash lift and tint paired with brow lamination, hybrid stain, and shape.

Eyelashes

The Works — Complete package including a lash lift, lash tint, brow shape, and brow tint.
Eyelash Lift & Tint — Curled and lifted natural lashes lasting 6 to 8 weeks, paired with tinting for added depth.
Eyelash Tint — Darkens natural eyelashes for subtle definition.
Eyelash Tint & Eyebrow Shape — Combined lash tinting and eyebrow shaping appointment.
Eyelash & Eyebrow Tint — Targeted tinting duo for both eyelashes and eyebrows.
Eyelash & Hybrid Brow Stain — Eyelash tint paired with long-lasting hybrid brow staining.

Body Waxing

Underarm Wax — Hair removal for the underarms.
Forearm Wax — Smooth hair removal covering the forearms.
Full Arm Wax — Complete arm waxing treatment from wrist to shoulder.
Bikini Wax — Tidy bikini line hair removal.
Half Leg Wax — Lower leg wax up to the knees.
Full Leg Wax — Comprehensive leg waxing treatment covering full legs.

Face Waxing

Lip Wax — Quick and gentle hair removal for the upper lip.
Chin Wax — Targeted facial hair removal for the chin area.
Lip & Chin Wax — Waxing combination covering both lip and chin.
Brow & Lip Wax — Eyebrow grooming combined with upper lip waxing.
Half Face Wax — Facial hair removal across half the face.
Full Face Wax — Complete face wax treatment including eyebrow shaping.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Essence Beauty located in Oamaru?: The clinic is located at 171 Thames Street, situated at the back of the Oamaru Pharmacy.
Do I need an appointment or do you take walk-ins?: Essence Beauty takes scheduled appointments and can also accommodate walk-ins depending on therapist availability.
How should I prepare for a lash lift appointment?: Please arrive with clean lashes free of mascara, as time is not allocated for mascara removal and residue can affect treatment results.
What is the difference between a regular brow tint and a hybrid stain?: A hybrid stain lasts longer than standard tinting, staining the skin for up to 10 days and brow hairs for up to 6 weeks for a fuller, more structured appearance.
Can Essence Beauty remove gel polish applied by another salon?: No, gel polish removal is only available for sets that were originally applied at Essence Beauty.
How long do lash lift results typically last?: Lash lifts curl and enhance natural lashes for approximately 6 to 8 weeks, though individual results can vary.

Tips

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