Where is Aroha’s Way - SHE FADES located?

The barbershop is located at 89 Aotaki Street in Ōtaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington.

Does the shop cut long hair for women?

No. Aroha’s Way specialises in barbering and does not offer long female hairdressing. However, they happily do female undercuts, hair art designs, and very short clipper or scissor styles.

Do they offer haircuts for young children and students?

Yes. They provide cuts for toddlers under 5 years old, as well as standard haircuts and fades for primary and college students, including multi-child booking options.

What is included in the FULL Service appointment?

The FULL Service includes any haircut style, a beard trim or cut-throat shave, hair wash, cleansing face mask, and hot towels over a 90-minute session.

Who are the barbers working at the shop?

The shop is run by Jess, who has over 18 years of barbering experience, alongside certified barber Ricki Baker.

Do I need to book in advance?

Bookings can be made directly online via their Timely booking link for both Jess and Ricki.

She Fades Aroha's Way

barber — Otaki · Otaki

About She Fades Aroha's Way

Aroha’s Way - SHE FADES is a community-focused barbershop based on Aotaki Street in Ōtaki, specialising in precision male fades, intricate hair art designs, hot towel cut-throat shaves, and sharp beard trims. Founded by passionate barber Jess, the shop takes its name from her middle name—Aroha—reflecting her philosophy of delivering genuine care, time, and great conversation to make every client walk out looking and feeling fresh.

Alongside Jess, who brings over 18 years of barbering experience, team member Ricki Baker provides skilled cuts and grooming services for adults, seniors, and youth. The barbershop maintains a welcoming environment dedicated to short-hair grooming and modern styling, offering specialised cuts from burst and skin fades to clipper buzz cuts and custom hair art. Aroha’s Way does not cater to traditional long female hairdressing, but enthusiastically offers undercuts, short crops, and detailed hair art designs for anyone wanting sharp, short styles.

Aroha’s Way - SHE FADES: Precision Barbering and Genuine Care in Ōtaki

Located on Aotaki Street in Ōtaki, Aroha’s Way - SHE FADES has carved out a distinct identity in the local community as a barbershop built on precision, warmth, and dedication to the trade. Owned and operated by experienced barber Jess, the shop stands out not only for its technical prowess with clippers and blades, but also for the philosophy that guides every appointment.

The name tells the whole story. Aroha is Jess’s middle name, and doing things 'Aroha’s Way' means offering authentic time, good conversation, and heartfelt attention to everyone who sits in the chair. The second half of the name—SHE FADES—is a bold declaration in a traditionally male-dominated trade: yes, she can fade, and with 18 years of professional barbering experience behind her, she delivers some of the sharpest transitions and skin fades on the Kapiti Coast. Together with qualified barber Ricki Baker, the shop operates as a tight-knit, welcoming space where clients leave looking sharp and feeling valued.

Master Fades, Traditional Shaves, and Hair Art

Aroha’s Way - SHE FADES specialises in the full spectrum of modern and traditional men's grooming. At the core of the service menu are high-precision fades, ranging from tight taper fades and burst fades to spotless skin fades that blend down to clean zero. Clients seeking complete beard maintenance can pair their cut with dedicated beard shaping or opt for a standalone trim to keep edges crisp and balanced.

For those who appreciate classic barbershop rituals, the shop offers traditional cut-throat shaves for both face and head. Each shave is performed using sharp razor blades, lathering shave cream, and soothing hot towels to deliver a smooth finish without irritation. Clients looking for the complete package can book the signature FULL Service, a comprehensive 90-minute treatment that combines any haircut style with a beard trim or cut-throat shave, a cleansing hair wash, hot towels, and a refreshing facial mask.

Creativity also takes center stage through the shop's popular hair art services. Jess and Ricki craft custom etched lines, geometric patterns, and creative designs into short fades. While the shop explicitly focuses on barbering and does not provide long-hair salon hairdressing, it readily caters to women seeking bold undercuts, hair art, or sharp short-back-and-sides styles.

A Family-Friendly Community Hub

Aroha’s Way is deeply rooted in the Ōtaki community, making family grooming straightforward and accessible. The team caters to clients of all ages, from patient first haircuts for under-fives to discounted grooming for seniors and Gold Card holders. Multi-child booking options make it easy for parents to schedule appointments for two or three children in a single visit, whether for simple school cuts or crisp taper fades.

Every client is greeted with an easygoing atmosphere where taking time over the details matters. With convenient online booking through Timely, getting in front of the mirror with Jess or Ricki is effortless. Whether you need a regular maintenance trim, an intricate custom design, or the relaxation of a hot towel cut-throat shave, Aroha’s Way delivers quality barbering with genuine local pride.

Signature items

Mens Skin Fade
FULL Service
Haircut + Hairart Designs
Cut Throat Shave (Face)
Primary & College Skin Fade
Under 5yrs Haircut

Primary & College Standard Haircut — Classic haircut for school-aged kids and teens.
Primary & College Standard Haircut with Ricki — Standard school-aged haircut service booked with Ricki.
Primary & College TAPER / ZERO / SKIN FADE — Detailed taper, zero, or skin fade for primary and college students.
Primary & College - ZERO / SKIN FADE / TAPER with Ricki — Taper or skin fade service for students booked with Ricki.
Haircut + Hairart Designs — Full haircut paired with custom-etched hair art patterns.
Hairart Designs Only — Custom freestyle or structured hair design without a full cut.
Under 5yrs Haircut — Gentle, patient haircut crafted specifically for toddlers and under-5s.
Under 5yrs Haircut with Ricki — Under-5s haircut appointment booked with Ricki.
x2 - Primary & College TAPER / ZERO / SKIN FADE Haircut — Multi-child booking for two taper, skin, or burst fade haircuts.
x2 - Primary & College ZERO / SKIN FADE / TAPER Haircut with Ricki — Two-student fade haircut session booked together with Ricki.
x2 - Primary & College Standard Haircuts — Back-to-back standard cuts for two primary or college students.
x2 - Primary & College Standard Haircuts with Ricki — Two standard youth haircuts scheduled together with Ricki.
x3 - Primary & College Standard Haircuts — Convenient group booking covering standard cuts for three children.
x3 - Primary & College ZERO / SKIN FADE / TAPER Haircut — Group booking covering zero, skin, taper, or burst fades for three students.

Beard

Mens Haircut & Beard — Full men's haircut matched with tidy beard trimming.
Mens Haircut & Beard Trim with Ricki — Haircut and beard upkeep session provided by Ricki.
Mens Skin Fade & Beard — Seamless skin fade complemented by neat beard shaping.
Mens Skin Fade & Beard Trim with Ricki — Skin fade and beard trim service booked with Ricki.
Beard Trim ONLY — Shaping, detailing, and trimming for beards of all lengths.
Beard Trim ONLY with Ricki — Beard maintenance appointment with barber Ricki.

Adults

Mens Standard Haircut — Classic scissor or clipper haircut tailored to your preferred style.
Mens Standard Haircut with Ricki — Standard men's haircut service booked with barber Ricki Baker.
Mens Skin Fade — Precision zero fade down to the skin on sides and back.
Mens Skin Fade with Ricki — Detailed skin fade or zero fade booked with barber Ricki.
Seniors Haircut — Discounted haircut service for clients aged 65 years and over.
Seniors Haircut with Ricki — Haircut service for seniors aged 60 and above with a Gold Card.
Mens Haircut & Beard Trim — Complete standard haircut combined with a beard shape-up and trim.
Mens Haircut & Beard Trim with Ricki — Standard haircut and beard trim combination with Ricki.
Mens Skin Fade & Beard Trim — Sharp skin fade blended seamlessly with a detailed beard trim.
Mens Skin Fade & Beard Trim with Ricki — Skin fade and beard grooming session booked with Ricki.
Beard Trim ONLY — Dedicated beard trimming, edging, and shaping service.
Beard Trim ONLY with Ricki — Beard trim and maintenance session with Ricki.
Mens Haircut & Hair Wash — Standard cut paired with an invigorating in-chair hair wash.
Line up ONLY — Clean lining up of natural edges and hair margins only.
Cut Throat Shave (Face) — Traditional straight razor facial shave with shaving cream and hot towel.
Cut Throat Shave (Head) — Full scalp razor shave featuring warm shaving cream and hot towels.
FULL Service — Any haircut style, beard trim or cut throat shave, wash, face mask, and hot towels.

Clipper Cuts

Clipper Cut (1 Number) — Uniform buzz cut across the entire head using a single guard length.
Clipper Cut (2 Numbers) — Buzz cut blending two clipper guard numbers across sides and top.

Hairart Designs

Haircut + Hairart Designs — Full haircut combined with custom clipper or razor hair art.
Hairart Designs ONLY — Artistic shaved patterns or line designs without a haircut.

Cut Throat Shave

Cut Throat Shave (Face) — Classic hot towel, lather, and straight razor facial shave.
Cut Throat Shave (Head) — Smooth scalp shave using hot towels, cream, and a cut-throat razor.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Aroha’s Way - SHE FADES located?: The barbershop is located at 89 Aotaki Street in Ōtaki, Kapiti Coast, Wellington.
Does the shop cut long hair for women?: No. Aroha’s Way specialises in barbering and does not offer long female hairdressing. However, they happily do female undercuts, hair art designs, and very short clipper or scissor styles.
Do they offer haircuts for young children and students?: Yes. They provide cuts for toddlers under 5 years old, as well as standard haircuts and fades for primary and college students, including multi-child booking options.
What is included in the FULL Service appointment?: The FULL Service includes any haircut style, a beard trim or cut-throat shave, hair wash, cleansing face mask, and hot towels over a 90-minute session.
Who are the barbers working at the shop?: The shop is run by Jess, who has over 18 years of barbering experience, alongside certified barber Ricki Baker.
Do I need to book in advance?: Bookings can be made directly online via their Timely booking link for both Jess and Ricki.

Tips

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