Kess Hair & Beauty Palmerston North

About Kess Hair & Beauty Palmerston North

Kess Hair & Beauty Palmerston North is a full-service hair and beauty salon inside The Plaza, at Shop T10, 84 The Square in Palmerston North Central. Part of New Zealand's largest hair and beauty salon group — established in 2004, 100% NZ owned and operated, with 27 locations nationwide — the branch has earned its own local following, with a 4-star Google rating across more than 190 reviews and customers calling it the best value in the city centre.

Services span hair and beauty from top to toe: precision haircuts for women, men and kids, expert blow-dries, full colour, balayage, foils and ombré, keratin smoothing and deep conditioning treatments, hair extensions, full-body waxing, eyebrow threading, tinting and microblading, customised facials, eyelash tinting, massage and piercings. Senior stylists listen first, then deliver using salon-grade products the salon also retails, so results last well beyond the appointment.

The salon is open seven days a week with late nights on Thursday and Friday. Walk-ins are welcome alongside online bookings, all service prices are shown upfront on the booking page with no surcharge on public holidays, gift cards are available in any amount, and free parking at The Plaza makes dropping in simple.

Kess Hair & Beauty Palmerston North: Senior Stylists, Colour and Beauty Care at The Plaza

Kess Hair & Beauty Palmerston North has grown into one of the city's most-trusted salons from its spot inside The Plaza, right on The Square in Palmerston North Central. It carries the tagline 'where hair and beauty meets luxury', and backs it with the weight of New Zealand's largest hair and beauty salon group: 100% NZ owned, established in 2004 with more than two decades of history, and 27 locations nationwide. But the branch's reputation is a local one, built client by client — a 4-star Google rating from more than 190 reviews, and steady praise for stylists who listen first, then deliver.

What the Salon Offers

The service list covers hair and beauty end to end. Haircuts and styling include women's and men's cuts, kids' trims and expert blow-dries — precision work tailored to your face shape and lifestyle. The colour menu runs from full colour through balayage, foils and ombré, with dimensional highlights crafted to complement your natural tone.

Hair care goes deeper than the cut: keratin smoothing, deep conditioning, scalp care and straightening for silky, frizz-free results that last, plus hair extensions. On the beauty side, professional full-body waxing uses skin-safe formulas for long-lasting smoothness, eyebrow services span threading, tinting, semi-permanent microblading and shaping, and the facial menu adds customised facials, eyelash tinting, relaxing massage and piercings.

The Kess Experience

Three promises anchor every visit: senior stylists only, salon-grade products, and a genuinely relaxing atmosphere. Each stylist is described as experienced, trained and trusted by hundreds of returning clients — named specialists with loyal followings rather than anonymous chairs. Reviews bear it out. Gurpreet is name-checked again and again for eyebrow threading and tint ('such a lovely lady'), Moofid for gorgeous colour and cut work, and several clients note that threading is efficient enough for a quick pop-in between errands. Others simply describe a clean, tidy salon where staff treat you 'as a family, not just a client'.

Products matter to the results too: the salon uses and retails premium hair care, so what your stylist achieves in the chair can be maintained at home.

Value, Late Nights and Easy Booking

Pricing is deliberately transparent. Every service price is visible on the online booking page before you commit — no hidden fees, no awkward surprises at checkout — and locals have rated Kess 'the best value' in Palmerston North. There is no surcharge on public holidays, and gift cards are available in any amount, online or in-salon, redeemable across all Kess locations.

Hours are generous for a city-centre salon: open seven days, 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday and Saturday, 10am to 5pm on Sunday, with late nights on Thursday (until 9pm) and Friday (until 7pm). Walk-ins are always welcome, though booking online — it takes about two minutes — secures your preferred stylist and time, especially for the late-night slots. Being inside The Plaza makes a visit easy to fold into a shopping trip, with free parking, bus routes and drop-off access on hand.

Whether you want a blow-dry before an event, a full balayage transformation, keratin smoothing for the season, or a ten-minute brow tidy, Kess Hair & Beauty Palmerston North aims to send you out feeling refreshed — not just styled.

Signature items

• Balayage & Foils
• Eyebrow Threading
• Keratin Smoothing
• Women's Cut & Blow-Dry
• Customised Facials
• Full-Body Waxing

Menu

Waxing

• Full Body — Professional full-body waxing with skin-safe formulas.
• Facial Wax — Gentle facial waxing for long-lasting smoothness.
• Bikini — Bikini waxing with minimal discomfort.
• Arms & Legs — Arm and leg waxing for lasting smoothness.

Eyebrow Services

• Threading — Precise threading to perfect your brow shape — a client favourite.
• Tinting — Brow tinting for effortless definition.
• Microblading — Semi-permanent microblading for effortless brow definition.
• Shaping — Brow shaping tailored to suit your face.

Facials & Beauty

• Facials — Customised facials to revitalise and refresh.
• Lash Tint — Eyelash tinting for naturally defined lashes.
• Massage — Relaxing massage as part of holistic beauty treatments.
• Piercings — Piercing services performed in-salon.

Haircuts & Styling

• Women's Cut — Precision cut tailored to your face shape and lifestyle.
• Men's Cut — Tailored cutting and finish from experienced senior stylists.
• Blow-Dry — Expert blow-dry and finish for every occasion.
• Kids — Kid-friendly trims in a warm, welcoming salon.

Colour & Highlights

• Full Colour — All-over colour crafted to complement your natural tone.
• Balayage — Hand-painted, dimensional colour for a natural, sun-kissed look.
• Foils — Classic foil highlights for dimension and lift.
• Ombré — Graduated colour, softer at the roots and lighter at the ends.

Keratin & Treatments

• Keratin — Keratin smoothing for silky, frizz-free results that last.
• Conditioning — Deep conditioning and scalp care for healthier hair.
• Straightening — Straightening services for smooth, manageable hair.
• Hair Extensions — Length and volume options offered among the salon's hair services.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kess Hair & Beauty Palmerston North located?

Shop T10, 84 The Square, The Plaza, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410 — inside The Plaza shopping centre with free parking.

What are the opening hours?

Mon–Wed 9:00am–5:30pm, Thursday 9:00am–9:00pm, Friday 9:00am–7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–5:30pm and Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm. Open every day, with late nights Thursday and Friday.

Do I need to book or can I walk in?

Both. Walk-ins are welcome during opening hours, but booking online is recommended to guarantee your preferred stylist and time, especially for late-night appointments.

What services does the salon offer?

Haircuts and styling, colour and highlights (balayage, foils, ombré), keratin treatments, hair extensions, waxing, facials, eyebrow threading and microblading, eyelash tinting, massage and piercings.

How do I check pricing?

Full service pricing is visible on the online booking page — select a service to see prices before booking. You can also call (06) 359 4746 for a quote.

Are gift cards available?

Yes — gift cards are available online at kess.co.nz and in-salon, for any amount, and can be used across all Kess locations.

Is there a surcharge on public holidays?

No — pricing stays the same even on public holidays. Booking ahead is recommended to secure your preferred slot.

Tips

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• {"body":"Eyebrow threading is fast and walk-ins are always welcome — reviewers describe an easy in-and-out visit between errands.","title":"Quick pop-in services"}
• {"body":"All service prices appear on the booking page before you book, and there's no surcharge on public holidays — no surprises at checkout.","title":"Check prices before you commit"}
• {"body":"Reviewers repeatedly recommend Gurpreet for eyebrow threading and tint, and Moofid for colour and cuts — booking ahead guarantees your pick.","title":"Ask for the stylists locals name"}
• {"body":"The salon sits inside The Plaza with free parking, so it's easy to combine your appointment with a shopping trip.","title":"Pair your visit with shopping"}

Good to know

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