Asha Hair & Beauty Salon Palmerston North

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About Asha Hair & Beauty Salon Palmerston North

Asha Hair & Beauty Salon is Palmerston North's trusted women-only hair and beauty salon, located on Broadway Avenue in the city centre. Run by Asha Rani, a hairdresser and beautician, it offers professional, personalised services in a comfortable, welcoming environment created especially for female clients.

The salon specialises in Nanoplasty Hair Treatment — premium, formaldehyde-free smoothing and straightening that leaves hair healthier, shinier, smoother and frizz-free. Alongside it sits a full hair menu: colouring, balayage highlights, foils, root touch-ups, haircuts and trims, styling, hair spa treatments and deep conditioning.

The beauty offering is just as thorough. Body waxing uses Italian-made sugar wax and hot wax, facial threading and waxing covers brows to full face, and facials range from quick mini clean-ups to luxurious gold and bridal treatments. Massage and wellness options — Swedish, deep tissue, pregnancy and Indian acupressure massage, cupping therapy and traditional Indian hot oil head massage — complete the picture, all for women only.

Quality, hygiene and customer satisfaction guide everything the team does, and appointments can be booked online, with gift vouchers available for someone special.

Asha Hair & Beauty Salon: Women-Only Hair, Beauty & Wellness in Palmerston North CBD

On Broadway Avenue in the heart of Palmerston North CBD, Asha Hair & Beauty Salon has made its name as the city's trusted women-only salon. Run by Asha Rani, a hairdresser and beautician, it brings hair care, beauty therapy and traditional Indian wellness treatments together in one calm, welcoming space reserved exclusively for female clients.

The salon's philosophy is straightforward: professional, personalised service with a strong focus on quality, hygiene and customer satisfaction. Whether you are popping in for a quick eyebrow tidy or settling in for a two-hour full-body treatment, the goal is the same — helping you look and feel your best.

The Nanoplasty specialists

Asha's standout specialty is the Nanoplasty Hair Treatment, a premium, formaldehyde-free smoothing and straightening service. Where older straightening treatments could be harsh, nanoplasty is designed to improve the hair as it smooths it: clients leave with hair that is healthier, shinier, smoother and frizz-free.

Around that signature service sits a full hair menu — colouring, balayage highlights, foils and highlights, root touch-ups, haircuts and trims, styling, hair spa treatments and deep conditioning — delivered by stylists the salon describes as experienced in advanced hair care. Colour and smoothing clients can also maintain their results with hair spa treatments and deep conditioning between visits.

Waxing, threading and brows

The beauty menu is notably deep. Body waxing is carried out with Italian-made sugar wax and hot wax, and spans everything from a five-minute underarm wax to full legs, full back and a comprehensive two-hour Full Body Wax Package that takes in legs, arms, underarms, Brazilian, back, tummy, full face and eyebrows.

Facial threading and waxing is a house strength as well — brows, upper lip, chin, nose, forehead, face sides and full-face options, often as quick three-to-five-minute appointments. Brows have their own following here: threading, tinting and lamination, plus combinations like the eye trio with upper lip, chin and under-chin.

Gold facials and Indian wellness

Facials run from a 40-minute mini clean-up to luxurious gold treatments, including a Bridal Deluxe Gold Facial — 90 minutes of bleaching and de-tanning, gold-cream massage, steaming, blackhead removal and a golden peel-off mask across face, neck and chest. Targeted options include an herbal acne facial safe for sensitive, acne-prone skin, along with anti-ageing, hydra, fruit and skin-brightening facials, nearly all with eyebrow shaping included.

Wellness is where the salon's Indian heritage shines brightest. Women-only massages include Swedish, aromatherapy, deep tissue, pregnancy and stress-relief styles, along with Indian acupressure deep tissue work, cupping therapy and the traditional Indian hot oil head massage — available on its own or paired with a head wash and dry.

Massage options are thoughtfully tiered: a 20-minute neck and head massage when time is short, 40- and 60-minute back and full-body sessions, and a 90-minute full body massage when only the works will do. Feet, legs, face and shoulders each get dedicated treatments too, so you can focus relief exactly where you need it.

A space of their own

For many clients, the women-only policy is the whole point. It shapes every part of the menu — waxing, facials, massages and acupressure are all for female clients — and creates a private, relaxed environment where comfort comes first.

Everything is by appointment, with each service listed alongside its duration so you know exactly how much time to set aside. Gift vouchers are available too, which makes the salon an easy answer for birthdays, bridal celebrations or a treat for someone special.

One to plan around: the Super Deluxe Gold Facial, with its head massage and eyebrow shaping, is booked in the evening window from 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Saturday — a neat after-work wind-down.

From nanoplasty smoothing to an old-fashioned hot oil head massage, Asha Hair & Beauty Salon packs a genuinely comprehensive women-only menu into one friendly Palmerston North address.

Signature items

  • Nanoplasty Hair Treatment
  • Bridal Deluxe Gold Facial
  • Full Body Wax Package
  • Indian Hot Oil Head Massage
  • Eyebrow Threading & Waxing
  • Super Deluxe Gold Facial

Menu

Facials

  • Super Deluxe Gold Facial with Eyebrows and Head Massage — 75-minute gold herbal facial with bleach, D-Tan mask, steaming, blackhead treatment and massage; bookable 5pm-7pm, Mon-Sat.
  • Bridal Deluxe Gold Facial — 90-minute treatment with de-tan, gold cream and gel massage, steaming and a golden peel-off mask for face, neck and chest.
  • Deluxe Gold Facial with Gold Bleach and Eyebrows — 60-minute facial with gold bleach, cleansing, scrub, herbal massage, steaming, blackhead removal, mask and toning serum.
  • Acne Treatment Herbal Facial — 60-minute natural facial safe for sensitive, acne-prone skin; 3-4 sessions every three weeks recommended.
  • Hydra Facial and Eyebrows — 60-minute hydrating facial with brow shaping.
  • Mini Facial — 40-minute express facial.
  • Mini Facial Deep Clean Up — 40-minute deep-cleansing express facial.
  • Anti-Ageing Facial and Eyebrows — 60-minute facial targeting firmness, elasticity, wrinkles and dark spots.
  • Skin Whitening Facial and Eyebrows — 60-minute brightening facial with brow shaping.
  • Deluxe Facial with Head Massage — 60-minute deluxe facial paired with a relaxing head massage.
  • Regular Facial + Eyebrow Shape — 45-minute facial with cleansing, scrub, herbal massage, steaming, blackhead removal, mask and toning serum.
  • Gold Facial with Blackhead Treatment and Eyebrows — 60-minute gold facial including blackhead treatment and brow shaping.
  • Fruit Facial for Sensitive Skin and Eyebrows — 60-minute gentle fruit facial suited to sensitive skin, with brow shaping.

Massages

  • Full Body Massage (90 mins) — Ninety minutes of full-body relaxation.
  • Full Body Massage (60 mins) — One-hour full body massage.
  • Swedish Massage (60 mins) — Classic one-hour Swedish massage.
  • Aromatherapy Massage (60 mins) — One-hour aromatherapy massage.
  • Deep Tissue Massage (60 mins) — One-hour massage working into deeper muscle layers.
  • Pregnancy Massage (60 mins) — Gentle one-hour massage for expectant mothers.
  • Indian Acupressure Deep Tissue Massage (60 mins) — One-hour deep tissue massage using Indian acupressure techniques.
  • Stress Relief Massage (60 mins) — One-hour massage focused on releasing tension.
  • Full Back, Neck and Head Massage (40 mins) — Forty-minute massage across the back, neck and head.
  • Full Legs Massage (30 mins) — Half-hour massage for tired legs.
  • Head, Neck and Shoulder Massage (30 mins) — Half-hour massage for head, neck and shoulders.
  • Indian Hot Oil Head Massage (20 mins) — Traditional twenty-minute warm oil scalp and head massage.
  • Hot Oil Indian Head Massage with Head Wash and Dry — Warm oil head massage followed by a head wash and dry.
  • Neck & Head Massage (20 mins) — Twenty-minute neck and head massage.
  • Face Massage & Steaming (20 mins) — Twenty-minute facial massage with steaming.
  • Feet Massage (20 mins) — Twenty-minute foot massage.

Body Waxing

  • Under Arms/Armpits — Five-minute underarm wax using Italian-made sugar wax and hot wax.
  • Half Arms — Ten-minute half arm wax.
  • Full Arms — Ten-minute full arm wax including hands and fingers.
  • Half Legs — Ten-minute half leg wax including feet.
  • Full Legs — Ten-minute full leg wax with feet and lower back included.
  • Full Back — Five-minute full back wax.
  • Bikini Line — Five-minute bikini line tidy-up.
  • Full Bikini (First Time) — Five-minute full bikini wax for first-time clients.
  • Full Brazilian (First Time) — Ten-minute full Brazilian wax for first-time clients.
  • Brazilian Maintenance — Ten-minute Brazilian touch-up timed for every three weeks.
  • Full Lower Back Wax — Five-minute lower back wax.
  • Tummy Full Waxing — Five-minute full tummy wax.
  • Navel — Five-minute wax around the navel.
  • Chest — Five-minute chest wax.
  • Full Body Wax Package — Two-hour package: full legs, full arms, underarms, full Brazilian, full back, tummy, full face and eyebrows.
  • First-Time Full Brazilian and Half Tummy Waxing — Thirty-minute combo for first-time clients.
  • Upper Thigh Waxing — Thirty-minute upper thigh wax.
  • Brazilian Maintenance and Tummy Wax — Thirty-minute combo of Brazilian touch-up and tummy wax.

Hair Services

  • Nanoplasty Hair Treatment — Signature formaldehyde-free smoothing and straightening for healthier, shinier, frizz-free hair.
  • Hair Colouring — Professional hair colouring by experienced stylists.
  • Balayage Highlights — Balayage highlighting service.
  • Foils & Highlights — Foils and highlights for added dimension.
  • Root Touch-Ups — Colour refresh for regrowth at the roots.
  • Hair Styling — Professional hair styling service.
  • Haircuts & Trims — Cuts and trims to keep your shape fresh.
  • Hair Spa Treatments — Nourishing in-salon hair spa treatments.
  • Deep Hair Conditioning — Intensive deep conditioning treatment.

Tinting & Dye

  • Natural Brown Tint — Natural brown tint for eyebrows or eyelashes.

Beauty Services

  • Eyebrow Lamination — Brow lamination for groomed, fuller-looking brows.
  • Lash Lift — Lash lift for a natural lift and curl.
  • Eyelash Tinting — Tinting to darken and define the lashes.
  • Manicure — Grooming and care for hands and nails.
  • Pedicure — Grooming and care for feet and toenails.
  • Gel Nail Polish — Long-wearing gel polish application.

Threading & Waxing

  • Eyebrows Threading & Waxing — Five-minute brow shaping by threading and waxing.
  • Forehead Threading & Waxing — Three-minute forehead clean-up.
  • Chin & Neck Threading & Waxing — Five-minute chin and neck clean-up.
  • Face Side Threading & Waxing — Five-minute clean-up of the sides of the face.
  • Upper & Lower Lip Threading & Waxing — Three-minute lip-area clean-up.
  • Nose Threading & Waxing — Three-minute nose-area clean-up.
  • Full Face Threading & Waxing — Twenty-minute full face clean-up with eyebrows included.
  • Eyebrows + Upper Lip + Chin Waxing — Ten-minute three-area wax combo.
  • Eyebrows Threading/Waxing and Upper Lip Wax/Thread — Five-minute brows plus upper lip combo.
  • Chin and Under Chin — Five-minute chin and under-chin clean-up.
  • Under Chin — Under-chin threading or waxing clean-up.
  • Eye Trio + Upper Lip + Chin, Under Chin Wax — Thirty-minute combo covering brows, upper lip, chin and under-chin.

Wellness & Relaxation

  • Acupressure Therapy — Women-only acupressure therapy sessions.
  • Cupping Therapy — Women-only cupping therapy.

Frequently asked questions

Is the salon women-only?
Yes. Asha Hair & Beauty Salon is a women-only salon — all hair, beauty, waxing and massage services are for female clients.
What is Nanoplasty Hair Treatment?
It is the salon's specialty: a premium, formaldehyde-free smoothing and straightening treatment that leaves hair healthier, shinier, smoother and frizz-free.
What wax do you use for body waxing?
The salon uses Italian-made sugar wax and hot wax for all body waxing.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online through the salon's booking page, or call 02 7414 6465.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes, gift vouchers can be purchased through the salon's website.
Where is the salon located?
At 88 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North Central, in the Palmerston North CBD (4410).
What massage styles are offered?
Women-only massages include Swedish, aromatherapy, deep tissue, pregnancy, stress relief and full body, plus Indian acupressure deep tissue massage, traditional Indian hot oil head massage and cupping therapy.

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