Studio 4 Hair Salon is a George Street salon in the heart of Palmerston North's CBD, working to one simple motto: where artistry meets precision. The salon is led by John Fernandez, a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of international experience spanning the vibrant salons of Dubai, the multi-franchise networks of the Philippines and New Zealand's own hair industry. That background brings global techniques and trends together with a personalised approach for every client.
The service menu covers precision haircuts for men, women and children — including dedicated Gold Card rates and an under-12s service — alongside a full colour menu that runs from root touch-ups to full head foils finished with toner. A dedicated treatment lineup includes hair spa, keratin smoothing, no-yellow keratin, Kerabond and permanent straightening.
Studio 4 also looks after life's bigger moments, with hair and make-up services including a dedicated bridal package, occasion hair styling, and cosmetic tattooing for eyebrows and eyeliner. Appointments run Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 5:00pm and can be booked online or by phone.
Studio 4 Hair Salon sits on George Street in the heart of Palmerston North's CBD, a neighbourhood salon working to one simple promise: where artistry meets precision. It's a phrase the team takes seriously, pairing creative, trend-aware styling with the technical care that keeps hair looking and feeling its best long after you've left the chair.
At the centre of it all is John Fernandez, a stylist with more than twenty years of international experience. John's career has taken him through the vibrant salons of Dubai, the fast-moving multi-franchise networks of the Philippines and New Zealand's own innovative hair industry. That background shows in his work: global techniques and trends filtered through a genuinely personal consultation, so the finished look is shaped around your hair, your features and your day-to-day routine rather than a one-size-fits-all template. Clients clearly notice the difference — one reviewer, comparing salons across the country, sums it up simply: the quality and care is "absolutely top-notch — better than many hairdressers in Auckland!"
Haircuts are the backbone of the menu. Women can book a cut with a blowdry, or add a hairwash for the full relax-and-refresh experience, while men's cuts are kept precise and practical. Children under 12 have their own dedicated service, and Gold Card holders enjoy special rates on both men's and women's cuts. A hair iron can be added to any appointment for a sleek, finished look.
Colour is where the artistry really comes into play. The colour menu runs from a quick root colour to blend regrowth through to full-head colour and full head foils finished with toner for dimensional, polished results. For clients wanting something more transformative, colour can be combined with a keratin treatment in a single appointment, so hair leaves the salon both vibrant and smooth.
The smoothing side of the menu deserves a spotlight of its own. Studio 4 offers keratin treatments designed to tame frizz and add shine, along with a 'no yellow' keratin formulated to keep blonde and lightened tones brass-free. Kerabond caters to hair that needs bond-building care, permanent straightening is available for a lasting change in texture, and a hair spa treatment offers a nourishing reset for hair and scalp that could use some recovery.
Studio 4 also steps in for life's bigger moments. Hair and make-up packages cover weddings — with a dedicated bridal service — as well as other events and occasions. Standalone hair styling is on offer for anyone who wants a professionally finished look, and cosmetic tattooing for eyebrows and eyeliner provides longer-lasting definition between visits. It means the salon can be part of your regular routine and your milestone days alike.
The gallery on the salon's website gives a good sense of the range: fresh cuts, rich colour work and occasion make-up, all drawn from real client sessions. Browsing it before an appointment is a handy way to gather ideas and walk in with a clear direction for your own style.
Booking is straightforward — appointments can be made online through the salon's website or by phone during opening hours. The salon runs Monday to Saturday, 9:30am to 5:00pm, and is closed on Sundays. Its George Street address puts it within easy reach of Palmerston North's central shops and offices, making it simple to slot a cut, colour or treatment into a day in town.
Whether you're after a straightforward trim, a full colour transformation, smoother and more manageable hair, or wedding-day styling you can trust, Studio 4 aims to send you back out onto George Street feeling like the best version of yourself — with the artistry and precision to back it up.