The Right Cut Hair and Beauty Retreat is a Palmerston North staple, welcoming clients from its spot on Broadway Avenue in Terrace End since 1997. From humble beginnings, the salon has grown into a local icon known for its fresh take on hair and exceptional client care, blending fun, family-friendly vibes with a touch of luxury.
The team of seven women — skilled hairdressers alongside passionate apprentices — offers haircuts and styling, colouring, hair extensions, and tanning and makeup. Every service starts with an in-depth consultation and personalised attention, so whether you are after a quick trim or a full transformation, the result feels authentically you.
The salon exclusively uses Keune for haircare, GHD for styling and Dermalogica for skincare, and sells the same professional brands in-salon and through its online shop. Appointments can be booked online or by phone on 06 355 1105.
On Broadway Avenue in Terrace End, The Right Cut Hair and Beauty Retreat has been part of Palmerston North life since 1997. What began as a humble local salon has, over nearly three decades, grown into a genuine local icon — known for a fresh take on hair, exceptional client care and a team that treats every visitor like a regular.
The salon's philosophy is easy to sum up: effortless luxury meets modern style. The team here believes great hair should feel as good as it looks, and every service — from a quick trim to a full transformation — is delivered with a calm, refined touch. It is high-end hair artistry designed around your individuality, not a one-size-fits-all template.
From its beginnings in 1997, The Right Cut has blossomed into one of the city's best-loved salons. That kind of longevity is rare in hairdressing, and it reflects something the team does deliberately: they prioritise connection as much as aesthetics. From the moment you step through the doors, you are treated as part of the TRC family, in a warm, welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable and valued.
The team behind it all is a group of seven women — skilled hairdressers working alongside passionate apprentices — including Shelley Lane, Tammy Christiansen, Sandra McKevitt, Cinnemon Trail, Willow Buckley and Hannah Banks. Each has their own profile on the salon's website, so you can get to know the stylists before you book. The salon credits its mix of skill, warmth and laughter for making the difference in the client experience.
The vibe is deliberately fun and family-friendly, with a touch of luxury. Whether you are in for a quick trim, a fresh touch-up or a full hair transformation, the aim is the same: a visit that feels like an experience to remember, and hair that feels authentically you.
Haircuts and styling sit at the heart of the menu. The stylists work across everything from naturally polished everyday looks to standout occasion hair, tailoring each cut to the person in the chair rather than chasing a single trend.
Colour is a specialty too, whether you are after a subtle refresh or a standout change. Every appointment is grounded in an in-depth consultation — one of the salon's four pillars, alongside personalised attention, experienced professionals and professional products — so you and your stylist agree on the plan before any work begins.
Hair extensions are available for clients wanting added length or volume, fitted and blended by the experienced team. And true to its name as a hair and beauty retreat, the salon rounds out its hair menu with tanning and makeup services, making it a convenient one-stop stop before weddings, balls and other big events.
The Right Cut is particular about what goes on your hair. The salon exclusively uses Keune for haircare, GHD for styling and Dermalogica for skincare — top-tier brands chosen so that clients leave feeling pampered and looking their absolute best.
The same brands are available to take home. The salon's online shop is organised into Dermalogica, GHD, hair care, men's products and styling, with shipping and returns handled through the website — handy for topping up between appointments with the exact products your stylist used on you.
First-timers can expect the full consultation treatment. The team takes time to talk through your hair, your routine and what you actually want before starting, and the salon's calm, indulgent approach is designed to make the appointment feel like a break rather than a chore. Service details and pricing are outlined on the salon's website, so you can get a sense of the menu before you book.
Booking is straightforward: appointments can be made online through the salon's booking system, or by phone on 06 355 1105. You will find The Right Cut at 304 Broadway Avenue in Terrace End, Palmerston North. Come for the cut, stay for the warmth — and leave feeling, as the team puts it, like a VIP.