Chocolate Hair is an urban oasis salon located on Seaview Road in Paraparaumu Beach on the Kapiti Coast. Dedicated to helping clients discover a fresh, confident look, the salon caters to modern hair fashion needs with a warm and creative approach.
The experienced team of hair and makeup artists specialises in up-to-the-minute hair techniques, bespoke bridal styling, school balls, and multi-dimensional colour work using NAK products. Finalists in the Electra Business Awards for two consecutive years, the stylists also take the time to guide each client through post-appointment care so their new style is easy to maintain at home.
Located along Seaview Road just moments from the seaside, Chocolate Hair has carved out a welcoming niche as an urban oasis on the Kapiti Coast. Designed to offer a relaxing salon experience where clients can unwind and leave feeling revitalised, the boutique space combines modern salon techniques with personal, grounded service.
From fresh seasonal trends to bespoke occasion styling, the salon has gained strong local recognition, earning finalist honours in the Electra Business Awards for two consecutive years. The team’s philosophy centres on crafting styles that look effortless not just when walking out the salon door, but across the weeks that follow.
The stylists at Chocolate Hair place heavy emphasis on continuous training to deliver current hair trends. Whether crafting a soft sun-kissed bronde balayage, balancing a multi-dimensional three-foil blend of chocolate, blonde, and copper, or executing bold pastel shades like lilac ombre and vibrant pinks, the team works with modern placement techniques.
To ensure vibrancy and health throughout the colouring process, the salon partners with professional ranges including Australian haircare brand NAK, noted for delivering dependable, long-lasting colour results. Alongside colour work, stylists spend dedicated one-on-one time with each client after cutting or restyling to walk through easy home care methods and styling routines.
Special occasion work forms a central pillar of Chocolate Hair’s reputation across the Kapiti region. Specialising in both school ball looks and full bridal parties, the team pairs experienced hair artistry with professional makeup services to craft cohesive event looks.
For school dances and formals, their portfolio highlights creative textured low buns, neat braids, and delicate decorative elements including fresh petals, pearls, and sparkles. For brides, the salon designs comprehensive packages tailored specifically around wedding day timelines. To make event mornings seamless and stress-free, the team also provides a mobile service, travelling directly to venues or homes wherever the wedding party is getting ready.
Whether dropping in for an evening appointment on Tuesday, a routine colour refresh, or an event trial, Chocolate Hair delivers creative expertise in a friendly seaside neighbourhood setting.