Drift Hair and Beauty

hair_salon — Papamoa Beach · Tauranga

About Drift Hair and Beauty

Drift Hair and Beauty is a boutique hair and beauty salon at Shop 6/38 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa, within the Fashion Island Shopping precinct with plenty of free parking available. The salon focuses on delivering a great customer experience, aiming to put clients at ease from the moment they walk in and deliver fantastic results every visit.

The team, led by salon owner and master stylist Nastassja alongside senior stylist Mariette and stylists Tiany and Cassie, combines creativity with precision across a full range of hair services — cuts, styling, colouring (foils, balayage and permanent colour), Great Lengths keratin bond and tape-in hair extensions, Qiqi and keratin straightening or softening treatments, and hair treatments including Olaplex and Keune products. The salon partners with brands including Great Lengths, Wella, Elim MediHand, QiQi and Pure Organic.

Drift's combined hair and beauty offering is designed to cater to all needs under one roof, though at the time of writing the salon's beauty services are being refreshed, with updates on the new beauty menu coming soon. Clients are welcome to book a free consultation, and the salon can be reached by phone for questions or booking availability.

Drift Hair and Beauty: A Boutique Salon in Papamoa

Drift Hair and Beauty is a boutique salon at Shop 6/38 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, tucked within the Fashion Island Shopping precinct with plenty of free parking nearby. The salon's focus is on delivering a great customer experience, putting clients at ease from the moment they walk through the door and delivering fantastic results on every visit.

A Skilled Team

Drift is led by salon owner and master stylist Nastassja, alongside senior stylist Mariette and stylists Tiany and Cassie. Client reviews consistently praise the team's professionalism and knowledge, from listening carefully to what a client wants to suggesting changes based on individual hair type.

Cuts, Colour and Styling

The salon's core hair menu covers everything from a full Restyle through to Men's and Kids' Cuts, plus styling services like blow-waves, straightening and curls. On the colour side, Drift offers a full range of foils — from partial through to full head with regrowth — along with a dedicated Balayage package and permanent colour services including regrowth, global colour and toner.

Extensions and Straightening

For clients wanting more length or volume, Drift offers Great Lengths keratin bond hair extensions, a solution designed not to compromise the client's own hair, expanding and contracting naturally with water rather than pinching or causing breakage — these typically last three to six months. Tape-in extensions are also available. For smoothing services, the salon offers Qiqi straightening and softening treatments, as well as keratin straightening.

Hair Treatments

Rounding out the hair menu, Drift offers bond repair treatments, Olaplex (available standalone or alongside a colour service), and Keune products including the Miracle Elixir and Spa Creambath treatments.

Beauty Services Being Refreshed

Drift's combined hair and beauty concept is designed to cater to all of a client's needs under one roof. At the time of writing, the salon notes that its beauty services are currently being refreshed, with an updated beauty menu coming soon — so it's worth checking back or contacting the salon directly for the latest on treatments like nails, facials and eyes.

Trusted Brand Partners

Drift partners with a number of respected industry brands, including Great Lengths, Wella, Elim MediHand, QiQi and Pure Organic, reflecting the salon's focus on quality products across its hair services.

Getting in Touch

Drift Hair and Beauty can be reached on 07 575 9280 for questions or to book an appointment, and clients are also welcome to visit for a free consultation about their hair and beauty needs.

Signature items

  • Keratin Bond Hair Extensions
  • Balayage Package
  • Qiqi Straightening
  • Olaplex Treatment
  • Full Head Foils

Menu

Cuts

  • Restyle
  • Shampoo, Cut & Dry-off
  • Shampoo, Cut & Blow-wave
  • Men's Cuts
  • Kids' Cuts

Foils

  • Partial Foils
  • 1/2 Head Foils
  • Full Head Foils
  • Re-growth & 1/2 Head Foils
  • Re-growth & Full Head Foils

Styling

  • Blow-wave
  • Straightening
  • Curls
  • Hair-up Styling

Balayage

  • Balayage Package

Hair Extensions

  • Keratin Bonds (Great Lengths) — Natural keratin bonds that attach to your own hair without pinching or causing breakage; last three to six months, giving instant natural volume and/or length
  • Tape In Extensions

Hair Treatments

  • Bond Repair
  • Olaplex (Standalone)
  • Olaplex (With Colour)
  • Keune Miracle Elixir
  • Keune Spa Creambath

Permanent Colour

  • Regrowth Colour
  • Global Colour
  • Toner

Beauty Experience

  • Beauty Services — Currently being refreshed; updates coming soon

Straightening/Softening

  • Qiqi Straightening
  • Qiqi Softening
  • Keratin Straightening

Frequently asked questions

What services does Drift Hair and Beauty offer?
Cuts, styling, colouring (foils, balayage, permanent colour), hair extensions, straightening/softening treatments, and hair treatments like Olaplex.
Are beauty services (nails, facials, eyes) currently available?
The salon's services page notes beauty services are currently being refreshed, with updates coming soon.
Where is Drift Hair and Beauty located?
Shop 6/38 Gravatt Road, Papamoa Beach, Papamoa, within the Fashion Island Shopping precinct.
Is there parking?
Yes, plenty of free parking is available.
Who's on the team?
Salon owner and master stylist Nastassja, senior stylist Mariette, and stylists Tiany and Cassie.
Do they offer hair extensions?
Yes, Great Lengths keratin bond extensions and tape-in extensions.
What brands do they partner with?
Great Lengths, Wella, Elim MediHand, QiQi and Pure Organic.

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