Hair to Stare At is an award-winning hair and beauty salon in Bethlehem, Tauranga. Established in 2007, the salon has earned a reputation for high-quality, professional hairdressing and beauty services at affordable prices, all delivered in a friendly, professional and relaxed atmosphere. It sits in Ridge Plaza at the corner of Millers Road and Jude Place, about ten minutes' drive from the Tauranga CBD, with plenty of free off-street parking.
The team ranges from emerging stylists through to senior and master hair stylists, supported by trained beauty therapists. Ongoing development is a real focus here: the salon regularly participates in salon training, off-site courses and workshops, and the team attends hair fashion shows and hairdressing competitions to stay current with the latest trends, technologies and product breakthroughs.
Services span the full spectrum of hair care — balayage, some of the best hair colours available, treatments, cuts and styling for the whole family — plus a genuine specialism in hair extensions, with micro/nano bead, keratin, Vixen and Luxe smooth weft, tape in and clip in options. The beauty side offers a range of services including tanning, and quality hair products are available to purchase instore, with stylists happy to recommend the best products to maintain your look.
Clients consistently describe stylists who truly listen, go above and beyond, and make every visit feel personal — several long-time customers note they stopped salon-hopping once they found Hair to Stare At. Bookings can be made online or by phone on 07 571 5534.
Tucked into Ridge Plaza at the corner of Millers Road and Jude Place, Hair to Stare At has been a fixture of Bethlehem since 2007. In the years since, this Tauranga hair and beauty salon has built a reputation for high-quality, professional hairdressing at affordable prices — the kind of place clients stay loyal to for years. One reviewer who admits she swapped salons a lot over the years says she has stuck with Hair to Stare At longer than anywhere else. That sort of loyalty doesn't happen by accident.
The heart of the salon is its team: emerging stylists working alongside senior and master hair stylists, supported by trained beauty therapists. What sets them apart is a culture of constant upskilling. The team participates in regular salon training, off-site courses and workshops to stay current with the latest trends, technologies and product breakthroughs, and also attends hair fashion shows and competes in hairdressing competitions. For clients, that translates into stylists who can talk confidently about what's new — and, just as importantly, what will actually suit your hair and your lifestyle.
Every stylist is also happy to recommend the best products to help maintain your new look at home, and quality professional hair products are available to purchase instore.
Hair to Stare At offers a wide range of hair services — from balayage and some of the best hair colours available to treatments, cuts and styling for the whole family. The salon also specialises in hair extensions, and it is one of the few local salons offering all the major fitting methods under one roof: micro and nano bead extensions, keratin extensions, Vixen and Luxe smooth weft extensions, tape-in extensions and clip-ins. Whether you want serious length, added thickness or a temporary change for a special occasion, there is a method to match.
On the beauty side, the salon's trained therapists offer a range of beauty services, including tanning — handy if you want your hair and a glow sorted in the same visit.
Inside, Hair to Stare At is modern and well equipped, with the latest furniture, fittings and equipment, and a warm, relaxed atmosphere that reviewers mention again and again. Clients describe stylists who truly listen to their hair needs and go above and beyond to exceed expectations, and who make them feel valued rather than just another client. Team members Corina and Jess come in for particular praise in recent reviews.
The salon caters for the whole family, with the friendly team happy to talk hair care whether you have a booking or are simply passing by.
Hair to Stare At is open Tuesday to Thursday from 9am to 8pm — a real bonus for anyone who needs an after-work appointment — Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday from 8.30am to 4pm. The salon is closed Sundays and Mondays.
Bookings can be made online through the salon's booking system, or by calling 07 571 5534. It is worth keeping an eye on the salon's specials, and gift vouchers are available if you are treating someone else. With plenty of free off-street parking at Ridge Plaza and Bethlehem's shops close by, an appointment here is easy to fold into the rest of your day.