Mint Beauty Therapy

About Mint Beauty Therapy

Mint Beauty Therapy & Day Spa sits at 116 Alexandra Street, right in the heart of Te Awamutu's main street, inside a historic building the team has celebrated with a purpose fitout that blends industrial character with modern villa design. It's a tranquil space created for one purpose: giving you room to relax, refresh and reconnect with yourself.

What makes Mint stand out is the breadth of what happens under one roof. The salon seamlessly blends advanced aesthetics with day spa experiences — you can move from a photographic skin scan and dermal needling to a tropical-scented full body massage, from appearance medicine to a deluxe pedicure in a purpose-designed massage chair. The team of seasoned therapists delivers the full range, and the multi-award winning salon is just as equipped for a serious long-term skin journey as it is for an hour of quiet escape.

Beyond the treatment rooms, Mint runs an online store stocked with the professional brands used in the salon — Pure Fiji, Aspect, Aspect Dr, CosMedix, Esthemax, Grande and Lauren & Louise — with same-day shipping anywhere in the country. Whether you're a regular on the main street or planning a dedicated self-care day, Mint's promise is simple: enhancing your beauty, boosting your confidence and elevating your spirit.

Mint Beauty Therapy & Day Spa: Advanced Skincare and Day Spa Calm on Te Awamutu's Main Street

Mint Beauty Therapy & Day Spa occupies a lovely slice of Te Awamutu's main street. The salon sits at 116 Alexandra Street, in the heart of town, inside a historic building the team has celebrated with a purpose fitout that blends industrial character with modern villa design. It sets the tone for everything that follows: this is a place designed for you to relax, refresh and reconnect.

The salon describes itself as Waikato's premier beauty therapy experience, and its multi-award winning reputation rests on an unusually broad offering. In a single location you can move from an in-depth skin consultation to a tropical-scented full body massage, from injectable aesthetics to a gel pedicure in a massage chair. Seasoned therapists deliver the full range, and the salon's promise is simple: enhancing your beauty, boosting your confidence and elevating your spirit.

Where Skin Journeys Begin

For many clients, a visit starts with the Observe photographic skin consultation. A specialist scans your face across five different profiles, then maps out the best combination of in-clinic and at-home treatments — and the consultation fee is redeemable on products bought the same day. From there, the advanced menu covers dermal needling, a collagen induction therapy for fine lines, pigmentation, pore size and acne scarring, plus a full suite of IPL services: permanent hair removal, pigmentation and skin rejuvenation, and red vein removal. Most IPL hair removal clients need six to ten sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, and every first visit includes a consultation and patch test.

Appearance Medicine, Undetectably Good

The salon also hosts Jessica Lennan Advanced Aesthetics, built on the philosophy that 'the best injectable is undetectable'. Jessica, an experienced nurse who has studied the aging process extensively, begins every relationship with a private, confidential consultation — and no pressure whatsoever to go through with any treatment. Botulinum toxin and dermal filler sit alongside Profhilo, minimally invasive Mint mono threads for skin tightening, cryotherapy for skin lesions and sclerotherapy for leg spider veins.

Rituals Built for Escape

Then there's the day spa side of Mint. Signature packages named Paradise, Bliss, Serenity, Tranquility and Nurture layer foot rituals, sugar cane exfoliation, massage and facials into anything from 75 minutes to over two hours of quiet. Massage therapists work with Pure Fiji products in Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology and pregnancy styles, and expectant mums can book the two-hour Nurture package — a full body massage with warmed exotic oils followed by a deluxe pedicure. Pregnancy massage is offered after the first trimester.

Lashes, Brows and Nails Worth Booking

The details matter here too. Yumi lash lifts curl and darken natural lashes for eight to twelve weeks, brow lamination and henna brows shape and define without a needle in sight, and the eye menu covers every combination of tinting and shaping. On nails, the salon champions BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) — a strengthening soak-off gel that helps natural nails grow. Resident expert Gemma notes it lasts around three to four weeks and can be infilled rather than removed each time. Express and deluxe manicures and pedicures, in normal or gel polish, round out the menu.

Take the Spa Home

Mint also runs an online store stocked with the professional brands used in the salon — Pure Fiji, Aspect, Aspect Dr, CosMedix, Esthemax, Grande and Lauren & Louise. Order from anywhere and products ship the same day, straight to your door. There's a specialist makeup room on site too, with trained therapists using Lauren & Louise mineral makeup for school balls, special occasions and weddings, from bridesmaid looks to bridal trials and the big day itself.

Bookings can be made online at any time, and gift vouchers are available for anyone who'd rather give an hour of calm than another candle. Whether you're committing to a serious skin journey or just an hour of warm oil and quiet, Mint Beauty Therapy & Day Spa makes a convincing case for stepping off Alexandra Street and into stillness.

Signature items

• Tranquility Package
• Nurture (Mum to Be)
• Dermal Needling
• Yumi Lash Lift
• BIAB Nails
• IPL Hair Removal

Menu

Nails

• Express Manicure (Normal Polish) — 30-minute tidy, shape and polish.
• Deluxe Manicure (Normal Polish) — 45 minutes of extra care for hands and nails.
• Express Manicure (Gel Polish) — One-hour manicure finished with long-wear gel.
• Deluxe Manicure (Gel Polish) — 75-minute pamper with a gel polish finish.
• Express Pedicure (Normal Polish) — 45-minute refresh for tired feet.
• Deluxe Pedicure (Normal Polish) — 60-minute treat in the pedicure massage chair.
• Express Pedicure (Gel Polish) — One-hour pedicure with a gel finish.
• Deluxe Pedicure (Gel Polish) — 75-minute deluxe pedicure with gel polish.
• Gel Removal — Soak-off of existing gel polish.
• Nail Art – Per Finger (Gel) — Individual nail art on gel nails.
• Nail Art – Full Set (Gel) — Full set of nail art on gel nails.
• Callous Peel — Targets hardened skin on the feet.
• BIAB Deluxe Manicure – First Application — Strengthening builder gel with cuticle care, shaping and a long-lasting finish.
• BIAB Deluxe Manicure – Backfill (2–4 Weeks) — Grown-out BIAB rebalanced, buffed to a shine and finished with solar oil.
• BIAB Deluxe Manicure – Removal and Reapplication — Soak-off and fresh application of BIAB.
• Add-On Gel Polish – 15 mins — Bold gel colour layered over BIAB.

Makeup

• School Ball / Special Occasion / Bridesmaid — Occasion makeup by trained therapists using Lauren & Louise mineral makeup.
• Bridal Trial — A trial run of your wedding day look.
• Bride – Day of the Wedding — Long-lasting mineral makeup for the wedding morning.

Waxing

• Chin, Sides of Face or Upper Lip — Precision waxing of a single facial area.
• Chin and Upper Lip — Two-zone facial waxing.
• Chin and Brows — Chin wax paired with a brow shape.
• Brows and Upper Lip — Brow shaping plus upper lip wax.
• Upper Lip, Chin and Brows — Three-zone facial waxing.
• Upper Lip, Chin and Sides — Full facial waxing across three areas.
• Under Arm — Waxing for smooth underarms.
• Half Arm — Arm waxing from elbow to wrist.
• Full Arm — Complete arm waxing.
• Snail Trail — Waxing for the abdominal hairline.
• Half Leg — Lower or upper leg waxing.
• Three-Quarter Leg — Extended leg waxing.
• Full Leg — Complete leg waxing.
• Bikini — Classic bikini-line waxing.
• Full Leg and Bikini — Leg and bikini waxing combined.
• G String — A more extensive bikini wax.
• Brazilian (Repeat Visit) — For clients returning within six weeks.
• Brazilian (New Client) — First Brazilian or first visit after six weeks or more.
• Male Half Leg — Waxing for the lower or upper leg.
• Male Three-Quarter Leg — Extended leg waxing for men.
• Male Back and Chest — Combined back and chest waxing.
• Male Back — Full back waxing.
• Male Chest — Chest waxing.
• Male Ears — Gentle ear hair waxing.
• Male Nose — Nose hair waxing.

Massage

• Back Sugar Rub Enhancement – 15 mins — Exfoliating sugar rub add-on available with any massage.
• Swedish Back Massage – 25 mins — Softer pressure with long, kneading strokes to aid relaxation.
• Swedish Back, Neck and Shoulder – 40 mins — Long, flowing strokes to release upper body tension.
• Swedish Full Body – 55 mins — Full-body relaxation with increased blood flow.
• Swedish Full Body Extended – 85 mins — A longer, unhurried full-body Swedish session.
• Deep Tissue Back Massage – 25 mins — Firm pressure to break down knots and scar tissue.
• Deep Tissue Back, Neck and Shoulder – 40 mins — Targeted firm work through the upper body.
• Deep Tissue Full Body – 55 mins — Head-to-toe firm massage with heating or cooling balms.
• Hot Stone Full Body – 55 mins — Heated stones at key points to melt muscle tension.
• Hot Stone Full Body Extended – 85 mins — Extended hot stone therapy for deeper relaxation.
• Reflexology – 25 mins — Foot ritual plus pressure-point massage to relieve stress and tension.
• Pregnancy Back Massage – 25 mins — Gentle relief for mum-to-be (after the first trimester).
• Pregnancy Full Body – 55 mins — Full-body massage to ease fatigue and improve circulation.

Spa Packages

• Paradise – 75 mins — Full-body sugar cane exfoliation plus a 45-minute back, neck and shoulder massage.
• Bliss – 75 mins — Luxurious foot ritual, 30-minute back massage and 30-minute facial.
• Serenity – 2 hrs 15 mins — Massage, facial and deluxe pedicure in a specially designed massage chair.
• Tranquility – 2 hrs 15 mins — Foot ritual, 60-minute full body massage with warmed exotic oil and a 60-minute facial.
• Nurture (Mum to Be) – 2 hrs — Full body pregnancy massage with warmed oils plus a deluxe pedicure.

Retail Skincare

• Lauren & Louise Luminous Foundation — Mineral foundation from the salon's house makeup brand.
• Aspect Dr Exfol A Plus 30mL — Vitamin A resurfacing serum for home skin routines.
• CosMedix Clarity Serum — Clarifying serum for clearer, calmer skin.
• Pure Fiji Spa Box — At-home spa gift set in Pure Fiji's tropical scents.

IPL Hair Removal

• Upper Lip — Permanent removal of unwanted dark, grey or coarse blonde hair.
• Upper Lip and Chin — Safe, non-invasive IPL for the upper lip and chin.
• Lip, Chin and Sides — Permanent hair removal across three facial zones.
• Chin — Permanent removal of unwanted chin hair.
• Neck — IPL hair removal for the neck area.
• Underarm — Long-term hair reduction for the underarms.
• Bikini — IPL hair removal for the bikini line.
• G-String Bikini — A more extensive bikini-line treatment.
• Brazilian — Full Brazilian hair removal via IPL.
• Half Arm — Permanent hair removal from elbow to wrist.
• Full Arm — IPL hair removal for the whole arm.
• Half Leg — Long-term hair reduction for the lower or upper leg.
• Full Leg — IPL hair removal for the entire leg.
• Abdomen (Snail Trail) — Targets the line of hair down the abdomen.
• Back — Permanent hair removal across the back.
• Full Back — Complete back hair removal via IPL.
• Chest — IPL hair removal for the chest.
• Back and Chest — Combined hair removal for back and chest.

Appearance Medicine

• Consultation — Private, confidential discussion of injectable options; fee redeemable on services or products.
• Botulinum Toxin – Frown — Softens frown lines and helps prevent new ones.
• Botulinum Toxin – Forehead — Reduces forehead lines and helps prevent deeper wrinkles.
• Botulinum Toxin – Crow's Feet — Smooths fine lines around the eyes.
• Botulinum Toxin – Excessive Underarm Sweating — Treatment to reduce excessive under-arm sweating.
• Botulinum Toxin – Jaw Grinding/Teeth Clenching — Eases jaw tension, grinding and clenching.
• Dermal Filler – Lips — Hyaluronic acid gel to define, enhance and rehydrate lips.
• Dermal Filler – Cheeks, Jaw, Chin, Fine Lines or Under Eyes — Restores volume and softens lines in chosen facial areas.
• Profhilo – Course of 2 — Deep-hydration treatment with two sessions one month apart.
• Mint Mono Threads – 20 Threads (minimum) — Collagen-stimulating threads that tighten skin and improve texture.
• Mint Mono Threads – 50 Threads — Larger thread treatment for jawline, neck, lower face and more.
• Mint Mono Threads – Add-On (per 10 threads) — Extra threads added to any thread treatment.
• Cryotherapy (per cartridge) — Freezes off warts, skin tags, moles and solar keratoses; treats up to five lesions.
• Sclerotherapy — Injections treat red and purple spider veins on the legs.
• Compression Hosiery — Support hosiery to wear alongside sclerotherapy.

IPL Red Vein Removal

• Nose — Reduces redness and dilated capillaries around the nose.
• Face — Reduces flushing and damaged capillaries across the face.
• Cheeks — Targets red veins and capillary damage on the cheeks.

Lashes, Brows & Eyes

• Eyebrow Shape — Precision shaping for well-defined brows.
• Eyebrow Tint — Colour to deepen and define the brows.
• Eyebrow Tint and Shape — Tinting and shaping combined.
• Eyelash Tint — Darker, more defined natural lashes.
• Eyelash Tint and Eyebrow Shape — Lash colour plus brow shaping.
• Eyelash Tint and Eyebrow Tint — Both tints in one appointment.
• Eye Combo — Eyelash tint, eyebrow tint and eyebrow shape together.
• Henna Brow — Natural tinting with a tattoo effect on the skin, lasting up to six weeks.
• Henna Brow and Shape — Henna colour plus brow shaping.
• Henna Brow, Shape and Eyelash Tint — The full brow-and-lash henna package.
• Yumi Lash Lift — Keratin infusion curls lashes upward with a dark glossy sheen; lasts 8–12 weeks.
• Yumi Brow Lamination — Keratin-set brow contour with added dimension; lasts 4–6 weeks.
• Yumi Lash Lift and Brow Lamination Combo — Lifted lashes and laminated brows in one visit.
• Yumi Lash Lift, Eyebrow Shape and Tint — Lash lift paired with a brow shape and tint.

Advanced Skin Treatments

• Observe Photographic Skin Consultation — In-depth face scan analysing five skin profiles; fee redeemable on same-day product purchases.
• Dermal Needling – Face — Collagen induction for fine lines, pigmentation, pore size and acne scarring.
• Dermal Needling – Face and Neck — Encourages the skin's natural repair and collagen production.
• Dermal Needling – Face, Neck, Décolletage and Back of Hands — Extended collagen induction across multiple areas.
• Dermal Needling – Back of Hands — Targets ageing and skin quality on the hands.

IPL Pigmentation And Skin Rejuvenation

• Full Face — Fades sun damage and visible ageing for smoother, clearer skin.
• Face, Neck and Décolletage — Full rejuvenation across face, neck and chest.
• Décolletage/Chest — Targets sun damage on the chest area.
• Forehead — Rejuvenation for the forehead zone.
• Cheek Area — IPL treatment for pigmentation on the cheeks.
• Chin — Skin rejuvenation for the chin.
• Back of Hands — Reduces visible ageing on the hands.
• Half Arm — IPL rejuvenation for one arm.
• Full Arm — Rejuvenation across both arm surfaces.
• Full Back and Shoulders — Broad-area pigmentation and rejuvenation treatment.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book an appointment at Mint Beauty Therapy?

Bookings can be made online at any time through the salon's booking system, or by calling 07 870 3938. Gift vouchers can also be purchased online.

Do I need a consultation before IPL hair removal?

Yes. All first-time IPL treatments require a consultation with an IPL specialist, a patch test and an estimate of the treatments needed. Most clients require 6–10 treatments, usually 4–6 weeks apart, with before and after care information provided.

What happens at a skin consultation?

The Observe photographic consultation scans your face and analyses five different profiles to guide in-house and at-home treatments. The fee is redeemable on product purchases made the same day.

Is appearance medicine at Mint high-pressure?

No. Consultations are private and confidential, held in a safe setting with no obligation to proceed. The appearance medicine consultation fee is redeemable on services or products.

Can I have a massage while pregnant?

Yes, from after the first trimester. Options include a pregnancy back massage, a full body pregnancy massage, or the two-hour Nurture package with massage and a deluxe pedicure.

How do I look after BIAB nails?

A rebalance or backfill is needed every 2–4 weeks as the natural nail grows. If you arrive with product from another salon, book a removal first, as it takes extra time.

Can I buy salon skincare without visiting in person?

Yes. Mint's online store stocks brands including Pure Fiji, Aspect, Aspect Dr, CosMedix, Esthemax, Grande and Lauren & Louise, and orders are shipped the same day.

Tips

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