Hideaway Hair

About Hideaway Hair

Hideaway Hair is a cosy, boho-style salon tucked away in the heart of Te Awamutu — and the name is a promise. It is a place where you can hide away, unwind and let your hair down, with every space designed for comfort and privacy so you can truly relax while you are taken care of. Established in 2021 by local couple Amie and Adam, who have lived in and around Te Awamutu their whole lives, the salon is home to senior stylists and colour specialists covering colour, cutting and treatments.

Colour is a real strength: quarter, half, full head and scattered foils, ombre and balayage, colour refreshes and root retouches, finished with toners, blow waves or cuts. Standout treatments include nanoplasty smoothing — nano-technology that repairs damage and eliminates frizz and curl for five to eight months — and a Deep Infusion hot towel treatment with relaxation massage. The salon also fits ethically sourced remy weft hair extensions and cuts for men, women and kids.

Hideaway Hair is Te Awamutu's first official sustainable salon, recycling hair, foils, colour tubes, chemicals and plastics from every appointment. Wella anchors the in-salon colour and retail range, alongside Pureology and an eco-friendly, vegan selection. Reviews consistently praise the team — Amie, Kristal, Sam and Sarah — for listening, honesty and doing exactly what was asked for.

Hideaway Hair: Te Awamutu's Cosy Boho Salon for Colour, Cutting & Treatments

Tucked underneath the Alexandra Street shops, with its entrance tucked away off Churchill Street, Hideaway Hair does a fine job of living up to its name. Opened in 2021 by local couple Amie and Adam — who have lived in and around Te Awamutu their whole lives — it is a cosy, boho-style salon built on a simple promise: a place where you can hide away, unwind and let your hair down. Each space inside was designed with comfort and privacy in mind, so an appointment here feels like a proper break from the world rather than another item on the to-do list.

Colour is the calling card

The team are senior stylists and colour specialists, and the service list backs that up. There are quarter, half, full head and scattered foils, ombre and balayage, colour refreshes and root or bleach retouches for keeping things fresh between visits. After colour, stylists can finish with a toner and blow wave or a toner with a cut and style, while standalone blow dries, wash and blow waves, GHD dry styling and simple-to-complex hair ups cover everything from everyday polish to special events. Whether you dream of casually cascading beachy waves, a bold copper look, or aren't quite sure what you're after, the stylists work with you to deliver a result suited to your individual features.

Standout treatments include nanoplasty smoothing, which uses nano-technology to penetrate the hair fibre, repairing damage and eliminating frizz and curl for smoothness and shine that lasts five to eight months. The Deep Infusion hot towel treatment pairs a replenishing, custom-mixed mask with a hot towel and relaxation massage, while a 15-minute express intensive mask handles deep repair, shine or smoothing when time is short. Weft hair extensions use 100% premium, ethically sourced remy human hair, with maintenance and relift visits to keep them at their best.

Stylists who listen

Owner Amie created the Hideaway after years working in various salons, channelling that experience into a unique space with relaxing, calming vibes — something fresh and new for Te Awamutu. She loves the bond she builds with clients and is at her happiest delivering an extreme makeover. Kristal has been hairdressing in Te Awamutu for six years, is passionate about balayage and long hair, and has a keen eye for a sharp short bob. Sam moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2019 and brings nearly 11 years of experience, with a passion for long hair and creating beautiful blondes. Sarah, with over a decade of hair knowledge and skill, loves soft, natural colour work and long hair.

Client reviews suggest the approach lands: people praise the team by name for being welcoming and professional, for listening and being honest, and for doing 'exactly what I asked for' — whether that's a long-overdue adult haircut or a seven-year-old's trim.

Te Awamutu's first sustainable salon

Hideaway Hair is proud to be Te Awamutu's first official sustainable salon. Hair, foils, colour tubes, chemicals and plastics are recycled from every appointment through the Sustainability Salons program, supported by a small per-appointment fee that is set and collected by that program rather than the salon. On the shelves, Wella anchors both the in-salon colour and retail range — chosen after years of researching and trialling other brands — alongside Pureology and an eco-friendly, vegan selection to take home.

Plan your hideaway

Hours run late on Tuesday and Wednesday until 8pm, to 6pm on Thursday and 5pm on Friday, with Saturdays reserved for pre-booked appointments; the salon closes Sunday and Monday. Book online or phone through. Two house rules worth knowing before you visit: cancellations or changes need at least 24 hours' notice to avoid a 50% charge of the booked services, and if you're not happy with a service, tell the team within 24 hours so they can put things right. Then look for the signs off Churchill Street, next to Chilled Juice Bar — and come hide away.

Signature items

• Foils & Balayage
• Nanoplasty Smoothing
• Hot Towel Deep Infusion
• Weft Hair Extensions
• Complete Restyle
• Sustainable Salon

Menu

Colour

• Colour Refresh — Refresh of existing colour for short, medium or long hair
• Extra Long or Thick Hair — Add-on for extra long or thick hair — add to your colour booking
• Root Retouch — Regrowth touch-up for 4–6 week roots
• Root Retouch In-Between Foils — Top-up for regrowth between foil appointments
• Partial Retouch — Partial regrowth retouch for targeted areas
• Bleach Retouch — Retouch for bleached hair — pair with a toner for best results

Haircuts

• Men's Stylised Cut — Tailored men's scissor cut
• Clipper Cut — Quick, tidy clipper cut
• Fringe Trim or Undercut — Fast fringe trim or undercut tidy-up
• Complete Restyle Cut — Full restyling cut with wash and blow wave
• Ladies Wash, Cut & Style — Shampoo massage, maintenance cut and blow wave
• Ladies Dry Cut & Style — Cut on clean, dry hair — no wash or blow wave included

Treatments

• Relaxation Hot Towel Treatment (Deep Infusion) — Custom deep treatment with hot towel and relaxation massage; add to any service
• Nanoplasty Smoothing Treatment — Nano-technology smoothing that repairs damage and eliminates frizz and curl, lasting 5–8 months
• Express Intensive Mask — 15-minute express mask for deep repair, shine or smoothing
• Leave-in Treatment — Finishing leave-in care to nourish between visits

Kids' Haircuts

• Boys' Cut (0–5 Years) — Gentle little-guy cut
• Boys' Cut (5–12 Years) — School-age boys' cut
• Girls' Dry Cut (0–5 Years) — Dry cut for preschool-aged girls
• Girls' Dry Cut (5–12 Years) — Dry cut for primary-school-aged girls
• Girls' Wash, Cut & Style (12–15 Years) — Wash, cut and blow wave for teens

Foils & Balayage

• Quarter Head Foils — Lightening through the top section for a quick brighten
• Half Head Foils — Foils through the top and sides
• Full Head Foils — All-over foils for complete coverage
• Scattered Foils — A scattering of foils for subtle brightness
• Ombre or Balayage — Lightened ends only, for a soft blended finish

Styling & Blow Waves

• Wash & Blow Wave — A quick wash and blow wave for short or long hair
• Dry Style Only — GHD curl or straighten for a special event
• Hair Up or Special Event Styling — Simple to complex hair ups for special occasions

Weft Hair Extensions

• Butterfly or Genius Weft Install — 100% premium, ethically sourced remy human hair, with 50g, 100g or 150g of hair
• Maintenance & Relift — Upkeep for existing weft extensions

After Colour Services

• Toner & Blow Wave — Toner finished with a blow wave, short or long hair
• Toner, Cut & Style — Toner plus a cut and style in one visit
• Blow Dry & Style — Blow dry and styling finish for short or long hair

Frequently asked questions

Where is Hideaway Hair and how do I find the entrance?

The salon is at 2/246 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu. The entrance is off Churchill Street, underneath the Alexandra Street shops, next to Chilled Juice Bar — look for the signs.

How do I book an appointment?

Use the Book Now button on the website to book online, or call 07 870 2225. Saturdays are by appointment only.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations or changes must be made at least 24 hours before your appointment, otherwise 50% of the booked services is charged. Gift vouchers, credits and deposits are non-refundable.

What products does the salon use?

Wella is the main in-salon colour and retail range, chosen after years of trialling other brands, alongside Pureology. An eco-friendly and vegan retail range is also available to purchase.

What does being a sustainable salon mean?

Hideaway Hair was Te Awamutu's first official sustainable salon. Hair, foils, colour tubes, chemicals and plastics from every appointment are recycled through the Sustainability Salons program, supported by a small per-appointment fee set and collected by that program.

Do you cut kids' hair?

Yes — boys' cuts up to age 12 and girls' cuts up to age 15, from toddler trims to teen wash, cut and style.

What if I'm not happy with my service?

Let the team know within 24 hours of your appointment so they can come up with a solution under their redo policy.

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