Pretty Salon and Spa is a beauty salon at 205 Main St in Upper Hutt, and its 4.8 Google rating points to a happy local clientele.
A good suburban salon earns its keep in the details: a proper chat before any treatment about skin type, sensitivities and what you actually want; patch tests before first-time tints or lash services; spotless tools and fresh consumables for every client. It's worth asking whether therapists hold recognised beauty therapy qualifications — in New Zealand, that usually means NZQA training. Regulars tend to stick with one therapist, since someone who remembers your skin history gets better results with less explaining. And in a place like Upper Hutt, word of mouth still beats any advert, so ask around before you book.
On Main St in the heart of the Hutt Valley, Pretty Salon and Spa makes an easy first stop for locals after a well-rated neighbourhood salon.