Skye Beauty is a boutique beauty and tanning studio in Orchard Park, Wānaka, established in 2017 and built around the work of founder and therapist Lucy Skye. A multi award winning spray tan artist with over 17 years of industry experience, Lucy holds both New Zealand and international beauty qualifications, and her career has taken her through luxury spas, salons and clinics across Aotearoa — and even aboard cruise liners around the world.
The studio is best known for its tanning and lash services. Lucy was the first to bring LVL lash lifts — the number one lash service in the UK — to Wānaka, and has performed more than 300 of them since 2018. Brow shaping, tinting and HD brow lamination, dermaplaning, gentle facial waxing and professional facials round out the treatment menu, every service guided by Lucy's passion for personal care and attention to detail.
The awards shelf speaks for itself: Lucy was named 2026 NZVA Overall New Zealand Bridal Spray Tan Artist and 2026 NZVA South Island Bridal Spray Tan Artist, on top of a NZ National Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5), an International ITEC Diploma (Level 5), an NZQA Certification in Naturopathy (Level 4) and a Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology (Level 4).
Only professional-grade products are used in the salon — Sabore skincare, AZURE Tan, Esthemax Professional, LVL CeraLash & HD Brows, and LYCON wax — with hygiene taken seriously: gloves always worn, pre and post care provided, and treatments performed in a clean, sterile environment. Whether you're preparing for a wedding, a holiday or simply some well-earned me-time, Skye Beauty's mission is simple: helping women feel their most beautiful and confident.
Tucked into Orchard Park on the quiet edge of Wānaka, Skye Beauty is the kind of studio locals recommend to friends before they recommend it anywhere else. Established in 2017, this small beauty and tanning destination has grown into one of Central Otago's most trusted names for spray tans, lash work and skin treatments — and much of that comes down to the founder herself, Lucy Skye.
Lucy is a multi award winning spray tan artist with more than 17 years in the beauty industry. Her qualifications run deep: a New Zealand National Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5), an International ITEC Diploma in Beauty Services and Beauty Treatments (Level 5), a Certificate in Beauty Therapy, an NZQA Certification in Naturopathy and a Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology — plus ongoing professional development through short courses and certificates.
Her career has spanned luxury spas, salons and clinics across Aotearoa, and even cruise liners around the world. That breadth of experience shows in the way she works: every service is guided by a passion for personal care, sharp attention to detail, and a genuine goal of helping women feel their most beautiful and confident.
The accolades keep coming, too. Lucy was named 2026 NZVA Overall New Zealand Bridal Spray Tan Artist and 2026 NZVA South Island Bridal Spray Tan Artist — serious credentials for anyone planning wedding-day photography in the Southern Lakes.
The LVL lash lift is arguably the studio's calling card. Skye Beauty was the first to bring this service — the number one lash treatment in the UK — to Wānaka, and Lucy has performed over 300 of them since 2018. LVL stands for Length, Volume and Lift: rather than curling the lash, the treatment lifts it, creating the illusion of longer, thicker lashes without extensions. Lash tinting is also available for extra definition.
Brows get just as much love, with a wide range of eyebrow services including waxing, tinting and HD brow lamination, all aimed at helping you achieve the perfect shape.
On the skin side, dermaplaning removes vellus hair and dead skin cells from the face to reveal smoother, brighter skin — and helps skincare products penetrate deeper for better results. Gentle facial waxing is done with professional-only wax, with pre and post care, gloves always worn, and everything performed in a clean, sterile environment. Relaxing facials round out the menu; clients like reviewer Shelby W call them "divine" and praise Lucy's knowledge and the highest standard of delivery.
Skye Beauty is deliberate about what goes on your skin. The salon proudly uses Sabore subscription-only skincare, AZURE Tan for spray tans, Esthemax Professional for facials, LVL CeraLash and HD Brows systems, and LYCON wax — all respected professional brands in the industry.
Appointments are the heart of the studio. Opening hours run Tuesday 10am–3pm and again 5.30pm–8pm, Wednesday 10am–3pm, Thursday 10am–3pm and 5.30pm–8pm, and Saturday 9am–1pm — with the option to request appointments outside those hours for a small afterhours fee. Booking is easy online, and Lucy is happy to answer questions by phone or email before you commit to a treatment.
Whether it's a bronzed glow before a wedding, a lash lift that skips the mascara, or a dermaplaning session to bring your skin back to life, Skye Beauty offers big-city treatment standards with small-town Wānaka warmth. For locals and visitors alike, it's a very easy way to leave Orchard Park feeling like the best version of yourself.