The Beauty Lounge

beauty_salon — Upper Hutt · Wellington

About The Beauty Lounge

The Beauty Lounge is a locally owned skin and beauty sanctuary nestled in Silverstream Village, Upper Hutt, Wellington. The team believes skin should be nurtured, nourished and pampered, offering dermal needling, intuitive skin correction, appearance medicine, and enriching beauty therapy alongside advanced laser treatments.

The salon is known for its skin experts, including founder-therapist Kirstie, who reviewers describe as knowledgeable and skilled at both facials and dermaplaning, alongside team members Pond (deep tissue massage), Chloe, Abi (dermaplaning), and Nicole (facials). The Beauty Lounge stocks premium skincare brands including O-Cosmedics (described as Australia's number one Cosmedical skincare range), Ultraceuticals, and Dermaviduals, and offers gift vouchers for clients wanting to give the experience as a present.

Treatments span skin analysis and diagnostics, Laser Genesis and Cutera Laser Excel V+ laser treatments, facials, peels and infusions, dermal needling, dermaplaning, RF skin tightening, skin tag and red vein removal, plus beauty services including massage, waxing, electrolysis, brows and lashes, spray tans, pedicures, and appearance medicine.

The Beauty Lounge: Skin and Laser Specialists in Upper Hutt

Tucked into Silverstream Village in Upper Hutt, Wellington, The Beauty Lounge is a locally owned salon built around the belief that skin should be nurtured, nourished and pampered. The team offers a blend of advanced skin technology and relaxing beauty therapy, from dermal needling and intuitive skin correction to appearance medicine.

Skin Analysis First

Every skin journey at The Beauty Lounge can start with an Observ Analysis ($75, 30 minutes), an advanced diagnostic tool using high-tech imaging to assess fine lines, pores, pigmentation, hydration, sebaceous activity, and vascular issues like rosacea beneath the surface. Returning clients can book a seasonal Beauty Lounge Skin Check ($65, 20 minutes) to track progress and adjust their skincare — and the consultation fee is waived entirely if 3 or more skincare products are purchased on the day.

Laser Genesis and Cutera Excel V+

The salon's laser offering centres on two systems. Laser Genesis ($250, 30 minutes) is a gentle, non-ablative laser that stimulates collagen production to soften fine lines, minimise pores, reduce redness, and improve sun damage and scarring, with a Laser Genesis Glow upgrade ($300, 1 hour) adding an O Cosmedics enzyme cleanse, collagen sheet mask, and LED treatment. Clients who buy 4 sessions get a 5th free, and the treatment can be done monthly with no downtime.

The Cutera Laser Excel V+ targets vascular and pigmentation concerns using dual wavelengths, addressing redness, rosacea, facial veins, pigmentation, acne scarring and sun damage. Leg vein treatment starts at $325 (with a $300 repeat rate), spot treatments for facial redness or sun spots start from $200 for a credit-card sized area (up to $250 for larger areas), and a full-face Cool View Global treatment is $300 for an hour. Most clients need 2-4 sessions, though some require up to 6 depending on severity.

A Pain-Free Alternative to Laser Hair Removal

For fine hairs that traditional laser struggles with, The Beauty Lounge offers DMK's pain-free hair removal system, which gently dissolves hair and works to reduce regrowth. Pricing runs from $60 for a 15-minute lip treatment up to $155 for a 60-minute full face treatment, with sessions repeatable every 2-8 weeks. Clients must be on DMK's home prescriptives (including beta gel and EFAs) before starting this treatment.

Facials Tailored to You

Every facial begins with a detailed skin analysis so therapists can customise a blend of premium products to each client's needs. The Bespoke Facial ($169, 60 minutes) is one of the salon's signature offerings, alongside a broader facial, peel, and infusion menu.

Beyond Skin: Full Beauty Services

Beyond its skin-focused treatments, The Beauty Lounge also offers massage, waxing, electrolysis, brows and lashes, spray tans, pedicures, and appearance medicine, rounding out a full beauty therapy offering alongside its more clinical skin treatments.

The Team and Reputation

Clients regularly single out the salon's therapists by name, including Kirstie, Nicole, Abi, Chloe, and massage therapist Pond, describing a relaxing, professional environment with visible results. The salon also stocks premium skincare brands O-Cosmedics, Ultraceuticals, and Dermaviduals for at-home use.

Getting in Touch

The Beauty Lounge is open Monday to Sunday, located at Silverstream Village, 11/16 Whitemans Road, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019. Bookings can be made online, by phone on 04 528 7710, or by email at [email protected], and gift vouchers are available for purchase.

Signature items

  • Laser Genesis
  • Cutera Excel V+
  • DMK Laser Hair Removal Alternative
  • Bespoke Facial
  • Observ Skin Analysis
  • O-Cosmedics

Menu

Facials

  • Bespoke Facial — Tailored facial beginning with a detailed skin analysis $169 / 60 mins

Laser Genesis

  • Laser Genesis — Cleanse, laser treatment, aftercare; buy 4 sessions get the 5th free $250 / 30 mins
  • Laser Genesis Glow — O Cosmedics enzyme cleanse, Laser Genesis, collagen sheet mask, LED light or treatment mask $300 / 1 hr

Skin Analysis

  • Observ Analysis — Advanced diagnostic imaging evaluating fine lines, pores, pigmentation, hydration, sebaceous activity and vascular issues $75 / 30 mins
  • The Beauty Lounge Skin Check — Seasonal skin reassessment; fee waived with purchase of 3+ skincare products same day $65 / 20 mins

Cutera Laser Excel V+

  • Cutera Excel V+ Leg Vein Treatment — Laser leg vein treatment & consultation; not suitable for varicose veins $325
  • Cutera Excel V+ Leg Vein Repeat Treatment $300
  • Spot Treatments — Facial redness, facial vessels & sun spots; from a credit-card sized area $200 - $250 / 30 mins
  • Excel V+ Cool View Global Treatment — Full face treatment for rosacea, facial veins and sun spots $300 / 1 hr

Laser Hair Removal (DMK)

  • Full Face — DMK pain-free hair removal alternative to laser $155 / 60 min
  • Half Face $90 / 30 min
  • Lip $60 / 15 min

Frequently asked questions

What are The Beauty Lounge's opening hours?
The salon operates Monday to Sunday (specific daily hours not listed; contact directly to confirm times for booking).
Where is The Beauty Lounge located?
Silverstream Village, 11/16 Whitemans Road, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019.
How many Laser Genesis treatments will I need?
Laser Genesis can be done monthly, with skin continuing to improve over time — ideal before a special event or for ongoing visible change.
What does the Cutera Excel V+ treatment feel like?
You'll wear protective goggles and feel quick, warm, tingly 'flicks' on the skin.
What is the DMK laser hair removal alternative and how often can it be done?
DMK's pain-free system gently dissolves hair and reduces regrowth, and can be repeated every 2-8 weeks. Clients must be on DMK home prescriptives beforehand.
Do you offer gift vouchers?
Yes, gift vouchers can be purchased directly through the website.
What skincare brands does The Beauty Lounge stock?
O-Cosmedics, Ultraceuticals, and Dermaviduals.

Tips

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