Marsden Hair Studio is a small boutique salon in Shop 3 of Marsden Village on Karori Road, Karori, serving Wellington clients since 2000. The studio was founded by owner and senior stylist Jacqueline Campbell, who returned to New Zealand after ten years working in salons in Washington DC, New York City and Martha's Vineyard. She first opened as Aro Hair Studio at 93 Aro Street in March 2000 before moving to Marsden Village and rebranding as Marsden Hair Studio.
The team offers a full range of haircut, styling and colour services for both women and men. Every service comes with a complete consultation, and the approach is simple: make sure you get what you want, so you leave the salon looking and feeling fantastic. Colour work is a specialty, with the team excelling at the L'Oreal colour system for new colours and refreshes alike.
As the studio puts it: 'Our styling is high end — not our prices.' Clients can expect a superior cut, reasonable prices and a warm, relaxing environment, delivered by a small, diverse team of exceptionally talented stylists. Appointments can be booked online through the Book Now system or by calling 021 245 1570, and messages sent through the contact form are answered within 24 hours.
Tucked into Shop 3 of Marsden Village on Karori Road, Marsden Hair Studio is a small boutique salon that has been part of Wellington's hair scene since 2000. Its promise is simple: top quality styling with a personalised touch, delivered in a warm and relaxing environment. As the studio's own tagline puts it, "Our styling is high end — not our prices." Walk in expecting a superior cut, reasonable prices, and an experience designed to leave you feeling fantastic every time.
The salon's story begins with owner and senior stylist Jacqueline Campbell. After ten years working in salons in Washington DC, New York City and Martha's Vineyard, Jacqueline returned to New Zealand and opened Aro Hair Studio at 93 Aro Street in March 2000, bringing her passion for creative, fresh and unique hairstyling to Wellington.
That passion built a loyal following. In time the salon moved to Marsden Village in Karori, with a brand refresh to Marsden Hair Studio — a change Jacqueline describes as bringing her vision and style to Karori. More than two decades on, the studio still draws clients who value a personalised salon experience over a production-line one. Some, like long-time client Amy C, have stuck with the team for twenty years and describe being "treated like family."
Marsden Hair Studio provides a full range of haircut, styling and colour services for both women and men. Every service comes with a complete consultation: the team's approach is to make sure you get what you want, so you leave the salon looking and feeling fantastic. Clients clearly appreciate it. "My stylist at Marsden Hair always makes sure my style works for me, not for her," says Stacey W, while Vee B recommends the team for listening, understanding exactly what she was after, and making really good recommendations before cutting and colouring.
Colour is a particular strength. The team excels at using the L'Oreal colour system, whether you're after a completely new colour or a refresh of the shade you already have. On the cutting side, the studio employs a small, diverse team of exceptionally talented stylists to make sure you get the perfect result.
One practical note: because hair differs, the studio will discuss with you any alteration to price due to thick or long hair that needs additional product or time — so you know where you stand before any work begins.
The space itself is intentionally small — a boutique studio in Marsden Village, conveniently located for Karori locals. The service is deliberately personal: this is a salon where stylists take the time to understand your hair and what you want from it before picking up the scissors, and where the aim is an experience that leaves you feeling fantastic every time.
Booking is straightforward. You can reserve an appointment online through the studio's "Book Now" system, call 021 245 1570, or send a message via the contact form — the team promises to get back to you within 24 hours.
Marsden Hair Studio is at Shop 3, 149A Karori Road in Marsden Village, Karori. Opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 6pm, Friday from 10am to 4pm, and Saturday from 9am to 4pm, with the studio closed on Mondays and Sundays. If your weekdays are busy, the Tuesday-to-Thursday evenings are your best window for an after-work appointment; Saturday mornings suit those who like their hair done early.
Whether you're due for a tidy-up, chasing a fresh colour, or simply want a stylist who listens first and cuts second, Marsden Hair Studio offers the kind of neighbourhood boutique experience that keeps clients coming back — in some cases, for decades.