Waterlily Hair and Beauty

About Waterlily Hair and Beauty

Waterlily Hair & Beauty is a well-established salon with a fun and friendly atmosphere in the heart of Johnsonville, Wellington — on Broderick Road, directly opposite the Johnsonville Mall and only a few steps from the train and bus routes. The salon attracts clients from all across the Wellington region, a following built on qualified, experienced hairdressing rather than fuss.

In 2020 the salon was acquired by Frances Van Herpen-Watene and has earned a spot as a top hair salon. Fran, the owner and a senior stylist with ten years behind the chair, is known for her big smile and her specialisation in technical and fashion colour work. She is joined by Shazia, the salon's newest senior stylist and a master colourist who excels in blonde and balayage services. Between them, the team's one mission has been to make devoted customers look stunning and feel their best.

Services span everything from ladies', men's, students' and children's cuts to foils, balayage, global and Elumen fashion colouring, blow-dries with irons, special-occasion hair-ups, Express Blowout keratin smoothing, permanent waves, spiral perms and chemical straightening. The team respects clients' busy schedules and aims to get you looking fabulous and on your way as soon as possible, with late nights on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are essential, and the salon stocks take-home care from Pureology and L'Oréal Professionnel. Note: Waterlily is moving to 9 Dominion Park Street, Johnsonville — the last day at Broderick Road is Thursday 9 July, reopening Tuesday 14 July, with a new phone number, 027 590 2750.

Waterlily Hair & Beauty: Johnsonville's Friendly Salon for Cuts, Colour and Keratin

Waterlily Hair & Beauty sits on Broderick Road in the heart of Johnsonville, directly opposite the Johnsonville Mall and just a few steps from the train and bus routes. It is a well-established salon with a fun, friendly atmosphere, and it draws clients from all across the Wellington region — a following built on solid, qualified hairdressing rather than fuss.

The salon has been owned by Frances Van Herpen-Watene since 2020, and under her watch it has earned a spot as a top hair salon. Fran has been hairdressing for ten years and is usually out on the floor with a big smile; she specialises in technical and fashion colour work. Alongside her is Shazia, the salon's newest senior stylist and a master colourist who excels in blonde and balayage services. Between the two of them, the salon's mission is simple: make devoted customers look stunning and feel their best.

What they're known for

The service menu covers the full spectrum of salon work. Cutting ranges from ladies' cut and blow-dry to men's cuts, students' rates with ID and children's cuts for ages 12 and under, with add-ons like iron straightening or curls on top of a blow-wave.

Colour is where the team's technical strengths really show. Foils run from individual pieces through t-section, half, three-quarter and full head, and there is balayage and ombre, global and retouch colour, bleach globals, demi colour and Elumen fashion colouring for clients chasing something bolder. Colour prices start from a base rate and are confirmed in consultation with your stylist.

Styling covers blow-dries with irons in short, medium and long lengths, plus special-occasion hair-ups for events. For anyone battling frizz, the Express Blowout keratin smoothing treatment — available for short, medium and long hair — seals the hair cuticle with a coating of keratin protein to eliminate frizz and add softness and shine, and can even temporarily bond split ends back together. Rounding out the menu are permanent waves from short to long, spiral perms and chemical straightening, whether you are after curly locks or a silky straight mane.

The experience

Waterlily respects its clients' busy schedules — the aim is to get you looking fabulous and on your way as soon as possible. Late openings on Wednesday and Thursday until 8pm make after-work appointments easy, while Saturdays run 9am to 4pm for those who cannot make a weekday. Appointments are essential, so book ahead rather than walking in.

Between visits, the salon stocks take-home care from Pureology and L'Oreal Professionnel — including Tecni Art styling, Metal Detox and Scalp Therapy ranges — so your look holds up until your next appointment.

On the move

One important note for regulars: Waterlily Hair is moving. The last day at Broderick Road will be Thursday 9 July, with reopening on Tuesday 14 July at 9 Dominion Park Street, still in Johnsonville. A new phone number, 027 590 2750, applies from the move, so update your contacts and double-check the details before your next visit. Wherever the chairs land, the plan stays the same — a friendly neighbourhood salon where Fran and Shazia work their magic on your hair.

Signature items

• Ladies Cut and Blow-Dry
• Balayage / Ombre
• Elumen Fashion Colouring
• Express Blowout Keratin
• Special Occasion Hair Up
• Full Head Foils

Menu

Cutting

• Ladies Cut and Blow-Dry — A full cut finished with a polished blow-dry.
• Ladies Dry Cut — Cut only, without the blow-dry.
• Students Cut and Blow-Dry — Student rate with valid ID, includes a blow-dry.
• Students Dry Cut — Dry cut for students with valid ID.
• Men's Cut — Gents' cut — students welcome at the same rate.
• Men's Dry Cut — Dry gents' cut; student rate applies.
• Children's Cut (12 and under) — Kids' cuts for ages 12 and under.
• Iron Straightening or Curls — Add-on flat iron or curls on top of a blow-wave.

Styling

• Blow Dry & Irons — Short — Blow-wave for short hair, finished with hot tools.
• Blow Dry & Irons — Medium — Blow-wave for medium lengths with irons.
• Blow Dry & Irons — Long — Blow-wave for long hair, finished with irons.
• Dry Off with any Chemical Service — Dry-off add-on after a colour or chemical service.
• Hair Up — Special Occasion — Hair-ups for weddings, balls and big events.

Colouring

• Bond Protector — Add-on treatment protecting hair bonds during colour.
• Individual Foils — Single foils for a few bright pieces.
• T-Section or Quarter Head Foils — Targeted foiling through the top and parting.
• Half Head Foils — Foils through the top and sides.
• Three Quarter Head Foils — Extra foil coverage between half and full head.
• Full Head Foils — Complete foil coverage for all-over dimension.
• Balayage / Ombre — Hand-painted, graduated colour for a lived-in look.
• Global Colour — All-over colour from roots to ends.
• Retouch Colour — Regrowth-only colour to refresh your base.
• Bleach Global — All-over lightening service.
• Demi Colour — Gentler demi colour option for tone and shine.
• Elumen Fashion Colouring (Global) — Vibrant fashion colour all over; short, medium or long hair.
• Single Foils — One-off foils for subtle accents.

Other Services

• Permanent Wave — Short — Perm for shorter hair.
• Permanent Wave — Medium — Perm for medium-length hair.
• Permanent Wave — Long — Perm for long hair.
• Spiral Perm — Defined spiral curls.
• Chemical Straightening — Permanent straightening for a silky, sleek mane.
• Dry Off with any Chemical Service — Dry-off add-on after a perm or straightening.

Keratin Smoothing

• Express Blowout — Keratin smoothing for short, medium or long hair; seals the cuticle to eliminate frizz and add softness and shine.

Take Home Hair Care

• Pureology Shampoo & Conditioners — Take-home Pureology shampoo and conditioner range.
• Metal Detox — Professional Metal Detox haircare.
• L'Oreal Scalp Therapy — L'Oreal scalp care range.
• Pureology Styling — Pureology styling products.
• L'Oreal Tecni Art Styling — L'Oreal Tecni Art styling products.
• L'Oreal Professionnel Styling — L'Oreal Professionnel styling products.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Waterlily Hair & Beauty located, and is it moving?

The salon is currently at 29 Broderick Road, Johnsonville, directly opposite Johnsonville Mall. It is moving to 9 Dominion Park Street, Johnsonville — the last day at Broderick Road is Thursday 9 July, reopening Tuesday 14 July.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes — appointments are essential. You can book online through the salon's booking system or call the salon.

What are the opening hours?

Closed Monday and Sunday. Tuesday and Friday 10am–5pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am–8pm, and Saturday 9am–4pm.

Do you cut men's and children's hair?

Yes. The menu includes men's cuts (with dry-cut options), children's cuts for ages 12 and under, and student rates with valid ID.

How is colour priced?

All colour services start from the prices listed on the salon's service menu. Please consult with your stylist on exact pricing for your hair.

What keratin treatments are offered?

The Express Blowout keratin smoothing treatment is offered for short, medium and long hair. It seals the hair cuticle with keratin protein to eliminate frizz, add softness and shine, and reduce the look of split ends.

What products does the salon use and sell?

Take-home hair care includes Pureology shampoos, conditioners and styling, plus L'Oreal Professionnel ranges such as Tecni Art styling, Metal Detox and Scalp Therapy.

Tips

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