Kiwi Beauty Salon is a local beauty salon in the heart of Wellington's Central Business District, located at 117 Customhouse Quay. Owned and operated by sisters My and Anh Nguyen — well known within the industry for being at the top of their craft — the salon combines creative flair with technical expertise and is recognised for its caring, professional approach.
The salon offers an extensive range of top-quality beauty treatments using premium products that are healthy for your body from tip to toe. Specialities include glorious nails — nail dip systems, Apres gels and custom nail art, with no harsh chemicals or unpleasant smells — lush lash extensions in Classic, Russian volume and Kim Kardashian styles, and semi-permanent makeup including eyebrow blading, ombre powder brows and lip colour tattoos, all 100% customisable for all skin types.
Every treatment is designed around you, with a tailored experience from My, Anh and their team. The salon is open seven days a week, with late nights on Thursday and Friday, and takes bookings online. Gift vouchers are available, and Afterpay is accepted for get-it-now, pay-later convenience.
Perched on Customhouse Quay in the heart of Wellington's Central Business District, Kiwi Beauty Salon calls itself Wellington's home of beauty. It's a title the salon works hard to live up to, focusing on three crafts done exceptionally well: nails, lashes and semi-permanent makeup. Conveniently located in the CBD, it's an easy stop between meetings, after work or on a weekend — the salon opens seven days a week.
Behind the salon are sisters My and Anh Nguyen, who own and operate the business and are well known within the industry for being at the top of their craft. Together with their team, they combine creative flair with technical expertise, and they are recognised for a caring, professional approach. The philosophy throughout is simple: an extensive range of top-quality treatments using premium products that are healthy for your body, from tip to toe, with every service tailored around you.
Nails are a genuine speciality here. The team specialises in nail dip systems — the SNS-style dip powders you can see on natural nails — along with Apres gels and nail art that is, in their words, as unique as you are. What truly sets the nail menu apart is the product choice: the salon uses healthy products with no harsh chemicals and no unpleasant smells, a difference regular salon-goers notice the moment they sit down. Whether you want a clean natural set or something bold and custom-designed, the nail artists work to your brief.
Lashes are the salon's other calling card. Clients are promised a set of the best lash extensions in town, with three signature styles to choose from: Classic lashes for a subtle, everyday lift; Russian volume for full, fluffy density; and the Kim Kardashian style for those who want a little drama. Every set is applied with close attention to detail, aiming for fuss-free, longer, thicker lashes that still look natural.
That reputation is echoed in reviews. Long-time lash client Eden Vaaulu writes that she 'absolutely ADORE(S)' getting her lashes done here, praising the quality of the service and products, the care taken with each application, and results that come out 'super fluffy and natural looking' — high praise from someone who has tried several salons around Wellington and worn extensions for years.
For clients who would rather wake up ready to go, the salon's cosmetic tattoo (semi-permanent makeup) menu promises lasting looks. Services include blading for eyebrows, ombre powder brows and lip colour tattoos. Every treatment is 100% customisable and suitable for all skin types, shaped and coloured to suit your features — the team's way of unleashing your inner starlet with long-lasting colour and shape.
Practicality is part of the appeal. Hours run 9am to 6pm Monday to Wednesday, with late nights until 9pm on Thursday and Friday — ideal for after-work appointments — and weekend hours on both Saturday (10am to 6pm) and Sunday (10am to 5pm). Bookings can be made online, gift vouchers are available for gifting, and Afterpay is accepted for anyone who prefers to get it now and pay later. The team also passes on its skills: lash training is offered through the salon's associated training programme for beauty professionals.
Whether it's a fresh dip set, a wispy new lash style or brows that keep their shape, Kiwi Beauty Salon pairs technical craft with a warm, personal approach — a local salon that treats every client as exactly that: local, welcome and worth looking after.