AV Beauty Spa

About AV Beauty Spa

AV Beauty Spa, also known as Anna Vu Beauty & Spa, is a specialist nail and beauty salon on James Street in the heart of Whangārei's CBD. With over 15 years' experience, Anna and her team welcome clients into a warm, elegant space designed to relax the mind and soothe the senses — polished manicure stations, private treatment beds and a calm, unhurried atmosphere that regulars come back to year after year.

The service menu is broad: manicures and pedicures, artificial nails and extensions including builder gels, Gel X, acrylics and SNS dipping powder, full body waxing, brow lamination, lash lift and tint treatments, classic and Russian volume eyelash extensions, lash infills, cosmetic tattoo brows, aromatherapy and warm coconut oil massage, Asian hair spa treatments, and half-day or full-day packages for a complete pamper.

Reviewers describe exceptional service, meticulous attention to detail and a serene, welcoming space — staff who walk you through every option, quiet treatment rooms and results worth the return trip. Booking is available online via Fresha, and gift vouchers make it easy to treat someone else.

AV Beauty Spa Whangārei: Nails, Lashes, Brows & Day Spa Packages on James Street

On James Street in the heart of Whangārei's CBD, AV Beauty Spa — also known as Anna Vu Beauty & Spa — has built its reputation the steady way: one meticulous set of nails, one perfectly fanned volume lash at a time. Led by Anna Vu, a beauty professional with more than 15 years' experience, the salon has grown largely on word of mouth, with regulars who came in for a single manicure and kept coming back — then brought their friends.

Step inside and the atmosphere shifts. The space is warm and elegant, with polished manicure stations, private treatment beds and a calm that reviewers mention again and again. "It is quiet, with a very relaxing atmosphere and top service," one long-time client writes. "It's the little things that are important" — a philosophy that seems to guide the whole team.

Nails, Lashes and Brows Done Properly

Nails are where AV Beauty Spa made its name. The nail menu covers nearly every technique worth asking for: builder gels and Gel X for natural-looking strength, acrylic extensions sculpted to any length, SNS dipping powder for lightweight wear, and a luxury spa pedicure for slower afternoons. Nail art and extras let clients personalise a set, while express services and careful removals round things out. Reviewers single out the workmanship — one client notes that after Anna's care, "you can't tell the difference between the extensions and my own" natural nails.

Lashes are the other obsession. The salon specialises in Russian volume extension using a hand-made fanning technique, offering sets from a light 3D through glam 4D hybrids to mega volume, alongside classic natural sets, wispy designs and custom creations in ombré colour. Existing clients can return for infills within two weeks of their appointment, with tiers matching 2D through 5D and custom sets. For lower-maintenance mornings there are lash lifts, lash lift and tints, brow lamination and henna brows — and for a lasting change, the cosmetic tattoo studio offers powder fill, ombré, feather touch and combination brows, with colour boosts for existing work.

Waxing is available from facial waxing and threading through full body and men's waxing, and massage rounds out the treatment list: aromatherapy full body, warm coconut oil full body, targeted neck, head, back and shoulder work, and facial massage treatments, plus an Asian hair spa ritual for the scalp and hair.

A Full Day of Pampering

For anyone who wants more than a single treatment, the salon's luxurious packages turn a visit into an event. The Half Day Spa Package fills four hours with a full body sugar scrub, an aromatherapy full body massage, a facial massage with collagen mask, and finishes with a herbal hair wash, scalp massage and blow-dry. The Full Day version stretches to six and a half hours, layering in full body waxing, lash and brow tinting, and a luxury spa pedicure and manicure with gel polish — or a luxury pedicure with full acrylic on hands. Shorter beauty treatment bundles combine brow shaping and tinting with lash lifts or classic extension sets, and party and event packages cater to groups. Gift vouchers can be purchased online for birthdays, anniversaries or a simple "you deserve this".

What Keeps People Coming Back

Ask regulars why they return and the answers cluster around the same themes: quality service, staff who explain every option before starting, and a standard of work clients describe as tops for the price. Anna herself is often mentioned by name — remembered, checked in on, looked after.

Booking is easy through the salon's online Fresha page or by phone. Opening hours run 9am to 6pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Saturday, with a later 7pm close on Thursdays for after-work appointments; the salon closes on Sundays, though hours may vary during December and January. Whether it's a lunchtime lash infill, an after-work pedicure or a full day devoted entirely to self-care, AV Beauty Spa treats every appointment as a small luxury worth getting exactly right.

Signature items

• Russian Volume Lashes
• Gel & Acrylic Nails
• Half Day Spa Package
• Ombre Brows Cosmetic Tattoo
• Lash Lift & Tint
• Warm Coconut Oil Massage

Menu

Lash Infill

• 2D Set Infill — Infill for 2D volume sets, existing clients under two weeks.
• 3D Set Infill — Infill for 3D volume sets, existing clients under two weeks.
• 4D Set Infill — Infill for 4D volume sets, existing clients under two weeks.
• 4D–5D Set Infill — Infill for mega volume sets, existing clients under two weeks.
• Custom Design Set Infill — Refresh for custom or ombré lash sets under two weeks old.
• Lash Extension Removal Only — Standalone removal of existing lash extensions.

Cosmetic Tattoo

• Powder Fill Brows — Soft powdered pigment fill for fuller-looking brows.
• Ombre Brows — Gradient tattoo from a light front to a defined tail.
• Feather Touch Brows — Fine, hair-like strokes for natural brow texture.
• Combination Brows — Powder fill blended with feather-touch strokes.
• Colour Boost — Refresh of colour on existing cosmetic tattoo brows.

Nail Enhancement

• Builder Gels / Gel X — Structured gel enhancements for natural-looking strength and length.
• Acrylic Nail Extension — Durable sculpted extensions shaped to your preferred style.
• Dipping Powder System — SNS dipping powder for lightweight, long-wearing colour.
• A Little Luxury Spa Pedicure — A pampering spa pedicure treatment for tired feet.
• Nail Art & Extra — Decorative finishing touches and add-ons for your set.
• Removal Service — Careful removal of existing nail enhancements.
• Express Nails — A quicker nail service when you're short on time.

Waxing Treatment

• Facial Waxing / Thread — Brow and facial hair tidying by wax or thread.
• Body Waxing — Full body hair removal, from legs to underarms.
• Men Waxing — Waxing services tailored for men.

Eyelash Extension

• Classic Natural — One-to-one extensions for a subtle, everyday look.
• Eyelash Wispy Design — Feathered, textured lash mapping for soft fullness.
• Russian Volume — Light Volume Set (3D) — Hand-made fanning technique for lightweight volume.
• Russian Volume — Glam Volume Set (4D Hybrid) — Glam hybrid set with fuller volume fans.
• Russian Volume — Mega Volume Set (4D–5D Hybrid) — Maximum density for a dramatic lash look.
• Russian Volume — Custom Design Hybrid / Ombre Colour — Tailored lash styling, including ombré colour lashes.
• Lash Removal (with new set) — Removal included when booking a new lash service.

Luxurious Packages

• Half Day Spa Package (4 hours) — Sugar scrub, aromatherapy massage, collagen facial, herbal hair wash and blow-dry.
• Full Day Spa Package (6.5 hours) — Waxing, tints, luxury mani-pedi, scrub, massage, facial and hair finishing.
• Full Body Waxing Package (90 mins) — Facial, legs, arms, underarms plus brow and lash tinting.
• Brow Shape & Tint with Lash Lift & Tint (60 mins) — Defined brows plus lifted, tinted lashes in one visit.
• Brow Henna & Classic Lash Extension Set (90 mins) — Henna-shaped brows paired with a classic extension set.
• Party & Event Packages — Group pampering for special occasions.

Massage & Spa Treatment

• Aromatherapy Full Body Massage — Relaxing essential-oil massage from head to toe.
• Warm Coconut Oil Full Body Massage — Nourishing warm-oil massage for the whole body.
• Full Body Massage — Neck, Head, Back & Shoulders — Targeted relief for common tension areas.
• Massage Facial Treatment — Facial massage to refresh and revive the skin.
• Freshen Up All-In-One Full Body — A combined full body freshen-up treatment.
• Asian Hair Spa Treatment — Nourishing scalp and hair spa ritual.

Brow & Lash Semi Treatment

• Brow Lamination — Brow hairs lifted and set for a fuller, fluffy shape.
• Lash Lift — Natural lashes curled and lifted semi-permanently.
• Lash Lift and Tint — Lifted lashes with added colour for definition.
• Henna Brow with Shape & Tidy — Shaped brows tinted with long-lasting henna.
• Eyebrow Lamination with Shape & Tint — Lamination combined with shaping and a standard tint.
• Eyebrow Lamination with Shape & Henna Tint — Lamination combined with shaping and a henna tint.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book an appointment at AV Beauty Spa?

Appointments can be booked online through the salon's Fresha booking page, or by calling 021 254 6879 or 09 438 8018.

Is AV Beauty Spa open on Sundays?

The salon is closed on Sundays, though opening may vary during December and January — it's worth checking ahead in those months.

Who can get a lash infill?

Lash infills are for existing clients whose extensions are less than two weeks old. A standalone lash extension removal is also available.

What lash extension styles are offered?

From classic natural one-to-one sets to Russian volume fanning sets (2D through 5D), wispy designs and custom hybrids, including ombré colour lashes.

What's included in the Half Day Spa Package?

A four-hour visit covering a full body sugar scrub, aromatherapy full body massage, facial massage with collagen mask, and a herbal hair wash with scalp massage and blow-dry.

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes — AV Beauty Spa gift vouchers can be purchased online, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or simply showing someone you care.

What nail services are available?

Builder gels and Gel X, acrylic extensions, SNS dipping powder, luxury spa pedicures, nail art and extras, express nails and removal services.

Tips

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• {"body":"Infill options apply to extensions under two weeks old, so book your refresh within a fortnight of your full set.","title":"Keep lash infills on schedule"}
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• {"body":"Reviewers praise staff who walk you through every option — ask about designs, volumes and finishes before your set begins.","title":"Ask before you choose"}
• {"body":"The half-day package runs four hours and the full day six and a half — book ahead and set aside the time to enjoy it.","title":"Clear your diary for packages"}