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A colourist hand-painting balayage sections onto a client's hair in the bright Cuba Street studio

Balayage & Blonding · Cuba Street, Wellington

Lived-in blonde, done properly.

Hand-painted balayage and blonding for lived-in colour, from our Cuba Street studio in Te Aro, Wellington.

Close-up of freshly finished lived-in blonde hair, soft waves catching the light
  • Online booking
  • Vegan, cruelty-free colour
  • Balayage from $280
A colourist and client both relaxed mid-balayage application at Studio Kin Hair

Balayage & Blonding

Built lived-in, not overdone

What balayage and blonding at Studio Kin Hair actually covers, from first consultation to the finished tone.

Hand-painted balayage

Colour placed freehand so it grows out soft, with no harsh line of regrowth.

Custom blonding & toning

Lifted and toned to suit your skin tone, using vegan, cruelty-free colour.

Gloss & tone refresh

Keep the blonde warm or cool between full balayage appointments.

Unhurried appointments

Plenty of time for placement and tone, never rushed through.

How it works

From consultation to colour

Here's what happens when you book balayage and blonding at Studio Kin Hair.

  1. A woman booking a balayage appointment online on her phone in a Wellington cafe

    Book online

    Choose balayage and blonding, and pick a time that suits.

  2. Mia Thompson consulting with a client about blonde tones inside the Studio Kin Hair studio

    Colour consultation

    Mia or Jae talk through your base, your goal and your upkeep.

  3. A stylist hand-painting balayage sections onto a client's hair at Studio Kin Hair

    Hand-painted colour

    Balayage and blonding applied and processed in the calm of the studio.

  4. A client having freshly toned blonde hair blow-dried at Studio Kin Hair

    Finished & styled

    A blow dry and tone check before you step back onto Cuba Street.

What's included

What you can count on

Every balayage and blonding appointment comes with the same standards.

Vegan, cruelty-free colour

Every balayage and blonding service uses colour that's vegan and cruelty-free, from first foil to final gloss.

Online booking

Book your balayage appointment online, any time, without picking up the phone.

Questions

Balayage & blonding, answered

Questions clients ask before their first balayage appointment with us.

What's the difference between balayage and foils?

Balayage is hand-painted freehand, so the colour grows out softer and needs fewer visits than traditional foils.

How long does a balayage appointment take?

We build in plenty of time for placement and tone, so appointments run longer than a quick colour. Mia or Jae will confirm timing when you book.

Is the colour vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. Every balayage and blonding service at Studio Kin Hair uses vegan, cruelty-free colour.

How much does balayage cost?

Balayage and blonding starts from $280, depending on length and how much lift you need.

Can you fix blonde that's gone brassy or patchy?

Yes. If your blonde needs correcting rather than refreshing, that's our colour correction service.

Do I need a consultation first?

Every balayage booking includes a consultation with Mia or Jae to talk through your base and your goal.

Still have a question?

Call the studio or ask before you book.

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Treatments

Conditioning treatments to keep coloured hair in good shape.

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Book your balayage

Join Mia and Jae on Cuba Street for hand-painted colour, vegan and cruelty-free.

Mia Thompson smiling beside a client's freshly finished blonde balayage at Studio Kin Hair