Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we can match a previous colour no problem at all and we will give you an in-depth consultation to ensure your needs are met.

We use and recommend all the Schwarzkopf professional range, we have seen fabulous results with these products in store and with at home hair-care!

Yes, we do sell GHD’s, and we prefer this over any other iron range as they always have the latest technological advances, are extremely well made and very reliable.

Yes, we have our men’s grooming barber shop Vj Barbers, located next door to our hair and beauty salon in Merivale mall. All of our barbers are fully trained specialists.

Ombre is a colouring process that gradually blends hair from light to dark or dark to light in colour and tone on the length of the hair. Balayage Is free hand lightening to create soft natural highlights or lowlights without creating a heavy demarcation line on new growth. Quite often clients will have a combination of both services to create their desired look.

Highlighting is lightening the hair to create a “highlighted” look, low lights are depositing colour to give the hairstyle depth and a three-dimensional look. Foiling can be done with highlighting and low lighting, this is where hair is weaved out and placed in a foil packet with the desired colour shade to process.

Ombre and Balayage are both specialised colour services and can’t be done with just normal foiling, we offer an Ombre/Balayage package for this service and always offer a free in-depth consultation.

Chemical permanent straightening starts from $400, this is a very specialised service and we always like to offer a free in-depth consultation to anyone looking at this service.

A Brazilian Blowout makes hair manageable and cuts down blow waving time. You will still need to blow wave your hair and if you use flat irons you will need to still do this as well. The benefit is your hair stays in style better, your colours hold better as you are protecting and conditioning your hair. This service is also perfect for blondes where other keratin services on the market would be too strong. We always offer free consultations for these services.

Keratin is a treatment that is infused into the hair shaft to give the hair strength and shine. It reduces frizz and smooths the hair. Keratin smoothing is a step up from the Brazilian blowout treatment and when done while using the correct home hair care, the results can be amazing.

Keratin Brazilian blowout is great if you’ve never tried Keratin before, it’s good for fine hair or as a top up to Keratin smoothing, if your hair is frizzy and rebellious then Keratin smoothing would be a better treatment for your hair.

Threading is a more precise way of hair removal. Threading can only be done on eyebrows, upper lip, chin, neck, or full face, whereas waxing is often more commonly done on larger areas. Threading gives a good shape when done well on eyebrows.

Gel polish is a nail lacquer that is hardened under a UV lamp and lasts longer than traditional nail polish when looked after correctly. It will need to be professionally removed but this is easy to do. We have a wide variety of gel polish colours available.

In our beauty therapy rooms we use and recommend the Pure Fiji facial and body range, they are truly beautiful products.

We are located at level one Merivale mall, 189 Papanui Rd. Following the sweeping staircase up and you’ll find us located on the west end of the first floor.

Bookings can be made several ways, ph 03 355 6584, email merivalesalon@vforhair.co.nz or online at Book Now

We do take walks ins all the time, but if you have a preferred barber and time then we recommend that you book. Either ph 03 977 1666 or book online at Book Now

Yes, we have a dedicated spray tan room, our staff are highly trained at this service.

Make an appointment time between 8am and 10am Monday to Saturday for any of our hair colour services or beauty services. Mention Early Bird Club and all pre-booked hair colour or beauty services receive a 50% discount.

A camo colour is a de-greying service for men, putting “pepper back in the salt” look.

Yes, Vj Barbers has a full menu of shaving services.

Genoapay is a layby payment, pay over ten weeks, no interest, no fees. Genoapay can be used for all hair, beauty and barbering services.

Yes, we take Bartercard on all full priced services in our hair, beauty and barbering departments, please mention Bartercard when booking.