The Christmas countdown is officially on. Get ready for good times and perfect presents! The silly season is the perfect time to take a pause, take stock and appreciate our loved ones. Stuck for gift ideas this year? To help you find the perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your list, we’ve put together this thoughtfully curated gift guide. Don’t look any further, this is your one-stop shop for the best holiday gifts to give this season! Let us impress you with our gorgeous range of hair products, make-up, styling tools, travel packs and lots more. This will help you find the perfect gift for your loved ones,… Read More

Kerastase Holiday Pack 2021

  The festive season is upon us and that means many things to us here at True Grit, but mostly, parties and presents! Kérastase has just released their Christmas packs and, as always, these babies will fly off the shelves. So please do get in quick to avoid disappointment. Because who doesn’t want to experience the joys of luxurious hair by the world’s best? Buy one for yourself AND give the gift of magnificent hair to your loved ones this Christmas. Once you go Kérastase, you never go back! Introducing Kérastase Christmas Gifts 2021 Give the gift of luxury haircare this holiday season with these hair… Read More

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It’s hard to beat a long hot summer. But the hot temperatures, salt water, sand and chlorine can come at a cost to your hair. In other words, leaving your hair dry, damaged (think split ends) and faded colours (if you colour your hair). Keeping your locks hydrated and protected over the warmer months ensures your hair stays healthy, glossy and full – no one should need to worry about frizzy hair and split ends when there’s BBQs to attend, and swimming to do! That’s why we’ve brought you the best hair care tips, styles and products for the summer to keep your hair in… Read More

Best hair masks for your hair type

Whether your hair is feeling a little brittle and damaged, has been through some serious bleaching or is just looking a little flat, a hair mask is the ultimate home treat. But there are a lot of products out there and it can be hard to know what to choose. Never fear, we’re here to help. Here’s our guide to the best hair masks based on hair type. Now get out your diary and book in some home pamper time! Best Hair Masks for Colour-Treated Hair Coloured hair can need a little bit of love. Using a hair mask after… Read More

Common hair concerns and how to address them

As hairdressers, we hear your hair concerns on the regular and understand the frustration you can get from troubled tresses. Hair is a clever thing however and has a way of telling us when something isn’t right or when the balance is a little bit off. Here’s our guide to common hair concerns and how to help them.  Split Ends  Split ends occur when the ends of hair become dry, brittle or frayed. This can happen from wear and tear of brushing, drying and other daily hair habits. Luckily we can keep split ends from getting worse and can try… Read More

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We are excited to announce a new addition to True Grit’s haircare range, Kérastase’s Fresh Affair dry shampoo! Fresh Affair is a lightweight dry shampoo designed for all hair types. It is your new happy hair essential, one that we guarantee you’ll be reaching for throughout the week. We think you’ll love it. This dry shampoo is the perfect product for whenever you need a hair boost. What we love about Fresh Affair is that it will revitalise and refresh your hair without drying it out – leaving your locks clean and full of life. Kérastase Fresh Affair allows you to regulate oil production… Read More

Liss Range by LOreal Pro

L’Oreal Professionnel has recently re-branded and re-worked their Serie Expert and it’s simply beautiful. The updated line of hair care products has been re-engineered to be more professional, more sustainable and perform better. Designed by professionals, L’Oreal Pro’s most expert scientists and hair artists have worked hand in hand to re-create Serie Expert. Featuring top-performing technologies, they have delivered the best technical performance for every hair condition, from lightened or severely damaged hair, to dry hair or split ends. Keep reading to find your perfect Serie Expert match! Pump up the volume with Volumetry Give your hair a boost with… Read More

New Kerastase rituals

Finally you can give your hair the same first class treatment you give to your face. At True Grit we believe pampering should not be limited, so we are very excited to announce our new HAIR FACIALS! Our exclusive Kérastase Luxe Fusio Dose Rituals are designed to leave your hair looking and feeling its absolute best. These hair spa treatments, tailored to your hair and scalp condition, are the ultimate form of relaxation and will take your visit to True Grit to the next level. Just like your skin, treating your hair to a spa treatment will do wonders for the condition of your hair… Read More

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Half the fun of going to True Grit for a cut and colour is our ever-so-enjoyable scalp massage. Seriously, have you had one yet?! They are world famous in Christchurch for a reason. A detoxifying scalp massage will help exfoliate away dead skin cells and build-up, boost blood, increase circulate and encourage hair growth. For every wash at the True Grit basin you receive a sensuous head massage. But for every one of our luxury hair rituals, you receive another level of head massage. Keep reading to discover more … Our hair rituals are the ultimate luxury hair treatments that fundamentally treats and transforms your… Read More

What to eat for healthy hair

What can you eat for luscious locks no matter your age? At True Grit we believe in nourishing from the inside out, and teaching ourselves how we can gain miraculous results from the kitchen. INSIDE-OUTSIDE BEAUTY – Eat Up! Eating a variety of nutrient-rich, strand-strengthening foods is a must for your body, skin and hair. Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds have been linked to positive effects on hair growth. They contain cucurbitacin (a type of amino acid) that is responsible for those strands to grow. Other micronutrients found in pumpkin seeds also help to improve the texture of the hair and make it strong (and long). … Read More