There’s no denying it, we take hair very seriously here at True Grit, because beautiful colour and cuts are what we’re really passionate about! To ensure we’re always getting the best possible result for you, we offer complimentary skin sensitivity and hair strand testing for all colour clients. Upon booking your colour appointment we’ll ask you to make a skin sensitivity/hair strand testing appointment for at least 48 hours before your appointment. It’s not compulsory but it’s strongly encouraged! What does a Skin Sensitivity test involve? Your stylist will use a cotton bud to apply a thin layer of the… Read More
Believe it or not, knowing the history of your hair and scalp is just as important as the rest of your physical health. Make sure to have a conversation with your hair stylist during your very first consultation so we can give you the best colour results possible. All information about your hair history is so important to us! This includes; previous colours whether done professionally or at-home, products you use often, other treatments you’ve had recently, or whether you’re exposed to harsh environmental elements (chlorine we’re looking at you!). The more thorough you can be with your hair history,… Read More
Discover the next best thing in colour innovation! INOA is the first permanent hair colour without ammonia and is enriched with oils that deliver colour to the heart of the hair – meaning you’re left with beautiful colour that’s bright, looks natural, and leaves your hair feeling conditioned with sublime colour radiance until your next colour appointment! Our True Grit salon owner, Jacqui was instrumental in the launch of INOA in New Zealand over 9 years ago, and all these years later we still 100% believe it’s the greatest no damage colour service the industry has to offer! A huge… Read More
The future of hair is healthy hair, and increasingly people are looking for products that repair or prevent damage to hair. Not only is damage-free hair trending amongst celebrities, it’s also a timeless way to look healthy and confident, so we’re happy to share some top tips for keeping hair, glossy, thick and looking great. Less washing Water makes hair swell from the inside, which forces the cuticle up. So avoid over-washing. Stock up your shower On those days when you do wash your hair, add a pre-shampoo—yep, that’s a thing now—to your routine. It works like a sealant, and… Read More
Amy Newfield, one of our courageous Salon Coordinators, has decided to put her body on the line to fight for charity this November! Read on to find out how you can support Amy and Cure Kids, whilst also putting yourself in the draw for one of two luscious prize packs! PRIZE ONE: True Grit – the best in the business we think 😉 Cut & Finish and a Kerastase Fusio Ritual with a Style Director Total Body Concept – a beautiful Specialised Skin Care & Laser Clinic in Sumner Infrared Sauna and Facial The Tannery – Gorgeous boutique shopping,… Read More
We’ve recently updated all styling tools in our salon to Cloud Nine, an award-winning and revolutionary range of hair styling tools endorsed by world leading stylists, style icons and beauty bloggers. From the original founder of GHD, Cloud Nine brings the latest innovation in hair styling with SmartTech and Mineral Infused Ceramic Technology. SmartTech is a unique piece of technology designed to maintain your individual styling temperature while the mineral infused ceramic heating element allows you to achieve incredible styling results at much lower, hair-friendly temperatures. Combined, they are designed to reduce hair damage and leave your hair visibly healthier… Read More
