New promotions at True Grit and GOOD LUCK Jacqui!

Our inspiring boss, Jacqui Victor, is heading off for her knee replacement shortly, which means she’ll be taking nine weeks off (that’s the longest time she’s been away from the salon in 17 years!). Please join us as we wish her a speedy recovery 😘 “What a huge time True Grit has been having over the last two months. We still have not managed to have a full team working on the floor at any given time – cheers Covid! We thank you for your continued understanding and patience as appointments get re-scheduled due to team isolations. I am finally… Read More

Supporting hair stylists to be their very best

Our very own Jacqui Victor chatted to Kitomba recently about her beautiful ‘beast’ (aka the True Grit salon in Christchurch), the importance of training and supporting her team to be the best hairstylists they can be. Take a watch!… Read More

Introducing a new revolution in hair colour … Evo’s HueVerse!

Trust awesome Aussie brand Evo to come up with a hair colour revolution that is out of this world. Introducing HueVerse. Switching out your colour is now super easy thanks to Evo’s new, bold, ammonia-free hair colours (get the results you want without the compromise!). The True Grit team and our clients are loving HueVerse, the colours, the shine, the condition, it’s truly incredible to see. Evo’s authentic HueVerse colours mean they will leave a lasting impression. Expect vibrant, long lasting, nourished hair with complete grey coverage. What we love most about Evo is their commitments to vegan, cruelty free… Read More

The True Grit Christmas Gift Guide

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

7 magical Kérastase hair care gift sets to shop this Christmas

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

The Best Hair-Care Products for Summer

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

The 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

Kérastase’s new dry shampoo is here!

A Woman spraying dry shampoo into her hair.

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

Find your perfect match with Serie Expert

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