Our top ten rules for curly hair

From crimp to corkscrew, we can guide you on your way to figure out the best hair care routine for you. 1. style when wet Style curls when they’re wet and use a comb to keep the pattern intact. 2. Visit your hairdresser on the regular Go for regular trims and cuts to keep them bouncy and fresh (and ensure the right cut for your curls)! 3. cotton ➜ silk / satin Switch to a silk or satin pillowcase to avoid friction. 4. use a diffuser Don’t blow-dry without a diffuser to disperse the heat flow and reduce frizz. 5. plop it… Read More

Kérastase re-launch their elite hair care collection Chronologiste

Our favourite luxury hair care brand Kérastase have re-launched their elite hair collection, Chronologiste! Their new and improved hair care range is designed to supercharge your hair by rejuvenating and reviving lifeless locks, and boosting the shine in your strands. Chronologiste will leave your hair feeling velvety soft, and FULL of life. Pushing the boundaries of technology, Kérastase’s Chronologiste is a cosmetic treasure. Inspired by the steps in skincare treatments conducted in day spas, it’s the ultimate luxury treatment for your hair. It is suitable for all hair types, too. chronologiste features the highest concentration of ingredients Their ultimate luxury… Read More

HEALTHY SCALP = HEALTHY HAIR

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It’s not something we normally think about, but the health of our hair is linked to the health of our scalp. Makes sense, right? The scalp is the foundation for the hair, and the head’s first line of defense against the outside world. Just like the skin on the rest of your body, the scalp is seriously affected by an array of biological and environmental conditions. Think dirt, oil, sweat, and other pollutants, clogging up the pores on your scalp, and seriously depleting its ability to grow healthy hair. Scalp issues include: Sensitivity Thinning hair or hair loss Itchy Dandruff… Read More

Get to know True Grit’s brilliant hair and scalp rituals

At True Grit we believe a Ritual service is a form of insurance for your hair and scalp, and we always recommend a Ritual with every colour for maximum hair beauty results. It’s just an essential part of the True Grit Experience we provide all our clients. Read about our Luxury 360° Sublime Shine Service over here and check out our beautiful in-house rituals below. 1/ Kérastase fusio Scrub and fusio dose ritual kérastase fusio scrubs The first step to radiant hair, is caring for the health of your scalp! The scalp is the foundation for the hair, and the head’s first line of… Read More

A tête-à-tête with Jacqui V

We had a catch up with Jacqui Victor, salon owner of True Grit, and creator of the ‘wow-factor’ for our clients. With a wealth of knowledge and experience along with a fair few tales to tell, she’s a hoot you want to get to know! TG: How did you get started and when? JV: In the ’80s. 1985 to be exact. I was working in a bank and I had a girl crush on my hairdresser. I asked her if I was too old to be an apprentice (I was 21 at the time!). She replied that ‘you can never be… Read More

A little party never hurt anyone!

Make every day your party season and elevate an outfit with a hairdo to match. You can transform your look with True Grit Party Hair to suit your occasion or simply give you some extra pizzazz when you feel the need. Before busting some moves on that wedding D-floor or at that long-awaited night out … or even for that upcoming first date (gulp), we have styles to suit all types of hair and personalities! So, whether you’re attending a sophisticated soiree or knocking back vodka shots, get ready to invest in the crown you never take off! Here at… Read More

Dry hair? No problem. How to combat dry hair all year round.

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Why does hair get dry? Just like anything else, if you don’t get enough moisture to it, it’ll dry out. It’s not like watering a plant though… Your hair can get dry because your scalp doesn’t make enough oil to moisturise your hair, or your hair lets moisture escape. Sometimes, hair doesn’t make enough oil, which leads to dry hair. (Likewise, roots in overdrive lead to oily and greasy hair.) This much is true; anyone can suffer from dry hair but with the right hair care habits and products, your hair can be saved! Don’t let the dull and brittle… Read More

Naomi and Libby training with the amazing Peter Thomsen!

Global L’Oréal Ambassador Peter Thomsen came to NZ last month to host a workshop that empowered L’Oréal hair stylists across NZ with his signature #MRTHOMSEN balayage look. We sent our wonderfully talented Advanced Style Directors Naomi Anderson and Libby Morton to the training so they could glean all of Peter’s hair whispering wisdom to bring it back into the work we do at the True Grit salon. @pjthompsen Day 1 Look and Learn On Day 1 all hair stylists attending watched as Peter Thomsen displayed the tips and tricks for creating beautiful Instagram-worthy hair. Peter created his authentic #MRTHOMSEN signature look on some… Read More

Our very own Naomi Anderson at NZFW 2019 with L’Oréal Professionnel!

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Naomi Anderson is one of our outstanding Advanced Style Directors here on the team at True Grit. So outstanding of course that she jet-set off to New Zealand Fashion Week 2019 to help the L’Oréal Pro backstage team on some of NZFW’s most prestigious shows. The L’Oréal Pro team partnered with a Zambesi, Maggie Marilyn and Taranaki-based designer Bobby Luke to create phenomenal fashion show hair. All looks were created using L’Oréal Professionel’s new Tecni.Art styling range, the amazing Dyson Supersonic and other L’Oréal Pro hair styling essentials. Naomi had the absolute pleasure of helping create the catwalk looks for the iconic brand Zambesi’s Retrospective show, celebrating their… Read More

Brilliant colour without the damage – True Grit’s Luxury 360° Sublime Shine Service

Cleaner, healthier, shinier hair is always top of the agenda at True Grit and that’s why we’re thrilled to offer a Luxury 360° Sublime Shine Service that ticks all the healthy hair boxes while still delivering brilliant colour to your hair! Right from your initial consultation to the blow-wave, we have the products and technology that will guarantee the health and integrity of your hair throughout your colour service. What’s included in our 360° Sublime Shine Service? The history of your hair & scalp: From the get-go we want your hair to be as healthy as ever, all while receiving the best colour results ever. To… Read More