Winter is a harsh time for hair – with the cool and dry conditions drying out your strands. Never fear though, this is the perfect opportunity for some hair nourishment, and Kérastase has released a brand new product (with an amazing special offer) that does exactly that. The Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum is a moisturising hair serum that transforms dry hair overnight, treatment while you sleep, sign us up! Like an intensive night cream, it works while you sleep to repair and nourish, leaving your hair silky and smooth by morning. While you sleep, the body goes to work… Read More

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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

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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

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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

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Last Thursday True Grit got the great opportunity to have a look through the Ronald McDonald House in Christchurch. The team at True Grit donates time out for the mothers of  children who are staying in Ronald McDonald House by offering them a fab ritual and a blow-wave. True Grit in the past has donated heavily to any major events RMH hosts. This was a wonderful chance for the team to see where their work is being used to help and what we can do for our community. Ronald McDonald House is purely charity-run and relies on the generosity of our… Read More

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Newsflash!! We are so excited and proud to announce that we took out six awards at the Kitomba NZARH Business Awards including NEW ZEALAND SALON OF THE YEAR! ?? This was at the Industry Awards held in Auckland over the weekend. On top of this prestigious award, True Grit won Grand Salon of the Year, Marketing Salon of the Year, Salon Design of the Year, 2016 editorial stylist for the Canterbury-Westland region and Ashlee van Wijk won Apprentice of the Year for the Northern/South region in New Zealand! Here’s what the judges had to say … Excellence In Marketing In… Read More

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Many factors can affect the health of your hair including stress, hormonal changes, and even over brushing. One of the biggest factors, however, is actually a case of what you eat. Healthy hair starts from the inside out, and food can either help nourish or cause damage. Eating foods full of nourishment can set you on the right path to achieving healthy, shiny locks. Salmon Salmon is packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which your body can’t produce. These healthy fats help to protect you from disease, and is an essential requirement for hair growth. Greek Yoghurt Not only does… Read More