Introducing True Grit’s ‘Quiet Chair’!

Not into small talk? Had a long day and just want a little quiet time? Well, you can now book a silent haircut with True Grit! Our new ‘Quiet Chair’ service enables you to enjoy blissful silence in the salon if you so choose. Your stylist will still chat with you during the consultation stage of your appointment, and then after that, it is all about you and your much-needed time out. Your stylist will ask questions about your hair throughout the service if that is required. “With mental issues and burnout on the rise and constant waves of Covid and the flu, the True… Read More

True Grit is now a Sustainable Salon!

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We are thrilled to announce True Grit is now part of the Sustainable Salons network! This is a massive step forward for us as we work to reduce the amount of waste leaving our salon and heading to landfill. Keep reading to discover more on how Sustainable Salons’ initiatives are going to make a big impact on us at True Grit and the environment; our goal to reduce our waste by 95% and what we ask of you, our beautiful clients! “The team at True Grit and myself are so excited to get the ball rolling with putting our best foot forward towards changing and… Read More

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

Gloss like the French with L’Oreal Pro’s new French Glossing colouring service

The French know a thing or two about achieving beautiful hair. That’s why we are all very excited about the new arrival at True Grit … Fresh from Paris courtesy of L’Oreal Pro, French Glossing is a permanent hair colour that transforms dull and frizzy strands into shiny, vibrant ones. This could be the biggest hair trend for 2022 (because who doesn’t want hair like the French?). The hair colour is applied to the roots and an acidic, ammonia-free, gloss is distributed through the mid-lengths to ends using a gradient technique. This brings out the different tones in your hair… Read More

An Update From True Grit Regarding Appointments

With increasing Covid-19 case numbers in Christchurch, there’s a high chance you, our gorgeous client, or your True Grit stylist will become a close contact. ⁠ ⁠ Unfortunately, this will result in the last-minute rescheduling of your appointment (from your end or ours). These are extremely trying and unpredictable times! ⁠ ⁠ True Grit’s policy is to protect our clients and team to the best standard possible. ⁠ ⁠ If you need to cancel your appointment (we are waiving our cancellation fee) or we have to postpone yours, we will do our utmost to reschedule you with another stylist. ⁠… Read More

Give your hair a facial!

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

Enter Relaxation Mode with our Famous Head Massage

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

True Grit, by name and nature – Christchurch earthquakes 10 years on

We feel very privileged to have been interviewed by Stuff in honour of the 10 year anniversary of the Christchurch earthquakes. — Article is re-published from Stuff.co.nz. Article by Liz McDonald. Photography by Joe Johnson. True grit, by name and nature Hairdressing salon True Grit has earned its name, its owner says. Jacqui Victor says her busy Manchester St salon was “running perfectly” before the earthquakes, with 20 staff, fully kitted-out premises, and a colour studio upstairs above the cutting floor. When the overnight September 2010 quake wrecked the building, Victor lost most of her “beautiful” furniture and fittings, equipment fell, hair… Read More

Restore your blonde in-salon with our Kérastase Booster Cicafibre

Is your blonde hair in need of some TLC? Try Kérastase’ Blond Absolu In-salon Fusio Dose: Booster Cicafibre! It’s a shot of powerful restoration that’ll boost the natural beauty of your blonde between colour treatments. Full of concentrated healing ingredients, Booster Cicafibre instantly restores fibres sensitised by lightening, stopping oxidation, and stabilising colour. This specialist Fusio Dose recontructs the inner fibre structure, deeply moisturises strands, reduces surface damage, makes hair manageable without weight, and leaves blonde hair lush and luminous! Be sure to request the Cicafibre Booster next time you’re at True Grit for a dose of healing care!… Read More