Alice Townsend 

The Perfectionist Hair Stylist.

Alice Townsend trained at the prestigious Servilles Academy in Auckland, and has owned her own Salons, both in Auckland and now in Wanaka for over 32 years.

Alice has a large client base and has helped countless people to achieve the perfect look, either casual or formal, for their wedding day or special occasion.

Alice is thoroughly experienced and knowledgeable regarding any style or idea that a customer may have. She has an incredible ability to understand a client’s wishes, and to arrive with a result exactly as requested.

She can also visualise what would look great on a client and relay those ideas to the client in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Alice has been a stylist, including makeup and hair, for both weddings and formal events since 1991

• Trained at the prestigious Servilles Academy

• Wedding hair stylist and makeup artist since 1991

• Owned her own Salon, both in Auckland and now in Wanaka since 1991

• Large client base and incredible ability to understand a client’s wishes

• Technical expert

Isobella aka Bug

Born into it

Isobella has been in the hair salon by default since birth! As Alice's daughter, Isobella is a natural in the salon. With her passion for dance and fashion, the creative skills are very apparent in her beautiful work. Isobella works on the wedding parties and has gorgeous make up artistry skills along with her hair styling skills. Isobella has a strong colour clientele, who love her balayage and foil work. When Isobella isn't busy in the salon or helping her mum with the running of the shop, she is busying herself in the dance studio. She is an absolute pleasure to watch. This apple hasn't fallen far from the tree and for all your hair care needs, you're in safe hands with Bug. 

• Beautiful blondes and balayage techniques

• Make up artistry for all occasions

• Cutting and styling

Toby

Canadian Kiwi

As Alice’s partner Toby is well phased in the culture that is hairdressing.

From Scottish roots and Canadian upbringing, Toby landed in Wanaka in 2009. He has a passion for fitness and also coaching and runs a successful gym here in Wanaka. (CrossFit Wanaka/The Gym Wanaka. Also, keeping it in the family, he has followed Alice into hairdressing. Toby loves a good yarn and will see you right with all your cutting needs.

Toby specialises in full barbering services.

For a good yarn (especially if it is about watches) and a great cut we welcome you to see Toby.

Reanne

From Canada to Wanaka

Meet Reanne — our Canadian girl turned Wanaka local. As an emerging stylist, she’s already making waves with her eye for what suits her clients best, honest recommendations, and the kind of banter that makes your appointment fly by. Whether you’re after a refresh, a big change, or just someone to help guide you in the right direction with your hair, Reanne’s your girl. Warm, down-to-earth, and genuinely passionate about helping people feel good in their own skin.

Kayla

Our local born and bred stylist

Kayla is as local as one gets. Being born in Queenstown and finishing her final year at Mt Aspiring College, luckily for us, Kayla has decided Wanaka wins!

Kayla is our emerging stylist and is very quickly becoming quite the hair artist. Kayla welcomes all clients to her chair and really loves doing full service colour work.

Chloe

The next Gen stylist

The amazing Chloe — Wanaka born and bred, with great chat, a calm presence, and a real passion for hair. Our third year apprentice, she’s already known for her awesome styling skills and helping the salon run smoothly day to day. Chloe brings a fun, easy-going energy to every appointment and is quickly becoming an amazing hairstylist with a great eye for it.