Hair Cut & Styling
Restyles, layer cuts, trims and blow waves at our Sylvia Park salon — tailored to your face shape and lifestyle.
Sylvia Park's most-trusted salon — at the heart of Sylvia Park. Expert stylists. Premium treatments. An experience you'll love.
What we offer
From precision cuts and barbering to colour, keratin, brows, lashes and facials — our senior stylists and beauticians have every service covered.
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Our standard prices. Colour, keratin, straightening and perms are shown as “from” — the final price is confirmed at your free consultation (it varies with length & thickness).
Afterpay available — pay in 4 instalments
Ask about our package deals and gift cards in-salon.
Our story
Kess Sylvia Park is part of the Kess family — one of New Zealand's most trusted salon groups. We bring that big-salon expertise to a warm, welcoming space right inside Sylvia Park Mall.
Our senior stylists and beauticians specialise in colour, balayage, keratin smoothing, precision cuts and beauty, and we take the time to tailor every service to your hair, your face and the look you're after.
Whether you're in for a quick trim between errands or a full transformation, you'll get honest advice, quality products and a finish you'll want to show off. Easy to find, easy to book, and open seven days.

From the moment you walk in, Kess Hair & Beauty Sylvia Park wraps you in warmth, expertise and care. Our senior stylists listen first — then deliver.
Every visit to Kess Hair & Beauty Sylvia Park is crafted around you — senior stylists, salon-grade products, and a relaxing space designed for results you'll love.
No hidden fees, no surprises. Kess Hair & Beauty Sylvia Park is rated by locals as "the best value" — because we believe great hair shouldn't cost the earth.
Real client transformations
Real results by our Sylvia Park team. Tap any clip to watch the transformation.
4 of 15–20 Reels wired — posters are theme assets (sylvia-*.jpg). Tapping a clip opens the Reel.
Real reviews from real people at Kess Hair & Beauty Sylvia Park
"Did in slyvia park..I had a frizz hair and they did a wonderful keratin treatment.. Erika did so good.. They concentrated each and every strand to make sure i get a good treatment.. A guy, also did to..."
"I love the fast and efficient service.. I had no idea what I needed and put my complete trust in Erica and she’s done an absolute wonderful job for my event tonight. Thank you so much for making me fe..."
"Minkie (Megha) was amazing. I got keratin, hair cut and eyebrow threading done. Minkie and the team made great effort with my keratin hair treatment (before and after photos below). Secondly, I’ve alw..."
"Nuwan is an excellent hairdresser, will definitely be back for future cuts! So talented in fixing the mistakes made by another hairdresser, knew just what to do! He was focused and did exactly what I..."
"Minky did an outstanding job with layering and doing highlights on my hair! I thought that I would have to do multiple sessions or won’t be able to get highlights, but Minky did it all in one appointm..."
"Great haircut, quick service, and very affordable. Will definitely be back!"
FAQs
We welcome walk-ins when we have availability, but booking ahead guarantees your preferred time and stylist. Book online in about two minutes or call 09 579 5377.
Shop N039, Sylvia Park Shopping Centre, 286 Mount Wellington Highway — opposite Chemist Warehouse, with free mall parking.
At our Sylvia Park salon balayage starts from $295, full head foils with toner from $275, and a full head colour from $125. Final pricing depends on your hair length, thickness and the look you want, so we confirm it at a free consultation before we begin.
Balayage usually takes around 2.5–3 hours and a full colour around 90 minutes, depending on your hair. We'll give you a clear time estimate when you book.
Yes — organic keratin smoothing from $195, NanoPlastia from $300 and permanent straightening from $300, including formaldehyde-free options. A quick consultation helps us recommend the right treatment for your hair.
A keratin smoothing treatment keeps hair sleek, glossy and frizz-free for weeks. How long it lasts varies with your hair type and how you care for it at home — your stylist will talk you through aftercare so you get the most from it.
Both smooth the hair and reduce frizz. Our organic keratin smoothing (from $195) softens curl and tames frizz, while NanoPlastia (from $300) is our premium option for a sleeker, longer-lasting straight finish. Which suits you depends on your hair type and the result you're after — we'll recommend the right one at your free consultation.
Absolutely — we look after the whole family. Our barber services cover buzz cuts, fades, skin fades and beard trims, and we do children's cuts from age 3.
Sylvia Park train station and the bus interchange are right at the centre, so we're easy to reach from Panmure, Ellerslie, Glen Innes, Onehunga and across East Auckland. If you're driving, parking is free throughout the mall.
Yes — free parking throughout Sylvia Park Mall, with easy access to our salon opposite Chemist Warehouse.
Saturday to Wednesday 9am–7pm, and Thursday & Friday 9am–9pm — in line with Sylvia Park mall hours.
Yes — gift cards are available in-salon and make a great present. Just ask the team.
Conveniently located inside Sylvia Park, Mt Wellington's premier shopping destination. Free mall parking — ground level, opposite Chemist Warehouse.
| Mon – Wed | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
| Thu – Fri | 9:00am – 9:00pm ✓ |
| Sat – Sun | 9:00am – 7:00pm |
Book online in 2 minutes or walk in anytime. Kess Hair & Beauty Sylvia Park is here for you 7 days a week — with late nights Thu & Fri.