Your hairdresser about 25 minutes from Kumeū
Hair By Melissa is a home salon in Kaukapakapa, roughly 25 minutes up SH16 from Kumeū and Huapai. Balayage, keratin, colour and cuts with one stylist, no double-booking, and free parking at the door.
Open 7 days · Mon–Fri 9am–1:30pm · Sat 2–5pm · Sun 9am–5pm
Why Kumeū and Huapai clients make the drive
We don't have a salon in Kumeū — we're a home salon on Magnolia Lane in Kaukapakapa, about 25 minutes further up SH16 through Waimauku. It's an approximate drive time; give yourself a little extra if you're travelling at peak times.
What brings Kumeū clients past the closer options is the appointment itself. It's a quiet, one-on-one salon — one stylist, one client at a time, no double-booking and no waiting around. You get free parking right at the door, and a booking that starts and finishes when it's supposed to.
For a lot of clients, the drive becomes part of the appointment rather than a downside — a straightforward run through Waimauku's countryside instead of a wait in a busy Kumeū car park.
Services Kumeū clients tend to book
The full service list is available at every appointment — these are the ones Kumeū and Huapai clients ask for most.
Balayage
Low-maintenance, hand-painted colour that grows out softly between visits
BalayageKeratin Treatment
A regular pick for taming frizz and humidity on the drive back down SH16
Keratin TreatmentHalf Head of Highlights
Brightness and dimension without a full head of colour
Half Head of HighlightsWomen's Cut & Finish
A precise cut and blow-dry finish for everyday and special occasions
Women's Cut & FinishReady to get started? book online or see the Google listing for directions.
Getting here from Kumeū
Book your Kaukapakapa appointment
Balayage, keratin, colour and cuts, about 25 minutes up SH16 from Kumeū. Free parking, one stylist, no rush.
About 25 minutes from Kumeū via SH16 · Call 0274 799 320
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our services and booking process.
Do you have a salon in Kumeū?
No — Hair By Melissa's salon is in Kaukapakapa, about 25 minutes up SH16 from Kumeū. Kumeū is within our service area, and many clients from Kumeū and Huapai make the drive for balayage, keratin treatments and colour in a quiet, one-on-one setting.
How long is the drive from Kumeū to Hair By Melissa?
It's about 25 minutes, heading up SH16 through Waimauku to Kaukapakapa. It's an easy, mostly rural drive, and we'd rather give you an honest estimate than promise an exact time — traffic through Waimauku can add a few minutes at peak times.
What services do Kumeū clients usually book?
Balayage and keratin treatments are popular with Kumeū clients, along with highlights and a cut and finish. Keratin is a common choice for taming humidity on the drive back down SH16, and balayage suits clients who want low-maintenance colour between visits.
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