Here in New Zealand hairdressing salons, beauty salons and barbershops have had their doors closed for lockdown. The hairdressing industry faces unique challenges, like many sectors, around returning to a new era of safety and PPE. The health and well-being of both the professional hair salon industry and its clientele is a high priority. So is the interior design experience to delight their customers.

Sadly not all hairdressers will survive lockdown. Our local favourites may no longer exist. Holding onto skilled stylists and keeping afloat will dictate their fate. Niche providers may withstand the storm but only with a differentiated hair salon experience. Some, like Aneia Warner Salon in Kumeu, made the investment during the first COVID-19 Level 3. Aneia designed and opened her new business featuring textured walls in her hair salon.

After locating suitable premises, Aneia recruited new hairstylists and created an exciting new tactile experience – featuring Muros White Loft Brick veneer walls. Add to this mirrored backlighting, polished floors and vintage furniture, and Aneia created a desirable hairdressing experience for her customers. And the salon motto: make yourself comfortable, enjoy the moment!