Welcome to The Curl Alchemist Services
At The Curl Alchemist, we celebrate every curl. Our Dunedin-based salon offers personalised curly cuts, vibrant colour, and transformative treatments tailored to your unique hair journey.
We also offer customised experiences such as dimmed lights, silent sessions, or solo appointments, so every visit feels safe and welcoming.
Explore our services below and start your curl journey with us.
Please Note: New clients are clients who have never been to the curl alchemist or clients who haven't had a appointment within 6 months this allows enough time to reshape your hair
Consultations
Every great hair journey begins with understanding.
During your consultation, we take the time to learn about your curls, lifestyle, and challenges so we can create a tailored plan, helping you feel confident, informed, and excited for what’s next.
Please not that this is not an education session, but a chance for us to create a plan for your hair moving forward.
We recommend adding an education session onto your next appointment.
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Textured Hair Consultation - Free
Unlock the potential of your curls with a free in-person consultation at The Curl Alchemist! Together, we’ll assess your hair’s unique needs, discuss your goals, and create a personalized plan tailored to your curls.
Whether you’re seeking advice, product recommendations, or a fresh start on your curly journey, this one-on-one session is designed to help you love and embrace your natural texture.
Colour Consultation - Free
Transform your look with a free in-person colour consultation at The Curl Alchemist! Let’s explore the perfect shades to complement your style, assess your hair’s condition, and create a personalized plan to achieve your dream color while keeping your curls healthy and vibrant.
Whether you’re considering a bold change or subtle enhancement, this one-on-one session will help you make confident, informed decisions. Book your free consult today and let your colour journey begin!
Please note, this is NOT an education session.
New Clients
Welcome! Your first visit is all about understanding your hair, goals, and routine. We highly recommend adding an education session to help you care for and style your curls at home, so you get the most from your new look.
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New Client Curl Theory Education
Curly Theory Education
Add this option to any appointment for a deep dive into understanding and caring for your curls or textured hair. Together, we’ll create a custom care plan tailored to your lifestyle, products, and goals. You’ll also receive guidance on how to manage and style your curls day-to-day, along with support for any minor challenges you may be experiencing.
This add-on is perfect if you want to feel more confident in your curl routine, gain practical tips, and leave with knowledge that makes caring for your hair easier at home.
New Client Curl Theory Education Complex
Advanced Curly Theory & Support Session – 45 mins
This in-depth education session goes beyond the basics of curl care. It’s designed for anyone experiencing complex challenges with their hair whether that’s due to lifestyle factors, health conditions, behaviour patterns around hair care, or simply feeling overwhelmed by where to start.
Across 45 minutes, we’ll:
• Explore your current routine, lifestyle, and any barriers you face.
• Create a step-by-step custom plan that works for your unique situation.
• Tackle more complicated curl concerns, giving you practical tools and strategies to make your routine achievable.
• Provide space to ask questions and feel fully supported without being rushed.
This session is about more than just hair — it’s about building confidence, creating realistic solutions, and helping you feel in control of your curls again.
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Hands On Curl Coaching – 45 mins
This is a practical, interactive session where we work together step-by-step through your curl routine. I’ll guide you as we wash, condition, and style your hair, showing you the techniques that bring out the best in your texture.
You’ll have the chance to get hands-on, practicing application and styling methods yourself so you leave feeling confident, not just informed. Along the way, we’ll talk through product choices, technique tweaks, and little tips that make a big difference in your day-to-day routine.
Perfect if you learn best by doing and want to walk away knowing exactly how to care for and style your curls at home.
New Client Curly Cut - Above Shoulders
A thorough, custom curly cut designed to bring out the best in your natural texture. This service includes a tailored cut, clarify, hydration and dry-off styling.
Please note: this appointment does not include education, but I highly recommend adding it on if you’d like to learn how to care for and style your curls at home. Education can be selected from the Curly Education menu.
New Client Curly Cut – Below Shoulders
Curly Cut – Below Shoulders (New Client)
A thorough, custom curly cut designed to bring out the best in your natural texture. This service includes a tailored cut, clarify, hydration and dry-off styling.
Please note: this appointment does not include education, but I highly recommend adding it on if you’d like to learn how to care for and style your curls at home.
Education can be selected from the Curly Education menu.
New Client Dry Cut
New Clients – Basic Service (No Extras)
All services include a hair consultation
No Education
No Wash or Hydration
Ideal for Short Hair, If your hair is longer than mid back or thicker than the average head of hair please add on Extra long/thick hair option to ensure we have enough time.
Returning Clients
If you’ve had an appointment within the last six months, your visit is all about maintaining and enhancing your curls.
We recommend adding a Curl Check-In to assess your hair’s health, refresh your routine, and keep your curls looking their best.
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Returning Client Curl Check-In
Curl Support Session – 15 mins
Designed for returning clients, this quick session is perfect if you need a little extra help between appointments. We’ll use the time to problem-solve, adjust your routine, or offer additional support with styling or product use.
It’s a focused check-in to keep you on track and make sure your curls are feeling their best.
Returning Client Curly Cut - Above Shoulders
Curly Cut – Above Shoulders (Returning Client, within 6 months)
A maintenance cut to keep your curls in great shape. Includes a custom curly cut, hydration, and dry-off styling. This service does not include education, but you can add it from the Curly Education menu if you’d like a refresher on curl care, styling, or problem-solving.
Returning Client Curly Cut – Below Shoulders
Curly Cut – Below Shoulders (Returning Client, within 6 months)
A maintenance cut to keep your curls in great shape. Includes a custom curly cut, hydration, and dry-off styling. This service does not include education, but you can add it from the Add-On menu if you’d like a refresher on curl care, styling, or problem-solving.
Returning Client Dry Cut
Strictly only for regular clients who have had their hair curly cut within 6 months. Please book another option if you require a restyle
If you have extra long or dense hair please add 'Long and thick' to this appointment to ensure we have enough time.
Maintenance cut within 6 months of your previous Curly cut with me.
If it has been longer than 6 months please choose New client Dry Cut
1 hour appointment slot time
Consultation
Curl cut reshape
No wash or finish
Curl Education
Learn how to care for, style, and embrace your natural curls with personalised guidance.
Our education sessions cover practical techniques, product knowledge, and hands-on support so you can confidently love your hair every day.
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Group Theory Education
Curly Theory Education – Group Session (up to 3 people)
Learn together in this small group session designed for up to three people. Perfect for friends, family, or anyone who wants to share the curl journey, this add-on gives you the chance to understand curly and textured hair care in a supportive setting.
Each person will receive:
• A custom curl care plan tailored to their individual needs.
• Guidance on day-to-day care and product use.
• Help with any minor challenges you may be experiencing.
It’s an educational and fun way to build confidence in looking after your curls while learning alongside others.
New Client Curl Theory Education
Curly Theory Education
Add this option to any appointment for a deep dive into understanding and caring for your curls or textured hair. Together, we’ll create a custom care plan tailored to your lifestyle, products, and goals. You’ll also receive guidance on how to manage and style your curls day-to-day, along with support for any minor challenges you may be experiencing.
This add-on is perfect if you want to feel more confident in your curl routine, gain practical tips, and leave with knowledge that makes caring for your hair easier at home.
New Client Curl Theory Education Complex
Advanced Curly Theory & Support Session – 45 mins
This in-depth education session goes beyond the basics of curl care. It’s designed for anyone experiencing complex challenges with their hair whether that’s due to lifestyle factors, health conditions, behaviour patterns around hair care, or simply feeling overwhelmed by where to start.
Across 45 minutes, we’ll:
• Explore your current routine, lifestyle, and any barriers you face.
• Create a step-by-step custom plan that works for your unique situation.
• Tackle more complicated curl concerns, giving you practical tools and strategies to make your routine achievable.
• Provide space to ask questions and feel fully supported without being rushed.
This session is about more than just hair — it’s about building confidence, creating realistic solutions, and helping you feel in control of your curls again.
New Client Education Practical
Hands On Curl Coaching – 45 mins
This is a practical, interactive session where we work together step-by-step through your curl routine. I’ll guide you as we wash, condition, and style your hair, showing you the techniques that bring out the best in your texture.
You’ll have the chance to get hands-on, practicing application and styling methods yourself so you leave feeling confident, not just informed. Along the way, we’ll talk through product choices, technique tweaks, and little tips that make a big difference in your day-to-day routine.
Perfect if you learn best by doing and want to walk away knowing exactly how to care for and style your curls at home.
Returning Client Curl Check-In
Curl Support Session – 15 mins
Designed for returning clients, this quick session is perfect if you need a little extra help between appointments. We’ll use the time to problem-solve, adjust your routine, or offer additional support with styling or product use.
It’s a focused check-in to keep you on track and make sure your curls are feeling their best.
Traditional & add-on Treatments
Enhance your hair with our nourishing add-on treatments, including deep hydration, masks, and bespoke hair therapies.
These extras restore health, shine, and vitality, leaving your hair feeling refreshed and revitalised.
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Curl Rehab Treatment Trio Add on
Malibu C Curl Partner Wellness Remedy
A freshly-activated vitamin C complex that draws out hard-water minerals and product buildup, reviving bounce, shine, and definition in curls while priming hair for color, perm, or hydration services. Gentler than clarifying shampoos yet highly effective, it leaves curls light, soft, and ready for flawless results.
Olaplex No.1 & No.2 Treatment
A professional-grade bond-building treatment that repairs and strengthens the internal structure of the hair. Ideal for compromised or chemically-treated curls, Olaplex No.1 & 2 help prevent breakage, improve elasticity, and restore overall hair health.
One or more of these my be substituted to met your hair needs as its not always one size fits all.
Turmeric Purifying Hair & Scalp Mask
Bounce Curl Turmeric Purifying Hair & Scalp Mask
A detoxifying treatment that gently removes build-up, soothes the scalp, and promotes healthy hair growth using turmeric, charcoal, and botanical extracts. Ideal before hydration treatments or curl care services.
Add on to any service which has a wash in it
No cut included
Add on Cabela moisture treatment
Add on to cut or colour
Cabela Restore Moisture Treatment
A rich, bond-repairing treatment designed to deeply hydrate and strengthen dry, damaged curls. Infused with nourishing botanicals, it improves elasticity, shine, and manageability—perfect for restoring bounce and softness to your hair.
Add on to any service where your hair is being washed
No cut included
Curl Rehab Treatment Trio
Malibu C Curl Partner Wellness Remedy
A freshly-activated vitamin C complex that draws out hard-water minerals and product buildup, reviving bounce, shine, and definition in curls while priming hair for color, perm, or hydration services. Gentler than clarifying shampoos yet highly effective, it leaves curls light, soft, and ready for flawless results.
Olaplex No.1 & No.2 Treatment
A professional-grade bond-building treatment that repairs and strengthens the internal structure of the hair. Ideal for compromised or chemically-treated curls, Olaplex No.1 & 2 help prevent breakage, improve elasticity, and restore overall hair health.
This service includes a diffuse off but not cut.
Hydration and diffuse
Come in, let your hair down and let me take over and cleanser, rehydrate with a moisture treatment and a diffuse off.
Great for a pick me up!
Cabela Restore Moisture Treatment
A rich, bond-repairing treatment designed to deeply hydrate and strengthen dry, damaged curls. Infused with nourishing botanicals, it improves elasticity, shine, and manageability—perfect for restoring bounce and softness to your hair.
45 mins appointment time slot
No cut included
Long hair cut - traditional
Traditional Wash, cut and blowave
This is not designed for curly hair
Wash, Cut & Blowwave
Traditional haircutting designed for straight mid length hair.
Wash, cut and blowave
This is not designed for curly hair clients
Fringe trim - Free
For regular clients who need a trim up of their fringe or neck line.
Dematting service
This service is designed to gently and effectively remove matting or severe tangles from your curls in a patient, understanding, and supportive environment. I take the time to carefully separate and restore your hair without unnecessary breakage, ensuring comfort and respect for your hair’s integrity throughout the process.
Because every situation is unique, this service is charged hourly at $100 per hour, allowing the time needed to safely and compassionately bring your hair back to a healthy, manageable state.
No judgment just care, support, and a gentle touch for your curls.
Customise Your Appointment
We understand that visiting the salon can sometimes feel overwhelming and be very overstimulating. Your mental wellbeing matters to us, and we’re here to support you!
That’s why we offer options for anyone, whether you are neurodiverse, experience anxiety, have sensory sensitivities, or discomfort with overload.
You can choose a number of different oftions to help you to feel safe & the salon welcoming for you.
- Silent treatment - where you won’t need to talk or be spoken to.
- Dimmable lights.
- Switch off the music, or switch to calming music.
- Easy access parking is available
- Have a solo appointment.
- Explain the process of your appointment in detail.
- Sensory boxes
Please tell us how we can make our salon, and your appointment a safe & enjoyable experience for you.
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Silent appointment
SILENT APPOINTMENT
Please don't hesitate to ask for a silent appointment if you're anxious, tired, mentally drained etc. and just want to avoid conversation and have some quiet time.
There will be no judgement ... there never is.
Regardless of the reason, you are always welcome to utilize this option.
We will talk about the essential information and then you will be asked if you would like the music changed or turned off then from there forward I will only address you when it is required ??
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS
Solo Session
Private Salon Session
Step into a space that’s completely yours. With the salon reserved just for you, there are no other clients and no distractions just calm, care, and focus on your needs.
This option is ideal if you experience sensory sensitivities, are moving through personal life challenges, or simply feel more comfortable in a private setting. At the same time, it’s also a chance to indulge in an exclusive, luxury experience a little retreat where you can fully relax and recharge.
Your comfort, privacy, and peace are the priority.
Please note: Private bookings are an additional $50 per hour to cover the cost of keeping the salon exclusively for you.
Children
We make haircuts and styling fun and stress-free for kids, with gentle techniques tailored to their unique hair type. From curls to waves, we help little ones feel confident and cared for in a safe, welcoming environment.
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Child Curly Cut
Children’s haircut FROM $30 this is dependent on time. Please send through a picture prior to booking
10years and under will be a dry cut.
10years and over can be a dry cut. IF a wash is required, this will be charged as an adult cut.
Please do not come along if you or your child are sick.
If you or your child have social, sensory or any other needs I will do very best to support these needs at their appointment. Please reach out after booking to advise how i can do that.