Glow's editorial Top 20 for Auckland, twenty salons, clinics and studios across Ponsonby, Newmarket, Mt Eden, Parnell, Britomart, Takapuna and Mission Bay. Glow's first New Zealand city. No paid placements.
| Rank | Auckland | Price | GLOW Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1 | Stephen Marr Hair · Newmarket | $$$ $320 NZD senior balayage | ★ 9.4 · 1,100 | Book → |
| № 2 | Servilles Hair · Ponsonby | $$$ $300 NZD senior cut | ★ 9.2 · 880 | Book → |
| № 3 | Skinography Auckland Skin / Facial · Newmarket | $$$ $190 NZD signature facial | ★ 9.2 · 480 | Book → |
| № 4 | Skin Institute Auckland Skin / Facial · Parnell | $$$ $185 NZD signature facial | ★ 9.0 · 380 | Book → |
| № 5 | Caci Auckland Laser · Newmarket | $$ $189 NZD/session full legs | ★ 9.1 · 720 | Book → |
| № 6 | Hair By Vivian Mackinder Hair · Mt Eden | $$$ $280 NZD senior cut + colour | ★ 9.1 · 320 | Book → |
| № 7 | The Brow Studio Auckland Brows · Ponsonby | $$ $95 NZD lamination + tint | ★ 9.0 · 280 | Book → |
| № 8 | Skin Therapy Auckland Skin / Facial · Britomart | $$ $145 NZD signature facial | ★ 8.9 · 320 | Book → |
| № 9 | Bondi Sands Auckland Spray Tan · Newmarket | $$ $55 NZD full body | ★ 8.9 · 410 | Book → |
| № 10 | Cosmetic Refinement Auckland Injectables · Newmarket | $$$ cosmetic injectables | ★ 9.0 · 220 | Book → |
| № 11 | Salon Six Auckland Hair · Mt Eden | $$ $200 NZD senior cut | ★ 8.7 · 380 | Book → |
| № 12 | Caci Britomart Laser · Britomart | $$ $179 NZD/session full legs | ★ 8.6 · 510 | Book → |
| № 13 | Brows by Caci Brows · Ponsonby | $$ $80 NZD lamination + tint | ★ 8.6 · 320 | Book → |
| № 14 | Hair By Mission Bay Hair · Mission Bay | $$ $190 NZD cut + colour | ★ 8.5 · 220 | Book → |
| № 15 | Mt Eden Skin Skin / Facial · Mt Eden | $$ $140 NZD signature facial | ★ 8.4 · 180 | Book → |
| № 16 | The Tan Co Auckland Spray Tan · Newmarket | $$ $58 NZD full body | ★ 8.3 · 180 | Book → |
| № 17 | Endota Spa Auckland Wellness · Parnell | $$ $145 NZD 90-min massage | ★ 8.4 · 480 | Book → |
| № 18 | Aesthetic Room Auckland Injectables · Newmarket | $$$ cosmetic injectables | ★ 8.3 · 110 | Book → |
| № 19 | Loving Tan Auckland Spray Tan · Ponsonby | $$$ $68 NZD full body | ★ 8.1 · 140 | Book → |
| № 20 | Hair Society Auckland Hair · Britomart | $ $160 NZD senior cut | ★ 8.0 · 280 | Book → |
Twenty salons, clinics and studios, ranked across every beauty category we cover. The first three earn the editorial spotlight. Use the filters to narrow by category.
New Zealand institution. Architectural cutting, considered colour. The standard against which Auckland salons are measured.
Long-running Auckland flagship. Strong cut craft, conservative colour. Senior team has been together for years.
Dermal-clinician led. Visia-led protocol. Strongest pigmentation outcomes in Auckland.
Long-established premium clinic. Doctor-led, strong on actinic damage from NZ sun.
NZ's largest laser chain. Candela GentleMax Pro across all rooms. Reliable, central.
Founder-led independent. Architectural cutting, considered colour. The colourist's colourist.
Boutique studio. Custom blends, considered shaping. Six-week lamination retention.
Mid-market clinic, strong on lunchtime CBD bookings. Reliable maintenance.
Brand-flagship studio. Reliable, fast, central. The Bondi Sands formula.
Doctor-owned, anatomy-led. Conservative dosing. The Auckland reference for honest practice.
Independent salon. Strong on consistent quality. Long client base.
Chain location. Reliable for first-time laser. Lunchtime-friendly.
Chain studio. Reliable for maintenance, friendly walk-ins.
Boutique salon, beachside clientele. Strong on sun-bleached cuts.
Independent clinic. Strong on barrier-led protocols.
Independent boutique. Considered formula.
Chain day spa. Beautiful environment, strong on couples.
Smaller specialist clinic. Doctor-led consultation.
Brand-trained therapists. Premium pricing.
Affordable CBD salon. Junior-led but reliable.
Glow's editorial team visits every business in person. We book under regular client names, pay normal pricing, and grade against a five-axis scorecard: practitioner skill, equipment or product, hygiene, results at week six, and pricing transparency. We re-test every 12 months. No business pays for placement.
The shortlist runs from #1 (Editor's Choice) through #20, every place is a Glow-vetted operator we'd send a friend to. Use the category filter to find your next appointment fast.
Want a deeper dive on one category? See Glow's per-category Melbourne guides for laser, hair, facial, brows and spray tan, each one ranks ten places with full editorial commentary.
For more editorial, see GLOW 100 annual edit, the brand explorer, or Glow's other city guides: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle, Auckland.
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