Salem + Co

We’re so excited to share that we’ve been named finalists for the 2026 Professional Hairdressing Business at the New Zealand Hair Awards!

We’ve never entered anything like this before, and quite a lot of work goes into the entry, so even submitting it felt like a huge milestone. And we’re FINALISTS!!! 🎉

We’re so incredibly honoured, a little bit speechless, and unbelievably proud of what our team has built together.

Thank you to Hair & Barber NZ and the judges for believing in us, it means more than we can put into words. And thank you to every single client who has supported us, trusted us and helped us get to where we are today.

Congratulations to everyone else who entered, and of course to all of the other finalists, we’re proud to even be listed along side you! See you at the awards in November 🥰

It honestly doesn’t matter what happens from here, just making the finals is such an incredible achievement 🤩

WE’RE FINALISTS!!! 🤯

💛 Thank you. 💛

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, today we donated $3,550 to Chalten’s Givealittle page.

Our hearts are with her family as they navigate the unimaginable loss of Chalten earlier this week.

We know this money won’t change what’s happened, but we hope it eases even a small part of the financial pressure during this incredibly difficult time.

Thank you for helping us support someone who meant so much to us.

In time, and as Chalten requested, we’ll share a little more of her story alongside some of her hair photos. 💕

**Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 3 for $10 💛**

With a heavy heart, we're raffling this selection of products and vouchers to help support our beautiful client and friend, Chalten, and her family.

Tickets are available in salon and online now, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the family. The raffle will be drawn on Thursday.

If you aren't local, don't worry - we'll happily ship the prize anywhere in New Zealand at our cost. Full raffle details are available on our website.

If you've spoken to Laurie about hair loss or extensions over the past few years, you'll probably know Chalten as the inspiration behind her passion for both. If not, here is part of her story, shared by her sister, Jericho:

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In 2023, Chalten was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer.

Since then, she has faced every appointment, scan and treatment with incredible strength, courage and determination, never giving up hope.

Recently, our family received the heartbreaking news that her cancer has progressed, and we have been told that time is now measured in weeks rather than months.

Her husband has stepped away from work so he can spend this precious time by her side and support their family. No one should have to choose between paying the bills and being with the person they love during the hardest time of their lives.

A Givealittle page has been created to help ease the financial pressure, covering everyday expenses, travel to appointments, and allowing the family to focus on what matters most: making memories together.

If you're unable to donate, simply sharing this post or keeping their family in your thoughts means more than you know.

A link to Chalten's Givealittle page is in our bio.

Thank you for helping us do this small thing for someone who has become so special to us over the last few years. ❤️

Our signature Baby Balayage promotion is back.. with a twist!

Whether you’re after something soft and subtle with our Baby Balayage or a bigger transformation with our Lived In Blonde or Lived In Brunette packages, we’ve got a beautiful low maintenance option for everyone this July.

Baby Balayage: $99
- 10 balayage foils
- Toner
- Blowdry & styling

Lived in Blonde: $250
- up to 50 foils, balayage foils or teasylights
- Toner
- Blowdry & styling

Lived in Brunette: $250
- up to 40 foils, balayage foils or teasylights
- Glaze
- Blowdry & styling

Add on options:
10 more foils: $40
Face framing/money piece: $40
Haircut: $40
Root retouch: $40
Express Keratin: $99

Bookings are live now, and all the info is on the promo page of our website!
Packages available 9-5 Tuesday to Friday, until the end of July ❤️

10% off Keune
30% off Davines Oi
30% off Clever Curl Original
10% off New Clever Curl
40 - 50% off selected products
AND
Buy one get one FREE on all outlet products!

Info at salem.co.nz/sale
All discounts are live online now!

Sale is online only - this weekend only - shipping/pickup on Tuesday - outlet discount applied at checkout 👑

Mother’s Day giveaway 🌸

We’ve put together a proper little reset:
- Lash lift
- Lash serum
- Hair spa treatment and blowdry
- Shampoo + conditioner to suit your hair

To enter yourself: comment your most used emoji below

And if you feel like sharing the love: tag a mum in your village to nominate her 💕

- Prize will be drawn Sunday
- One entry per comment
- Important: we will never DM you about this giveaway.
The winner will be announced publicly on this page only