Latest Covid-19 Update at Black Pearl
Hey there beautiful people, Here at Black Pearl & Co, our first priority is the safety of our clients and staff. From Friday 3 December New Zealand will move into the traffic light system for managing COVID-19. As part of this, due to being a close contact business, hair salons are required to use vaccine certificates in order to [...]
The Importance of a Hair Consultation
When it comes to salon appointments here at Black Pearl & Co, we believe that the consultation is one of the most important parts of the appointment. A good consultation is what allows your stylist to be able to deliver your desired look. It also helps to set expectations, so you'll know exactly what to expect during appointment. [...]
Most Commonly Asked Client Questions About Hair
Changing up your hair - whether it be a new colour or cut - can have a huge impact on both your lifestyle and self-perception. As many of us know, a bad hair day can turn into a bad day overall - so, we find it completely understandable when our clients ask us lots of hair related questions. In [...]
Salon Update: Level 2
Hey there beautiful people, During level 2, the following things will be different for your appointment: Please wait down stairs until our receptionist calls you to come up It's compulsory to wear a mask in the salon (it's best if it's one that you won't mind getting a bit of colour or bleach on) Keep a 2 metre distance [...]
Best Hair Care Tips for the NZ Summer Season
With the summer now in full swing, it’s a given that our locks will experience some harsh conditions this season. Summer is the one season of the year where it’s important to give our hair some extra TLC - not only to reduce frizziness, but to ensure your hair is kept in optimum health as well. To get you [...]
Christmas Gift Ideas at Black Pearl & Co
It’s getting closer to that time of the year again where we get to treat our friends and family with Xmas goodies. With only a few short weeks until Christmas, now is the perfect time to get those gifts purchased, wrapped and ready to go under the tree. Here at Black Pearl & Co, we have an amazing range [...]
Hottest Hair Trends for Summer 2020
With the new summer season fast approaching, fresh new looks and trends are constantly emerging. This season, it’s all about edgy cuts, throwback hairstyles and natural textures. If you’ve been contemplating a change in your look - whether it’s a few subtle tweaks or a complete transformation - now is the perfect time to update your locks. To help [...]
Salon Update: Level 2 Update
Hi there beautiful people, Wellington is back to COVID-19 alert level 2 from lunchtime tomorrow. Hopefully the text notification didn't give you too much of a fright! As we're back to level 2, the salon will reintroduce the measures we had in place when we were last in level 2. This means social distancing, extra handwashing, and extra time [...]
Embracing Your Natural Hair Type
It’s no secret that women across the globe often go out of their way to defy their natural hair texture. With a combination of heated styling tools, brushes and products, we are no stranger to attempting to get those beautiful luscious locks that we see on our phones and TV screens. Defying our natural hair can take a lot [...]
All About Transitioning from Dark to Light Hair
Have you been thinking about making the change from dark to light locks, and finding out if blondes really do have more fun? Lightening your hair won't happen overnight, and there’s quite a process to it - particularly if your hair is naturally quite dark. Before you start the process of going blonde, here’s what you need to know [...]
Winter Hair Care Tips: Looking After Your Hair & Scalp
In an ideal world, our locks would look and feel amazing all year around - however, as NZ progresses into winter, the cold can really take a toll on our hair. The icy temperatures, wind and rain, combined with central indoor heating can easily lead to dull, dry hair that’s susceptible to damage. To help you achieve healthy hair [...]
Salon Update: Level 2 is Coming…
Hello beautiful people, Level 2 is coming, and we are so excited! We finally get to see you all again! Over the next couple of days we’ll be ringing everyone who’s missed an appointment to book them in. If we don’t manage to get hold of you by Wednesday morning, please send us an email at info@blackpearl.co.nz in case [...]
Salon Update: Approaching Level 2
Hello beautiful people, We hope you’ve all been safe in your bubbles throughout levels 4 and 3. This has sure been an unexpected year and a big adjustment for all of us! It’s very encouraging to see that things are starting to get better and we feel lucky to be in this very special part of the world. The [...]
Regrowth Maintenance – How to Disguise Your Roots
It has truly been a challenging and surreal time for all of us over these past few months. Being in lockdown has allowed us to reflect on the things we normally take for granted that we cannot currently access. For many of us, one of these things is having the salon open to keep our locks looking and feeling [...]
Salon Update: COVID-19 Coronavirus
Hi everyone, I'm sure you're all aware about the current situation with Coronavirus, naturally there is a lot of misinformation out there and you might be feeling pretty anxious. While most people who catch the virus might not have symptoms any worse than a normal cold or flu, for some people the risk is much higher and we all [...]
4 Easy Methods for Heat-Free Curls & Waves
Getting that beautiful beachy hair not only takes a lot of effort, but is generally not good for your hair health when heated styling tools are involved. Luckily, heat isn’t the only way to get gorgeous curls and waves - there are plenty of methods out there for achieving the same results without the need for heat. If you’re [...]
Top Trending Hair Colours & Styles for 2020
Many of us all have our own personal goals and resolutions for what we want for the year ahead of us. While some may take weeks - or even months - to achieve, there is one easy and tangible way to start a new chapter for 2020: a new hairstyle. The latest hair trends are a perfect solution for [...]
Best Hair Washing Tips for Healthy Hair
There’s nothing quite like that feeling of having fresh, clean hair that has body and holds its blowdry well. If you find yourself often struggling to achieve this, it may be a result of how you’re washing your hair. If your roots get greasy easily, your style lasts only a few hours or it gets knotted and tangled easily, [...]
5 Natural Ways to Get Thicker Hair
The desire for thicker, longer and healthier hair is something that we all strive for. From expensive hair supplements to magic hair growing oils - the majority of us are prepared to do (or purchase) anything that will get us beautiful, thick luscious locks. While there might not be a way to change the texture of your hair follicles, [...]
How to Maintain Vibrant & Bright Coloured Hair
When our clients walk into the salon and are looking for a big change, one of the first questions we ask is “what maintenance level are you comfortable with?” Achieving a gorgeous fiery red or beautiful pastel pink can be done, but once you leave the salon, it’s completely in your hands as to how long your colour will [...]
The Best Colour-Treated Hair Products to Take Home
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of walking out of the salon with your newly styled look. For many of our clients, while they leave feeling like a million bucks, they struggle to maintain that fresh, vibrant colour once they’re back home. Often, the answer is the hair products you’re using when you wash and style your hair. If [...]
How to Maintain Gorgeous Blonde Hair
It’s long been said that blondes have more fun, but let’s be real - caring and maintaining blonde hair can be a hassle. Not only can natural elements (like sun, water and pollution) make your locks brassy, but over processing and styling your hair can leave your hair dry and prone to breakage. Luckily… we’re here to help! We’ve [...]
The New Colour Gels Lacquer Range by Redken
You may have already heard about lacquers for your nails and lips… now imagine the same saturation and shine for your hair! Here at Black Pearl & Co, we’re excited to introduce the new colour Gels Lacquer Range by Redken into the salon. We’ve found this colour range to be highly effective for a number of our clients. Here’s [...]
All About Balayage
Balayage - it’s the celebrity hair colour trend that everyone’s talking about! Although balayage has been around for a while, this timeless technique has crept its way back into being one of the most requested hair colours in hair salons today. This easy maintenance, sun-kissed look can brighten up your look regardless of what length and colour your hair [...]
Common Heat Styling Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
For a lot of us ladies out there, heated styling tools are regularly used to help maintain our look. Whether it be the straightener, blow-dryer or curling wand, it’s not uncommon for these tools to be used on a daily basis. However, not all of us are using these beloved heat styling tools correctly! From not using the proper techniques [...]
Meet the Hair Stylists at Black Pearl & Co
Hi everyone, I'm Charlee and for those who don't already know, I own and operate Black Pearl & Co. Earlier this year, I had a vision to create a space where talented people could share their knowledge and skills, and bring together the best looks around. From here, I re-launched the salon as 'Black Pearl & Co'. Since re-branding, I [...]
The Benefits of Our Junior Hair Stylists
When it comes to hair and beauty, it’s a given that every woman wants to feel and look at their very best. While it’s one thing to want this, for some of us, it’s a whole other story to consistently be able to afford this on a regular basis. Let’s face it - being a girl can be expensive! [...]
Working with LA Based Artist Gary Baseman
Our Principal Stylist Laura recently collaborated with LA based artist Gary Baseman! Here's her experience working with him on a photographic services in Wellington... I had the privilege of collaborating with Gary Baseman on his latest installment of his “WildGirls” photographic series in Wellington. I was so excited to have to opportunity to be involved as I really love [...]
Finding the Right Hairbrush for Your Hair
When was the last time you thought about, or purchased a new hairbrush? When it comes to brushing your locks, it’s important that you’re using the right brush for your hair type. As there is tension and hair pulling involved, finding the right brush can help to avoid hair breakage. If you’re spending good money on quality hair services and [...]