Redken Salon Christchurch
[ CASHMERE · CHRISTCHURCH · NZ ]
A Redken Certified hair salon in Cashmere, Christchurch — professional colour, Shades EQ glossing, and the full Redken take-home range.
Redken Certified means a colourist has formally trained in Redken's colour system, pH-balanced chemistry, Shades EQ glossing, and the lightening and toning methods Redken teaches at its academies. Both Teri Tinirau and Kayla Austin at Base Hair Studio are Redken Certified.
Practically, that means we don't guess when it comes to colour. Every formulation is built on a system we know inside out, and every tonal correction we do draws on proper training rather than "this usually works". If you've had Redken colour before, you know it's not interchangeable with generic salon brands — the pigment density, shine, and fade behaviour are in a different league.
The brands we stock
Redken
Full Redken professional colour line, Shades EQ conditioning gloss, and in-salon treatments including Redken ABC Intensive Protein and Redken ABC Intensive Moisture (both $30 as add-ons to any service). For take-home care we stock Colour Extend, Acidic Bonding Concentrate, All Soft, and Extreme — matched to whatever your hair actually needs, not a pushed upsell.
Davines
Italian, sustainability-focused haircare. We stock Davines for clients who prefer a gentler, more plant-derived product line — particularly good for sensitive scalps and fine hair that feels weighed down by heavier formulations.
GHD
Professional styling tools — stylers, wands, dryers. If you're replacing an ageing iron or looking at your first proper styler, we can order and advise on the right model for your hair type.
Our Redken-certified services
All of our hair colour services — retouching, global colour, highlights, glossing — use Redken professional colour. Our balayage service uses Redken lightener with a Shades EQ gloss toner finish. Every colour appointment includes consultation, the colour service itself, a blow wave, and access to our Redken treatment range.
Add-on treatments
The two in-salon treatments we add most often:
Redken ABC Intensive Moisture ($30) — for dry, coloured or heat-damaged hair. Restores softness and hydration without weighing hair down.
Redken ABC Intensive Protein ($30) — for weak, brittle, or bleached-out hair. Rebuilds internal strength and reduces breakage.
We'll tell you honestly which your hair needs (or neither) — over-using protein on hair that doesn't need it causes the same brittleness you're trying to fix.
Redken Certified vs just "uses Redken"
Plenty of salons use Redken colour on the back bar without any formal certification. The difference shows up in formulations that don't fade evenly, glossing that turns brassy after three washes, and bleach work that doesn't respect the hair's integrity. Certification is a commitment to training properly in the system — it's a genuine differentiator, especially for ambitious colour work.
Sustainable Salons member
Base Hair Studio is a member of Sustainable Salons NZ — we recycle foils, colour tubes, hair clippings, and chemical waste rather than sending them to landfill. Good for the planet, no extra cost to you.
Common questions about redken salon christchurch.
- What does Redken Certified mean?
- Redken Certified is a formal training qualification from Redken covering their colour system, pH-balanced chemistry, Shades EQ glossing, and advanced lightening techniques. Both stylists at Base Hair Studio are Redken Certified Colourists.
- Do you sell Redken products in-store?
- Yes — we stock the full Redken take-home range including Colour Extend, Acidic Bonding Concentrate, All Soft, and Extreme. We also stock Davines and GHD.
- Is Redken worth the extra cost over supermarket brands?
- For coloured hair, yes — sulphate-heavy supermarket shampoos strip professional colour fast. Redken and Davines colour-safe shampoos genuinely extend the life of your colour, which saves more than they cost over the year.
- Can I book a consultation before committing?
- Yes. Consultations are free and give us a chance to look at your hair, discuss what's achievable, and price the work realistically. Call 03 337 4373 or book online.