With many years in the beauty industry, Jody was the original owner of Star beauty salon (with Alex, pictured) for many years.
She has travelled internationally to broadcast the Lash Wars conference and has an extensive youtube following in which she posts beauty tutorials and ASMR videos.
Jody specialises in lash lifts, extension application and is the exclusive user of Pharo sugaring wax in wellington.
She has created a relaxing, calming space within our salon for clients who prefer their treatments to be a retreat from the outside world, and a time they can switch off.
One of ten affiliates in the entirety of New Zealand, endorsed by Elisia Webb, owner of one of the first Eyelash Extension Salons in New Zealand
Entering the beauty industry at 16,
Claire has been running Designer Lashes for over a decade.
Spending all of her time perfecting the art of eyelash extensions, she exclusively works in this area.
She also runs the Designer Lashes store, sourcing the best lash extensions internationally and selling to lash artists throughout New Zealand and beyond.
One of ten affiliates in the entirety of New Zealand, endorsed by Elisia Webb, owner of one of the first Eyelash Extension Salons in New Zealand
Claire is currently focusing on the training school and distribution side of the business and is not taking any clients.
Boasting over 20 years in the beauty industry, Jane is an absolute expert in her field.
Having worked alongside a plastic surgeon, Jane has the extensive knowledge in everything skin, and will customise a plan to reveal your best skin yet.
She works only with top tier products including the Aspect Dr range, and is constantly upskilling to ensure she has the most up to date knowledge in the field.
She is an utmost professional who will listen to your concerns and implement the best treatment routine and products ideally suited to your skin, to ensure you leave the salon feeling satisfied, refreshed, and looking absolutely radiant.
Jena is an internationally trained acupuncturist that is deeply passionate about assisting individuals with a diverse range of concerns, encompassing stress management, emotional well-being, musculoskeletal injuries and pain management, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care, digestive and respiratory issues, fatigue, sleep difficulties, as well as women's health and menstrual-related challenges.
Jena approaches each individual with personalized care, tailoring treatment plans to their specific needs. By addressing all aspects of well-being, she aims for clients to experience not only physical improvements but also mental and emotional well-being after leaving the treatment room.
Having worked at prominent nail salons in both Wellington and Petone, Bridget has decided to branch out and work independently in the 23 Gear Team.
With her own unique space, Bridget can now offer one on one services in a private room, where you can have private conversations, and have her full focus on you.
Bridget is able to offer a range of services, from hard gel nails, SNS dipping, Gel polish, Biab, full manicures and pedicures.
We can also offer certain services simultaneously to your usual nail services - so if you fancy getting your lashes or brows done during your appointment we can absolutely do both services - the ultimate time saver!
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At January Hair Boutique we love being able to offer you exclusive one on one appointments in our secluded private studio so that we can concentrate on what’s important; you and your hair.
Emily is the founder and stylist at January and is so excited to welcome you into her lovely little corner of hair paradise for a bit of you time.
With over 12 years of experience as a hairdresser Emily specialises in bespoke colour work that is beautifully tailored to each clients needs, wants and future goals. She specialises in lived in colour and blondes, copper tones and easy care cuts. Her ethos is to create healthy hair that looks natural and fresh to maintain its colour and shape even as it grows out.
She’s also obsessed with her dog Willis, spending sunny days at the beach with a good book, loves to chat, has a terrible laugh and is not a natural ginger ;)
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Having worked at prominent nail salons in both Wellington and Petone, Bridget has decided to branch out and work independently in the 23 Gear Team.
With her own unique space, Bridget can now offer one on one services in a private room, where you can have private conversations, and have her full focus on you.
Bridget is able to offer a range of services, from hard gel nails, SNS dipping, Gel polish, Biab, full manicures and pedicures.
We can also offer certain services simultaneously to your usual nail services - so if you fancy getting your lashes or brows done during your appointment we can absolutely do both services - the ultimate time saver!