Hair salons and barbers Businesses in Upper-riccarton, Christchurch, NZ

Upper Riccarton sits between the University of Canterbury and the Riccarton Road retail strip, so hair salons and barbers tend to run to a steady, walk in friendly rhythm. You will see a mix of quick tidy ups for flatmates, regular trims for locals, and appointment colour work for those who plan around study and work.

MarketBase insights point to a small but well used scene of about nine businesses, with an average rating around the mid fours and a lot of review depth. That volume gives useful clues about how places handle rebooks, pricing chats and the feel of the chair.

On the salon side, colour and lived in blondes are common requests, and many clients look for low fume colour options and product advice that suits hard water or frequent pool time. In barbershops, skin fades and beard work are staples, often finished with foil shavers and detail trimmers for a clean edge.

You will spot well known names locals mention, including My Hair & Beauty, Zaga Hair Lounge, Wass' Barbers - Upper Riccarton, Dreamcatchair - CHRISTCHURCH HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST, and City Hair Salon. Reviews across the suburb are mostly warm, though a small set raise booking or attitude issues, so it pays to read recent feedback and choose a place that replies and follows up.