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Rose Quartz Hair Studio (NZ
from The Hub Issue 1
salon feature ROSE QUARTZ HAIR STUDIO
The one-woman operation that is Michaela Powella at Rose Quartz Hair Studio offers an inimitable dose of trending hair, stellar products and true customer connections with a glass of rosè on the side.
A taste of unique New Zealand cultures comes courtesy of Rose Quartz Hair Studio, a bold enterprise in Parnell, Auckland powered solely by Michaela Powell. The salon is predicated on its important relationship with the Haircare Group, client connections, pure hair skill and its distinct personality. When you get to know the space, you’ll see what we mean.
“The salon’s a little quirky which was my non-negotiable,” Michaela shared. “Being located in an old villa in Parnell Village, I love the personality and character that it brings. It also has rosè on tap all year round!”
Michaela has been hairdressing for twelve years, and has been the personification of the Rose Quartz space for two years. However, she’s not alone, as her partnership with the Haircare Group means she’s always looked after as part of the brand tribe.
“Opening a salon can be super overwhelming and the Haircare Group has been there since day dot. To find a brand that totally fits your salons vibes is a dream. The people, the brands and the education are all completely on point. I love being apart of the Haircare Group family,” Michaela enthused.
Stocking both OLAPLEX and Evo, Michaela credits the OLAPLEX No.6 Bond Smoother and No.7 Bonding Oil as hero tools for creating silky texture, heat styling ease and heat protection. Beyond that, she considers the Haircare Group’s regular education courses a game changer in progressing her brand.
“Education keeps you current,” she said. “Clients have so much more knowledge about their hair then ever before, if you don’t keep up you get left behind. I understand that learning never stops and being able to connect and learn from other stylists is amazing. Ask questions, who cares if you have asked it 100 times? We are apart of such a cool community and people are so willing to help.”
In her storied career, Michaela has picked up crucial tips in cut, colour and client service. Michaela is inspired by changing pop cultural hair trends and the desire to push boundaries. She’s currently exploring 70’s inspired curtain bangs and Miley Cyrus mullets, as well warm colour tones and face framing highlights, but the salon is generally known for its versatile colour application, think beautiful brunettes, vibrant reds and coppers and lived in blondes, as well dry cutting, which comprises 80 per cent of the cuts in salon.
“I love dry cutting, I like to see how the hair is sitting, feeling and moving. I also find it makes clients feel super confident in what you are doing as they can see what’s going on also,” Michaela shared.
The Rose Quartz DNA is palpable, from 90’s throwbacks blaring on the speakers to go-to Prosecco in the fridge, and Michaela is at the heart of that, providing a valuable one-onone experience for clients.
“I enjoy clients who understand the value of a good colour and cut and how that makes them feel, and who hold so much love and respect towards their stylist,” she said. “Communication equals confidence. Being able to make a client feel completely confident and relaxed with you builds such an amazing relationship.”
“I’m most creatively inspired in my studio, being with clients, feeding off each other and going on their hair journey with them. It creates such a vibe,” she continued. “Clients should make an appointment with me if they want to feel welcomed, heard and leave with beautiful hair.”
GO-TO PRODUCT
OLAPLEX
No.6 Bond
Smoother and No.7 Bonding Oil are the actual dream team for super silky hair, being amazing to blow dry with and for added heat protection.”
