Focus | Ginger Meggs Hair Salon
Salon in the suburbs
All about you
Mike and Glynis and their staff have created a city atmosphere in a suburban area. “Moving to a suburban area had its challenges travelling times increased, certain roads were closed after the earthquake, plus the quiet area was so strange after coming from the busy city centre.”
The new salon’s atmosphere is organic, says Hamel. “It’s all about the hair here and of course you - the client. My team has a great deal of experience between them which is a very important aspect to Ginger Meggs.” Mike feels it’s the hair that creates a look and highlights people’s features. “Ginger Meggs is about educating people about their hair and how to wear it. All hairstyles should be transient, having a different style for daytime, evening and the weekend.
Mike and Glynis and their 18 staff members have adjusted into their suburban lifestyle and the free parking. “One of the great aspects to the new salon is the free parking and there lots of it! The neighbours are happy as our salon atmosphere does not affect them. They have embraced us and welcomed us to the area.
“Every hair type should have about two to three ways to style it. We don’t just follow fashions- it’s about what suits the customer. Everyone is beautiful – we just make it obvious. We want your hair to have pop as a haircut controls your personality.
“We have also found the fact that the salon is single storey and has two entrances was a benefit and safety factor given what has happened over the last year.”
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We want your hair to have pop – as a haircut controls your personality - Mike & Glynis Hamel
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The new salon’s interior has a modern yet classical feel with antique features, creating an emporium feel to Ginger Meggs. The lighting is subtle and the walls are white, but filled with mirrors, artwork and quirky bits and bobs. “It’s not the kind of salon you would see in the suburbs – we have created our own Contemporary Lounge here in Avonhead,” he says. Ginger Meggs not only cuthair but also sells products such as clothes, homeware and hair products all washed down with a fantastic cup of coffee. Products include designers such as Cheap Monday Jeans, Bassike and Seletti. Asides from Hamel’s own hair care products he also uses hair products by Tigi, Schwarzkopf, Pureology and X3 curling wands. Since the move Mike and Glynis are overwhelmed with the support from clients, old and new. “It’s been unbelievable, we all knew Ginger Meggs had a powerful name but the support has been on-going and we are truly grateful.”
“It’s all about you, that’s where the magic is.”
Mike’s hair care
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The downside of hairdressing, as Mike can tell you, is exposure to a lot of nasty chemicals. From this he launched a range of hair-care products developed in conjunction with local biotechnology company Keratec Ltd.
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Mike contacted the company after hearing about its pioneering work in extracting keratin proteins from sheep’s wool without reducing their potency. The aim was to have different formulas to suit different ethnic hair types and climatic conditions. The product line is all-natural, with no silicones or harmful chemicals. “Its also one of very few that protects hair from New Zealand’s ozone layer problems,” he says. Customer feedback suggests skin and hair problems can clear up after using Mike & Glynis’s shampoos, conditioners and styling products. The product labeled ‘Mike – I love my hair now’ is available at Ginger Meggs. “We are currently in the process of going hlobal with Mike Haircare under a re-brand “New Way” (I love my hair now – silicone, sulfate & paraben free).
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“People do respond to the fact that it’s got my name on it –everyone likes to go ‘I know that person’-but the biggest reason people are getting it is because it is natural and it actually works. The problem with half of the products out there is that they don’t do what they claim, and the public is getting smart and not believing everything they read.”
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