About Us
Our Story
Platinum Hair Studio is a boutique hair salon in Tauranga, created from a simple belief: exceptional hair comes from expertise, time, and genuine care. As a one-on-one salon experience, we specialise in refined blondes, dimensional brunettes, balayage, and personalised colour, all guided by in-depth consultations and a strong focus on long-term hair health.
In our calm, thoughtfully curated space, every client receives focused, uninterrupted attention using industry-leading haircare, including Kérastase treatments and advanced hair repair rituals. Whether you're maintaining your dream blonde, refreshing your colour, or exploring hair extensions, our approach is always personalised, considered, and designed for beautiful, healthy results.
At Platinum Hair Studio, you are never just an appointment — you are supported through a personalised hair journey, leaving you feeling confident, understood, and beautifully looked after.
Meet the Team
Meet the hairstylists behind Platinum Hair Studio
Mel
Lived in Blonde & Extensions Specialist
With over 15 years of experience, Mel brings a beautiful blend of expertise, calm confidence, and genuine care to every client. Having worked across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand — including owning her own salon — she understands both technical excellence and the importance of making clients feel truly looked after.
Specialising in seamless, lived-in blondes and fully customised colour, Mel is known for her steady presence, attention to detail, and creating refined, wearable results tailored to each individual and their lifestyle.
Steph
Soft Blonde and colour Stylist
Steph is a calm, thoughtful stylist known for her gentle nature and attention to detail, creating an environment where clients feel listened to, cared for, and completely at ease.
Specialising in blonding and polished, wearable results, she is passionate about soft blends, clean foiling, and beautifully finished hair tailored to each client. With a considered, client-focused approach, Steph values consultation, connection, and an unhurried experience that allows clients to relax and trust the process.
Dailha
Emerging Talent
Dailha is a passionate emerging stylist who brings warmth, care, and a genuine love for people to every appointment. Currently developing her skills in blonding and colour under the close guidance of the Platinum team, she approaches each client with intention, curiosity, and a strong desire to deliver beautiful results.
With her naturally bubbly personality and thoughtful approach, Dailha creates a relaxed, supportive experience where clients feel listened to and looked after as she grows within the Platinum standard.
Olivia
Blonde Specialist & Founder
Platinum Hair Studio was created by Olivia with one clear intention: to offer an experience that feels personal, unhurried, and truly centred around the client. With a deep passion for blonding, beautiful hair, and meaningful service, she has built her career around thoughtful consultation, technical excellence, and creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and cared for.
Our Mission
Platinum Hair Studio exists to deliver personalised blonding and colour within a refined, unhurried salon experience where every client feels genuinely cared for.
Through expert consultation, thoughtful technique, and premium professional products, our mission is to create healthy, wearable, long-lasting results while building trusted, long-term relationships with every client who sits in our chair.
Our Craft
At Platinum Hair Studio, our craft is defined by personalised blonding and colour, created through expert consultation, refined technique, and professional L’Oréal colour.
Every service is thoughtfully tailored to achieve healthy, wearable, long-lasting results, delivered within a calm, luxury salon experience where attention to detail, care, and confidence come first.
Our Salon
Platinum Hair Studio offers a refined salon experience designed for comfort, connection, and ease. From complimentary parking at the door to our beautifully restored bungalow with its light-filled interior and sunny deck, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to make your visit seamless.
Whether you’re here to relax and unwind or need a work-friendly space to stay connected, each appointment is a personalised, one-on-one experience — leaving you looking and feeling your most confident.
