Sophie Piearcey: MEET YOUR LOCALS – ARROWTOWN HAIR

Arrowtown Hair is quietly tucked away in the quaint backstreets of Central Otago’s most picturesque township. Their beautifully decorated space is worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Queenstown’s tourist scene and is the place to go for the ultimate relaxation experience.

After a two-year-long love affair, I can safely say that I have never had a hair experience like this one. The atmosphere is so inviting as is that of the beautiful people that work there. Welcome to your new haven and a place that cares not just about you and your needs but the needs of our Earth. The Arrowtown hair team implemented methods into their work and home life that have a direct positive impact on our environment. It is apparent in their approach to everything they do that they strive for the best sustainable options within their business.

With plants and greenery adorning the walls, books about eco-living and a workforce so full of knowledge it makes a refreshing change to be surrounded by beautifully like-minded people in a space that instantly instills calm. However, their expertise do not stop within the salon walls. Introducing Our WAI.  A social page creating a holistic community for the hair industry. Here you will find videos, blog posts, recipes, photographs and inspiring messages about lifestyle, wellbeing, culture, and care. It’s a retreat for you, a learning platform and a place to go for sustainability inspiration.

In salon, they have ditched the standard salon tin foils. Amanda, the owner created Paper Not Foil four years ago and I’m here for it. Not only do they feel so much better on your head than heavy aluminum foils, but they are reusable. The paper is recyclable, user friendly and the ability to wash them up to three times means little waste, in fact when they can’t be used in the hair they get turned into notepads for the salon. Paper Not Foil is the world’s first sustainable hair foil, researched and developed in New Zealand. Making Paper re-useable increases its sustainable benefits, reduces salon waste and salon costs.

Can you see now why I love the girls at Arrowtown Hair so much?