CO LAB HAIR ART . EST. 2013 . THE TANNERY. WOOLSTON

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About CO LAB HAIR ART

Co Lab was established in 2013 at the Tannery; we are a collaboration of freelance stylists all with 20 years’ experience in the industry.

Our Salon is a beautiful space where you can come to relax & unwind, with great coffee, music and good chats with a highly skilled team of stylists.

At Co Lab Hair Art we provide all hair services – Cutting & styling, colouring, colour correction and hair smoothing services.

We take high pride in our work and the products we use to create beautiful hair.

We are stockists of Evo, Moroccanoil, Lakme, Lakme Teknia & Olaplex.

Open 10am till late Tuesday to Saturday

Our Stylists

Our salon is home to a collective of talented independent hair professionals, each with their own unique style and specialties. Explore their profiles, and find the stylist that's the perfect fit for you.

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Kate Grimshaw

Director/Stylist

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Chelsea Palmer

Senior Stylist

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Kate Latimer

Senior Stylist

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Rebekah Burfield

Senior Stylist

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What we offer

A style for every visit

Form a quick trim to full balayage, browse what we do before you book.

Cutting and styling

From $45

Colour

From $105

Foils and balayage

From $110

Smoothing

From $330

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What our clients say

★★★★★
"I can't recommend CoLab in Christchurch enough! Kate, the owner, is an absolute star. She's a fantastic communicator, really listens to exactly what I want, and always gives me a cut and colour that surpasses my expectations. The whole atmosphere is so welcoming, and I always leave feeling amazing."
Antonia McAtamney
★★★★★
"I've trusted Kate with my hair for over 15 years, from blonde to balayage and back to my natural warm chestnut. Her expertise and consistency are exceptional as well as her great chat and beautiful salon. Don't change what isn't broken!"
Emily Howie
★★★★★
"The best salon in NZ for colour. I used to fly from Auckland to Christchurch just to get my hair done for the first few years because nothing compares."
Jaz Kapow
★★★★★
"Amazing vibes, the best crew and always leave feeling amazing, such a important part of self care and love how I still get comments on my hair months after. Thanks team."
Michaela Cody
★★★★★
"Kate is awesome, wouldn't go anywhere else for a haircut. Chilled vibe, awesome coffee and styles for miles!"
Matthew Steele
★★★★★
"I always look forward to my hair appointments with Kate G. She is a hair wizard and knows what works for my hair."
Louise Riley
★★★★★
"I can't recommend CoLab in Christchurch enough! Kate, the owner, is an absolute star. She's a fantastic communicator, really listens to exactly what I want, and always gives me a cut and colour that surpasses my expectations. The whole atmosphere is so welcoming, and I always leave feeling amazing."
Antonia McAtamney
★★★★★
"I've trusted Kate with my hair for over 15 years, from blonde to balayage and back to my natural warm chestnut. Her expertise and consistency are exceptional as well as her great chat and beautiful salon. Don't change what isn't broken!"
Emily Howie
★★★★★
"The best salon in NZ for colour. I used to fly from Auckland to Christchurch just to get my hair done for the first few years because nothing compares."
Jaz Kapow
★★★★★
"Kate is always super professional, highly competent and just really nice!"
Robyn Nuthall
★★★★★
"Kate is awesome, wouldn't go anywhere else for a haircut. Chilled vibe, awesome coffee and styles for miles!"
Matthew Steele
★★★★★
"I always look forward to my hair appointments with Kate G. She is a hair wizard and knows what works for my hair."
Louise Riley

Products we use

We take high pride in our work and the products we use to create beautiful hair. We are stockists of Evo, Moroccanoil, Lakme, Lakme Teknia & Olaplex

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