Hair salon · Gladstone, Invercargill

A Streak A Head

Cuts, colour, perms and treatments in Gladstone, Invercargill

Three stylists at 448B Dee Street, doing Invercargill's hair since 1996. Book online any time, or give us a ring.

4.7
from 29 Google reviews
Open since 1996Leanne opened the doors in January 1996. Thirty years on, she's still behind the chair.
We cater for all your haircare needsCuts, colours, blonde work, perms and treatments, all under one roof.
Book online any timePick your stylist and a time that suits on Kitomba, day or night.
Services

Colour, cuts and blonde work for the whole family

Book any of these online through Kitomba, or give us a ring if you're not sure what to ask for.

Long blonde balayage waves, finished in the salon

Blonde Work

All things blonde, including streaks, highlights and balayage on scalp, blended to grow out beautifully.

Sleek, glossy rich brunette colour

Global & Regrowth Colours

From rich all-over global colour to regrowth touch-ups that keep your colour looking fresh between visits.

Layered, shaggy silver cut by Leanne

Cuts & Styling

Ladies', men's and kids' cuts, from a tidy trim to a big chop. Darlene is the one to see for short styles.

Fresh perm with tight, defined curls

Perms & Straightening

Perms and chemical straightening, including Argila, a non permanent hair relaxer for smoother, easier-to-manage hair.

Sleek, shiny straight blonde hair after a treatment, in the salon

Treatments

Add a treatment to your cut or colour to bring softness and shine back to dry or coloured hair. Ask your stylist which one suits.

Braided wedding updo with veil, back view

Bridal & Special Occasions

Updos, braids and curls for weddings, school balls and big nights out. Let us know when you book so we can plan your time.

Soft blonde waves after a blow-wave

Blowouts & Finishing

A wash and blow-wave for smooth, bouncy hair, or a finish before a night out. Book a blow-wave on its own or add one to your colour.

Know what you're after?

Choose your stylist and time on Kitomba. Not sure? Ring the salon and we'll point you to the right booking.

Videos

See us at work

A couple of short clips from the salon's Facebook page.

Copper reveal. Before and after a copper colour by Katie.

Inside the salon. A bit of fun on the floor at Dee Street.

In the Salon

Products We Love & Stock in Salon

Salon-quality haircare you can take home, available right here in the salon.

De Lorenzo

The full De Lorenzo range.

Pastel Collective

The Pastel Collective range.

I.N.O Repair

The I.N.O repair range.

Filter Beauty

Filter Beauty shower filters.

Clever Curl

The Clever Curl range.

Clever Curl refills available with 15% off
Haircare stocked on the salon's retail shelves Clever Curl refill containers: cleanser, rich conditioner and curl cream Pastel Collective bottles on a white wall shelf De Lorenzo bottles lined up on the salon shelf Filter Beauty shower filter and box
Leanne Cameron in the salon with gold 30 balloons for its 30th birthday Leanne Cameron and her daughter Katie Cameron in the salon The A Streak A Head salon sign on Dee Street
Since 1996
About us

Doing Invercargill's hair since 1996

Leanne Cameron opened the doors to A Streak A Head on 29 January 1996, and the salon turned 30 this year. Today it's three stylists in the Gladstone Shopping Centre at 448B Dee Street: Leanne, her daughter Katie, and Darlene, who has been with the salon for more than 25 years.

We love doing every kind of hair: global colour, blonde work, cuts for the whole family, perms, treatments and Argila smoothing. When you're done, you can take home De Lorenzo, Pastel Collective, Clever Curl and more from our shelves.

  • Locally owned and run by Leanne since 1996
  • Every stylist bookable online through Kitomba
  • Salon haircare to take home, with 15% off Clever Curl refills
30Years since Leanne opened the doors
3Stylists: Leanne, Katie and Darlene
4.7Google rating from 29 reviews
5Haircare ranges on our shelves
The team

Meet your stylists

All three are on the Kitomba booking page, so you can book in with the stylist you know.

LC
Owner

Leanne Cameron

Opened the salon in 1996. The one to see when you want a total revamp, with decades of styles behind her.

KC
Stylist

Katie Cameron

Leanne's daughter, fully qualified in 2024. Your go-to for blonde work and colour of all sorts.

DM
Senior stylist

Darlene Mackenzie

With the salon for more than 25 years. Darlene is the one to book for short haircuts.

Google reviews

What our clients say on Google

4.7from 29 Google reviews
"Thank you Katie..you made me feel from drab to fab! You understood exactly what I needed.So helpful and professional..and you listened..will definitely be back."
Debbie ParkerGoogle review · 2 years ago
"Awesum hair cuts and especially 4 children i sat down and he was in a wee car and had a ipad with games and so did the hair dresser and boy was so engrossed he didnt realize it had finished well worth a visit"
Davidjohnbruce. GrayGoogle review · 6 years ago
"Great service from the staff. Go there every haircut."
neta cookGoogle review · a year ago

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FAQ

Questions we get asked

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How do I book an appointment?

Book online any time through our Kitomba booking page, where you can pick your stylist, service and time. You can also call the salon on 03 218 2787 during opening hours.

When are you open?

Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 8pm, Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. We're closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Do you cut kids' and men's hair?

Yes. Our booking page has children's cuts for ages 0 to 10 and 11 to 16, plus men's cuts and clipper cuts.

What is Argila smoothing?

Argila is a non permanent hair relaxer that leaves hair smoother and easier to manage. Mention it when you book or give us a call, and we'll talk you through whether it suits your hair.

Can I refill my product bottles?

Yes, for Clever Curl. Bring your empty Clever Curl bottle back to the salon and get 15% off the refill. We keep refill containers of Clever Curl cleanser, rich conditioner and curl cream.

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes. You can buy a gift voucher online through our Kitomba booking page, or ask about one next time you're in.

Contact

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