Kin, tribe, kinfolk - the inspiration behind the brand which veteran stylist Cat Frost has developed and introduced to Ponsonby in her stunning transformation of the iconic industrial space at 42 Douglas Street.
Kindred Human and Earth couples sustainable cruelty free products and practices with inhouse systems developed to ensure your visits to the hair salon have minimal effect on the environment.
Kindred strives to keep 90% of waste out of landfill. Hair is used to soak up ocean spills, ponytails collected to make wigs for Kiwi children with cancer, and chemical waste is used as grey water in industry.
Detail is important at Kindred - even the toilet paper is tree-free bamboo and the Bio Towels used are a compostable bamboo towel.
Cat believes in an holistic approach to the service and the environment - the appreciation of time and space for the client to be nurtured and relax, away from over stimulation of senses from noise, light and other sensory overload.
Kindred provides natural light, high-gabled spacious surrounds and indoor plantings for air quality. It has a boho resort-style feel which instantly soothes.
Kindred provides full hairdressing services, punctuated with beauty offerings from brands vegan Lash Lab and Teipsum Beauty. Yoga sessions will begin on Mondays in the coming months with Yogamani.
Next of Kin a coffee bunker serving Allpress espresso and vegan treats will open its tropical doors on the side of Kindred studios in the coming weeks.
It’s the new Ponsonby treasure.
KINDRED HUMAN + EARTH, 42 Douglas Street, T: 09 378 8840, www.kitomba.com/bookings/kindred