About Us

Gemma is an award-winning hairdresser with 16 years of experience in the industry. Over this time, Gemma has earned over 28 placings in the New Zealand Awards for haircuts and colours. 

Her passion for hair and quality of work has proven 10 fold with a full clientele and high demand calendar bookings.

Gemma worked in a London Mayfair salon for 3 years, learning from the best in the hair extensions industry to refine her craft in applying extensions correctly and flawlessly. 

Weft extensions and tape hair extensions are her favourites however, she can apply all 5 common methods.

Being a salon colour correction artist, Gemma has the extensive colour knowledge and expertise the achieve any colour you require. From lived-in blondes, bright blondes, mega stacked foils, cool browns, rich reds and coppers to all variations of balayage, Gemma prides herself on beautiful hairdressing, high-quality service and excellent hair care. 

To top it all off, Gemma has been a private hairdresser on super yachts, serving some of the most highly valued clients in the world. We know that with her experience and knowledge, you will leave the Hairbrushgem salon feeling confident, special and looking fabulous.