Hairy Tales At The Ark

Just a friendly reminder.. I am off to Queensland today to look after family for a bit ..I'll be back on Monday 24th August. In the mean time .. the Salon will open 9am to 4 pm Monday Thursday & Friday & 9.30am to 4 pm Tues & Wednesday according to the hours that staff work. Please be patient with them as they will both be working on their own & having to accomodate walk ins, basin work , clean up & answering the phone as iu'm not there. Bookings are even more important as we are increasing with new clients and it is getting harder to just walk in & get an appointment. Regards to all.

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When we say we are booked solid and can't fit you in .. its because we can't. We usually give up our lunch break and squeeze you in at a push or we tag team with another staff member so we can go above and beyond. But its got to a stage where this causes us a back log and inconvenience. SO .. we politely ask if you can do the following....................

YES.. we have a freebie for our colour clients too.. meat voucher for the double up haircuts & fruit & veg for the colour packages.. BOOK NOW !

STARTS ON TUESDAY... BOOK IN & SAVE YOUR SPACE. 49904887

We need to shift our Silky colours. So you get the bargain .. Colour + Shampoo + Style Dry ONLY $110 that's a huge saving. FOILS ARE NOT INCLUDED. CPR & BHAVE Colours are excluded from this offer.

EVER WONDER WHY PRICES DIFFER BETWEEN HAIR SALONS ?
It’s something people notice when comparing salons—similar services, but different pricing. And it can be confusing if you’re only looking at the end result in the mirror. What’s often not seen is everything that sits behind the chair. Every salon is structured differently. At The Ark, we believe in offering honest advice, and helping our clients choose services that suit their hair goals, lifestyle, and budget.
Costs can vary depending on things like:
Rent (which changes significantly depending on location and space)
Number of staff and wage structures & whether they are standard or above award.
Workers’ compensation (varies with the amount of $$ in wages & super)
Superannuation (which increases .5% every year until it reaches 15% . this year it will go to 12.5% on top of wages)
Professional products used in services
Foils, colours, treatments, and consumables, gloves, towels, disinfectants and consumables
Equipment, maintenance, and upgrades
Insurance
Licences and industry compliance
Ongoing education and training
Electricity, water, internet and phone services
Booking systems, software and merchant fees
Marketing and advertising.
And that's before a single service is performed.
Then there’s the service itself—time, technique, experience, and the level of care involved. The condition, thickness, and length of your hair whether specialised treatments are included & the time allocated for your appointment.
So, what looks like the “same service” on the surface can actually be very different underneath. When you support a local salon, you're not simply paying for the hour you spend in the chair. You're investing in the experience, the expertise, the products, the equipment and the team that make that service possible.
This is why prices can vary so much from one salon to another. It’s not about right or wrong—it’s about different business structures, different standards, and different levels of service delivery. So remember the cheapest price doesn't mean the best experience. At The Ark, we believe in transparency and helping clients understand what goes into the services they choose, so they can make informed decisions that suit their hair goals and lifestyle. Come on board with us at The Ark we have decades of experience with happy laughable staff doing their best just for you.

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AND THE WINNER IS MICHELLE GILLARD FROM REDHEAD.. CONGRATS MICHELLE WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR MOTHERS DAY EXPERIENCE @ HALACAL RURAL HIGHLAND COWS EXPERIENCE.