Our fantastic friendly and passionate team make you feel like you never want to leave.
Specialising in skin analysis, diagnosis and facial treatments Silk Skin Spa also offers all aspects of beauty therapy. No detail has been overlooked and with our extensive treatment range you are spoilt for choice. Cosmeceutical facials, spray tanning, electrolysis & waxing, relaxing massages including hot stone massage, are all on offer at Silk Spa.
Our therapists knowledge in skin along with our skin diagnostic skills and technology is what makes Silk a Skin Spa & is one of the many things that stands us apart. Our wide range of skin consultations including dermo-nutrition and state of the art Scanning equipment makes Silk Spa the team to come and see if you want to make a difference to your skin.
Beauty Therapist
Ané Strydom
Ané is the newest member to our Silk team. She completed her Beauty & Health Therapy Diploma in 2021 at the Total Concept Hair & Beauty Academy in South Africa.
Ané has an absolute passion for skincare, anatomy & all things health related, driving her to further her studies in 2022 and graduated first in her class in Advanced Dermatology & Medical Aesthetics.
“I absolutely love skincare, it fascinates me how beautifully complexed & different our skins can be. I have a particular love for tackling skincare journeys with my clients to help restore health, balance & happiness to both their skin & their minds.”
Ané also has a special place in her heart for waxing. “I love waxing, head-to-toe. Restoring confidence is what drives me in my work!”
CIDESCO International Health &
Beauty Diploma2020-2021
ITEC International Qualified 2021
ITEC International Skin needling
& peeling 2022
Advanced Dermatology Qualification
2022
Qualified Biosculpture Nail
Technician 2022
Aromatherapy
Beauty Therapist
Billie Gilberd
Billie completed her Beauty Therapy level 4 in 2022 and started in the spa while completing her studies.
Billie has a passion for making clients feel better in their own skin whether that is through a relaxing treatment, a brow tidy, or starting them a skin care journey.
She is very particular with her work and has great attention to detail in everything she does. Billie is a true people person and full of fun who you can't help but feel better just being near her.
Certificate in Beauty Therapy 2022
Diploma in Makeup Artistry 2021
Diploma of Nutrition 2021
Certificate in Sport Nutrition 2022
Senior Electrologist, Dermal Therapist & Owner
Charlotte Ward
Silk Skin Spa Owner Charlotte's career in the beauty industry now spans over 30 years.
Charlotte has worked here in Taranaki and also a variety of spas and clinic's throughout London.
A dedicated electrologist and fiercely passionate about it, her experience spans over 30 years and is highly skilled in the field making her one of the top electrologists you will find.
Skin is another lifelong passion for Charlotte and she loves how the industry has changed over the years, and with the technology behind skin diagnostic equipment and skin care these days, she thoroughly enjoys working along side her team, helping nut out taylormade personialised skin treatment plans to get your skin in the best condition.
Charlotte books are closed at the moment but she will know which of the Silk therapists is the best fit for you and your skin.
Spa Manager - Senior Dermal & Beauty Therapist
Karyn Clarke
Karyn was awarded the prestigious title of Most Promising Therapist in New Zealand at the NZ Beauty Industry awards and she truly is.
Karyn has been a part of Silk for over 10 years and we would not the Spa we are without her.
We love having Karyn on our team, her passion for detail and making sure every single one of her clients are happy and getting the individual attention and care they deserve really does stand her apart.
Skin histology is a passion of Karyn's and her knowledge of skin, skin products and treatments are incredible....then there is the little thing about her brow work, her attention to detail and her skills means you walk out with killer brows from Karyn!
Karyn is our awesome Spa Manager so when she is not with clients she is working hard behind the scenes ensuring Silk is running as smoothly as possible.
Graduated in 2012 ( 2 year course)
Top Student 2011
CIDESCO Diploma
CIDESCO Electrolysis Diploma
Lomi Lomi Massage
New Zealands Most Promising Therapist of the year 2015
Dermapen & Skin Needling
Beauty Therapist
Maia Giles
Maia trained in Dunedin gaining her diploma in 2015. She moved to New Plymouth in August 2016 and joined the Silk Skin Spa team shortly after and has quickly found her feet in the world of skin and Silk!
She loves to help people and make them feel confident and happy in their own skin. Maia has a passion for Beauty Therapy as a whole but especially loves skincare and massage. Oh and Maia's brow work is incredible!
Graduated in 2015 (2 year course)
Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Electrolysis
ITEC International Qualification
Dermapen & Skin Needling
Beauty Therapist
Melissa Murray
Awarded Top Student at WITT 2022 Melissa is absolutely shining in her new career path of beauty therapy.
Melissa knows exactly how to look after you, making you feel like you are the most important person around. With her natural caring nature, she is a wonderful addition to the Silk team.
Certificate in Beauty Therapy 2022
beauty therapist
Pamela-Jane Nicholas-Harris
Pam joined the Silk team early 2022.
Her love for beauty therapy is obvious and in her own words "it is all I've ever wanted to do". Pam finished her studies at WITT in 2018 then moved to the UK for just over a year. Back home to NZ in early 2020 starting her beauty therapy journey and loving every second of it.
"I love every part of the industry, I can’t pick a favourite! Helping my clients towards their goals, whatever that may be is the highlight of my work".
Dermapen & Skin Needling
CIDESCO diploma international 2021
Certificate in Beauty Therapy 2018
Certificate in Beautician 2017
Western Institute of Technology 2017-2018