MKT-awakening

06/03/2026

Waitara Night Markets see you tomorrow e te whānau! 🖤🤍❤️

16/02/2026

❤💛💚💜💙 NEW LOGO ❤💛💚💜💙

NEW LOOK - who is she? She is YOU!
When was the lastime you did something for YOU? SHE is the embodiment of SELF-LOVE, JOY & PASSION. She wears her braids with PRIDE - It gives her a sense of STRENGTH & CONFIDENCE to express her authentic self 🌈 Gem and braids = FUN & unapologetically expressing YOURSELF xoxo

13/02/2026

Come on down to get your hair braided by yours truly down at the EVERY Saturday along the river from 9am - 1pm! Affordable prices from just $10! 💜

11/02/2026

💙 PARTY & COMMISSION SERICES NOW AVAILABLE! 💙

Do you have a concert to attend?
Maybe a children's party to organize?
Or maybe you just want to treat yourself to a new hairstyle? Hens due? Sports tourney coming up? Whatever the occassion Mikayla's gotchu!

💜 2hr hire = $80.00
💛 4hr hire = $120.00
💚 4hr+ hire = pm to discuss options!

ALL HIRES INCLUDE: Colored hair of client's choice in 2 hairstyles such as:
single braids OR double braids!

(Double dutch's w/color available with upto 1 month notice in advance)

Cornrows and box braids: available upon request as a 6hr+ booking is required with 1 month notice and a $20 booking fee applies - this MUST be paid after booking ✌

Looking for something else? Feel free to pop down a comment, dm me or text/call me on: 020 419 82303

Nga mihi,

Gem and Braids (Mikayla) ♡

17/01/2026

I had the privilege of braiding the sis KRS Apparel. hair today 🔥 and even got to meet the bro himself! We cannot thankyou enough for all of the love and support of our pākihi māori ❤🤍🖤

On the road to Heal The Nation - Walking Away from Parliament 2 more days to go!
Our lil crew we out here def tryna support local businesses so if you know spots to stop at, hola e te whānz. Beautiful to sit with you guys, yarn and bring in some business, hustle grind baby 🤑

Massive S/O & aroha to this beautiful couple Mikayla & Niko the best vibes 🫶🏾
Manaaki 💯so beautiful to see Māori everywhere ♥️
Dutch Braids $20 every Saturday 8:30am - 1pm

They do private bookings as well.

If you’re in the area fam, stop in x

16/01/2026

Not to long to go until my most favorite and BIGGEST event of 2026 ✨ Paepae in the park.Pātea this will be my 2nd year attending and I absolutely LOVE being surrounded by my people and my culture! The atmosphere is just electric and I feel right at home ❤🤍🖤

16/01/2026

I've just reached 500 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you. 🙏🤗🎉

15/08/2025

Whanganui River Market. Saturday 8.30am-1pm
Come on down to see me for all of your crystal
goodies for yourself or a friend ☺️

I have so many cool hair colors to choose from for a unique hairstyle! What's trending? HORSIES! Boys just love to whip their hair around when they see their hair in a horse tail braid 😄

This young client is only 3yrs old with an inch of hair, no length of hair is "too short" for me to put abit of color into your life!

05/08/2025

Kia Ora everyone! I hope you are all keeping well 🥰 I haven't posted crystals in a long time! And I'm needing to move some stock as I'm actually getting quite low! Prices are in the photos, feel free to comment any questions for meanings 😄 postage is from $5.50 for a small bag rural $8.50

Please comment sold on the individual photo
Note: that these items are also listed elsewhere ✨️

Nga mihi,

Mikayla ♡ xoxo

19/06/2025

Puanga Showcase - Pakihi Māori 2025 ✨

15/06/2025

Proud to announce I will be attending The Puanga Pakihi Māori showcase this Saturday @ The Backhouse from 9am-1pm ❤🤍🖤 Thrive Whanganui thankyou for having me ♡

Event Timing: Saturday 21 June, 2025. Event Address: 14 Drew's Avenue, Whanganui. GREEN DOORS Contact us at: michaella@thrivenow.org.nz