Carly – Senior Stylist/ Director

Full Name: Carly Charles

Role/Position: Hairdresser/ Owner

How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry? 16 years

What inspired you to become a hairdresser? I’m not sure, probably getting a round brush caught in my best friend’s hair in kinder and having to cut it out! Haha

What is your favorite part about being a stylist? Helping someone love the way they look is pretty rewarding.

Do you have a specialty or passion when it comes to hair? (e.g., color, cuts, styling, etc.) I love doing blondes

What’s your go-to hair product you can’t live without? Ooo, there are a few! Redken All Soft Heavy Cream – it always makes your hair feel amazing; Redken Acidic Colour Gloss is my new favourite shampoo & conditioner & I can’t go past Revitafoam either

How do you stay current with the latest hair trends and techniques? Instagram & good professional training. I could do training every day! I love learning new techniques & watching everyone’s different ways of doing things. There is so much free education out there for people to perfect their craft these days. There are no excuses to not keep up with current trends or not know what you are doing.

What is your coffee order? Diet Coke!! I don’t drink coffee!

Describe yourself in 3 words: Honest, reliable & uncontrollable 😉

Straightener or curling wand? Both! For curls, definitely a curling wand!

Blunt cut or layers? Blunt bobs!!

One thing no one would know about you? I am a ship nerd! I love watching the ships sail into the bay! I could watch them all day!

Lightening hair with a bond protector or without a bond protector? I don’t know why anyone would choose to lighten hair these days without a bond protector. It’s such a fantastic tool to help stop hair breakage.

Childhood Nickname? Booey

Favorite hair care tip you swear by? Good Shampoo & conditioner! I can go on about it alllll day! You cant spend $400 on your hair in the salon & expect it to stay nice with supermarket shampoo!

Laura Senior Stylist

Full Name: Laura Selig

Role/Position: Senior hairdresser 

How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry? 20years

What inspired you to become a hairdresser? I have been passionate about hair and beauty from a young age. At just 14 years old, I was already coloring my friends’ hair and giving them makeovers, which sparked my love for the industry.

What is your favorite part about being a stylist? I love using my creativity to help others feel confident and beautiful. There is no better feeling than completing a client’s hair and knowing I’ve made a positive impact on their self-esteem.

Do you have a specialty or passion when it comes to hair? (e.g., color, cuts, styling, etc.) I specialize in foiling and blonde transformations—I could foil all day! I also have a passion for hair extensions, as I love creating instant length and volume for my clients.

What’s your go-to hair product you can’t live without? At the moment ‘Redken big blowout’ it has a heat protectant, removes frizz, adds shine and helps your style last longer 

How do you stay current with the latest hair trends and techniques? By attending training sessions with some of Australia’s top stylists, watching professional hair tutorials, and even picking up valuable tips from online resources like YouTube.

What is your coffee order? Cappuccino, Decaf with almond milk x 3 a day. 

Describe yourself in 3 words: Impulsive, kind & a chocoholic

Straightener or curling wand? Can’t go past a straightener.

Blunt cut or layers? Blunt cut

One thing no one would know about you? I have a deep interest in spirituality, astrology and the supernatural. I love delving into topics about physics, ghosts and energy work. It fascinates me. 

Lightening hair with a bond protector or without a bond protector? Both, but a bond protector is essential if you’re already blonde or have damaged hair and want to go lighter.

Childhood Nickname? Lozzy 

Favourite hair care tip you swear by? Always use professional hair products-they truly make a difference. It’s not just a sales pitch. 

Alix – Senior Stylist

Full Name: Alix Caroline Robbins 

Role/Position: Hairstylist

How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry?15 years 

What inspired you to become a hairdresser? The feeling I got when I went to my first big salon and got my hair done at 15 

What is your favorite part about being a stylist? Making women feel beautiful 

Do you have a specialty or passion when it comes to hair? (e.g., color, cuts, styling, etc.) Colour, colour… colour and fashion shows!

What’s your go-to hair product you can’t live without? Kerastase

How do you stay current with the latest hair trends and techniques? Going to training sessions 

What is your coffee order? Caramel latte 

Describe yourself in 3 words: Compassionate, friendly, selfless 

Straightener or curling wand? Curling wand 

Blunt cut or layers? Layers 

One thing no one would know about you? I love making bread from scratch 

Lightening hair with a bond protector or without a bond protector? Always bond protector 

Childhood Nickname? Lexi 

Favourite hair care tip you swear by? Always get it cut with colour only if it’s a little, keep cutting it and don’t wear a slick bun to many days in a row it will damage your hair 

Lisa J – Senior Stylist

Full Name: Alix Caroline Robbins 

Role/Position: Senior Hairdresser

How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry? 42 years 

What inspired you to become a hairdresser? I hated school. I had to get a job before I could leave school. So I got a job at Rixons.

What is your favorite part about being a stylist? Making people happy

Do you have a specialty or passion when it comes to hair? (e.g., color, cuts, styling, etc.) I do everything!

What’s your go-to hair product you can’t live without? Miracle Leave in Treatment

How do you stay current with the latest hair trends and techniques? Looking at pictures and listening to what people want.

What is your coffee order? Small Cap 

Describe yourself in 3 words: Loyal, Friendly & Loud

Straightener or curling wand? Straightener

Blunt cut or layers? Both

One thing no one would know about you?

Lightening hair with a bond protector or without a bond protector? Always a bond protector

Childhood Nickname? Lela

Favourite hair care tip you swear by? Always use a heat protector

Stylist

Full Name: Simone Zeromski 

  1. How long have you been working in the hairdressing industry? 4 years
  2. What inspired you to become a hairdresser? Just always wanted to be a hairdresser since I was in kindergarten 
  3. What is your favorite part about being a stylist? The creative side of hairdressing is what I love 
  4. Do you have a specialty or passion when it comes to hair? (e.g., color, cuts, styling, etc.) I love doing blondes
  5. What’s your go-to hair product you can’t live without? Volume powder
  6. How do you stay current with the latest hair trends and techniques? Following famous hair stylists on social media getting tips and tricks from them and also upskilling with extra training 
  7. What is your coffee order? Soy latte 1 sugar 
  8. Describe yourself in 3 words: Shy, laid back, carefree 
  9. Straightener or curling wand? Straightener 
  10. Blunt cut or layers? Blunt 
  11. One thing no one would know about you? I was the Victorian Junior State Darts Champion (3years)
  12. Lightening hair with a bond protector or without a bond protector? Always use a Bond Protector
  13. Childhood Nickname? Simo
  14. Favourite hair care tip you swear by? Always use a heat protectant

Simone – Emerging Stylist