Meet our stylists...
Skye
Director and CEO
When did you start at Avaia Hair? I created Avaia hair in June 2011 after many years of working within other salons. I have had an incredible 28 years living and loving hairdressing.
What do you love about hairdressing? I love the connections I make with people. Being able to make our clients feel amazing from the moment they walk in the door, during their experience, to the time they leave with super fabulous hair every time. One of my other big passions is being a leader to my incredible team. I love helping them learn and grow. Training my emerging stylists is a highlight as I watch them flourish into fabulous hairdressers.
What do you love about Avaia? I love that Avaia is continually evolving, with the number of staff growing and change. Aesthetically the salon is always creatively changing and everyone is continually learning. The environment we have created is beautiful and the vibe of the salon is a pleasure to be in.
What do you like to do when you are not doing hair? I love spending time with my 2 gorgeous girls, friends and family. Camping, the beach and being outdoors makes my heart sing… and travelling anywhere in Australia and overseas.
Alanna
Manager and Master Stylist
When did you start at Avaia? I started at Avaia in March 2025 after returning home to Mackay after 12 years in Brisbane! I have been hairdressing since 2014 and have loved every minute of it! I have loved getting to join the Avaia team and work with such an incredible bunch of women.
What is your star hairdressing skill? That definitely has to be creative cutting, short pixie cuts and shags/wolf cuts are my all time fave. I also love lived-in blondes and coppers, but can’t go past bright vivid colours.
What do you do when you are not in the salon? I love to spend my weekends with friends and family, especially if it involves a couple of cheeky cocktails by the beach! I am also a massive bookworm so you can regularly catch me curled up on the couch with my nose in a book.
Jo
Master Stylist
How long have you been hairdressing? When I was 15 years old I did work experience at a salon in Rockhampton and fell in love with it. I was lucky enough to get offered a full time apprenticeship, so I took it and haven’t looked back. This year would make it 17 amazing years of doing Hair.
What do you love about hairdressing? I honestly love everything about hair. I love meeting new people, I love how creative it can be and that everyday is different. I love learning new techniques and growing as a stylist. I love meeting other passionate people and getting inspired.
What do you like doing when you are not doing hair? I’m a Wife and a Mother of three Boys. I’m a very family orientated person. I love spending time with my family and with our extended family. When I get time to myself I love cooking and baking. I also love going to the beach and going camping.
Cassie
Master Stylist
How long have you been at Avaia? I have been at Avaia for 6 months, but have been hairdressing for over 19 years and I still love it!
What do you love about hairdressing? I love that I get to make people feel good about themselves and I especially love the relationships that I get to make with my clients. I love the conversations my clients and I have while in the chair!
What is your star skill? I would say my star skill are Balayage and lived in colours, they are my true passion
What do you like to do when you are not at Avaia? On weekends I’m usually out with my partner fishing or camping. I love being outdoors!
Adele
Master Stylist
How long have you worked at Avaia? I’m the newest team member of Avaia Hair I have been here for a month. I have a whopping 16 years of Hair Mastery under my belt!
What do you love about hairdressing? Building relationships with my clients & talking through with them to achieve healthy shiny hair.
What do you love about working at Avaia ? Working amongst all the amazing talented team, they teach me every day.
What is your star hairdressing skill? I specialise in colour corrections, balayage artistry & all things blonde
What do you do when you are not hairdressing? You can find me trying to catch a fish camping or 4wheel Driving with my lovely Fiancé.
Rochelle
Master Stylist
When did you start at Avaia? I started at Avaia in 2024 after making the big move from New Zealand to Mackay! Having over 20 years of experience in the hair industry!
What do you love about hairdressing? I love meeting new people and creating a strong relationship with my clients. I have a real love for all things blondes and coppers. My most favorite part of hairdressing is event and wedding styling!
What do you like to do when you are not in the salon? I love creating memories with my family. I have two kids that keep me on my toes and are hilarious wee souls. I also love swimming, dancing and singing.
Holly
Premier Stylist
When did you start at Avaia? I started at Avaia in 2023 during the second year of my apprenticeship. Since then I have been learning so much from the support of the amazing stylist here at Avaia.
What is your star hairdressing skill? I have recently found my love for foiling! I love seeing the big blonde transformations we are able to create here in the salon.
What do you do when you are not in the salon? When I’m not hairdressing, I love spending time with my family somewhere in the sun with a cocktail in my hand.
Zara
Emerging Stylist
When did you start at Avaia? I started at Avaia in 2023 where so far I have completed my first year of my apprenticeship!
What is your favorite service at Avaia? While working at Avaia I have been able to find my love of blondes and hair extensions! I love foiling and fitting all form of extensions to my clients!
What do you do when you are not in salon? When I’m not at work you can find me at the beach camping with my family and friends.
Asha
School-Based Emerging Stylist
When did you start at Avaia? I started at Avaia in March of 2025 when I started my school-based apprenticeship, where I quickly fell in love with hairdressing.
What do you love about hairdressing? I love seeing the confidence a haircut can bring, as well as all the clients I have the privilege of interacting with while doing what I love.
What do you do when you are not in the salon? I have a passion for baking sweet treats. I also really enjoy socialising and seeing my friends. Sometimes you’ll catch me singing or writing music.
Emma
Beauty Therapist
How long have you been in the hair and beauty industry? I’ve been a Diploma Level Beauty Therapist for 15 years. In that time I’ve managed my own salons in the Hunter Valley. I’m also a Diploma Certified Massage Therapist and passionate about Massage and the benefits for Body Mind and Soul. I love that massage can help my clients to feel good with pampering and also to assist with body pain management.
What do you love about beauty therapy? I have a passion for skin. Helping clients achieve the best results possible for them. Analysing the skin, prescribing the best products for the clients skin type and concerns. Let me take you on an Avaia Skin Care Journey with a customised personal routine and prescription of incredible, medical grade, ‘O’Cosmedics products just for you.
What do you like to do when you are not at Avaia? When I’m not working I spend time gardening, I like to grow a bit of food. I love plants and spending time in nature, especially near the water. Spending time with my dog brings me joy and I’m learning to play guitar.
Tianna
Beauty Therapist
How long have you been doing beauty? In my 8 years as a makeup artist, the past 4 years haven seen a focus on brows and lashes. The shift during the pandemic created a new path and it has changed my entire business.
What is your favorite service? Choosing a favorite service is like picking a favorite child. you can’t. The recharge and makeover package with brows, lashes, a glowing dermaplane is a full transformation and work of art. it’s the most rewarding experience for myself and my clients. But if I had to choose one specifically, the natural cosmetic tattoo brows hold a special place in my heart. Watching brows evolve with each client visit, brings me joy and simplifies the beauty routines of my busy clients.
Leisa
Receptionist
When did you start at Avaia Hair? I started in salon in September 2021, but have been behind the scenes bookkeeping and crunching the number since September 2017 and helping Skye out by being her sounding board for her amazing visions.
What do you love about working in a hair salon? It is a very vibrant and uplifting culture to be apart of. The quirkiness and creativity of each stylist and you never know what is next, with ever-changing fashion and styles. I love seeing each client walking out feeling refreshed and like a new person again.
What do you like to do when you are not doing hair? Shopping, always dreaming of the next outfit to put together to wear for a night out or to work, travelling, socialising with friends and hanging out with my family in the outdoors going for a bike ride or walking to a swimming hole.