Meet our stylists...

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’s you star hairdressing skill?  My Star Hairdressing skill would have to be that I’m a Goldwell Master Colorist and I love Customising Colour Formulation to suit every individual person.

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 only 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 healthy shiny hair

What do you love about working at Avaia ? Working amongst all the amazing talented team, they always teach me every day.

What is your star hairdressing skill? I specialist in colour corrections, balayage artistry, & all things blonde

What is your favourite service? Corrective colours, I love going through the hair journey with my clients on their dream hair.

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.

Layla

Premier Stylist

When did you start at Avaia? I started at Avaia as an apprentice over 2 years ago. With the support of Skye and the Avaia Team I was able to complete my apprenticeship and become a Premier Stylist

What is your star skill? I would say my start skill as a hair dresser is creating beautiful balayage’s. However, I do love a good Bouncy Blowdry to finish anyone look!

What do you do when you are not at work? When I’m not at work, you’ll either catch me at the beach or a freshwater swimming hole. If not there, I’ll always be planning my next overseas adventure!

Lauren

Emerging Stylist

When did you start at Avaia? I started at Avaia in 2023 where I have been able to excel through my apprenticeship with the help of Skye and the team. While doing my apprenticeship I have also been able to continue doing clients makeup in salon after completing my makeup artistry course in 2022.

What is your star skill? I love cutting hair! from curl cuts to short hair, I have been lucky enough to work under some amazing stylist and learn some amazing techniques!

What do you do when you are not in salon? You can catch me outside of the salon with chilling with my partner and our puppy. we are always planning our next home project to work on!

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 to blondes and hair extensions! I have recently started 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.

Bianca

Emerging Stylist

How long have you been at Avaia? I started my apprenticeship at Avaia in 2023 and its been an incredible journey so far! This is actually the first salon I’ve ever worked at, everyday brings new experiences and lessons.

What is your star hairdressing skill? I absolutely love working with natural curls! I love enhancing their natural texture and creating beautiful styles that my clients absolutely adore. whether its defining curls, adding volume, or taming frizz, I enjoy helping people embrace their natural hair and feel confident in their look.

What do you do when you are not in salon? When I am not at work, I’m enjoying life in Airlie Beach with my family, friends and puppy. We love going to the beach, going on adventures and just hanging out together.

Holly

Emerging 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 start 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.

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 derma plan 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 and attending many of the kids sporting commitments makes for a busy life just the way I like it.