ABOUT US
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I opened Salon Purpose in 2020 in my backyard with a bold vision:
To create a space where people feel truly seen, and where beautiful hair and meaningful impact go hand in hand.
After two decades in the hair industry, I wanted to build something that reflected everything I’d learnt — about hair, people, and leading with heart.
Salon Purpose is where it all comes to life.
Today, we’re a multi-award-winning salon with a team of 19, over 5,000 clients, and more than $100,000 donated to causes close to our heart.
Whether you’re here for your dream hair, curious about our impact, or thinking about joining our team — I’m so glad you’re here.
Welcome to Salon Purpose, we can't wait to meet you.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Nicki.
Wife, mum of two, proud Northern Beaches local & founder of Salon Purpose.
We are here for people.
Fuelled with passion.
Driven by purpose.
From the very beginning, Salon Purpose was founded to give generously to those in need and be a vehicle for making a positive difference in the lives of others.
At Salon Purpose
PURPOSE
is who we are
Is at the heart of everything we do
From sponsoring children in need to funding clean water and DV healing workshops, we’ve now donated over $100,000 to charitable impact — and we’re just getting started.
See how your hair appointment creates real change...
INTENTIONAL GENEROSITY
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3000 people
provided with CLEAN WATER in African nations
Our Purpose
Our Impact and Counting
8 children
in Uganda sponsored every month
399 nights
SAFE HOUSING for AUSSIE families experiencing homelessness
623 maternity appts
for mothers & newborns in Uganda
389 days
of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEALING JOURNEYS
FOR FIRST NATIONS WOMEN
18 start up loans
to women in Asia to open their own business
$108,532
donated to charitable causes
Our Sponsor Children
MEET OUR
Our 'One Chair One Child' initiative helps to provide basic needs for things like clean water, healthcare, education, improved farming and income opportunities to help break the poverty cycle.
Uganda
Silvano
Uganda
Andrew
Zambia
Betsaida
Zambia
Isaac
Uganda
Max
Uganda
Resty
UGANDA
Jalia
UGANDA
Mavine
We are a Sustainable Salon
As part of this, we proudly partner with Sustainable Salons - a social enterprise dedicated to helping salons reduce their impact on the planet and invest in local communities. For every client appointment, $3 is directed towards sustainability efforts.
At Salon Purpose, we are committed to delivering a high-end hair experience that doesn’t cost the earth.
Our general waste is 0%. At Salon Purpose, all salon waste is picked up on a fortnightly basis - diverted from landfill, and recycled and repurposed into projects for good.
Our general waste is 0%.
At Salon Purpose, all salon waste is picked up on a fortnightly basis - diverted from landfill, and recycled and repurposed into projects for good.
SALON PURPOSE IS A multi-award-winning salon
Our Awards
Hairdresser of the Year | Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards 2024 - Winner
School-based Apprentice of the Year | NSW Region Training Awards 2024 - Winner
Salon of the Year | Australian Hair Fashion Awards 2024 - Finalist
Business Owner/Director of the Year | Australian Hair Industry Awards 2024 - Finalist
ACT/NSW Salon of the Year | Australian Hair Industry Awards 2024 - Finalist
Australian small business Champion awards 2023, 2024 - Finalist
Hairdresser of the Year | Local Business Awards 2021, 2024 - Finalist
Hairdresser of the Year | Local Business Awards 2022, 2023 - Winner
NSW Hairsalon of the year | Australian Hair Fashion Awards - 2023
Australian Small Business for women awards 2022 - Finalist
Newcomer of the Year | AHIA Business Awards 2021 - Finalist
Nicole Ranatawake, Businessperson of the Year | Local Business Awards 2021 - Finalist
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SENIOR STYLIST
Mel
EXECUTIVE Stylist
Nicki
SALON FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Larissa
STYLIST
Evelyn
Emerging Stylist
Tori
Senior Stylist
Noa
Emerging STYLIST
Ivy
Emerging Stylist
Ruby
Emerging Stylist
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At Salon Purpose, we strive to provide a salon experience like no other. We are a multi-award winning salon and were recently named Northern Beaches Salon of the Year for the second year in a row! From our world-class hair services, exceptional client experience, incredible team of passionate and highly skilled stylists, stunning premises, free community events, loyalty program, sustainability commitment and our generosity initiative at the heart of everything we do, Salon Purpose is redefining what it means to be a hair salon. To experience the Salon Purpose difference for yourself, click here to book an appointment. We can’t wait to meet you!
Purpose is who we are. Salon Purpose was founded with the heart to give generously to those in need and be a vehicle for making a positive difference in the lives of others. Through our partnership with Pro Purpose and our ‘One Chair One Child’ initiative, we sponsor a child in Uganda for every chair in our salon (currently 8!). We also host our annual ‘With Love’ campaign where for two weeks each year, our clients choose which of four causes we donate $25 from their service towards. But there is so much more to the heart of our purpose. Salon Purpose is proud to be a Sustainable Salon, meaning we are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. We are also deeply committed to being leaders in the hairdressing industry - creating an uplifting culture and environment that delivers the very best hairdressing practices, an exceptional client experience and grows world-class stylists. We are constantly working to refine and improve the way we walk out our purpose. Watch this space, we’re only just getting started.
At Salon Purpose, intentional generosity is embedded into everything we do. This means we are passionate about being a business for good. For us, that looks like considering our impact in every way and striving to create a business that has a positive influence at every touchpoint. We are proud to be in partnership with Pro Purpose, a nonprofit organisation that helps businesses connect their business to purpose, aligning with life-changing projects that are delivering tangible transformation. Purpose is who we are, and we are just getting started. Click here to join our mailing list and follow our impact story.
We are proud to partner with Sustainable Salons, a social enterprise dedicated to helping salons reduce their impact on the planet and invest in local communities. Through our partnership, we have been able to achieve:
Further examples of our green practices at Salon Purpose include eco-shower heads in our salon basins, efficient and environmentally friendly appliances, and floor to ceiling glass doors at our salon entry to allow maximum natural light into the salon and offering the benefit of exceptional ventilation and airflow - meaning we do not need to use excessive lighting, fans or air conditioning. As a salon, we are committed to, and well on the way to being as eco friendly as possible.
- 95% of our waste is diverted from landfill, recycled and repurposed into projects such as OzHarvest
- For every four clients receiving a full head of foils, enough profit is generated to provide a meal to someone in need
- All cut hair collected from our salon floor is recycled into hair blooms, which are used to soak up oil in the ocean
Yes! Parking is easy and free - located right underneath our salon.
We are a fast-growing, multi-award winning salon and always on the lookout for incredible talent. If you feel your passion, values and vibe matches ours, we’d love to hear from you! Click here to find out more about joining the Salon Purpose team.
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'I always feel so welcomed by the entire team.'
Luxury service can often come at the detriment of a friendly, comfortable feel - but Nicki and the Salon Purpose team have balanced luxury and customer service to perfection!
- Samantha
'Salon Purpose is a balance of beauty, on trend style and tranquillity.'
I feel so relaxed and never want to leave. Every angle is designed for pleasure, and I love that the salon focuses on giving back.
- Kym Wagner
The Salon Purpose team is like no other.
So much love, understanding, hard work and passion for the client experience, and great hair!
- MEL
