ABOUT US
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I spent my childhood immersed in competitive sport — swimming laps for hours, surrounded by a culture of discipline, support and growth. Those early years shaped everything: my love of high performance, my belief in the power of mentorship, and my desire to create an environment that brings out the best in people.
When I found hairdressing, it just clicked. I loved making people feel good — and the grit, tenacity and work ethic from my sporting background gave me a strong foundation to thrive in this industry.
Over my 22-year career, I’ve had the privilege of travelling across Australia and beyond, sharing knowledge with other salons and championing best practice. But in the middle of the pandemic, I took a leap of faith to create something of my own — a salon with purpose at its heart. With the support of so many incredible people, Salon Purpose was born in October 2020.
My passion for excellent hair and deep love for people drives everything I do. Whether it’s our clients, our team, or the impact we create locally and globally through our generosity initiatives — meaningful connection is always at the centre.
My mission is that Salon Purpose would be more than a hair salon. It’s a safe, nurturing space where people flourish — and where purpose and positive impact come to life.
I look forward to welcoming you into Salon Purpose soon — and sharing the heart, care and purpose behind everything we do.
Meet the Founder
Hey there I'm Nicki. Wife to my incredible husband, Joe, and a mum to our two beautiful children, JJ and Ivi.
We are here for people.
Fuelled with passion.
Driven by purpose.
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.
At Salon Purpose
PURPOSE
is who we are
Is at the heart of everything we do
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.
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 families experiencing homelessness
53 birthing kits
for mothers and newborns in Uganda
190 days
of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HEALING JOURNEYS
18 start up loans
to women in Asia to open their own business
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
FINALIST
Nicole Ranatawake, Businessperson of the Year | Local Business Awards 2021
WINNER
WINNER
WINNER
Hairdresser of the Year | Australian Women's Small Business Champion Awards 2024
Hairdresser of the Year | Local Business Awards 2022, 2023
School-based Apprentice of the Year | NSW Region Training Awards 2024
FINALIST
FINALIST
FINALIST
FINALIST
Australian small business Champion awards 2023, 2024
Salon of the Year | Australian Hair Fashion Awards 2024
Business Owner/Director of the Year | Australian Hair Industry Awards 2024
ACT/NSW Salon of the Year | Australian Hair Industry Awards 2024
FINALIST
Australian Small Business for women awards 2022
FINALIST
Hairdresser of the Year | Local Business Awards 2021, 2024
FINALIST
Newcomer of the Year | AHIA Business Awards 2021
FINALIST
NSW Hairsalon of the year | Australian Hair Fashion Awards
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
