MEET THE TEAM
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Salon Purpose is a fast-growing, multi-award winning salon in Manly and we are always on the lookout for incredible talent - both experienced stylists and aspiring hairdressers.
MEET THE INCREDIBLE TEAM OF HUMANS BEHIND THE SALON PURPOSE MAGIC
Nicki
DIRECTOR
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
22
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
It means so many things to me, there isn’t just one thing! But in essence, we are here on purpose for ‘our people’ - the clients, the staff and the vulnerable communities we impact.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
For me, it’s all about loving and leading an army of incredible women to see bigger than themselves. I strive to combine all my training and experience into nurturing another girl like me. I am here to help her find a deeper purpose within and to be immersed in a nurturing environment intentionally designed to bring out success.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
I can tattoo. I tattooed my husband!
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
The incredible relationships and trust you form with clients. I also love the life-long friendships you make.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
I founded Salon Purpose in October 2020
Mel
executive STYLIST
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
19
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
I feel like I’m a part of something big. While we are changing colours, cuts and styles, Salon Purpose is in the background changing the world!
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
The Salon Purpose team is like no other. So much love, understanding, hard work and passion for the client experience, and great hair!
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
When I’m not in the salon, I’m pole dancing! I have been pole/chair dancing for 8 years. I have won a few competitions and now I teach!
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
Give me a full head of foils any day of the week!! I love the feeling I get when I absolutely nail a colour/style for someone. When clients leave happy, it makes my day!
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
4 years
Lina
EXECUTIVE stylist
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
15
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
Working in an environment with purpose behind it is like nothing else. To know that turning up to work every day and doing your ‘job’ is helping people both locally and internationally changes your perspective.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
I love the sense of family and community we have as a team. We work hard, play hard and love hard - it truly makes working easy!
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
My favourite thing to do is be alone at the beach on a sunny day, swimming in the ocean or walking along the coastline with a coffee.
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
The satisfaction of making someone’s day from sitting in our chair. Whether it’s a full transformation or a blow-dry, it truly gives me so much joy to make someone feel so much better within such a short period of time.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
4 years
Tori
senior stylist
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
13
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
Intention to make a positive impact each client and outside the salon walls.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
Rewarding and gratifying! I’m so proud to share with everyone I meet about the amazing opportunities I’m able help with because I work at Salon Purpose!
What sparked your passion for hairdressing and made you choose it as your career?
The variety of services and techniques I use! Never the same over and over, each visit is different!
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
Connecting with people and growing relationships through my craft
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
January 2025
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
I love woodworking! Grew up learning from my grandfather and dad!
Larissa
Stylist
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
6
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
It’s just a wow feeling to work at such an incredible salon doing great hair as well as making an impact on others at the same time. Our ‘With Love’ campaigns blow my mind! It’s amazing how we can make a huge difference just by doing our little bit. We aren’t your average salon just doing hair, everything we do is for a bigger reason.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
The support - we are a team like no other! You could be unsure or struggling with something but there is always someone there ready to step in and help you through.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
I’m a dancer who competed at the world level.
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
How happy my clients leave + how I can make them feel confident and amazing by changing their hair with a trim, colour or even by simply putting a curl in their hair.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Since May 2022
Sharna
STYLIST
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
9 years
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
Multiple things - it’s knowing that we have the opportunity to give back to those who may be in need but to be able to feel like everything I do and we all do has a purpose to not only in salon but in everyday life in what we’re doing in the world!
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
I love the family environment we all have together and how passionate all the girls are here!
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
Foiling and Tape Extensions! I find these applications so therapeutic to do and to be able to see the results and my clients reactions, to make them happy and feel a million dollars makes me happy
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Since Feb 2025
What sparked your passion for hairdressing and made you choose it as your career?
I’ve always been told from my mum since a young age I’ve had the love for the playing with hair and insisting on doing my own hair for school. Due to an injury and not being able to pursue sport I went to hair and I just fell in love with the industry. Honestly wish I started sooner!
Evelyn
EMERGING Stylist
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
4
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
Salon Purpose means kind and warm, welcoming of all people. A loving work environment where staff and clients grow together. A space where we change the way people see themselves, inside and out. Offering an ear to those who need it, or a quiet space for those needing a break from the noise of the world. An environment where selflessness and helping others is the priority. Where all life is precious and celebrated.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
That our main focus is to be a salon with purpose - to make the world a better place through helping others in a multitude of selfless ways.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
I am an artist. I mainly paint landscapes and seascapes.
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
The thought that your work grows people’s confidence in themselves and happiness. Each client is like a new canvas where you can create an artwork that is always unique and different.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
3 years
Noa
EMERGING Stylist
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
3 years
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
Communities and individuals being given opportunities they might have never had without Salon Purpose. It’s pretty special to know that not only am I being nurtured in my life, but my work also helps others who aren’t as well supported in their own lives.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
I have made a bunch of friendships and I’ve had so much fun, whilst learning and growing at the same time.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
I’ve spent my life playing and competing in many different sports. My main sport is still netball which I’ve played for 10 years.
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
I really enjoy the creativity of it and being around lots of my closest friends!
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Since June 2023
Ruby
EMERGING STYLIST
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
4
What sparked your passion for hairdressing and made you choose it as your career?
My mum inspired me to be a hairdresser as she is in the industry herself.
Share a memorable moment or achievement in your hairdressing journey that has had a significant impact on you.
When I finished my apprenticeship, I felt so excited to see where this journey would take me.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
On the weekends I spend time seeing friends and shopping.
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
I love connecting with clients daily and bringing happiness into their day by doing something as simple as their hair. I love seeing them walk out with a smile on their face.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Since June 2024
Georgia
EMERGING STYLIST
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
5 years
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
Amazing! I love our passion for this salon! Salon Purpose means so much to me.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
How incredibly passionate and skilled everyone is.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
I am a professional skier.
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
Talking to our wonderful clients.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
4 years
Ivy
EMERGING STYLIST
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
2.5 years
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
To me the name ‘Salon Purpose’ means our salon is not just about the hair, it’s about so much more. We get to make a different in and out of the salon which i love so much.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
It’s such a positive environment of women who all support each other.
Share a memorable moment in your hairdressing journey that has had a significant impact on you.
I’ve just won School-based Apprentice of the Year for NSW! I’m super excited to see what comes next!
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
I’ve always been creative and loved using my hands, so hairdressing allowed me to be creative and make people feel beautiful. I love making clients feel good about themselves. It really can change someone’s day when you do their hair.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Since March 2024
Abbie
EMERGING STYLIST
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
3
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
The name Salon Purpose means to me many things but the main ones would have to be, being able to create amazing hair and make our clients happy alongside being able to give back to the community and those who may need help but not want to ask for it. Salon Purpose means so much!
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
Being able to come into a work environment and be myself and show off my creativity with my clients!
How do you like to spend your weekends or dys off?
On my days off and weekends I tend to spend it playing netball in a social comp, going to the gym and with my 1 year old puppy Winnie!
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
The part of hairdressing and being a hairdresser is to be able to make my clients happy and to make them feel better and more confident in their new look! Putting a smile on my clients face puts a smile on mine!
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Since Nov 2024
Bodhi
EMERGING Stylist
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
3 years
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
creating a safe fun and welcoming space that aims to create kindness and confident clients.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
It's such a kind and welcoming environment.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
Creating art and playing guitar.
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
Making others feel welcome and confident.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Four months
(since the start of 2025)
Carissa
salon concierge
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
14
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
It’s so nice to feel like you are a part of something bigger than yourself. To just go to work every day and do my job and at the same time be making a difference to those that need it is very rewarding.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
I love that everyone has each other’s back. We are teamwork at its finest when it comes to every aspect of the salon running smoothly and always putting our clients first. We can have fun at work while remaining professional and provide a high level of service.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
Not the hobby question...
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
There is a lot of job satisfaction that comes with bringing a smile to someone’s face because you have made them feel better about themselves. I love the connection you can make with people.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Just over a year now
Bella
SALON ASSISTANT & SOCIAL MEDIA
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
5 years
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
Salon Purpose is more than a job, but a home too, we are able to come to work and switch off from the outside world and any problems we have out there and just have fun and do our jobs here!
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
I really love spending time with the girls here, its such fun and something I can look forward to.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
I play rugby union and netball in my spare time!
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
Though I’m not a hairdresser myself, I find a lot of joy in learning more about hair and using some of the tips I’ve learnt on myself and friends! Plus I love seeing clients feel really happy and calm in a relaxing environment - alleviating the stress out of people's lives.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
Since the start of 2023. The best decision!
Ami
SALON ASSISTANT
Number of years in the hairdressing industry:
5
What does the name Salon Purpose mean to you?
The name Salon Purpose means we’re more than just a hairdresser, we are a salon that is making an actual impact on the world around us. Not only through hairdressing and serving our beautiful clients, but by serving people less fortunate than ourselves.
What one thing do you love most about being a part of the Salon Purpose team?
Being part of such a loving team that truly cares about each other’s needs and goals. Plus being part of a salon that is truly making a difference, all while producing amazing hair results.
Tell us your secret skill or hobby that not many people know?
I can play guitar and have been playing for 10+ years.
Which aspect of being a hairdresser brings you the most joy and fulfilment?
I love how we are able to make people feel their best. The look on clients’ faces after a transformation and the extra spring in their step as they leave their appointment is super fulfilling.
How long have you been with Salon Purpose?
2.5 years
As a fast-growing, multi-award winning salon, we are 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 the button below 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
