We sat down with Grace Kelly, an educator, ambassador for O&M and the founder of Shag Hair salon in Newcastle, to pick her brain on all things salon and beyond.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SALON’S STYLE AESTHETIC?
Palm Springs meets New York laneway hideaway.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A HAIRDRESSER?
I always loved playing with hair, and always had to be creative in one way or another so I took the leap to get into the industry and
fell in love immediately!
PICK YOUR POISON.
Tequila.
YOUR FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT?
@sammijefcoate – her style and sweet nature just mesmerise me! I’ve been following her for years and it’s been so nice to watch her journey!
IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE IN THE WORLD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHAT WOULD BE ON THE MENU?
Quentin Tarantino! Shots of tequila and street Mexican food.
AN ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL THE MOST ‘YOU’?
The bright coloured power suit. I love the feeling of a statement look that feels feminine and powerful.
A SONG THAT WILL GET YOU DANCING WITHOUT FAIL?
Tondo by Disclosure (best played on a boat or by the water on a sunny day).
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CUT AND/OR COLOUR TO CREATE IN THE SALON?
The constant evolution of hair trends is the best part of this industry, but I’d have to say a classic shag cut and bright blonde with baby fine foils that look like they are growing out of the scalp is always so satisfying to me!
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY IN THE FUTURE?
I think our industry has almost completely shaken off the ‘compete’ culture so I would love to see that evolve more! There is always more than enough work to go around!
DREAM CAR?
A 1956 Cadillac Eldorado convertible in pink.
WHAT HAIR PRODUCT/TOOL ARE YOU LOVING?
O&M Original Mineral W-Spray Dry Wax Spray and ghd Curve Soft Curl Tong.
WHAT PIECE OF CLOTHING OR ACCESSORY CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
My scorpion pendant necklace. It belonged to my great grandmother who was a Scorpio, so was my grandmother and so am I.
For more information visit www.shaghair.com.au
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