5 Minutes with Michael Kelly of Salon HER

We sat down with renowned hairdresser and colourist Michael Kelly to talk all things style, routine and his all-new salon, Salon HER.

How would you describe your style aesthetic?

Colour, texture and pattern rich with an endless amount of denim and way too many shoes and accessories!

How do you start your mornings?

I have two little dapple sausage dog fur babies, Dylan and Freddie. So, my mornings generally consist of me telling them how much I love them and followed closely by an overload of cuddles.

How do you unwind after a day at work?

My favourite thing to do is grab my partner, Brayden, and take a long walk to check in on how our days were. Brayden also works in a fast-paced industry so we often don’t find time through the days to stay across each other’s lives, so the early evening walk and talk check in keeps us connected and resets our evening.

Pick your poison?

Scented candles, body fragrances or room sprays are my poison of late, I just can’t stop shopping at Mecca!

Three desert island hair products/tools?

O&M Detox Shampoo to keep the salt out of my hair, Oribe Moisture Control Shampoo to maintain wearable hydration and KEVIN.MURPHY EASY.RIDER is literally the one product I can’t live without. A little through my hair means I can wet and forget, and it allows beautiful formation to my natural texture!

A quote to live by?

Original Mineral Founder, Jose Bryce Smith, and I were recently in discussion about human responses to emotional moments that arise and she very simply gave me a piece of advice she lives by, which really resonated. She said that in life we are only ever learning, “The world is our classroom and there will always be something to learn.” Looking for that moment of arrival will never happen because we are always on a journey of growth to understand and foster more harmony around us.

Something you can’t live without?

At the moment, my kinesiologist who I see one to two times weekly to keep my feet on the ground!

What cut and colour are you loving right now?

Collar bone length lobs with internal texture, slight elongation through the front and some beautiful shape around her face, teamed with the perfect colour combo for her skin and lifestyle manageability.

Forecast for a 2023 hair trend?

Healthy hair! We are going to get so obsessed with the health of our hair. Supplementation will become the new norm!

Favourite Instagram accounts?

My newest IG passion is growing my Salon HER IG page – @salonher_! I’m loving reconnecting with a new audience and showcasing my amazing team through socials!

A career highlight?

Launching my first salon, Salon HER. The joy, the creativity, the growth moments of learning, it’s been everything and more that I could have asked for. I feel so proud!