CREATIVE DIRECTOR & SALON MANAGER

Soph has been a huge part of the Blondee family since the beginning, creating incredible transformations as a freelance stylist at the Newstead Salon.

Soph specialises in dark to blonde transformations and is Brisbane’s leading Asian-hair blonde specialist.

With over 20 years of experience, Sophors is a true master. She not only demonstrates excellence in care, talent and creativity for her clients but also extends her passion and knowledge as part of our Blondee Education team for our emerging stylists.

We are so thrilled to finally have Soph officially onboard with the Blondee Newstead team!

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MASTER STYLIST

Brie is our go-to gal for all things blondes, brondes and lived-in colour - as well as shags, curly hair, fringes and the BEST bouncy blow waves.

Truly a stylist of incredible talent, Brie has brought 9 years of experience in the hair industry to the team at Newstead and has hit the ground running.

After deciding early in her career to specialise in blondes, her impeccable craftsmanship shines through in each and every colour.

We are so lucky to have Brie as part of our team - as an endless source of inspiration and as a calm, fresh and fun presence in the salon.

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR STYLIST

With over 15 years of in-salon experience, Rebecca brings a strong technical background and genuine passion for giving her guests exceptional experiences, every day.

Rebecca loves building lasting relationships, always striving to make her guests feel valued and heard.

After recently relocating to Brisbane from Ireland, Rebecca has come onto the Blondee Newstead salon floor refreshed and excited after spending a few years as a Wella colour technician.

Rebecca’s refined skill set in all things colour makes her a true master at her craft and we are so excited to welcome her into our team.

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SENIOR STYLIST

Bea is our girl for all things bombshell blondes and lived-in colours. As Blondee Newstead’s senior stylist, Bea’s favourite part of her job is creating connections with her guests and having genuine, in-depth conversations.

Bea loves working with her Newstead team, where everyone leans on each other to create stunning guest experiences and beautiful hair every day.

Outside of the salon, Bea’s favourite way to spend a weekend is at the beach (especially which it turns into a couple of cheeky post-swim drinks!)

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2ND YEAR EMERGING STYLIST

Lily’s ‘why’ is all about the look on her client’s face when she reveals their dream hair. Our kind, confident and funny apprentice loves learning from the seniors in the salon and doing what she can to lend a hand. 

You’ll see Lily buzzing around the salon keeping everything running smoothly, perfecting a blow dry or jumping on to help out at the basin.

After work, she adores spending time with her two mini Daschunds!

1ST YEAR EMERGING STYLIST

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Erin joined us in 2021 as our Newstead salon coordinator and has since moved into the role as Operations Manager, working across all salons. Erin has years of experience in administration, reception and marketing and has thoroughly enjoyed transferring these skills over to the hairdressing industry.

As a lover of all things hair and beauty, Erin thrives in a salon environment and absolutely loves to see guests achieve the hair of their dreams!

Referred to as the “Blondee AI”, Erin is the go-to for everything social media, marketing, business innovation and team support.

SALON COORDINATOR

Cooper is our bright and passionate Salon Coordinator at Blondee Newstead. Cooper has 10 years of experience as a stylist but has recently decided to put the tools down after relocating to Brisbane from Adelaide.

Cooper loves connecting with guests and being part of a community surrounded by creative women.

Always prepared, always stylish, Cooper brings an incredible energy to the salon each day. Just watch out for his eccentric use of emojis!

CO-OWNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
BLONDEE MORNINGSIDE

Creative director and co-owner of Blondee Morningside, Holly has been creating magic from the beginning.

She loves all things blonde, balayage and big transformations! Her calm and happy nature will have you feeling at ease and with over 10 years experience you can trust that your hair will be in safe hands.

She believes that listening is the key in understand each client’s wants and needs and is the secret to her bold and beautiful transformations. Highly knowledgable, she will share her best kept at-home tips so you can maintain the best colour in between your appointments.

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MASTER STYLIST

Hayley is a Master Stylist at our Morningside salon and Blondee’s leading extension specialists. With over five years of experience, she has developed a refined expertise in creating elevated, seamless hair transformations, specialising in luxury extensions and beautiful, dimensional blondes.

As a Certified Great Lengths Bond Specialist and Great Lengths Educator, Hayley brings exceptional knowledge and technical expertise to every extension service. Her meticulous approach and eye for detail allow her to create natural, sophisticated results that are tailored to each client’s individual hair, lifestyle and desired look.

Beyond her technical expertise, Hayley is known for her warm and effortless approach. She believes the best hair is hair that makes you feel confident, polished and completely yourself.

Passionate about continued education and sharing her knowledge, Hayley is dedicated to staying at the forefront of extension techniques and delivering the elevated Blondee experience her clients know and love.

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SENIOR STYLIST

Kirah is our Senior Stylist at Morningside with a true passion for creating beautiful, personalised blondes. Having completed her training right here at Blondee, she began her hairdressing career in 2022 and quickly fell in love with the creativity, connection and artistry that comes with the industry.

While blondes are her speciality, Kirah is always looking to expand her skills and knowledge, with a growing passion for extensions and learning new techniques. She loves creating hair that feels effortless, fresh and perfectly suited to each individual client.

With her warm personality and commitment to continually growing as a stylist, Kirah is passionate about making every client feel confident, cared for and their absolute best.

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3RD YEAR EMERGING STYLIST

Since joining Blondee, Amanda has become an integral part of the Morningside team. While Amanda commenced her hairdressing career at Blondee as a salon assistant, she decided to commence her hairdressing apprenticeship, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Amanda loves to transform her clients into the best versions of themselves, and is a perfectionist when it comes to cutting and colour.

Amanda is passionate about all things styling and her creativity, talent and easy-going nature has brought only incredible vibes to the Morningside salon.

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2ND YEAR EMERGING STYLIST

Imogen has recently joined the Blondee team full-time after working with us part-time in 2025, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her officially on board. Ready to fully immerse herself in everything hair, Imogen brings a genuine passion for the industry and a beautiful eagerness to learn.

Growing up around hairdressing with her mum in the industry, becoming a stylist always felt like a natural path for her. She’s always had a love for all things hair and is soaking up every opportunity to refine her skills and grow. We can’t wait to watch Imogen flourish and become an incredible stylist.

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1ST YEAR EMERGING STYLIST

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SALON COORDINATOR

What can’t Hayley do! Our Morningside Salon Coordinator started her career in New Zealand as a hairdresser herself. After 6 years on the floor, Hayley relocated to Brisbane and stepped into a salon coordinator role - and she hasn’t looked back since!

Hayley has found her stride in being a coordinator and loves all aspects of the job. From being the first point of contact for clients, supporting our stylists to be their best and ensuring everyones day runs smoothly and stress free - she is totally in her element.

Outside of the salon, you’ll find our gal in the gym or on a HGW (hot girl walk)!

BURLEIGH SALON CO-OWNER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Even with over 18 years as a hair stylist, Cat still gets full body chills every time she sees how happy her guests are after their appointments. That moment when her guest first sees their new colour during a blow dry is one of Cat’s favourite parts of the job.

Honest and kind, Cat is one of the best. Connecting with her guests and making them feel heard is what Cat believes are the most important aspects of the job.

Cat finds that acting as though her guests’ hair is her own and not stopping until she is satisfied with the results guarantees that her clients leave the salon 100% happy.

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MASTER STYLIST

Carly is our self-confessed big sister in salon. Over her last 23 years as a stylist, Carly has found a deep passion for not just creating beautiful hair, but building meaningful and long-lasting relationships with her clients. Carly loves being there for all her clients’ big moments and is so grateful that she gets to make women feel good about themselves day after day.

Carly is the type of hairdresser that you will want to keep coming back to again and again, due in part to her gorgeous nature and her incredible talent. While lived-in blondes are Carly’s specialty, she’s also obsessed with Coppers and loves to create stunning colours for her clients. Listening to her clients' needs and educating them on how to get salon hair at home ensures that for Carly’s clients, every day is a good hair day.

While she is driven and passionate, we are also obsessed with Carly’s goofy jokes, her love for learning and self-development, and genuine intent to make every day in the salon a wonderful day.

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MASTER STYLIST

Saffron is our dynamite Master Stylist at Blondee Burleigh. Since joining the team, Saff has brought nothing but blonde-perfection to each and every guest that graces her chair.

Originally from the UK, Saff has worked in some of the top salons in Cambridge and London. Now, with over 10 years of experience in hairdressing, Saffron loves all things blonde transformations and luxury guest experiences. As a tape extension specialist, you can count on Saff to give you the hair of your dreams.

When she’s not in the salon, you’ll find Saff exploring her new city!

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2ND YEAR EMERGING STYLIST

Matilda started her hairdressing apprenticeship at Blondee Burleigh in 2025 and is already showing great promise, quite literally making (hair) waves!

Her charismatic and open-minded nature means her energy is infectious, and she approaches every day in the salon with excitement. Matilda's passion lies in using her exceptional styling skills to bring her guests' inspiration photos to life, helping them feel like the very best version of themselves.

In the salon, Matilda is dedicated to supporting the stylists and the day-to-day running of the salon to her full potential.

Next time you visit Blondee Burleigh, be sure to ask Matilda for one of her famous matchas!

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SALON COORDINATOR