Spotlight on Koa Hair Studio

Can you tell us a little but about yourself?

I was born and raised on the South Coast of NSW in Jervis Bay. I have the most amazing husband in the world, he is always my biggest supporter and a shoulder I cry on when my feet hurt after a long day.

I have a big family (I’m 1 of 8 kids) and my sister Lisa is coming along for the ride. You’ll see her in the salon also working her magic on some beautiful nails. She’s the loud one. She’s my best friend and I’ll always be grateful for her.

What services will you be offering?

All aspects of hairdressing including colouring, cutting, styling, bridal and excited to introduce hair extensions in the very near future.

We will also be offering nail services, acrylic and manicure nails by my beautiful sister Lisa. Lisa will also be offering spray tanning in the salon. We really are a one stop shop for all your beauty needs!

Where have you previously worked?

I have been hairdressing for the past 14 years and was fortunate enough to have worked in amazing salons through NSW and Gold Coast over the past few years. Those younger days I travelled a lot soaking in all the knowledge I have today. My adventure days travelling with hairdressing stopped when I had my little boy Kobe in 2020 and I’m so very thankful for my little family.

I have had my very own super star moment doing runway with GHD at Sydney Opera House. It was the most amazing experience I’ve had working within the fashion world.

How did you end up here in Tieri?

Funny story, my beautiful Aunty Tracey Sullivan recently came for a visit and was chatting about the town and how it’s a dream to live there. I have been wanting to open my own salon shop for some time and as soon as I heard Tieri needed a hairdresser, I was all over it. I know Tieri will be the best place to watch my son Kobe grow.

Tell us a little about the salon?

Koa Hair Studio is opening in the Tieri Shopping Complex with the lovely Jodie from Aurora Beauty Parlour. It will be open Monday to Friday and every second Saturday.

We have not yet decided on an opening day but please stay tuned as once we have set up the salon, we will be having a little Opening Night for you all to come through and have a look and we will introduce ourselves. Towards the end of September, we will start taking bookings.

How did you come up with the name?

The name Koa represents my two boys. Kai (aged 6) is my stepson and lives in Sydney with his mumma and my Kobe who will be coming to Tieri with me (aged 2). We combined their names and boom Koa arrived.

Weirdly enough a few days after we chose the name, Facebook suggested a page that was all about names and meanings. Koa was the first in the list and it means Warrior. This perfectly sums up our 2 boys.

What inspires you?

You will find me forever training and learning new things in the hairdressing world.

There’s always new techniques and trends to keep up with and I love knowing my guests and like to give them the best of the best. I believe the more I know the more I can offer.
I absolutely love colouring! I believe in the integrity of the hair and keeping it healthy and strong. Hair will only look as good as it feels.

How can we follow you and see some of your work?

I currently am using Instagram for socials although I will be working on a Facebook page, which will be up and running before we arrive. I’m excited to say, see you all soon!