Hair Team
SIMON
Specialist cutter
A founder of mien Simon is also our hair cutting educator. He is known for his presenting in workshops and seminars he has also inspired many successful hairdressing careers. He and co-owner wife Claudia love Fitzroy North where he feels he’s in a demographic where people are about expressing individuality. So with a nod to seasonal trends Sy is one of the instigators of the mien way. He’s THE master of haircutting and has a great eye for bone structure and cutting hair to suit ones face, hair texture and body shape. Your hair cut with Sy will wash and wear beautifully. You can find him at Mien Salon Spa on Fridays and Saturdays.
RHIANNON
Past hair model (dont we love this pic) and now floor manager of the hair team, Rhi is a super organised individual with a creative flair. If not organising the junior team or huddling up the hair crew for a fantastic day, then you’ll find her smashing out a full head of foils. Rhiannon has a deep understanding of the Aveda colour system and is well regarded by the junior team as a fabulous mentor. Our root stretch queen, Rhi loves painting to add depth into blonde hair whilst adding a ‘lived in’ look allowing colour to grow out seamlessly!
Gilly
In Australia on a Humanitarian visa our Ukrainian apprentice will happily tell you of his time as an illegal florist in St Petersburg and how his passion for hairdressing was born.
“My clients love the basin chairs and comment that it feels like it’s like being in the ocean, like you’re taking a wave. I want my clients to escape when they are at the fabulous new basin chairs and this is what I’m thinking about when I am massaging them. As a trainee I have a strong vision of what being a great hairdresser is. I want to be able to cut 4 or 5 different forms with a lot of different approaches. I feel like my cutting training at Mien will help me do this. I am always practicing. I also love learning about the Aveda products!”
DANNY
Specialist cutter
Danny worked on and off in the entertainment industry then won an acting scholarship to Hong Kong. Underneath the actor our creative man luckily pursued work in the fashion industry. Initially focusing on editorial styling through a few chance encounters that lead to a career in hair. Well noted as having a natural talent Danny (the dynamo!) completed his 2 year hairdressing course in 5 months and has never looked back! Danny loves short hair cuts and is a master of curly hair.
Dejan
Coming to Mien only a month after directing the hair and make-up for Serbia's fashion week this intriguing artist has many accolades and is amazing to watch. Dejan says he was destined for more and in pursuit of a better life so he moved to Australia with his partner. Dejan loves Up do’s and Make-Up; he loves seeing the transformation from start to end (he’s amazing). In his own time Dejan maintains a YouTube channel where he creates tutorials on Make-Up. A fabulous artist he is well regarded as someone who can bring out the beauty in anyone. Dejan’s is fab at cutting short hair and an absolute gun with Hair styling and make-up!!
Wani
Brought up by her very passionate, talented and well known hairdresser mum Wani had hair in the blood. Originally starting a University degree in Molecular Biology in South Korea Wani also worked part time in a salon. She soon realised that life on the salon floor helping people look and feel fabulous was much more rewarding than life in a laboratory! Once in Australia she won many industry awards including IHS, HBIA and American Crew. She loves creating hair styles that suit her guests individual needs and her science background helps her to understand how the ingredients in the Aveda hair care work to benefit . Wani is great listener and takes her time to ensure she delivers her absolute best every time. She’s a master at the classic hair cutting and highlighting.
Wani is your “go to” for timeless beauty!
Lize
‘Lize’ is also a very talented painter and a part time performer. Often found at the front desk of Mien our ex ballerina says she loves being around people. It’s also a bonus to be amongst the many exceptionally talented stylists who are so generous with their skills and knowledge. I'm such a lucky girl to be a part of such an amazing, energetic and fun team. The salon is beautiful, chic, warm and inviting. And it’s in a thriving suburb! In terms of what excites me about hair I think of it as marker of our Individuality, it’s how we express ourselves and who we are. I think the possibilities with hair style are endless. I also love how hairdressing can mean a revisiting of past trends as well new fresh styles & techniques. I got here by following on from my beauty therapy studies where I was inspired by a very talented man, (who also studied hairdressing) someone very dear to me who encouraged me to follow this path and run with the dream! Loving hair.
Clare
With 14 years of industry experience in Sydney, London, Berlin and now home in Melbourne, Clare has an expansive colour knowledge, education and management skills to boot. Recently certified as a Trainer and Assessor Clare can now deliver specialised training programs to our fabulous up and comers! “I love seeing the juniors get excited about colour. And so much of it happens at the basin so that’s where I start with them”. Manageability and integrity at the forefront of Clare’s consultations, and she believes condition should never be compromised. Clare is even in the process of introducing ‘Tissue Lights’ to Mien, she claims they are perfect for clients wanting to go slightly blonder or wanting to add natural tones back into lightened hair. Ultimately, she loves to see her guests bounce out of the salon after a fresh new do!
Michael
Michael is a bright keen apprentice with a passion for making people look and feel beautiful. Hairdresser by day, musician by night, Michael’s goal is to give you a personalised experience like no other. In Michael’s hands, you will be able to bring out the best version of yourself, and to own your own look. That being said, he is very excited to meet you!