http://www.thesalonalternative.com.au/about daily 0.75 2020-08-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413954288949-EI31XTSOD0RWA1VTTARE/heritage-grid.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1596945911534-6L6FSFGDVC3IDWMTVB38/oliver-sjostrom-1mtPJuiteRI-unsplash.jpg About http://www.thesalonalternative.com.au/contact daily 0.75 2021-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1616224686286-V8V25P0GKNRIM2727S7K/Screen+Shot+2021-03-20+at+6.17.52+pm.png Contact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1616279282262-072F2VG1TN4WH9B41ZGE/TSA_SayHelloFlower.png Contact https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1616224546518-L3R5ESZ6UT48VOHC44KL/TSA_Flowers2.jpg Contact http://www.thesalonalternative.com.au/gallery daily 0.75 2014-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413952905752-G6M8L032UA0IVY1HYG9V/10338686_700361620018928_4211376303153979293_n.jpg Gallery - Mens hair cuts and colours The Salon Alternative loves doing an on trend mens' cut. We can do a simple short back and sides or a trendy hipster do- the choice is yours. And hair colour for men is always an option too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1414043752628-SLQKOVW4B19WIOV7PI1E/photo.JPG Gallery - Ombre' balayage Check this out!! This stunning combo is perfect for those who want to have the ombre' balayage look without going blonde. Deep red ends with dark roots- stunning! Perfectly styled with soft falling curls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1414043722921-TKGFY7XDIG3OENGFMFTC/image.jpeg Gallery - Ombre' Balayage What a great example of balayage. Blonde fair ends with dark top. So sexy, perfect for winter or summer and some long layers to give it a bit more bounce and 'movability' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941208113-7JL5ZAXR1PSHKWAJQBXM/3-image.png Gallery - Blondes have more fun How about this blonde head of hair? Stunning isn't it. I do love working with blonde hair, using foils of varying shades to get this stunning result. Makes me want to colour my hair the exact same way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941184712-GTQXRU7DLRO12YLN8EA7/9-image.gif Gallery - Blonde tresses Oh. My. Gosh. I LOVE this colour! I love working with this client to get her hair to this exact shade. We have got it down to a perfect blonde science now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941513212-V6D3XLLZ1DW3AA9TYIRH/10-image.gif Gallery - Red heads rule the world! Come on baby light my fire!! How about this mop of the most luscious red hair? Isn't it the most amazing thing you have ever seen? You really can't beat a great red head. I am in love with this hair! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941582835-XQ5NPIVDMD69O3Q9ZE5F/12-image.gif Gallery - Short crop This stunner loves her hair short so we lightened it to compliment her skin tone and gave her a fresh crop that is perfect for summer and swimming and suits her face shape beautifully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413942010222-GADX4ZWAANV1EZ9VH1OT/13-image.gif Gallery - Sexy long bangs! Who doesn't love a great fringe? Beautiful thick dark hair with a lovely long fringe falling just past the eyes. Perfect to style daily or simply sweep it back if you are too tired to attempt a hairstyle that day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413942011506-JCS7RLJFAKB6DETAOO5L/14-image.gif Gallery - Long layers, dark and sleek How about this head of hair? How shiney and lovely- isn't she lucky? We cut some layers in to this style to lighten the load and give it a bit more bounce whilst still keeping the long length. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413952778992-THM4ZGSLY5VFWE8I3CNW/1471233_725119294209827_640625466876464500_n.jpg Gallery - Dark blonde They do say blondes have more fun! This is a great cut for versatility. There is still plenty of length to be able to wear it out or sweep it back into an up do or pony tail. The perfectly all rounder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1443076544988-04E6X1N5M3YX122B8QE8/IMG_9147.JPG Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1443076591358-QUX2K3AI1N0CZT8NE53X/IMG_9920.JPG Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413850973776-THQLVVGS0BYOB0E5ZITW/5-image.png Gallery - Wedding Party Hair This was a stunning wedding that I did for a beautiful bride in Manly. The up dos were chosen to compliment the wedding dress style. The bridesmaids all had a similar style although still individual https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941047232-ZN3IH2IRYMZQ0DRKHAVM/6-image.gif Gallery - Bride Hair do The stunning head of hair was swept into a soft up do that looked a little dishevelled and messy yet was as solid as a rock, meaning that teh bride was able to dance her heart out and not have to be concerned about her hair during the day of her life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413850975131-9Q35IO8AGHZVJ7KCSL7U/4-image.png Gallery - Bridesmaid Hair This bridesmaid had a stunning head of glossy dark hair which was softly swept up into a lovely up style and secured very well to last through the windy day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941046524-3V2PKKX21IZJMNEOURNT/7-image.gif Gallery - Bridal Hair This lovely bride wanted a soft do with some flowy pieces to soften her face. We acheieved this all whie maintaining a firm style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941049997-WZI6ZOINTB4L5DGL5JA6/8-image.gif Gallery - Bride trial hair How about this hair style? Isn't it amazing. This up do was incredibly soft and gentle which perfectly suited the delicate fame and frame of this bride. The wedding was like the hair style and went off with a hitch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1414043667837-E194OC5MW85E5Y4YS2MP/image-2.jpeg Gallery - Soft bouncy curls This style looks so incredibly soft and bouncy yet it was so firmly held in place. We were able to give the appearance of a very full head of hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941663511-G4L0KTA6S5T9SDK601NJ/11-image.gif Gallery - Sleek, sexy, sophisticated This stunning pony tail is so sleek and sophisticated. The bride here wanted a modern stylish look that was simple yet so perfectly elegant. Well suited to her wedding dress and her silky sleek mane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/542e2679e4b028610cfcce74/1413941756450-FMXRQVUVJ518L387NMIK/2-image.png Gallery - Flowergirl Hair This little cutie was a pleasure to work on. The lovely hair piece was added to top the look off. 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My experience in the hairdressing industry spans over 20 years. I moved to Sydney when I was 17 from my tiny hometown of Eugowra in Central West New South Wales to the breathtaking Northern Beaches. I began an apprenticeship at Cassidy's in Freshwater, and this where I stayed for over a decade. During this time I had the opportunity to study with some of Australia's top hairdressers including Sharon Blain, Dario Controneo and Shane Henning to name just a few. 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