Behind the scenes at Scissor Sisters

The team let us in on some fun facts and information about themselves!

Lauren:

fast foiler, brunette but loves “to blonde”, can't keep still, always up to something, boss lady

For me, colouring is the most rewarding part of my job. My passion began at a young age – I started cutting my friends’ hair at just four-years-old (yes, I got into trouble!). But by high school, I had honed my skills.

Just as a gym routine requires a balanced diet, healthy hair demands proper home care. Regular maintenance is crucial for keeping your hair in top condition for your next colour treatment. Hair chemicals can be intricate and unforgiving; they can make or break your hair in seconds.

Social media can be a hairstylist’s worst nightmare, as expectations and reality often get lost in translation. However, it’s also the industry’s most valuable tool, offering limitless learning opportunities, inspiration, and step-by-step guides at your fingertips, leaving you feeling more confident than ever.

For my clients, I always say, embracing your natural hair is beautiful, experimenting with different styles and colours can be exhilarating. So have some fun, try it all!

My ideal client – well I know a lot about menopause and I could write a book by now LOL, it says alot about my lovely clientele! Clearly my best lady clients are thoroughly enjoying life again, we get on great hahaha

Ria:

loud, chatter box, old soul, hugger, cat lover

“For me, healthy hair is so essential, as its condition significantly impacts the final outcome. I’ve always experimented with my own hair, often getting into trouble (even at school due to my bold colour choices, the challenge of growing up in a small, conservative town.) I have a flair for styling funky, short pixie cuts and love working with clients in their golden years.

Product wise, I love the Brass-Off Treatment for my clients, it eliminates unwanted brassiness and revives tired looking blonde.

For fun, seasonal looks, I recommend highlights. You can be blonde for summer, and apply a semi or demi permanent dye for lowlights in winter. Best of both worlds!”

Michelle:

knows everything about anything (#MrsGoogle), extension queen, salon music player, juggler of clients

“It all started when at eight-years-old, I showcased my passion for hairstyling while living on a sustainable farm in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). I decided to take my clippers down to the staff accommodation, rounded up all the kids and gave them a 3 cm-wide part in their hair – I thought they looked fabulous!

Being right-brained, I need to see, to understand, including the chemistry behind hair products, I need to know what’s in it and how it works. I’m still a pain today as I always research ingredients.

My best client is someone with a clear vision, but open to suggestions, and equipped with lots of pictures. Communication is key, as what a client says and what a stylist hears can be poles apart.”

Product wise, I highly recommend Magic Mist by Mycro Keratin. Its shine, smell, and heat-protecting properties make it ideal for all hair types.”

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