Meet Our Team

TIA SUTTON

Emerging Stylist & Colourist + Extension expert
Known for big bouncy blow dries that are pure perfection, her creamy dreamy blondes are perfection. Valonz's very own bonified pocket rocket is just sprinkling her warmth and charm wherever she goes. Tia's beautiful brunette's are mixes of delicious chocolates and toffee. Schooled and studied under the Valonz masters , she brings the sass & edge to her hair creations. Crazy for a bleached-out colour and leans on the those 70’s and 80’s vibes. Tattoos are her jam. Valonz- er since 2019.

ELLY ARMITAGE

Master Stylist + Smoothing Specialist
Known for sexy, wearable cuts and super-chic bobs. Vintage fashion collector with an incredible eye. Can diffuse drama like a bomb technician. Cuts the sexiest fringe. All about a 70s-inspired look and a fab fashion accent. International Fashion Week Veteran. Wearer of the occasional tutu. Puts the signature in signature style but always keeps it fresh. Wanderluster. The sweetest of souls. Statement shoe, always. VALONZ-er since 2005.

LEONARDO DE LIMA

Head Stylist & Colourist + Extension Specialist
Known for long & layered cuts colour transformations and 90’s big bouncy blow dries. Personality plus. Our Brazilian beauty is a retired Ford model. Forever inspired by world trends in style. A passion for fashion. Mentored by the Valonz powerhouse. Loves the great outdoors. Gym rat daily. Forever a student in hair. Mr Bubbly. VALONZ-er since 2023.

TRAE BOLTON

Senior Stylist & Colourist + Extension & Smoothing Specialist + Renya Xydis global assistant
Known for beautiful blondes, fab foiling and lush, bouncy blow outs. Sweet like candy. Dependable, always. Expert Renya-whisperer. Olympic level blow-drying skills. Loves a chat and a laugh. Mentored by VALONZ Elders. Obsessed with chunky kicks. Fashion Week Veteran. Goal-setting go getter. Loves a little attention. Insatiable appetite for intel on everyone/everything. Wears Crocs, with pride. VALONZ-er since 2019

NIK PLATSIS

Cutting Director & Educator
Known for strong, sharp shapes, chic, French-bob vibes, and precision with a capital P. Easy going with a side of sass. UK Vidal Sassoon-trained. A Nik P haircut is everything, a must experience, with a legion of devotees. Coffee as fuel, ice cream to sweeten the deal. Can spot invisible flyways from a distance. Dedicated member of Icebergs Winter Swimming Club. Cool cat meets family guy. Schools in as the Company cutting director. Educating is a passion. Spare-time sporty. Valonz -er since 2007.

PAIGE MILLER

Head Stylist & Colourist
Known for bespoke blondes, French chic bobs and sexy textured cuts. Poetry runs through her veins. Inspired by the everyday joys. Dancing butterfly. Chocolate with coffee. Stevie Nicks vibes. The eternal optimist. Clients are her passion & priority. Valonz is her “pinch me” career pinnacle. VALONZer 2023.

ASHA MARTIN

Head Stylist & Colourist
Known for effortless hair — glossy brunettes, seamless foils, bespoke cuts. Gloss Boss finalist, catwalk cool.Theatre kid turned hair alchemist, forever curious and always learning. Calm, kind, collected — but always up for the juiciest chat. Pilates queen, Bondi dipper, breath work believer. Obsessed with warm tones, glossy shine and helping clients see their beauty. VALONZ-er with heart, hustle, and waves for days.

SHALOM MANUGA

Head Stylist & Colourist + Extension & Smoothing Specialist
Known for her fresh-as-it-gets colour work, sexy cuts and taming hard-to-manage hair. Cook Islands angel. Cuts like a Queen. Never says no to cake. Excels at brilliant blow dries that last. High-level listening skills. Gives clients what they want, what they really-really want. Mentored by VALONZ Elders. Thrives in chaos. Total arachnophobe. Baby-faced old soul. VALONZ-er since 2016.

KSENIA BRONMO

Master Stylist & Colourist + Extension Expert
Known for precision cuts and Scandi blondes and brondes. Strong gemini vibes. Vidal Sassoon-trained. Believes all problems can be solved with caviar. The go-to for bobs, pixie cuts and rockstar shags. Former dance kid, current karaoke tragic. Truly excellent with extensions. Grew up sweeping the floor of her mum’s salon. Instinctively drawn to sparkle. Valonz-er since 2019.

HALEEMA MORAITIS

Colour Director + Global Colourist
Known for being the reigning Queen of colour (and calm). Permanently positive. Master educator and mentor to many. Can be seen educating on the international stage for Wella Devoted to denim and doesn’t mind a mini. Expert in classic edge and highly technical colour mastery. All seeing, all knowing. The Fixer (of colour catastrophes). Big fan of a fringe. Unrivalled precision foiler. Forever inspired by fashion and street style. Karaoke tragic. Lives for family time. Will work for chocolate. VALONZ-er since 1992.

NATHEN DI NATALE

Master Stylist & Editorial Colourist + Hair Enhancement Expert
Known for sexy styling, creamy, lived-in blondes and an always-on-trend aesthetic. Wakes up thinking about lunch. Never met a trend he couldn’t translate. Backyard chicken farmer. Great vibes always. Intuitive cuts and colours that work with the hair’s natural texture. Brilliant braider. Loves 70s style and all things French. International Fashion Week Veteran. Air Jordans all day, every day. Collector of recipes. All-seasons ocean swimmer. VALONZ-er since 2015

ZARA WINFIELD

Head Stylist & Colourist + Wella Certified Master Colour Expert
Known for bright blondes and modern, flirty styles camouflaged as effortless. 90s, vibes forever. Former competitive swimmer. Living her hair dreams. The gym is her place of worship. Hungry for knowledge and experience, always, Wella Master Colour Expert Alumi. Loves to laugh. Self-sufficient only child vibes. Mentored by VALONZ elders. Digital deep diver and intel expert. VALONZer 2019.

STAVROS GEORGOULOS

Master Stylist & Colourist
Known for his expert, technical transformations and giant heart. Vidal Sassoon trained. Excels at polished, tailored styles that bring out your very best. Collector of vinyl. Loves a pineapple inspired up-do. Fuelled by magnesium powder and music. Inspires clients and colleagues alike. Lover of late nights and constant laughs. Spends his spare time surfing and baking bread. VALONZ-er since 2001.

RENYA XYDIS

Founder + Creative Director + Editorial Stylist + Australian Hairdresser of the Year
Known for her sexy haircuts and bountiful blow dries, winner of the prestigious AHFA Australian Hairdresser of the Year. A reputation for technical mastery, boundless creativity across the globe; backstage artistry on the International Fashion Week circuit & her countless editorial and brand campaigns. Her work is featured in iconic publication's, Vanity Fair, VOGUE and Harpers BAZAAR. Her celebrity clientele which includes Cate Blanchett, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, Rose Byrne, Natalie Portman, Toni Colette, Naomi Watts, Simon Baker and Hugh Jackman, to name just a few.

KEIREN STREET

Editorial Stylist + Editorial Award Winner
Known for precision cuts and effortlessly beautiful, lived-in hair. Punk in a former life. Expert at ‘it girl’ looks. Blessed with the wickedest wit. Always-in-demand editorial stylist. Can see deep into a person’s soul to help extract their style. International Fashion Week Veteran. Bossy as can be. Tends to the best blondes in town. Seriously into 70s film, fashion and freaks. Lives to eat and travel. Master educator and mentor to many. Reads rooms and minds. Sees every day as a highlight. VALONZ-er since 2001.

DAREN BORTHWICK

Editorial Stylist + Editorial award winner
Known for seriously sexy hair and sculptural styling. Industry innovator. Also blessed with green thumbs. In-demand editorial stylist. Inspired by film, art and history. Master educator and mentor to many. Always has a (great) story. Obsessive collector of plants. Statement trainers always. Loose, baggy pants often. Vitamin junkie. Most likely to be on a shoot or in his garden. VALONZ-er since 1999.

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