BLONDE HAIR SPECIALIST SYDNEY
There is no one-size-fits-all blonde, and at Stevie English Hair in Glebe we work hard to create the perfect blonde to suit your needs. We treat hair colour as an art and are highly trained in all techniques including foils, balayage, full scalp powder lightener, root stretch, face frame, bleach slice, you name it we do it. The only limit is your inspiration and the condition of your hair!
We recommend 4 things to keep your hair in great shape between blonde appointments:
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Treatments, Treatments, treatments! We use Olaplex to keep your hair strong while we lighten, and at home K18hair will be your best friend! A combination of the two will keep your hair in amazing healthy condition.
K18Hair
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Purple shampoo and conditioner to neutralise brassiness and unwanted yellow tone. We use Evo Fabuloso Platinum, and can customise Fab Pro conditioners for any colour.
Magic in a bottle evo platinum blonde toning shampoo
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A good hydrating shampoo and conditioner for regular use- evo Therapist is ideal.
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If you love your straightening iron, we can still be friends but we recommend taking it easy on the heat styling. Hair is like a delicate fabric- if you iron a silk shirt everyday it would get faded and thread bare, this is what happens to your hair! Use dry shampoo to get longer out of your blowdries and styling
.Keep regular appointments if you can- letting your roots grow out often means a more complicated regrowth correction. If blonde to the scalp is too high maintenance, try a soft root shadow for a more natural grow out.
NO AT HOME LIGHTENING!
We have highly trained colourists at different price points to suit most budgets, and can work with you on a plan. We offer free consultations. We don’t like to quote on Instagram or facebook, as its hard to give a correct quote with out looking and touching your hair.
BLONDE GOALS
Best fringes in the Inner-west of sydney
2020 has had society self-reflect and ask existential questions that have plagued humankind in ages past: Are people inherently good? Why does daylight savings exist? Should I get a fringe?
The salon has been seeing an influx of our wickedly cool clients taking the bangs plunge spurred by the persistent need for a small but otherwise dramatic, transformative change.
Whether you call them fringes or bangs, we are loving them right now because in essence, a fringe is a great way of changing your look. Fringes have never been as popular; after a lockdown of close shaves and the ‘hair-larious’ random comb overs we’re now sporting from said shearing adventures, the trend has clearly taken off.
Despite the more mainstream bangs look (think Alexa Chung circa 2009), fringes do indeed come in all shapers and sizes; short, fat, heavy, textured, round and oval. At the end of the day, a fringe can be extremely flattering and should frame and focus.
In fact, we offer free fringe trims between your appointments (provided you have another appointment rebooked) for maintenance. We’re all aboard the bangs-bandwagon here at Stevie English!
90-10 rule for Stevie English Hair
We have always believed that we are in the top 10% or we are the 10% that does things differently in our industry. We have won awards and succeeded in business for nearly 13 years, and trained and employed dozens of apprentices who have continued with their own success as hairdressers.
But we made a decision last week to become part of the 90%. The 90% of people who stay home and try to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 virus. We closed the doors to our salon and sent our team of 14 home, so they too could stay indoors and prevent the virus from spreading. We believe that we have made the right decision for staff and clients and for everyone in Australia. We need 90% of Australians to stay at home 90% of the time so we can kick this virus out of our country.
We are not trying to be heroes because we all know who the heroes are at the moment- healthcare workers, teachers, grocers, and transport operators. We just want to keep our heads down and help the only way we can- by staying home.
So…
we are no longer in the top 10%, we are in the top 90% and we could not be happier with our choice. Please stay safe and we will see you on the other side!
We have put some of your fave Evo and Khairpep products on our website if you need to look after your locks.
CLOSED - Due to COVID-19
We made the decision last Wednesday to close our salon for the safety of our staff and clients.
It’s impossible to maintain social distance in our industry and we have prioritised health.
We will be back when it is safe for our team to work, and believe us when we say we will be ready!
We are working on new ways to help you with your hair during this closure so stay tuned, stay safe and stay home!
We will be back
TEAM EVO
This just in: Hairdressing favourite Stevie ‘English is joining the evo family as their brand-spanking-new Colour Creative Director. Cue the fanfare.
He’s one of the industry’s most beloved figures.
A talented colourist, salon owner and all-round creative with a plethora of accolades (and clients) to show for it. Now, Stevie English is lending his pioneering vision, colour mastery and technical expertise to the team at evo hair, as the brand’s newly appointed Colour Creative Director.
With over 25 years of hairdressing experience, a namesake Sydney salon and a host of live education gigs under his belt, Stevie marks the perfect addition to the evo hair family; a team that counts Lauren McCowan, Jules Tognini and Jay Kownacki (to name a few) amongst its prodigious professional team.
A native of the UK, Stevie counts stints in London, the USA, Asia (and of course, his current home of Australia) among his professional highlights, having spent countless years honing his passion, craft and talents across the realms of hairdressing, colouring and education alike.
His salon, Stevie English Hair, houses a talented team of hairdressing professionals, who together hold 15 national titles, 50 state titles and 3 business awards. A former Australian Colourist of the Year (and multiple award nominee), Stevie also held post as the 2016 Hair Director for The Voice Australia.
Of his decision to join the brand’s ranks, Stevie shares; “I love that evo is a family owned business. Being a small business owner myself, this really flicked a switch. When this opportunity came up, especially at the grass roots of colour, it was too hard to say no.” And for that, we’re all thankful.
evo artists, get excited.
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Make your hair happy and repair it this summer
Summer is here- and this means serious heat, surf and unfortunately smoke everywhere and your hair is probably feeling it.
In Australia our UV index is usually very high and out hair cops it more than in most other countries. That’s why we recommend great haircare for home use, because like your skin, your hair needs daily maintenance and protection.
Here at Stevie English Hair in Sydney’s inner-west our favourite treatment by a country mile is KhairPep
KhairPep Masque
KhairPep leave-in Masque is a transformative, restorative intensive therapy treatment that repairs the hair from the inside. It strengthens, improves elasticity its the hero of treatments.
We recommend using a small amount at least once a week after shampooing an towel drying (no conditioner) and waiting 4 minutes before blowdrying.
KhairPep Serum
Khairpep leave-in serum is a powerful and light weight serum that repairs, strengthens and improves the elasticity of the hair, and adds volume to fine fragile hair.
KHairpep combined with a Bond/Plex technology strengthens your hair and helps its ability to combat environmental toxins and the effects of lightening or colouring your hair .
Best Colourist in Sydney.
Stevie won Hairexpo Australian colourist of the year 2018. To make him not only the best in Sydney but Australia.
He is finalist again this year! Can he go back to back ?
Here is his Hairexpo collection for 2019 Stevie has made finalist again this year -
Best salon in Sydney. Well we are up for Hair Expo Salon team of the year 2019 ...
We have made finalist for Australian Hairexpo 2019 Salon team of the year!
We find out on the Queens birthday long weekend in June.
Fingers crossed.
ZIP Pay as you regrow
Zip pay is a way to lay-by your hair
We add on 6% with Zip pay to cover fees incurred.
Stevie English Hair wins both Colour awards in Matrix Collective
So last week we are super proud to announce that Leah won the individual total look, and leanne and Harrsion took out the team . We are stoked.
IVY not only amazing at answering the phone also models and wins at modelling
How to pick a Hair Salon: Stevie's 5 tips
Have you ever moved cities, towns or even countries? Apart from finding somewhere to live and working out where to local amenities are like the supermarket and pub you also need to find services like your local GP, dentist, and of course (and most importantly!) your hairdresser. This can sometime be the most traumatic selection! Who should you trust? How do you find someone who will do your hair, just how you like it? What if they do a botch job and you have to live with bad hair for weeks!!? So here are my top 5 tips to finding a hairdresser to suit you.
1. Work out what you want
Source: google.ca via Ivana on Pinterest
There are a huge range of hairdressing salons out there. Barber shops, walk-in places that just do cuts for a bargain price through to top end fashion driven celebrity hairdressers. It all depends on your budget, the look you are going for and how close by you need them to be. Working out what you want first up is pretty important. If you are low fuss and just looking for a trim every 6-8 weeks a walk-in joint might be perfect. If you like an "experience", a little more TLC, professionally trained hairdressers, beautiful surrounds and want to feel really special when you leave well, come on in to Stevie English Hair. We'd love to look after you!
2. Check out the Salon
Chances are they are a few salons in your local area. Why not go for a wander past each one and check them out?
Is the salon generally clean and tidy? Are the windows clean? Is the floor swept of hair? A tatty dirty salon does not give the confidence that they will pay attention to the little details when doing your hair.
Do the staff take pride in their appearance? Chances are if they care how they look they'll care about how you look.
Does the salon look relatively modern? This is certainly not the most important aspect but it may give you a clue that they like to keep up with other things. This could include; the latest techniques for colouring, cutting and keeping up education for the staff.
Does the salon have a good vibe or culture? Does it seem like a happy place? Happy employees do a good job.
3. Get a recommendation
Is there someone you work with who has fabulous hair? Do they have an immaculate cut? Is there hair colour inspired? Beg them for their secret and hopefully they will reveal a wonderful hairdresser. Maybe you have seen someone on the street or in the local coffee shop who's hair is fab. Give them a compliment and ask if they would mind sharing their hairdressers name? Ask your friends who does their hair or get on social media. Twitter is great for sourcing the best recommendations from across the web.
4. Are they willing to talk?
I don't mean will they tell you their life gossip while you are trying to read the latest fashion glossy while they blow-dry your hair...I mean, are they willing to give you a consultation about your hair before they touch a strand on your head? This should take into account what you are looking for and also what they recommend depending on your hair type, face shape and lifestyle. Are they willing to do this with no obligation of payment? Are they willing to talk about the various options including the price, so you don't get a rude shock at the register? Hairdressing is a people profession and the relationship they build with you is as important as the hair they do.
5. Do they keep you waiting?
Ever been to the salon, excited about getting your hair done, and looking and feeling great? Of course. Ever been to the salon and had to wait? And wait. Now sometimes things go wrong, staff get sick and the wheels can fall off, the same as any business but it's how you get treated when this happens that makes the difference. If you have arrived on time for your appointment and not been acknowledged or had to wait for 30 mins or more, perhaps they don't deserve your service?
Once you are happy with all these tips, take the plunge and give the new hairdresser a go!
Obviously we want to do your hair. But there are so many great salons out there! Good hunting. Here is a little blog about why we might be good!
We Live and Breathe Hair colour! Best Hair Salon in Sydney.
MIRACLE PRODUCT’S ALERT
Here at Stevie English Hair, we do a LOT of colour services. Stevie is the current holder of the “ HairExpo Australian Colour Technician of the Year” title, and he doesn’t do anything else besides colour. Stevie Also spends a lot of the time travelling educating colour around the globe for Matrix.
Our senior team spend all day foiling, balayaging, lightening and toning hair, and our apprentice team learn colour theory and practical before any other hairdressing skills. We live and breathe colour.
Every head of hair is different, and every colour we do in the salon is tailored to our clients and is never the same as any other colour. The only common denominator when colouring hair is the desire to maintain the condition of our clients’ hair. Condition is important for a number of reasons, one being that our work looks better on healthy, shiny, strong hair! Colour also lasts longer on healthy hair. We have a motto at Stevie English Hair, we can do anything with your colour as long as your condition is there. And these two products seriously help!
There is a lot of chatter about ‘miracle’ products in the hair and beauty industries and for the most part, the claims are nonsense. But it is our job to sort through the rubbish to get to the true gold, then pass it on to our clients. We have been using Bond Ultim8 bond restorer in our colour for years, and the results have been amazing. The only relatively new product that we have tried that delivers the same level of results is KHairPep.
KHairPep is unlike any other treatment we use in the salon. It’s the only product of its kind that carries a patented 18-chain peptide and 23 amino acids into hair fibres to repair the damaged caused by colouring and heat styling hair. Basically it’s a scientifically formulated peptide treatment that does what it says it will. You apply KHairPep to damp shampooed hair (do not condition), wait 5 minutes then blow-dry or just leave. No rinsing. It’s very simple to use which probably increases it’s effectiveness because you ACTUALLY USE IT as it’s not a fussy multi-step time consuming affair.
We are devotees of KHairPep and so is pretty much anyone who uses it in the salon or at home. Even the most skeptical of product skeptics (Mel) is converted. Simple to use, not fussy, actually works. What more could you want?
The Coolest Salon in Sydney.
Well don’t take our word for it, we are obviously bias.
But you can read it here . LONDONER IN SYDNEY BLOG
Chelsea -
Best Colourist in Australia, loves Pantone Colour of the Year.
Every year we await Pantone’s release of their “Colour of the Year” with interest. This year the colour is one that we already have been using a lot in the salon- we are ahead of the curve! Pantone’s “Living Coral” is “An animating and life-affirming coral hue with a golden undertone that energizes and enlivens with a softer edge”. AMEN!
Sadie did this colour today! On trend as ever …
Stevie English himself, our very own 2018 HairExpo Australian Colourist of the Year, says
” I’m a massive fan of peachy tones, and have noticed these trending in our salon for a while now. So to see “living coral” as the Pantone colour is something cool as we at Stevie English Hair pride ourselves on being on trend, and help create trends. To me it shows that the salon crew and clients are some of the coolest in Sydney”
Cool as we may be, what does “Living Coral” mean for your hair? Pink/peach tones are extremely wearable and flattering to almost every skin tone, and a peachy toner or highlight is a very easy way to change your summer look. A few of our stylists have been rocking peach hair and it really shows that it can look good on almost everyone. It’s a low-commitment colour and can be as bright or pastel as you choose, and fades nicely between appointments. Let’s all live in coral!
Best Colourist in Australia
Stevie won the most coveted award for colourists in Australia. Hair Expo colourist of the year 2018
Winning Images
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Stevie educates around the world for Matrix
Stevie has trained all staff, with his colour skills and current on trend methods. We have a tiered pricing reflecting experience and most popular styliksts
SAVE MILLIE
On Sunday April 22nd, the salon will be open 10–4pm to help out one of our beloved salon dogs – Millie. She is our resident French Bulldog, she’s adorable and everyone loves her. Millie has developed some pretty serious breathing problems of late, and, as those French would say, she needs a little procedure.
We are all volunteering our time for the day and donating the end of day takings to Millie.
Along with the great hair and feel good times, we will have also have some great offers in salon on the day, plus Millie cupcakes & drinks for sale, raffle tickets with some great prizes – all the proceeds going to saving Millie. So bring your cash!
We look forward to seeing you in the salon on Sunday April 22nd and helping our favourite Frenchie to get the surgery she needs.
If you cant make it to the salon but would like to help Millie -we have a Go fund Me here
Millie Day
22 April, Sunday, 10–4pm