Meet The Dream Team

Michael Kelly
Creative Director

Michael Kelly is recognised as one of Australia’s leading colourists - a visionary who combines technical precision with an intuitive sense of personal style. With nearly two decades in the industry, he has become synonymous with transformative, forward-thinking hair and an education platform that continues to inspire stylists globally.

Renowned for his signature approach where healthy, luxury colour meets individualised consultation, Michael’s influence extends well beyond the salon. His passion for education has taken him from global stages to intimate masterclasses, where he’s celebrated for making advanced techniques accessible while nurturing creativity and confidence.

In 2023, Michael brought his long-held vision to life with Salon HER, a boutique space in Darlinghurst that redefines modern luxury in hairdressing. Designed to evoke the warmth of a downtown LA lobby bar, Salon HER is a sanctuary where exceptional service, authentic connection, and elevated results come together.

Salon HER is the truest reflection of Michael’s philosophy: honest, passionate, and uncompromising in the pursuit of excellence.

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EXPERTS
Clodagh
Clodagh
MASTER COLOURIST & STYLIST
@CLODAGHEGANHAIR
Clodagh
MASTER COLOURIST & STYLIST

Home town:
Boyle, County Roscommon

Epic Travel Fail:
Bringing my scissors in my hand luggage and I didn’t have a check-in bag!!!

Great Hair Hack:
Exfoliating gloves once a week in the shower on my scalp with my favourite Kerastase shampoo chroma.

Sweet or Savoury?
Definitely sweet.

Biggest Hero?
I don’t have one lol.

Why Salon HER?
Because I get to work with a bunch of talented legends.

Hair Signature:
I think it would have to be the Bob.

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Sofia
Sofia
Expert Stylist and Signature Colourist
@SOFIA_SALONHER
Sofia
Expert Stylist and Signature Colourist

Home town:
Sydney, Australia

Epic Travel Fail:
While walking through a small town in Portugal on a 45-degree day with a dead phone by myself, I managed to get lost. I spent an hour and a half finding my way back.

Great Hair Hack:
Apply a little bit of dry shampoo to a fresh blowdry in order to keep it lasting longer!

Sweet or Savoury?
Can I pick both?

Biggest Hero?
My mum.

Why Salon HER?
The love and sense of welcoming you feel walking through the front doors.

Hair Signature:
Soft, clean flicks.

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Tyne
Tyne
Signature colourist & stylist
@salontyne_
Tyne
Signature colourist & stylist
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EMERGING
& ASSISTANT
Morgan
Morgan
Emerging colourist & stylist
@MORGAN_SALONHER
Morgan
Emerging colourist & stylist

Hometown?  

Sydney!

What's your go to guilty pleasure?

I love coming from work and putting on some trash tv! My favourites are The Kardashians and anything from the Real Housewives.

Where's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?

New York is definitely up there.  I love the fashion and I've always been obsessed with Gossip Girl.

What is your favourite way to spend a day off?

I've just moved closer to the beach so I love taking advantage of that. I also try to go out for dinner and relax.

How old were you when you had your first celebrity crush and who?

My first celeb crush was Joe Jonas, I was 12, it was intense!

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Isabella
Isabella
Emerging colourist & stylist
@isabella_salonher
Isabella
Emerging colourist & stylist
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Maria
Maria
First Year Apprentice
Maria
First Year Apprentice
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LEADERSHIP
Charlie
Charlie
OPERATIONS MANAGER & TEAM LEAD
@CHARLIE_SALONHER
Charlie
OPERATIONS MANAGER & TEAM LEAD

Home town:
A small coastal town called Barwon Heads in Victoria

Star Sign:
Gemini 100%

Sweet or Savoury?
Mmm it's a hard choice between chocolate and hot chips.

Why Salon HER?
The culture, the team, the clients, EVERYTHING! It is such a rewarding place to work, no two days are the same and I love every second of it!

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Zara
Zara
GENERAL MANAGER
@ZARA_SALONHER
Zara
GENERAL MANAGER

Home town:
Linlithgow in Scotland

Career highlight?
Becoming GM at Salon HER of course!

If you could only wear one colour for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
Beige ... boring I know. I'm all about earthy tones.

Your Hero?
My Mum - she did EVERYTHING for our family and still does.

What show on Netflix did you binge watch embarrassingly fast?
Selling Sunset, could not stop watching. THE DRAMA!!

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