I found Johanna Whiting Hairdressing from a Facebook post where I asked locals to recommend their…read morefavourite hairdresser as I was in the market for a new one. I wasn't impressed by the established hair salons that I knew in The Gap, and most seemed to cater more for women, with zero interest in styling men's hair. So, when Johanna was recommended and had a salon at her home, I was naturally intrigued. And immediately impressed. I discovered Johanna once owned a beauty salon in her native New Zealand with a solid background in hair dressing and makeup artistry. Therefore, I booked an appointment over Messenger - her Facebook page and Messenger are the best way to initially contact her - and was all in. Her home salon is a small, private oasis that is impeccably clean and stylish with salon chairs, sinks and two work stations. We immediately hit it off and I love the privacy and intimacy of working with a professional stylist away from the intrusion of others in a busy salon. Johanna uses nothing but quality hair care products which you can also buy, and her salon is now my "go to" for stylish cuts and conversations about trying new things or staying within your comfort zone. Johanna does have a young family in primary school so may not always be available when you want; so, book with flexibility in mind and enjoy a very special find: Johanna Whiting Hairdressing.

As a long-time resident of The Gap, over 30 years, I love supporting local businesses and seeing…read morethem thrive. And one of those has been thriving without my support for almost as many years as my residency: Gelousy Hair Salon. Why I had never frequented this salon was a bias in my thinking, like it's too small to be any good, it's located on a quiet residential street, it doesn't appear trendy, the clientele seemed old, elderly, thus the hairdressers must be older and used to cutting blasé styles. And the shopfront's not that sexy or appealing, etc, etc. However, at wit's end with my split ends, and in dire need of a cut, and with a friend that goes to Gelousy, I decided to trust them with my tresses too and I'm delighted I did. The owner, Toni, cut my hair and we had a great and informative chat as she snipped away at my unruly, lengthy locks. I also gained a different perspective of their clients with a young boy getting his hair cut when I arrived, and a teenage girl with long, luxurious hair arriving as I left...hardly the blue-rinse set I had imagined. And Toni left me more than pleased with a great style that cost all of $31 for a men's cut. Plus, she gave me the option of coming back in for a style tweak if I felt it necessary...now, that's top service and customer care. So, if you live in or around The Gap, and if you haven't been already, give Gelousy a go. It may just change the way you think about hair salons too.

I have recently found this amazing team after relocating from the Sunshine Coast and I have been so…read moreblessed to find them. The team are friendly and their hairdressing skills amazing. I have never had so many compliments about my hair as I have in the last three months, I would highly recommend you give this local team a go, you will not be disappointed, cheers Angie