Meet the 2022/23 Hotshots Team – Louise Graham

Cutting Edge Chemistry set to revolutionise haircare

Louise Graham was at uni studying fine arts when she decided to re-evaluate where she wanted to head in the future, sitting down at the time to figure out what she thought she needed in a job.

“I needed a creative platform that was hands on and dealt with people in one-on-one situations. I also wanted a career that had the ability to progress and the opportunity to go in multiple different directions until I decide exactly what I want to do. I landed on hairdressing, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made I found my passion.”

Let’s find out more…

What kind of hair work is your favourite and why?

Honestly, I have two different favourite types of hair work and they are the complete opposite, I love Avant Garde hair its creative artistic and can be as refined or outlandish as you’d like it’s like creating an artwork. I also love lived in hair for my clients balayage work that grows out softly and simply creating a beautiful look that can make a client feel confident and represent their true selves and their lifestyles.

How do you manage life and work balance?

Honestly, I’m still trying to figure that one out, I love hanging with my friends and family, but I do spend a lot of my free time working on hair projects. I think the main thing for me is deciding what a balance looks like for myself rather than trying to fit into what someone else’s balance may appear like.

Who inspires you in the creative field of hairdressing and why?

I have so many different inspirations, from Errol Douglas, Sharon Blain and Benni Tognini to Lyndal Salmon, Danny Pato and Kobi Bokshish this industry has so many incredible talents I think what I love most about these is that they not only are talented in their own right, but they also inspire and educate the next generation. They inspire me to make sure the impact I have on the industry is that of encouragement and support to those around me.

If you could spend a day with anyone from a business or lifestyle mentorship perspective, who would it be and why?

Lyndal Salmon the reason being she is always writing articles and having conversations about how we can improve on different areas and elements within our industry. I think the only way to progress, and love is to be open to having the difficult conversations and challenging both yourself and those around you to reflect and upon reflection change or evolve when necessary. We might not have all the answers to the difficult questions, but I believe it’s only with open conversations that we can start to figure them out and I believe Lyndal is a great advocate for this.

How important are competitions and awards to you?

Competitions are important to me but not in because I want to win but rather because I believe it’s important to challenge myself to have parameters set and to push the boundaries when it comes it my skillsets. I also think competitions can be important because you get to see the amazing finalists and the work they create. What better way to see how creative this industry can be and it’s also a great way to support those creatives around you.

Can you tell us a little about what you are most looking forward to being a member of the Hot Shots team?

I’m looking forward to getting to be a part of a create team of young hairdressers I think the best part about this incredible mentorship is that we get to do it alongside 3 other up and coming individuals. it is great to have support from without our own teams and companies but the opportunity to work alongside creatively likeminded individuals from other companies is an amazing opportune for me and I can’t wait to get to be a part of it.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?

Hopefully in 10 years’ time I’m made an impact in this industry I have yet to decide exactly how I’d like to do that but as long as I’ve inspirited and helped people in this industry, I think I’d be happy with whatever role achieved that.