2024 AHIA QLD Salon Business of the Year. ROKSTAR SALON

There are salons, and then there’s Rokstar—a name synonymous with elite hairdressing, unrelenting excellence, and a culture that pulses with passion and purpose. Led by the visionary Brodie Tsiknaris, Rokstar has cemented its place as an industry powerhouse, proudly securing the title of 2024 AHIA QLD Salon Business of the Year. But beyond the accolades, and national recognition, Rokstar is about something far deeper—the people, the experience, and a relentless drive to evolve.

Innovation and Excellence

Since its inception in 2013, Rokstar has been a salon built on dreams and determination. What began as a 42sqm space with just five mirrors and a beauty room has grown into a thriving empire, set within a transformed industrial glass factory in Brisbane’s West End. The evolution of Rokstar has been nothing short of extraordinary, with expansions in 2015, 2020, and 2022—each reinvention marking a bold step towards redefining what a salon experience should be.

Brodie Tsiknaris

An Unrivalled Guest Experience

At Rokstar, the client experience is elevated to an art form—thoughtfully curated, deeply personalised, and effortlessly luxurious. Every guest is welcomed into a space that feels like home, where attention to detail is second nature. From bespoke consultations and sensory spa experiences to personalised aftercare and seamless booking services, Rokstar ensures that every touchpoint is exceptional.

Whether it’s a calming tea and crystal eye mask in their dim-lit spa area, a concierge text service for effortless bookings, or a warm follow-up message after a visit, the team goes above and beyond to make each guest feel valued, heard, and indulged. It’s this unwavering commitment to care that sets Rokstar apart, creating not just beautiful hair but unforgettable moments.

A Year of Transformation: Rokstar’s 2025 Expansion

For Rokstar, success isn’t just about awards or milestones—it’s about the dedication, passion, and culture that fuels every day. It’s about a team that consistently strives for excellence, ensuring that every client experience is seamless and exceptional. This commitment to growth and innovation led to a transformative year for Rokstar. They not only claimed QLD Salon of the Year for the fourth time, but also underwent their most ambitious expansion to date. Faced with overwhelming demand and a need for growth, Brodie and her team made the courageous decision to gut the entire salon and rebuild it from the ground up—all within just eight days.

Reflecting on this massive transformation, Brodie shares, ‘It’s been an absolutely massive year for us! Not only did we take home QLD Salon of the Year for the fourth time, but we also completed our biggest expansion ever. We were at full capacity and had to figure out how to grow, so we took a bold approach—we gutted the entire salon (except the floor, though that needed a bit of patching!) and rebuilt it from the ground up. Every design choice was made with practicality and commercial viability in mind.’

One of the biggest shifts in the redesign was moving away from traditional full-length mirrors to long terrazzo benches lining the walls, complete with USB-C chargers, ensuring that time-poor clients can work seamlessly while enjoying their hair service. Other upgrades included a smaller, more efficient reception area, dishwashers, and zip taps, all designed to maximise space and streamline operations.

‘And we didn’t waste a second—the whole transformation happened in just eight days!’ Brodie adds. ‘Our shopfitters worked around the clock, and during that same week, we also hosted our annual Rokchella Education Conference. Since then, it’s been non-stop—navigating staff leave, Christmas, sick days, and mentoring Rokstars for the AHIA awards on their first shoot. On top of that, I just directed the hair for two incredible Melbourne Fashion Festival runways, bringing some of the team along for the ride. It’s been a whirlwind, and I’m definitely looking forward to catching my breath at Easter!’

The expansion has allowed Rokstar to enhance its first-class service offerings, creating a seamless fusion of indulgence, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology. Clients now enjoy an even more exclusive, spacious, and personalised experience, while the team thrives in an environment designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and career growth.

This latest evolution of Rokstar is not just about physical expansion—it represents the salon’s unyielding commitment to pushing boundaries, setting new standards, and remaining at the forefront of the hair industry.

Rokstar: A Home, A Family, A Legacy

Rokstar is more than a salon. It’s a home—a place where passion, talent, and care intertwine to create something truly special. It’s a family, built on trust, shared vision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Through world-class education, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and an unshakable sense of community, Rokstar continues to lead by example.

With their latest expansion complete, Rokstar has taken its next bold step forward, growing not just in size but in impact. Every element has been carefully curated to ensure that both clients and team members feel valued, inspired, and part of something bigger than just a salon visit.

But for Brodie and her team, this is just the beginning. Their commitment to growth, education, and evolving with their clients’ needs ensures that Rokstar will continue to lead the way in the Australian hair industry. The salon is not just a place for exceptional hair—it’s a sanctuary, a community, and a beacon of what the future of salon excellence looks like.

At the heart of Rokstar is a love for the craft, a devotion to people, and a belief that when you pour your heart into something, magic happens. This is more than just a salon— it’s a place where dreams take shape, careers flourish, and every person who walks through the doors leaves feeling a little more like the best version of themselves. The Rokstar journey continues to unfold, with each chapter more inspiring than the last. And if one thing is certain, it’s that this is a salon with a future as bright as the passion that drives it forward.

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