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Healthy Habits with Tenille Lawrence
HEALTHY HABITS TENILLEwith LAWRENCE
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Little Birdie Hair Co is a reduced chemical and sustainability focused boutique brand and Winner of Best Eco Salon in the 2020 Australia Hair Industry Awards.
The sustainability focused team are passionate about creating as little waste as possible and recycle everything from product packaging to cut hair! Each week the salon’s hair clippings are collected by a local community garden so that they can be added to a compost, which is then used as fertiliser. For over 15 years, the team have been creating amazing hair without the use of harsh, synthetic ingredients. A proud pioneer of low tox, sustainable hairdressing, LBHC continues to evolve to become the safest and greenest salons possible.
Owner Tenille Lawrence is a mum of 3 girls and a little baby boy. Tenille has been in the industry for 23 years with the main portion of her career working as a colourist for some of the world’s leading colour brands, educating all over the globe. During her career Tenille received chemical poisoning from being exposed to a high level of toxicity constantly. It wreaked havoc with her health and affected all her pregnancies in particular with the birth of her first daughter. After deciding this wasn’t right, Tenille made the decision to live her life and that of her family as low tox, sustainable and organic as she possibly good. Tenille saw a clear gap in the market for those who also shared her views when it came to hairdressing and thought now’s her chance to make a difference – and Little Birdie was born.
Everything in the salon is reduced chemical and low tox, even down to the way they wash the salon towels (in soap berries) they recycle almost everything (even the hair), and the salon is built with everything that is repurposed, reused or recycled, mainly sourced from scrap metal yards, junk yard sales and old demolished buildings. Most of all providing this new way of low tox living, Tenille has been able to not only protect herself and her staff from harsh chemicals but also their customers.
With a busy home and work life, and being the winner of Best Eco Salon in the 2020 AHIA, Tenille was perfect for us to approach regarding her work/life approach to health and the environment in our regular series “Healthy Habits” not to mention finding out more about how she keeps the balance between the two.
HAPPINESS
What does happiness mean to you and how do you find it in everyday life?
Happiness to me, is the feeling of content. To me this means appreciating the things I have in my life and showing gratitude rather than wishing things were any different. My contentment comes in many forms – whether it
be smashing my to do list by lunchtime or even understanding that the kids will be perfectly fine if they don’t have a bento style packed lunchbox every day! It’s about spending my time focusing on the things that matter and giving less of my energy and time to the things that don’t.
BALANCE
What do you do to maintain balance within a busy lifestyle?
I think for me as a busy business owner, it is always good to have some time each week to myself that is a complete “salon free zone” That means I can completely switch off and focus on something completely different not related to hair. I’ve recently taken up cross stitch would you believe and the ½ hour to an hour I get to spend slowly threading into a canvas is so calming for me that I feel that afterwards I can take on the world again.
CONSISTENCY
Are you consistent with your healthy living habits or do they start and stop depending on what is happening in your life?
I’m fairly consistant with my healthy living habits. I find routine so important and when implementing things into my diet I just make sure they become part of my normal day. If I start to slip off the band wagon it’s generally because I’ve let my organisation slip and haven’t thought ahead to plan my meals or groceries etc which I normally do in advance.
HABITS
FOOD AND EATING
Do you have any specific dietary habits or preferences?
I like to keep my diet as chemical free, vegan and organic as possible with lots of leafy green veg and things that naturally come from the earth. In saying this- I still do love a little Friday night pizza and a glass of Shiraz . I buy fair trade and sustainably sourced food items and will avoid plastic and mass packaging at every given opportunity!
What would an ideal day’s meal plan look like for you?
As a mum of 4 (including a newborn baby) my mornings are a little on the crazy side.. I start first up with a drive thru almond flat white (my weakness) because you know priorities right!? and then generally move on to some sort of salad for lunch, a cheeky piece or three of chocolate around 2pm and then we have a big round the table dinner each night. My family eat a lot of pasta, Mediterranean food, veggie bakes and noodle dishes. I still have to hide the Nutella from them however or they’ll eat it straight from the jar!
EXERCISE
Do you follow an exercise program?
To be honest, I don’t love to exercise! I’m yet to feel the mythical endorphin rush but I do go to the gym about 3 times a week for a HIIT class, it kills me! But I know keeping fit and healthy is so important, so I turn up and just get it done.
What habits have you developed that set you up for success?
It sounds so cliché but having a paper diary and writing in it every day sets me up for success. My mind is clear, I know what I have to do for the week and what I have to get prepared. There is nothing like putting a pen to paper to clear your head. My to do list is always at least 30 things long per day but physically ticking off a list keeps me motivated to keep going.
What’s one habit that you’d like to break or change to be healthier or happier?
I have a terrible habit of watching social media in bed! I start looking for a recipe for tzatziki and next minute I’m watching a swan attacking a man in a canoe and its midnight and I’m so wired I can’t sleep!
What’s the best thing you’ve ever done for your own health or happiness?
The best thing I have ever done (pre Covid of course) is take a solo holiday on my own once a year somewhere in the world. A week away completely on my own is the best soul food I could ever ask for and I come back so alive and refreshed and grounded. It’s been an invaluable part of my life each year and I can’t wait to get on a plane again!
Pauline McCabe
FROM THE MULTI AWARD WINNING D&J AMBROSE, UK
CLAYDE BAUMANN
GLOBAL TALENT SPOTTING WITH PAULINE McCABE
Pauline McCabe joins the team at HAIR BIZ for a series of TALENT SPOTTING features. Owner of Rock, Paper, Scissors - a place dedicated to using products that are sulphur and paraben free, cruelty free and eco-friendly, Pauline enjoys a stellar portfolio and continues to dazzle on a global stage, balancing days in the salon with educating, shooting and her prolific session work. Pauline always keeps her ‘eye on the prize’ - and brings to us a truly cool collective from the international hairdressing scene in a fun, not too serious way.
With over 20 years of experience, reigning British Colour Technician of The Year, Clayde Baumann is a specialist in corrective and creative hair colour, heading the colour department of D&J Ambrose, one of the most successful, highly decorated, independent salons in the UK. Clayde joined D&J Ambrose in January 2013 and his rise to success since, has been nothing short of explosive. Lured to London by his love of fashion and the pioneering and competitive nature of British Hairdressing, Clayde has pursued his passions relentlessly having worked on numerous high fashion projects including London Fashion Week and Central Saint Martin’s Fashion Week.
IF YOU HAD TO NAME ONE SKILL THAT HAS GOT YOU TO WHERE YOU ARE TODAY, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Communication - Not just the ability to express yourself and listen to others but the assertion of making sure people understand what you’re trying to convey. How your information is received is so important!
In short succession, his accolades range from attaining the coveted title of Wella Master Colour Expert and is only one trophy shy of joining the illustrious British Hairdressing: Hall of Fame.
Maintaining a keen focus on technical skill building, creativity, innovation, trend forecasting and direction as well as platform artistry, Clayde travels extensively representing D&J Ambrose in an educational and inspirational capacity and champions the Wella brand as a Top Creative Artist and digital influencer.
On being Ambrosian, Clayde says, “Being part of the D&J Ambrose Art Team is a huge opportunity for me to enhance and perfect my techniques and grow in various fields, whether it’s personally, professionally or socially. Being part of any team is a great way to share and gain new information and techniques. It gives you access to other creative minds and increases your own ability to think laterally and creatively”. On his love of hairdressing, Clayde says “I love people as much as I love hair. The ability to create something in such a small space of time that has such a profound impact on another person’s life is an incredibly rewarding and empowering thing”.
WHAT PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF?
I think it goes without saying that winning my second British Hairdressing Award for Colour is my greatest professional achievement.
CAN YOU SHARE WITH READERS A TIME WHEN YOU OVERCAME A CHALLENGE?
I suffer from GAD (General Anxiety Disorder) and momentarily suffer from severe panic and health-related anxiety attacks. Mental Health is a daily struggle for me. I overcame this challenge by undertaking a course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and I now successfully manage my anxiety.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR HAIRDRESSING STYLE?
I love making things that are weird and slightly off-piste looking fashion forward - I love producing hair that questions societal norms of what is wearable and beautiful.
WHAT THREE WORDS WOULD YOU USE TO DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL ENVIRONMENT?
Energetic, Creative, Sharing
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR WORK?
It’s effect on other human beings.
WHAT THREE HABITS WILL IMPROVE YOUR LIFE?
1) Asking questions 2) Paying attention to the answers 3) Acting on good advice
FOR WHAT IN YOUR LIFE DO YOU FEEL MOST GRATEFUL?
So many things to be grateful for but impulsively I want to say I am most grateful for young parents and all the benefits that come as a result.
IF YOU COULD DO THE HAIR OF ONE PERSON ALIVE OR DEAD, WHO WOULD IT BE?
Oooooh good question! I’d say Joan Rivers, Marylin Monroe or Lady Gaga!
WHAT’S BEEN THE BEST GIFT YOU’VE EVER BEEN GIVEN?
I was once gifted with an experience to go skydiving to help me conquer my fear of heights and flying from an ex-partner now turned friend. It taught me so much about myself as a person.
CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF TONI&GUY IN AUSTRALIA By Linda Woodhead
TONI&GUY Australia was and still is the brainchild of Dennis Langford. Back in 1995, Dennis laid the foundations for TONI&GUY Australia in a carefully selected salon shop front on Oxford Street, Paddington. Since that auspicious day, he has remained faithfully at the helm guiding the iconic brand from strength to strength ‘down under’.
This shopfront soon moved down the street a little to become the ultra-modern and high-tech TONI&GUY Paddington flagship Academy, Salon and National Head Office. A creative melting pot for hairdressers and clients from all over Australia and Asia, the luxurious salon and educational space included a photographic studio and teaching zones and represented the position of the group in Australia.
As a hive of exciting activity for both clients and students, hairdressers have flown in from all over Asia and Australia to experience the internationally renowned TONI&GUY education.
Dennis initially commenced his career in New Zealand as a stylist for Rodney Wayne, however whilst undertaking promotional work in Japan, he was invited to join the TONI&GUY team in London. Originally joining the company as a stylist, he soon progressed to Art Director and was then assigned to manage the TONI&GUY London Academy. His success at the Academy led to him being appointed Promotional Director with TIGI; managing training of both TONI&GUY staff and TIGI support salons worldwide. At the same time he also acted as Education Director making him responsible for Management Education in TONI&GUY salons as well as training for the International TONI&GUY Artistic Team. This unparalleled brand knowledge and business experience made Dennis the ultimate choice to introduce the brand to Australia.
Some of Dennis’ personal highlights over his tenure include continuing to flawlessly unite the worlds of fashion and hair, through various local, national and international initiatives. Whilst maintaining a strong Australian presence at London Fashion Week via the promotion and support of his Australian Artistic Team and he spearheaded the partnership between Hair and Australian Fashion via official and exclusive partnership with the Australian Fashion Chamber.
Whilst Global Brand Implementation and Franchisee Engagement remains a focal commercial responsibility, Dennis’s heart remains firmly the property of the craft believing that the greatest of hairdressing careers are underpinned by an innate desire to want to make people feel good about themselves. “Dennis Langford has led Toni & Guy Australia to be at the forefront of business, education and fashion since 1995.” Says Sacha Mascolo Tarbuck. “He is a celebrated industry leader, icon and an exceptionally nice guy too! Always acting with integrity and respect, Dennis and T&G are responsible for educating and training some of the most talented hairdressers all over the world. Dennis and the team are world known on stage presenting countless creative, entertaining and educational shows and seminars.”
Today, Dennis believes his greatest fulfillment lies in his opportunity to observe, guide, encourage and mentor the unique talent that surrounds him, from his internal team, to external salon owners and hairdressers of both today and tomorrow.
Dennis continues to work consistently and single mindedly to bring to life the TONI&GUY vision; ‘To grow the best, most respected, creative hairdressing company on the planet. Where people love to work and clients love to be.’
THE HISTORY
The 90’s saw the company establish its roots in Australia with the flagship store opening on Oxford St, Darlinghurst. Imagine a world where the term ‘website’ or even the ‘internet’ seemed like something that belonged on the movie Back To The Future… Now imagine building the world’s largest Hair Fashion Brand with not one ounce of social media. Almost unimaginable, right? Since the opening of the flagship store on Oxford St in Darlinghurst, TONI&GUY Australia gathered momentum, fast. Within 4 years, eight salons had opened across Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. And let’s just say, it certainly wasn’t the digital marketing that was to thank for its growth. Thanks to the successful franchising program curated by the Moscolo brothers in the UK, salons were opening at a rapid pace, with numerous staff seizing the opportunity to own their own TONI&GUY salon. By the end of the 90’s, the brand of TONI&GUY had successfully launched 139 TONI&GUY salons internationally.
The new millennium not only marked a new era but also a significant change for TONI&GUY Australia. The turn of the millennium saw some serious gear-shifting for TONI&GUY at a global level which had an undeniable flow-on effect down under. Sacha Moscolo (daughter of founding brother Toni) was appointed the position as Global Creative Director, bringing a dynamic new focus, with fashion moving to the forefront of the brand’s identity. In 2004 the landmark decision to become the ‘Official sponsor of London Fashion Week’ further cemented this fashion focus – inextricably linking TONI&GUY with the fashion industry. As a powerful father-daughter duo, Toni and Sacha saw the need to create a professional haircare range to support the fashion-led techniques the team was creating. Working closely with her father, Sacha led the product development and design of the label.m professional haircare range, which launched in 2005. With more and more noise about TONI&GUY at a global level, news was quickly spreading down under about the credibility and scale of the brand. Within just 10 years of operating in Australia, there were 20 salons, with 7 of these opening in Victoria in the space of 18 months. “Congratulations on 25 years success contributing to the hairdressing and fashion industry.”
Sandy Chong CEO, AHC
“Toni and Guy landed in this country 25years ago. Synonymous with creative progressive hairdressing. Dennis Langford has earned an enviable reputation for his business acumen, while Toni&Guy is a prolific trainer of excellent hairdressers and responsile for elevating the standards of hairdressing in Australia. A huge congratulations Dennis, on your 25th anniversary and for your continued success for many years to come.”
Sharon Blain, Craft PTY LTD, Sharon Blain Education
“Congratulations Dennis and all Toni&Guy Australia. We started our Toni & Guy journey together back in 1984, in Toni&Guy, Davies Street, Mayfair, London. We have since shared many years of friendship, and like all good friendships we have had our ups and downs. Always though with lots of laughter and sometimes anger…especially the night I tripped you over on Oxford Street and ruined your new Paul Smith trousers. You were very angry that night :-/ lol. However, the reality is, we have been on a big journey together since then. I was so lucky to be part of the initial Toni&Guy Australian Team in Sydney. You showed us all the importance of professionalism. How to present on stage, I think you win that one hands down. How to dress, and in my case, why it’s so important to turn up for work on time!... especially after drinking lots of whiskey and learning all the words to Kool and the Gang’s song Misled ironically! All of which I will be forever grateful. Thank you for all your guidance and friendship. For the laughs and the tears, may there be many more, for many more years. Congratulations Dennis Happy Anniversary my friend.”
Clive Allwright, Co Founder of Our Place Salon Co Founder of piloroo.com
“Congratulations Dennis to you and your team @Toni&Guy for a fabulous 25 years achievement and great success story. You have always been a true industry leader, inspiration, mentor and gentleman. Your professionalism is one to be admired and to aspire to. Proud to know you personally and be a friend. Here’s to another 25 years of success. Cheers!” Tracey Lauretta
Tracey Bazzano Lauretta, CEO and founder of EVY Professional
“Congratulations Dennis on achieving such greatness with the Toni&Guy brand here in Australia. It was such a pleasure to be a small part of your amazing T&G journey over the past 25 years. Treasured memories and life lessons were shared that’s for sure. Your friendship is the true success of our wonderful working relationship. “Come Get Some” you said with amazing passion and commitment, and you did so in style my friend.”
Gita McKenna, Salon and Business Advantage
“Dennis was always the benchmark of what a great educator was for me and I truly valued my time learning from the best in the business. Happy 25th Anniversary T&G, I am so grateful we crossed paths.”
Dario Cotroneo, DCI Education
“Congratulations to Dennis and the entire Toni&Guy team for celebrating 25 years of Toni&Guy Australia. Wella is proud of our longstanding partnership with this iconic brand and the experience, innovation, creativity and infectious energy that Toni&Guy brings to the hairdressing industry. We wish the Toni&Guy team every success in the future.”
Max Amen, General Manager, The Wella Company Australia & New Zealand
“Dennis is not a customer; he is a business partner and an important part of the Wella family. Dennis has impacted our business and our industry through the generosity of his time, for example with his Stage Craft program. Many have benefited from his coaching and mentoring. Congratulations Dennis and to all of the Toni&Guy family for reaching this impressive milestone.”
Stephen Keating, Sales Director – Professional Channels, The Wella Company Australia & New Zealand
“Toni&Guy has raised some of the most inspirational and influential hairdressers in our industry. We are so grateful to have Dennis and the Toni&Guy group as part of the Wella Family.”
Ludmila Hlinovsky, Education Leader, The Wella Company Australia & New Zealand
“I have worked for Wella Professionals in a partnership with the Toni&Guy brand across Australia for the past 14 years. We have shared successes, awards, accolades and, most importantly, a true business partnership – not to mention many laughs along the journey. Thank you, Dennis and the Toni&Guy Family, for the last 25 years of business as part on the hairdressing community in Australia.”
Nadene Heapy, State Sales Manager - NSW/ACT, The Wella Company Australia & New Zealand
AND FINALLY ... A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM SACHA MASCOLO-TARBUCK
“I have known Dennis since the start of his journey with TONI&GUY, 33 years ago and lovingly remember our time together spent in the Sloane Square Salon and his years managing the Academy on St. Christopher Place. As someone who has always been incredibly inspirational and a fantastic motivational speaker, he took our TONI&GUY model to Australia, 25 years ago and has made such a huge success of it - I could not be prouder of everything he has accomplished. He has always been a massive part of my TONI&GUY family and someone I love dearly. I wish him nothing but further happiness and success in the future.”
Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck, TONI&GUY Global Creative Director.
TONI&GUY Australia has a firm eye on the future, with no signs of slowing down yet. The turn of the year 2010 saw another hairdressing first for Australia, with TONI&GUY becoming the most trusted, most reputable brand when it came to hair. Aspiring and established hairdressers from across the country had their eyes set on the opportunity to enrol at TONI&GUY’s prestigious, ultramodern and high-tech Academy. The space became a creative melting pot for hairdressers and clients from all over Australia and Asia, with a luxurious salon and educational space that included a photography studio and practical and theory teaching zones. It was a hive of exciting activity for both clients and students, as hairdressers would fly in from all over Asia and Australia to experience the internationally renowned TONI&GUY education. With a fleeting force of advocates and an eye firmly on the future, TONI&GUY Australia was a force to be reckoned with. The brand forged forward, creating fashion-focused campaigns that were featured in every major fashion and beauty publication. Teaching an average of 20 hairdressers a year, TONI&GUY’s Artistic directors continued to set new standards in hair; dominating the hairdressing industry.
“With 2020, a year to remember for us all, we can only imagine what’s in
store for the true “Super Brand”, says Linda Woodhead, owner of mocha publishing and HAIRBIZ. “But for now we would like to wish Dennis, all
past and present colleagues, educators, partners and friends who have influenced and been part of the overall success and longevity of Toni&Guy Australia, a very happy 25th Anniversary from all of us at HAIRBIZ and mocha publishing”
20 YEARS OF
GOOD HAIR DAYS
Cult hair tool brand, ghd, has been transforming lives with the power of a good hair day since 2001. The global leader in hair tools and number one recommended styling brand, ghd tools are used by 250,000 stylists around the world and sold in 30+ countries and more than 50,000 salons.
Merging science and innovation with luxury beauty and style, ghd pioneers new technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world, which have become an essential part of the daily lives of hair stylists and women globally.
Now, the brand is celebrating its 20th anniversary with its biggest year yet. fashion weeks across the globe,” said Ludovic Dellazzeri, managing director, ghd anz. “In 2021, we want to imagine what the next 20 years of good hair days might look like, and set the tone for the industry both now and for the years ahead. That means more collaborations, more product innovation, and new heights of luxury indulgence.
“Most importantly, we want to celebrate with our industry partners and consumers who have been with us on this journey over the past 20 years and excite and empower them to continue creating good hair days.”
A trusted and loved brand, ghd sells 2 million stylers every year, and 5 iconic ghd products are sold every minute. The brand has won over 300 beauty awards for its ground-breaking tools which maintain a consistent heat of 185°C – the optimum temperature for heat styling – for ultimate results without compromising the health of hair.
Merging science and innovation, with luxury beauty and style; ghd pioneers new technologies and beautiful designs to create the most technically advanced hair tools in the world. Developed by leading scientists in the dedicated ghd Research and Development facility in Cambridge, ghd tools deliver safer for hair heat styling and have become an essential part of the daily lives of hair stylists and women globally. To celebrate this 20 year milestone and in celebration of world renowned iconic design, life-changing technology, catwalk hairstyles and professional expertise, the clever folk at ghd have launched the Limited Edition Hairitage Couture Collection.
This futuristic collection in unique ombré chrome design with exclusive ghd 20th anniversary hallmark features the awardwinning platinum+ styler that predicts your hair’s needs, the iconic ghd gold® styler and the professional’s favourite ghd helios™ hair dryer.
Professional hair dryer for ultra-powerful drying and ultimate styling results, the ghd helios™ hair dryer with unique Aeroprecis™ technology and bespoke contoured nozzle puts the power of a salon-blow dry in the hands of you and your clients.
PLATINUM+ STYLER
Professional SMART styler with luxury chrome heat-resistant bag featuring groundbreaking Ultra- zone™ technology that responds to hair, controlling heat more effectively and predicting personal hair needs.
Exclusive 20th anniversary chrome washbag with must-have styling accessories; mini paddle brush, travel size bodyguard heat protect spray and 2x good hair day silver clips.
GOLD® STYLER
Professional iconic styler with luxury chrome heat-resistant bag features Dualzone technology for premium performance which delivers salon quality results sleeker, smoother and healthier-looking hair.
LUDOVIC DELLAZZERI
Managing Director, ghd hair ANZ
“ghd was born in salons – and in stylists hands, we have been transforming lives through the power of a good hair day since 2001. Everything ghd develops starts the professionals, first and foremost in our minds. We are so proud to work in an industry of trend-setters and game-changers, and we thank those stylises who choose ghd for entrusting us as your hair partner of choice on their creative journey.”
MONIQUE MCMAHON
Director, Que colour
“As a colourist and top educator, the health of the hair is my number one priority. Great hair can’t exist without a harmony between the quality of the colour work and an incredible styling tool that looks after the integrity of the hair. Working alongside ghd gives me confidence that the hair quality is always looked after and the colour stays true to tone, whilst looking amazing! ghd is a brand that has dominated it’s field for 20 years and there is nothing else I would trust to style my colour work, and it has been an absolute pleasure to align my salons with ghd.”
MARIE UVA
Director, UVA Salon
