THE EDIT: TARA-LEE MITCHELL

TARA-LEE MITCHELL

OWNER MITCH STUDIO

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR SALON’S STYLE AESTHETIC?

We do fashion-forward, but very wearable hair. We love working with natural textures and have a huge focus on colour.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A HAIRSTYLIST?

I remembered having so much fun going to the salon with my mum when I was younger. I also had a cousin that was a hairdresser and I remember thinking she was very cool! Also, I loved how creative it was.

PICK YOUR POISON?

Hot chips!

YOUR FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT?

I am addicted to @deuxmoi as I love a bit of celeb goss. @alyssainthecity has the best style and @mycovidjourney is my favourite meme page!

IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH ANYONE IN THE WORLD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHAT WOULD BE ON THE MENU?

Anthony Bourdain without a doubt, and we would be eating some sort of noodle dish in a small town in Vietnam.

AN ITEM IN YOUR WARDROBE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL THE MOST ‘YOU’?

Probably my marni sandals that I live in every day, or if it’s winter, a turtleneck.

A SONG THAT WILL GET YOU DANCING WITHOUT FAIL?

It’s My House by Diana Ross - it’s a banger!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CUT AND/OR COLOUR TO CREATE IN THE SALON?

I used to cut a lot of bobs, but I’m loving more texture and I’ve been using my YSPARK razor two to three times a day. I’ve also been doing heaps of colour corrections and taking my clients copper.

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MORE OF IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY IN THE FUTURE?

I’d love to see more young people choosing hairdressing as their career! Also, it would be amazing to see more women getting the big creative director roles in our industry.

DREAM CAR?

My goal is to have a Hybrid by the end of the year to reduce my carbon footprint!

WHAT HAIR PRODUCT/TOOL ARE YOU LOVING?

I am obsessed with my YSPARK Razor. The new Davines Love Smooth Miracle mask is so beautiful to use.

WHAT PIECE OF CLOTHING OR ACCESSORY CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?

Good quality sunglasses and beautiful shoes!