THE EDIT: DION LA BELLA

DION LA BELLA

SALON OWNER, BLOW! IT'S A HAIR THING

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE AESTHETIC?

My style is a bit ‘hobo-chic’, glam/casual, unstructured but pleasing to the eye.

HOW DO YOU START YOUR MORNINGS?

A kiss, a crumpet, a coffee, and a 20-minute drive to work!

HOW DO YOU UNWIND AFTER A DAY AT WORK?

I’m addicted to listening to mystery podcasts! ‘Mr. Ballen’ is my current favourite.

PICK YOUR POISON?

Potatoes.

THREE DESERT ISLAND HAIR PRODUCTS/TOOLS?

Wella EIMI Ocean Spritz, Wella System Professional Luxeoil Reconstructive Elixir, ghd Gold Hair Straightener.

A QUOTE TO LIVE BY?

“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”

WHAT CUT AND COLOUR ARE YOU LOVING RIGHT NOW?

I can’t get enough of the wolf cut/shag, and really digging the extra warm and pastel blondes.

HAIR TREND FORECAST?

I can’t get past the wolf cut/70s shag. I think it’s here to stay for a bit!

FAVOURITE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS?

@ladbible, @beyondtheponytail, @blowitsahairthing, @lowcostcosplayth

A CAREER HIGHLIGHT?

Drinking in an Irish pub in downtown Shinjuku, Tokyo, with 50 or more of my fellow Aussie hairdressers for Wella Red Forum was definitely a vibe, as was New York Fashion Week! I’m most proud of winning the AHIAs Hotshots - Male Rising Star award!

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

My Levi’s, and my RayBans, I’m pretty blind without them!

A SONG THAT WILL GET YOU DANCING WITHOUT FAIL?

Horses by Daryl Braithwaite.