Hair Artists
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Director | Pisces
Paloma Rose Garcia is the founder of PALOMA Salon and one of Australia’s most influential voices shaping the future of hair. Now in its seventh year of business and home to a team of 16, PALOMA has become a benchmark for excellence, education, and modern salon culture. Paloma is deeply passionate about growing her team—both creatively and personally—with a strong focus on technical mastery, confidence, and continuous personal development.
Trained in Sydney’s elite salons and at the Vidal Sassoon Academy in London, Paloma has developed a signature cutting approach grounded in precision, informed by two decades of working with natural, wavy and curly textures, and elevated by her mastery of lived-in, wash-and-wear haircuts.
Her philosophy is simple: hair should feel effortless—air-dried, low-maintenance, and perfectly attuned to the individuality of the person wearing it. Suitability sits at the core of her craft, with a refined ability to read face shapes, enhance natural features, and create haircuts that feel both timeless and uniquely personal.
Alongside her creative practice, Paloma is a driving force in climate and sustainability advocacy within the beauty industry. For the past seven years she has championed environmental leadership, and five years ago founded A Brush with Climate—a first-of-its-kind initiative empowering hairdressers to bring climate awareness into everyday salon conversations. Working alongside a climate scientist and a social scientist, she has delivered a practical, hands-on two-hour workshop to more than 2,000 stylists across Australia.
Paloma believes hairdressers hold a unique power to spark meaningful conversations about climate change with their clients and communities. Her voice—featured in the Sydney Morning Herald, The Guardian, The Project, and leading industry platforms—continues to shape a more conscious, future-focused direction for the hairdressing sector.
Beyond her professional life, Paloma is deeply committed to raising her three boys in a modern, ever-changing world. Her passion for wellness, healthy eating, disciplined training, and daily self-care practices is woven into both her home and work life. She believes in modelling strength, resilience, and grounded wellbeing for her children—values that also guide her leadership, creativity, and the culture she builds within PALOMA.
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Master Art Director | Gemini
With over 23 years of experience, Josh is a true master of his craft. There is nothing this man can’t do—his expertise spans everything from precision cutting to complex colour transformations, all delivered with consistency, calm, and care.
Josh has a particular love for working with blondes, creating luminous, dimensional results that feel polished and natural. But his talent goes far beyond. Known for his ability to handle even the most challenging hair textures - whether you’re a brunette who always throws warmth or someone who’s struggled to find the right tone or shape , Josh will find the solution.
Inspired by his travels and driven by continual growth, Josh approaches hairdressing as a constantly evolving craft. His client-focused style, technical finesse, and commitment to excellence make him one of PALOMA’s most trusted and in-demand stylists.
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Art Director & Senior Colour Specialist | Pisces
Grace’s hair journey began in the UK, where she was chosen as a Schwarzkopf ambassador early in her career. Her talents took her around the world, perfecting her techniques in places like Hong Kong before joining PALOMA. Specializing in seamless, natural-looking color, Grace has a remarkable skill for enhancing darker tones, using baby lights, hair painting, and toners to achieve sophisticated, refined styles. Known for her strong cutting skills, she brings both artistry and expertise to each look, creating a luxurious and personal experience.
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Style Director | Libra
With over 20 years of hairdressing experience, Freddy brings both artistry and precision to his work. Originally from Colombia and now based in Sydney for the past decade, Freddy sees hair as more than style—it’s a form of art. Every cut, colour, and blowout is an opportunity to create something unique that makes his clients feel confident and refreshed.
Freddy is known for his warm, genuine approach. He takes the time to listen and understand each client’s vision, blending his expertise with their ideas to create looks that enhance natural beauty and fit seamlessly into everyday life. For him, the connection built during an appointment is just as important as the hair itself.
At Paloma, Freddy thrives in the salon’s welcoming and inspiring atmosphere. He has a particular love for precision cutting, whether it’s clean, structured shapes or flowing layered styles, and is equally passionate about styling—especially a glossy, bouncy blowout. His philosophy is simple: “Go for it—you’ll never know how it looks until you try it!”
Outside the salon, Freddy’s creativity and love of connection continue to shine. He enjoys travelling to new cities and admits he loves nothing more than being on an airplane en route to his next adventure. Music is another passion—performing on stage and making people dance brings him the same joy and energy he shares behind the chair.
Clients leave Freddy’s chair not only with beautiful hair but also with a genuine smile, feeling understood, uplifted, and eager to return.
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Art Director & Senior Colour Specialist | Pisces
Eloise fell in love with hairdressing the moment she stepped into a salon, and with 11 years of experience, she brings this passion to every client. Specializing in soft, natural-looking color, Eloise is dedicated to creating effortlessly beautiful styles tailored to each guest. Known for her thorough consultations and realistic approach, she brings out her clients' natural beauty through gentle, lived-in techniques. Inspired by Sydney’s sun and sea, Eloise is grateful for the warmth and positivity of PALOMA’s community, creating a holistic experience for each client.
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Senior Colour Specialist & Style Director | Cancer
As a yoga lover and occasional DJ, Brenda combines creativity with a lifetime of hairdressing heritage. She grew up in a family of hairstylists, which instilled a deep-rooted passion for the art. With over a decade in the industry, Brenda has developed a special touch for balayage blondes and extensions, seamlessly blending artistry and technical skill. Known for her calming energy and client-centered approach, she believes passion is power and brings this mantra to life in every style. Outside of work, she finds balance in music and yoga.
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Senior Colour Specialist & Style Director | Cancer
Originally from Edinburgh, Euan began his hairdressing journey the day after his 16th birthday. What started as curiosity for creativity and connection quickly evolved into a lifelong passion — one that’s now spanned over 12 years. After moving to Sydney seven years ago, Euan has fully embraced the city’s coastal lifestyle of beach walks, outdoor living, and close-knit community - something that beautifully mirrors the welcoming energy he brings to Paloma Salon.
Euan’s approach to hairdressing is both collaborative and intuitive. He listens deeply, consulting with guests on a personal level to understand not just their hair goals but their lifestyle, personality, and current season of life. His thoughtful and honest communication builds lasting relationships, and he loves helping guests re-ignite their confidence through subtle change — whether it’s a refreshed colour or a completely new style.
A specialist in layered long cuts, short cropped shapes, and natural, lived-in colour, Euan focuses on effortless beauty — hair that looks as good at home as it does in the salon. His beauty philosophy is simple: everyone deserves to feel beautiful in their own particular way.
What Euan hopes every client experiences at Paloma Salon is a sense of being understood, cared for, and completely themselves — leaving with hair that reflects who they truly are.
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Stylist & Colourist | Sagittarius
From being the go-to “hair friend” as a teenager to building her career internationally, her passion for hair has always been instinctive. Early experience in London shaped her appreciation for both the artistry of hairdressing and the meaningful relationships built behind the chair.
Her approach is thoughtful and tailored. Every consultation begins face-to-face, taking the time to understand lifestyle, personal style, and long-term goals. She believes beautiful hair starts with clarity, collaboration, and a plan — ensuring results feel effortless, wearable, and uniquely personal.
Specialising in low-maintenance, dimensional colour and seamlessly blended blondes, she prioritises hair health above all. Her cutting style ranges from sharp, precision bobs to soft, face-framing layers, always working with the natural movement of the hair to create modern, lived-in shapes.
Calm and personable behind the chair, she creates a relaxed yet elevated experience where guests feel both cared for and confident. Having worked across the UK, Canada, Byron Bay, and Sydney, her aesthetic is informed by global influence and a passion for refined, feel-good beauty.
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Stylist & Colourist | Scorpio
Meet Aleisha – Stylist at PALOMAOriginally from Scotland, Aleisha’s hairdressing journey brought her to Australia, where her passion and talent have flourished over the past four years. She is known for her beautifully considered colour work and precision cutting—always tailored to enhance her clients’ natural features and lifestyle. Aleisha has a particular love for working with blondes, and is passionate about perfecting that creamy, natural tone her guests adore.
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Stylist & Colourist | Capricorn
Queeva brings an exceptional level of skill and care to everything she does. With a natural eye for detail and a calm, considered approach, she is known for creating seamless, high-impact colour, beautifully tailored haircuts, and personalised guest experiences that feel truly special.Her technical expertise is matched by her warm, intuitive presence - making her deeply trusted by both new and long-standing clients. Whether you’re after soft, dimensional colour or a transformative cut, Queeva delivers refined, effortless results every time.
Queeva also leads the way in our signature Paloma Ritual experience, bringing a sense of calm, care, and elevated service to this unique offering. She is truly the queen of ritual and renewal at PALOMA.
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Emerging Stylist | Aries
Leo has loved hair from a young age, with early memories of walking past salons in China in the late 2000s, inspired by the creativity, style and individuality of the hair he saw.
Creative, thoughtful and detail-focused, Leo loves the way hairdressing allows him to make someone’s day while creating something beautiful. For him, there is nothing better than seeing a guest smile after a fresh haircut and blowdry, knowing they feel more confident within themselves.
As an emerging hair artist, Leo is continuing to refine his craft while learning to balance his perfectionist nature with the beauty of growth and progress. At this stage, Leo is offering styling services only as he continues to develop his skills.
Outside the salon, Leo loves fishing, going to the gym, spending time at the beach, off-road camping and being anywhere in nature.
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Emerging Stylist & Colourist | Cancer
Lotte discovered her love for hairdressing back in high school, styling friends and seeing the joy it brought both them and herself. Now in the early stages of her professional career at PALOMA, she approaches each guest with honesty and a deep respect for individuality, tailoring every service to reflect their unique style.
Known for her eye for detail, Lotte has a natural talent for creating clean, precise lines in her haircuts and crafting seamless, lived-in blondes that feel effortlessly beautiful. She’s especially passionate about creating connections—whether it’s sharing great conversation, enjoying a quiet moment of relaxation, or sending someone out the door with a signature bouncy or twisty blowout.
She believes in celebrating who you are and using hair as a way to express it. As she continues to grow her skills and experience, we ask our guests for patience as she hones her craft. In return, you can expect fresh, revitalised hair and the kind of care that makes you feel like a million bucks.
Salon Coordinators
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Salon Coordinator | Taurus
Ruby brings 22 years of experience in the beauty industry to her role at PALOMA. A skilled multitasker, she manages the salon’s dynamic environment with a calm, steady hand, creating an organised and supportive space for both guests and the team.Known for her warmth, efficiency and grounded nature, Ruby takes great pride in seeing clients leave the salon feeling happy, confident and cared for. Her experience as a mother has also given her a deep sense of patience, adaptability and nurture, qualities she brings into the salon every day.
Outside of PALOMA, Ruby loves spending time with her family.
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Salon Coordinator | Aquarius
Nicole is the warm and welcoming heart of PALOMA Salon, bringing genuine care, organised precision, and radiant energy to every guest experience. Drawn to front-of-house work through her love of people and a background in hairdressing, she has a natural gift for making others feel seen, comfortable and well cared for — from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave.
With a warm, friendly and bubbly approach, Nicole believes the first impression sets the tone for everything that follows. She takes joy in greeting each guest with a smile and helping every visit feel effortless, personalised and relaxed.
To Nicole, exceptional service is about consistency, attention to detail, and anticipating needs before they’re even spoken. She strives to make every step at PALOMA feel easy and taken care of, ensuring guests leave feeling confident and truly looked after.
Behind the scenes, Nicole supports the team with thoughtful organisation and clear communication, helping to reduce pressure on busy days and create a calm, supportive rhythm for everyone.
For her, PALOMA is special because it genuinely prioritises people — both guests and the team — in a luxurious yet grounded environment. Outside the salon you’ll find Nicole with friends and family, or immersed in the ocean she loves — whether diving beneath the waves or soaking up salty air.