Discover the team

The Salon X team’s technical ability is reflected in their up to the minute knowledge of products and application techniques, all of which are paramount to delivering a hairstyle for you that perfectly combines your unique individual requirements with modern fashion direction.

A team that embodies creativity and excels in editorial work who count premier fashion titles such as Australian Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Madison, Shop Till You Drop and Oyster amongst their credits.

Danielle Puzstay (DP)

Senior Stylist / Colourist

Salon X’s home grown talent DP is a rising star. Having been trained and guided under the watchful eye of Head Stylist George Vasilaris and Colour Director Sheree Knobel, DP produces precise, fresh and modern hairdressing. It’s all in the details, softly spoken DP relates to her clients and gives them exactly what they are after with her signature touch.

Joel Wallbank

Senior Stylist / colourist

Launching his career in 2004 in New Zealand, Joel’s always looking at reinventing the everyday person, how they walk, how they talk, what would make their look ‘pop’? His sense of humour and easy going nature has won him a local Paddington following. Precision and attention to detail is what you will find once you have sat in his cutting chair, rich, bold blondes ae his speciality .Having worked on runway shows in New Zealand for Karen Walker and with work featured in Pulp magazine, he’s one to watch.

Sheree Knobel

Colour Director / Certified Master Colour Qualification

“It’s simple I love making women look gorgeous” says Sheree and her signature pastel blondes are a hot favourite with her regular clients. She is the colourist for Jennifer Hawkins, Natalie Imbruglia, Ruby Rose, Jessica Marais and Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
“My favourite salon in the world is Valonz in Sydney. All the stylists and colourist there are top of their game. But Shree is my Fav. She does my balliage and she is an artist!! It looks so natural!! It can get really expensive flying home to OZ just to get my hair done by her. Haaa!” Natalie Imbruglia Her understanding of effortless glamour is crucial to her success. “I play with tone in colour,” she says. “Whether it’s blond, brunette or red it’s a progression, colour for every client is about evolving the tones, so it’s not always the same thing, so each time it puts a bounce in the step.” Her work is meticulous and the effect “hair envy” from every woman who hasn’t had an appointment with her. “I’m really big on good condition too, so I spend time with each client and go through their home maintenance program - the healthier their hair the better my colour will be.”
Editorial credits include: Harpers Bazaar, Marie Clare, Madison, Cleo, Cosmo

Erin Frances

Senior Stylist / colourist

After a year sabbatical Erin has re joined the team to inject her quirky and electric style to the mix at Salon X. Erin has a passion for hair and listening to her clients needs, is her secret weapon when uncovering the potential and possibilities in each and every head she touches.

Nik Platsis

Senior Stylist / Cutting Educator 2010 - 2012

Nik loves nothing more than creating an individual look that inspires both him and his client, and believes reading a client is the ultimate in getting the best results. After launching his career in Queensland in 2000 he moved to Sydney, launching here in 2004. His mantra, “Don’t over analyse – best creativity comes spontaneously” Find him backstage at Australian Fashion Week 2003 – 2011, New York fashion Week 2008 - 2009

Danielle Williams

Head colourist / Stylist

Danielle launched her career in 1994 and since then has enjoyed exposure both here in Sydney and in Canada. She loves vibrant, sexy healthy hair, and knows the right questions to ask to uncover what you want and need. Williams has worked on Australian Fashion Week 1999 – 2006 and at New York fashion Week 2004 - 2010. Her work has been featured in Much Music Canada, Star Daily Entertainment, Pandora, Danone.

George Vasilaras

Head Stylist

A career that spans over 20 years, George has a unique ability to reach in and just ‘get it’ is truly remarkable. A mentor to the entire Salon X Team, his level of experience and technical ability have cemented his clientele loyalty and trust. “My job is to examine the hair and the person so that they walk away with change. I aim to find the true beauty in every client.” not limited to the cutting floor find him backstage atAustralian Fashion Week 2099 – 2011

Stavros Georgoulas

Senior Stylist

Stavros has been an integral part of the Valonz team for almost a decade. A cult like following Stavros’s makes each and every client who is in his chair deighted with what he creates. No job too small, his clients feel like they have been transformed from head to toe. Stav has worked backstage in London fashion week alongside Renya Xydis for Sass & Bide in 2008 and has also worked at Australian Fashion week from 2004 to 2010.

Kimberly Forbes - Agent One ninety nine

Editorial Stylist

As an Editorial stylist Kimberly’s work has graced the pages of Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Harpers Bazaar, Madison, Instyle and Oyster. She has worked on famous faces such as Claudia Karvan, Sophie Lowe, Pia Miranda, Sarah Blasko, Kate Richie and Donna Karan. Her down to earth approach to hair is reflective in her regular clients that pay homage to her skills on a monthly basis. (Available one Saturday per month)

Che - Daniel McDonald

Salon Manager

Che came to manage the Salon X team with over 10 years management experience in one of Sydney finest restaurants. ‘My team is committed to giving our loyal clients an experience that is personable and professional at all times’ Salon X caters for some of our company’s longest standing clientele and houses 2 full beauty treatment rooms. His primary role is to ensure the smooth running salon and the highest level of customer service. His role encompasses the direction of all staff members in the salon at any given time.

Faye Hatzimanolis

2IC/Second in charge

Once a business owner herself, Faye has experienced first hand what makes clients return time and time again. Faye’s can do attitude is a testament to her natural ability to go above and beyond to please Salon X’s clients. Whilst assisting in managing the salon and providing impeccable customer service, Faye’s goal is making sure that the team ensure to get the client’s needs right each and every time.

Editorial Work

Sheree Knobel

Kimberley Forbes

Joel Wallbank

Q & A with Salon X - A Paddington local

Senior Stylist / Colourist - Joel Wallbank

What’s your favourite cut at the moment? I love a cute girlie pixie cut, I think on the right face shape it is the most sexy feminine look.

How do u get your inspiration? I love surfing the net and looking at different magazines as there is always something great happening

Senior Stylist - Stavros Georgoulas

What’s the biggest highlight in your career? Having worked for one company for ten years!! James, Renya & Juliet have been amazing..Working in Paris and Milan with Eugene Souleiman and Martin Cullen. They are hair Maestro’s, also meeting my favourite designers- Stella McCartney, Ann Demeulemeester and Yohji Yamamoto whilst working on their shows.

Who and what inspires you? People who want to try something different. Lou Doillon’s 60’s hair, Dane Reynolds (marinelayerproductions.com) The Acne Paper, Yeasayer (band)

How do u excite your daily hairdressing from the time you walk in the door of work? I try to have a new prank ready to try out on staff, especially the desk girls..You can’t be serious all the time can you??

Emerging Stylist / Colourist Danielle Pusztay (DP)

DP you have just completed your apprentice (well done!) What now? Becoming an amazing hair dresser and learning as much as I can from the team at Salon X - they have guided me to be the best I can be, everyday I learn something more and that’s what I love about hairdressing!

Who and what inspires you? Working with such an amazing team definitely inspires me. I also get inspiration from reading magazines and from nature.

Head Beauty Therapist - Gabriella Menegon

If you had a mission statement for your clients what would it be? Look after your skin as much as you look after your hair

What is your top tip for beautiful skin? Start looking after your skin from a young age so that at 40 your skin will look great. There is no quick fix but long time care. Consistency counts!

Beauty Therapist - Victoria Gutierrez

What is so special about Miss FF beauty parlour? There is vast experience between Gabriella and myself and we thrive to provide the best service possible for our clients.

If you had a mission statement for your clients what would it be? Invest in a good skin care range that is suitable for your skin. It is an investment for your skins future. Back to the top

Salon X

Salon X by Renya Xydis is the cultivation of over 26 years of hairdressing in the Paddington area. ‘We wanted a space that capture the energy and intimacy that Renya Xydis Concept had for so many years, whilst indulging clients in a unique and modern environment’ says Xydis. Walk into a world of the ‘wow’ factor; a kaleidoscope of interiors a luxe local escape.

Salon X is run to a consistently high standard with a carefully selected team of award winning top technicians, each of whom has a unique specialisation. The accolades don’t stop there, an award winning team since 1999, a united team that delivers current up to the minute trends.

Address & Trading hours

86 William Street
PADDINGTON 2021, NSW
T 02 9357 6228
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Tuesday 8.30am - 6.00pm
Wednesday 8.30am - 6.00pm
Thursday 8.30am - 8.00pm
Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm
Saturday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Monday & Sunday Closed

Employment

We are always interested in speaking with new local and international talent in all areas of our unique and inspiring business.

We are a team that is dedicated to nurturing staff and their development. Intensive, thorough creative training programs – from apprentice to senior team levels – are a testament the team’s growth.

To express interest in employment, please forward your resume or portfolio to:

General Manager Juliet Cummins at juliet@valonz.com.au

Services @ Salon X

The Salon X team are as diverse as the personalised service they offer clients. Working with leading beauty magazines, photographers and fashion houses allows Salon X to develop future trends and bring them back into the daily flow of the salon; tailoring them to suit you.

We offer the finest:

• Styling
• Colour
• Foiling
• Balayage
• Colour Glaze
• Brazilian Blow Out ZERO (Smoothing Treatment)
• Hair Treatments

Read more here about our services, salon etiquette and employment.

Parking Availability

All Day Parking

Varied unrestricted zones

• Elizabeth St between Paddington St & Hargrave St cross streets
• Scattered spots along Windsor St
• Limited spots along Paddington St and Cascade st

Restricted 2hr Parking
Elizabeth St and William St provide ample 2hr parking.

Metered Parking
Along Oxford ST, 1Hr & 2Hr metered Parking

Q & A with Salon X - A Paddington local

Salon Manager Che -Daniel Macdonald and 2IC Faye Hatzimanolis

Che what makes for a great day in the salon? A great day in the salon is when all my staff are on, the salon is full, the music is pumping, there is interactive conversations across the floor, the work leaving the salon is HOT! People are walking past feeling the energy exploding out the door.

How do you find the right Stylist/Colourist for New Clients? I find what style/colour/technique & inspiration the client is looking for and pair up according to who I think would best deliver what the client has requested.

How do you inspire your team Faye? I always try to be positive and give the best customer service that I can give. When I am doing my job to the best of my ability then I feel that my team will follow.

What is the one thing you love most about your role at Salon X ? I love getting to know our clients and working in a fast paced and professional environment. I really love working with my team at Salon X

Head Senior Stylist - George Vasilaris

George you have been in the industry for a while and been with the company for over 13 years, how do you inject some excitement into your daily hairdressing ? By adding something different to every client that comes in. Giving a client a different blowdry, colour or treatment keeps you and the client more interested. I believe that if you don’t tweak your loyal and long standing clients they will go somewhere else for change - never play it safe - it’s hair!

What’s the biggest highlight in your career? I found my creative skill early on in my career and to this day I enjoy seeing the new generation of hairdressers come to learn their creativity. I enjoy being a mentor to the team at Salon X. There are good hairdressers and their are great hairdressers, we all work here at being great hairdressers.

Colour Director / Certified Master Colour Qualification- Sheree Knobel

Sheree who and what inspires you? My clients inspire me. From the celebrities, musicians, mothers, business women, fashion designers, each and everyone of them have a story to tell and I enjoy hearing the diversity!

What sort of a hairdresser would you are you known as? Technical yet creative colourist who knows what tones to use to compliment a client. I listen to my clients needs and wants and direct them down the right path. Ultimately maintaining the hair condition is my priority, the balance of what clients want and what their hair can do is my job.

Senior Stylist Nic Platsis

What do you most enjoy about being a hairdresser? Doing a beautiful haircut on a client and them loving it

How should clients prepare before coming into the salon for a completely new look? The clients should bring along some pictures to show the feeling of what they want and ideas.

How powerful do you think a new cut is for someone’s confidence? I think if someone feels good about themselves and the way they look, a haircut gives them more confidence.

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