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.

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.”

Find him backstage at: Australian Fashion Week 99 – 11

Sheree Knobel

Colour Director

Sheree is the queen of colour. Since launching her career in 1992 she has nurtured her progressive creativity that keeps clients hair evolving. Sheree’s impressive list of clients include, Jennifer Hawkins, Jessica Mauboy, Jodie Meares, Rachael Taylor, Ruby Rose, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Jessica Marais, Miranda Kerr, Sarah Jane Clarke from Sass & bide, and Kirrilly Johnston.

Her editorial work includes, Harpers Bazaar, Marie Clare, Madison, Cleo, Cosmopolitan, Shop Till you Drop, and Grazia.

On tour: Educator for Wella Australia Hair expo 05

Stavros Georgoulas

Senior Stylist

He who goes the extra miles always gets the smiles…and Stav receives plenty of those from his decade of clients that have been in his cutting chair at Valonz. No job too small, Stav’s makes his clients feel like they have transformed from head to toe! Stav splits his time with Salon X and Valonz.

Find him backstage at:

Australian Fashion Week 04 – 10, London Fashion Week 08 Sass & Bide

Nik Platsis

Senior Stylist / Salon Educator 10

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 03 – 11, New York fashion Week 08 - 09

Joel Wallbank

Senior Stylist / Colourist

Joel has joined the salon X team with an ‘All Black’ a vengeance! 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 dry sense of humour and easy going nature has won him an Aussie following. Having worked on runway shows for Karen Walker and with work featured in Pulp magazine, he’s one to watch!

Find him backstage at: New Zealand Fashion Week 08 – 09

Danielle Puzstay (DP)

Emerging Stylist - Stylist / Colourist

Home grown DP is a rising star amongst the team at Salon X. Having completed her hairdressing apprenticeship DP has proven her position within the Salon X team as a tremendous colourist and cutter. We can only wait to see where this star lands.

Danielle Treanor

Head colourist / Stylist - On Maternity Leave - Returning March 2, 2012

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.

Find her backstage at: Australian Fashion Week 99 – 06, New York fashion Week 04 - 10

Stop the press: Much Music Canada, Star Daily Entertainment, Pandora, Danone.

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.

Hair Editorial by Kimberly Forbes

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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
See map

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
• Balliage
• Colour Glaze
• Hair Extensions & Hair Enhancements
• 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

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 Brazilian Blow Out ZERO specialist - 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 / 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.

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.

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.

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