Meet our team
Welcome to TLC, Tauranga’s most luxurious, high end salon, where professionalism and pampering meet warm and inviting. You will notice this as you walk through the doors at TLC Hairdressing where our super friendly team are always pleased to greet you. We love what we do and we look forward to creating a new look with you on your next visit. First time with us? We offer free consultation. Get in touch or book now.
Toni
Premier Stylist & Founder
I proudly opened TLC’s doors in 2015 and the salon has been growing ever since, not to mention myself as a stylist and business owner. Having been in the industry over a decade and a half, I have continued to attend educational courses that help me to keep my knowledge of the industry up to date, including the ever advancing technology behind professional hair colour and hair-care. I believe in truly knowing and understanding you brand. As well as continuing to grow my technical skills in cutting, colouring and styling, I also frequently attend business management and leadership courses to make sure I am the best leader I can be for my team.
Education is so important to me and as the owner/leader. I ensure my team are also attending regular training sessions or educational courses. Keeping up to date with the latest trends, colour and techniques. I believe in education and growth for my team.
I do my best to make sure that my team and I are 100% committed to creating a salon experience in which you feel pampered and relaxed.
Most importantly I believe in a thorough consultation with plenty of advice. The more your hairdresser knows about you and your hair, the better the outcome. This belief is instilled into my team so whoever you see, I promise you will feel listened to and offered home hair-care advice, plus styling tips if you need them. For me, it’s about growing a relationship with your client by listening and catering to your needs. It’s about using art, skill and knowledge, to achieve a look that gives someone outer beauty as well as helping to grow confidence in yourself to be the best version of YOU!”
We are often looking for new Stylists to join our growing team. Contact Toni to find out more.
Chantel
Premier Stylist
At the age of 16, I thankfully found myself a full time apprenticeship at Rodney Wayne in Auckland, working alongside many highly qualified hairdressers. It was so inspiring, as I learnt things only experience can teach.
Not long after I began my studies at Servilles academy. For me, it seemed like an industry that would forever be evolving. Endless education! Over the past 17 years I’ve attended many courses, keeping up with technology and trends.
I have a big passion for health, wellness and sustainability and I love working at a salon that shares the same ethics.
It’s so much more than just beautiful hair, getting to know each and every one of my clients personally is such an honour and to give them an experience & style that’s goes beyond their expectations.
I’ve recently returned to work after taking two years off to raise my young family, this was such a special time, and one I’ll always be grateful for. I also needed this time to reflect on my choice of career and my passion as a stylist is stronger than ever.
I come to work to create art, and that’s the dream.
Abigail
Senior Stylist
Not the typical beginning but I sort of fell into hairdressing and it has been the biggest blessing! I left school with the intention to pursue another industry, but it seems like I was fated to end up a hairdresser. From as long as I can remember I have been artistic, constantly creating something and I have always been fascinated with everything beauty related. It made sense for me to get into hairdressing, I have never looked back!
I trained at Waiariki Polytechnic in Whakatane and as soon as I left tech, I was straight into the salon absorbing everything I possibly could! I have always loved learning and would spend hours researching trends and techniques (as I still do now!). I wanted to build my skills and attended as many courses as I could. I particularly love the colour side of hairdressing, it enables me to be creative while making people feel good at the same time. Giving people the chance to constantly improve their image and confidence while letting my creative juices flow is the best part about my job.
I have always been interested in the theory and science behind the products and techniques and the different effects they have on the hair. I’m passionate about keeping the integrity and health of the hair while creating beautiful hair, we shouldn’t have to compromise and with Kerastase and L’Oreal they stand by that philosophy too, it’s incredible working with brands that supports those same values.
I love connecting with clients and seeing the world through their eyes. It is a pleasure meeting new people and learning about all walks of life. I love building the connection with clients and experiencing life alongside you, it truly is a joy. I’m delighted to be able to have the opportunity to create beautiful hair that compliments you, your lifestyle and the vision you have for your hair. I’m beyond excited to be part of the TLC team and can’t wait to meet all of you!
Dee
Emerging Stylist
Since becoming a Mum of two girls I decided I needed a career for them to be proud of and that could be flexible around my life as a busy mum. I have always loved the hair industry and the idea that you get to work with people, make them feel great and work alongside likeminded stylists.
When Rory, my eldest, was 10 months I enrolled at the Windermere Polytech to begin my studies back in 2021. I had my eye on TLC for quite some time, admiring the beautiful work they do and the luxury environment they work in. When my tutor informed us that placement day was approaching, the decision was easy for me. After my placement at TLC I was privileged to be asked to join the family.
I love people, I love doing a job that is not only fun but creative too. Creative colour work and free hand techniques is an area of hairdressing that really excites me. Your options are limitless and so expressive with hair colour!
My favourite part of it all though is making my clients feel confident and good about themselves. I love that I can make a difference in someone’s day and we all love a good hair day.
Casidhe
Emerging Stylist
As a kid I told my mum for years that I wanted to be a hairdresser, I used to draw her pictures of the salon I wanted to work in. The passion for the hair and beauty industry has stuck with me ever since.
I am originally from Hamilton and moved to Tauranga in 2021 to do a year of training before starting my apprenticeship at TLC. Working at TLC was a dream come true for me, one of my favourite salons in Tauranga. The senior stylists are amazing, dedicated and kind, I really look up to them and admire them. I feel very fortunate to be trained by such talented stylists.
One of my favourite things about hairdressing is the creativity you get to express, I’ve always been a creative person and love all things art. Being a hairdresser means I get to work in an environment where I get to be as creative as I want and have fun doing it.
I think looking good makes you feel good which is extremely important to everyone including myself. I love to bring that confidence and happiness to clients and the people around me. For me it is all about bringing a smile to people’s faces and leaving the salon feeling a little bit more confident in themselves. The experience I want to provide is more than just getting your hair done, I want my clients to feel relaxed, pampered and to feel like a million dollars when they leave!
TLC Hairdressing location
- Tue9:00am – 9:00pm
- Wed9:00am – 9:00pm
- Thu9:00am – 9:00pm
- Fri8:00am – 4:00pm
- Sat8:00am – 3:00pm
- Sun & MonClosed