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Holly Ashby
Geelong,VIC
Summary
Passionate and experienced Hairdresser who takes pride in making clients feel comfortable, confident, and looking their best. I love getting to know my clients through personalised consultations, understanding what they're after, and creating beautiful results that suit their individual style.
Skilled in blowouts, colour correction, and hair transformations, with a strong focus on great customer service and building lasting client relationships. I also enjoy supporting and mentoring younger apprentices, helping them build their confidence, develop their skills, and grow into talented hairdressers.
I'm comfortable working in busy, fast-paced salons and always do my part to keep things running smoothly, organised, and clean. I bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a genuine love for hairdressing and making people feel good about themselves.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Hairdresser
Kimberley and Co
Torquay
11.2021 - 09.2026
- Provided personalised consultations, recommending tailored styling, colouring, and maintenance solutions to enhance client satisfaction. I build strong client relationships through excellent customer service and clear communication while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and salon hygiene. Coordinated appointments and daily salon operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Provided expert advice to clients on cuts, colours, and styling preferences.
- Performed precision cutting and advanced styling to meet client needs during appointments.
- Administered colour treatments, toners, and highlights according to salon service standards.
Crew member/ Cafe Crew
McDonalds
Waurm Ponds
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided excellent service by greeting guests and accurately processing orders at front counter
- Provided friendly, efficient customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Processed cash, card, and mobile payments at register
- Prepared sandwiches, fries, and beverages following McDonalds standards
Emerging Stylist
Salon Sanu
Leopold
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted senior stylists in daily salon operations, ensuring smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
- Consulted salon clients about hair goals, styles, and service options.
- Consulted salon clients about hair goals, styles, and service options.
- Cut, colored, and styled hair using salon tools and products.
- Recommended treatments based on hair texture, condition, and maintenance needs.
Sales Assistant/ Beauty Advisor
Priceline
Waurm Ponds
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided personalised product recommendations and exceptional customer service to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
Education
GED -
Grovedale College
Geelong, VIC11-2020
Skills
- Customer service and relationship management
- Product recommendations and retail
- Workspace and salon cleanliness
- High-volume operations and cash handling
- Teamwork and dependability
- Personalized hair consultations
- Expert blowout techniques
- Fast-paced problem solving
- High impact transformations
- Suggesting changes to the hair according to the clients features and lifestyle
- Colour Correcting and Formulating
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advanced Blonde & Content Education Days
- - Kaine Vakai
- - Milly the Space
- - Charlie Gauci
- - Monique McMahon
Brand Product & Colour Training
- - Made For Originals (Sydney 2025)Wella colour correction course (Melbourne 2026)
- Precision Cutting Education
- - Attillio Dusu
- - Terri Beale (3 year program)
Certification
- Certificate 3 in Hairdressing from Milneworth, 2024
- Certificate 3 in Beauty Services from the Gordon, 2021
- Certificate 2 in Kitchen Operations from Library Training Services, 2019
Affiliations
- Recycling second hand clothing and accessories by selling them online (depop, marketplace, vinted, op shops)
Timeline
Senior Hairdresser
Kimberley and Co
11.2021 - 09.2026
Emerging Stylist
Salon Sanu
02.2021 - 11.2021
Crew member/ Cafe Crew
McDonalds
02.2018 - 03.2021
Sales Assistant/ Beauty Advisor
Priceline
08.2017 - 10.2018
GED -
Grovedale College