Who We Are
Suki began with a philosophy to empower a new cult of hairdressers with education for change, and has simply evolved over time. It has helped create some of the industry’s finest hairdressers, and succeded in making some of the most memorable waves in hair and fashion.
Suki style evolves from unique individuals who maintain a fresh outlook on life and style. This creative playground is responsible for numerous award-winning photographic collections and major industry titles.
Our community of energetic individuals combine their commitment to training and consistent professional standards to come together to create the complete pampering experience where our guests are our focus.
Sandy Chong
Sandy Chong is a key influence behind the respect that Suki and Australian hairdressing revel in today. The voice of reason and enterprising manager fuelling the inimitable Suki culture, Sandy believes in the fundamentals of hairdressing – both technically and professionally. Sandy is committed to the Industry and small business, her current role is CEO of the Australian Hairdressing Council, Director of COSBOA ( Council of Small Business Organisations) and Industry representative on the IRC ( Industry Reference Committee)

Sandy Chong is a key influence behind the respect that Suki and Australian hairdressing revel in today. The voice of reason and enterprising manager fuelling the inimitable Suki culture, Sandy believes in the fundamentals of hairdressing – both technically and professionally. Sandy is committed to the Industry and small business, her current role is CEO…
Sandy Chong
Managing Director
Andre
The Suki Experience is what sets us apart. Andre is the secret ingredient in creating that experience.From the moment she welcomes you at the front desk with the warmth of her trademark smile, you can relax, knowing that you are in very good hands.
Andre’s role as Salon Coordinator is to ensure a smooth transition between the various services you require on each visit, making your time with us as relaxing and rejuvenating as possible.
Highly organised, thoughtful and thoroughly professional, Andre’s presence and unique touch have been a special part of Suki’s success for almost 20 years.

The Suki Experience is what sets us apart. Andre is the secret ingredient in creating that experience.From the moment she welcomes you at the front desk with the warmth of her trademark smile, you can relax, knowing that you are in very good hands. Andre’s role as Salon Coordinator is to ensure a smooth transition…
Andre
Salon Co-ordinator
Janice
For over 10 years, Janice has thrived on Suki’s professional approach to hairdressing that combines with a culture to attract a variety of clientele. Always eager for a challenge, Janice welcomes Suki’s encouragement of individualism and promotion of high professionalism, and has welcomed the staff and loyal clientele as her extended family. Looking for Janice’s musical talents? You’ll find her as the drummer of Bitchcraft!

For over 10 years, Janice has thrived on Suki’s professional approach to hairdressing that combines with a culture to attract a variety of clientele. Always eager for a challenge, Janice welcomes Suki’s encouragement of individualism and promotion of high professionalism, and has welcomed the staff and loyal clientele as her extended family. Looking for Janice’s…
Janice
Salon Co-ordinator / Senior Stylist
Sophie
For over 30 years at Suki Sophie has been the master of curly hair. She understands texture, weight and balance to ensure that even clients with the most unruly curls can have a great haircut and a solid understanding of how to maintain their curls between salon visits. Her unique approach to dry cutting curls allows her to control the weight and the elasticity ensuring that the right length and layer combination works for every curl. No two curls are the same and her freehand techniques allow each twist and spiral to be personalised. Sophie loves haircuts that have heaps of texture and that can be effortlessly styled.

For over 30 years at Suki Sophie has been the master of curly hair. She understands texture, weight and balance to ensure that even clients with the most unruly curls can have a great haircut and a solid understanding of how to maintain their curls between salon visits. Her unique approach to dry cutting curls…
Sophie
Senior Stylist
Renee
Making her debut in 1994, Renee immediately shone with artistic flair that has seen her style hair for the catwalks in New York, London, Auckland and Australian Fashion Weeks. Over the years her accolades range from Hair Expo Finalist – New Creative Force, to sharing her skills educating the industry internationally. With Renee’s attention to detail she is in high demand as a bridal hairstylist and her salon floor appointments are highly sought after.

Making her debut in 1994, Renee immediately shone with artistic flair that has seen her style hair for the catwalks in New York, London, Auckland and Australian Fashion Weeks. Over the years her accolades range from Hair Expo Finalist – New Creative Force, to sharing her skills educating the industry internationally. With Renee’s attention to…
Renee
Senior Stylist
Shaleena
Shaleena is our colour expert, armed with the prestigious L’Oreal Colour degree, Shaleena has in-depth knowledge of colour science, but also the technical execution to create dynamic colour work. Her speciality is reds and coppers, working with each individual client to get the exact tone and depth to complement their natural features and skin tone. With over 12 years of hairdressing experience, she is a Suki true-blood that is completely dedicated to her clients and always looking to expand her skill set.Follow Shaleena @shaleena_sukihairdressing

Shaleena is our colour expert, armed with the prestigious L’Oreal Colour degree, Shaleena has in-depth knowledge of colour science, but also the technical execution to create dynamic colour work. Her speciality is reds and coppers, working with each individual client to get the exact tone and depth to complement their natural features and skin tone.…
Shaleena
Senior Stylist
Bekk
Bekk has been a blonde specialist her entire career. Always after the perfect tone to compliment the skin and the most dynamic placement to enhance the haircut. Whether it be a full head platinum, balayage or micro foils, Bekk is your go-to. Since joining the suki team back in 2005, Bekk is a pureblood, with a career packed full of the best colour and cutting education that has taken her around the country many times over. If you love editorial hairdressing that has an effortless and unstructured aesthetic, try a personal styling session with Bekk, she will teach you the session styling tricks to get loose sexy hair between salon visits. @bekk_sukihairdressing

Bekk has been a blonde specialist her entire career. Always after the perfect tone to compliment the skin and the most dynamic placement to enhance the haircut. Whether it be a full head platinum, balayage or micro foils, Bekk is your go-to. Since joining the suki team back in 2005, Bekk is a pureblood, with…
Bekk
Senior Stylist
Hannah
Hannah is a detail-oriented stylist who is completely adaptable in the looks she creates, from high form geometric shapes to undone editorial hair, she is comfortable with it all and anything in-between. Clients love her friendly and personal approach always ensuring each and every guest is comfortable throughout the duration of the suki visit. Hannah is also credited in many of our suki photographic collections, using her artistic skills to create beautiful bespoke props for each campaign.

Hannah is a detail-oriented stylist who is completely adaptable in the looks she creates, from high form geometric shapes to undone editorial hair, she is comfortable with it all and anything in-between. Clients love her friendly and personal approach always ensuring each and every guest is comfortable throughout the duration of the suki visit. Hannah…
Hannah
Senior Stylist
Emma
Emma comes from the UK and has an incredible resume of experience. She has been the recipient of countless awards internationally and has many years of experience as an educator. During her time in the UK she studied the Master Color expert degree and paired her colour knowledge with her technical expertise in cutting.
Emma’s speciality is analysing face shapes, skin tones and features to create a hair look that is perfectly suited to your hair type and facial features. Her personalised and detailed approach to consultations has created a fast flow of clients on her waiting list all after seeing the results of her face-shaping and feature enhancing techniques. @emmafearn_sukihairdressing

Emma comes from the UK and has an incredible resume of experience. She has been the recipient of countless awards internationally and has many years of experience as an educator. During her time in the UK she studied the Master Color expert degree and paired her colour knowledge with her technical expertise in cutting. Emma’s…
Emma
Senior Stylist
Bella
Fun, Energetic, Bold, Stylish. Meet Bella, Suki Stylist and Salon Coordinator.
Trained and Educated by Industry best; on shore and internationally, Bella boasts an incredible portfolio of qualifications and experience. Always looking for a challenge to expand her skill set, Bella never fails to deliver and produce on trend techniques and styles.
Bella has closely worked with her sister Australian designer, Bec Boyle, both directing and assisting on Hair Production for Fashion editorials.
An incredible attention to detail, Bella is respectfully known for blunt, precise and meticulous cutting techniques. A lover of blonde and chocolate hair hues, Bella creates the perfect colours to compliment skin tones.
With a warm, genuine and understanding personally, Bella takes the time to listen to her clients’ needs and wants, putting them at ease and help create the best version of themselves to ensure they’re always having a ‘Good Hair Day.’

Fun, Energetic, Bold, Stylish. Meet Bella, Suki Stylist and Salon Coordinator. Trained and Educated by Industry best; on shore and internationally, Bella boasts an incredible portfolio of qualifications and experience. Always looking for a challenge to expand her skill set, Bella never fails to deliver and produce on trend techniques and styles. Bella has closely…
Bella
Senior Stylist
Lola
Meet Lola. She is our Suki fur baby. She’s 9 years old and likes to be tickled on the tummy, given lots of treats and loves to show you all of her fluffy toys. Lola doesn’t have any hair skills, but she’s definitely a feel good part of our Suki family.

Meet Lola. She is our Suki fur baby. She’s 9 years old and likes to be tickled on the tummy, given lots of treats and loves to show you all of her fluffy toys. Lola doesn’t have any hair skills, but she’s definitely a feel good part of our Suki family.
Lola
Suki Fur Baby
Careers
Suki hairdressing is always looking for talented and creative apprentices who have chosen hairdressing as their career versus just looking for a job.
If this is you please send a letter of introduction and resume to SANDY CHONG.
Please send your C.V to:
Sandy Chong
Email: sandychong@suki.com.au
Address: Suki Newcastle – 2 Ocean Street, Newcastle NSW 2300
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