Meet The Team

Josh is a talented stylist, colourist, and, of course, the owner of Phoenix & Fire Hair Salon in Queensland. 

With over 20 years of experience within the hairdressing industry, Josh has worked for high-profile salons and has been in demand as a specialist colour educator for Goldwell, and as a key member of the education team for styling brand ghd.

Josh has facilitated and taken part in countless hairdressing education workshops and seminars.  He has also worked as a stylist and styling co-ordinator for various TV series, at Fashion Weeks, and at entertainment industry awards.

While working as an educator for ghd, Josh was lucky enough to be the Stylist Co-ordinator for international Brand Ambassador Katy Perry on her California Dreams World Tour.

After many years traveling and working in hairdressing education, Josh decided to get back onto the salon floor to do what he loves most - creating beautiful hair for the lovely folk in Queensland. He launched Phoenix & Fire in Paradise Point in 2014 and has built up a wonderful sustainable hairdressing business that looks after its team members, clients and the planet.

Say hello to our Principal Stylist & Colourist Carla who has been a hairdresser for more than 27 years, originally working within the family business.  Her passion for hairdressing has taken her to Canada and London, and seen her working on TV shows, fashion and bridal photo shoots, and as Assistant Director of Hair at the Mercedes Benz fashion show.  She has also been an educator at a hairdressing college and an educator and colour technician for a colour company.  She returned to the Gold Coast in 2002.   Which hair styles or colours do you absolutely love doing?  I love the challenge of a colour correction.   What do you love about being a hairdresser?  I love the way a transformation of a coloured or haircut gives a person confidence, and a skip in their step.     Who inspires you to create fabulous hair?  Vidal Sassoon has always been a huge inspiration. But also myself and my team, I always want to be a better hairdresser than I was yesterday.     What is your ultimate ambition?  To travel Australia.     How would you describe yourself? Caring, honest, loves the simple things.   Tell us something about you that would surprise others.  I've always wanted to be a carpenter!

Meet our Salon Co-ordinator and Senior Stylist Melinda who has worked within the hairdressing industry for more than 30 years.  After qualifying as a stylist, Mel worked overseas in London and Canada doing hair and make-up for a production company and working as a colourist for a high-profile salon.

After a few years, she returned home to Australia where she worked for an international colour company as a Colour Technician in Sydney.  She was responsible for setting up numerous hair shows where she educated other colourists.  Mel also created fabulous hair and make-up for various photoshoots.

Which hairstyles do you love doing?  I love doing short haircuts, and colouring. 

What do you love about your job?  I love transforming clients' looks and making them feel amazing.  It makes me feel happy and it’s very rewarding.

How would you describe yourself... in three words?  Passionate, energetic, creative.

Tell us something about you that might surprise others.  I’m very sporty - a bit of an action woman.

Say hello to Chelsea, the freshest face on the Phoenix & Fire team!

Chelsea has a background rooted in the film and television industry and brings her flair and expertise to our salon. As a senior stylist, Chelsea specialises in hair colours and styling, bringing a unique blend of creativity and precision to every project.

Which hairstyles do you love doing?  hair colouring is my passion and I love creating funky hairstyles to show off my client's personalities. 

What do you love about your job?  I love meeting new people and helping them to look and feel amazing.

How would you describe yourself… in three words? Creative, fun and energetic!