Leon smith have been in the hairdressing industry for the past 20 years and in this time he has worked at several high profile salons in Melbourne trained in New York, London, Milan and other various parts of Europe. As an artist Leon is a trained photographer DJ /music producer which has given him insight to a multi-faceted approach which he bring to work in the salon being conscious about making ones image visually salient.
Along with his wife Anuska, Leon is one of the co-founders of mr & mrs hair products which has given him an outlet to use his experience in hair science to create a range of products that incorporates image, design, nature and technology. For Anuska, colour is a way of life which has given her insight into adapting a unique approach in the representational aspect of using chromo therapy - in order to create an emotional response with her clients.
Along with his wife Anuska, Leon is one of the co-founders of mr & mrs hair products which has given him an outlet to use his experience in hair science to create a range of products that incorporates image, design, nature and technology. For Anuska, colour is a way of life which has given her insight into adapting a unique approach in the representational aspect of using chromo therapy - in order to create an emotional response with her clients.
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I find the way to ensure great haircut is to find out what you as a client do to your hair at home. Running through these simple steps in the consultation gives us information to design a look that you as a client can easily replicate.
While it is obvious to design our haircuts to be suitable for your face shape, hair texture and lifestyle, at StrugnellCOLE we strive to create a look that says something about a you without having to say anything at all.We do prefer to work with the hair's natural texture in order to keep the integrity of the hair which is our number one priority.
While it is obvious to design our haircuts to be suitable for your face shape, hair texture and lifestyle, at StrugnellCOLE we strive to create a look that says something about a you without having to say anything at all.We do prefer to work with the hair's natural texture in order to keep the integrity of the hair which is our number one priority.
At strugnellCOLE we believe sustainability is a responsibility not a luxury. We have carefully designed our salon and services and have hand-selected products to create a green sustainable salon limiting our impact to the environment. We created a salon culture by educating our clients on the benefits of our bespoke colour techniques.
Reviews (10)
Maria Kathopoulis
Jun 28, 2021
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Tim White
May 16, 2021
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Tracie Barrett
Jan 22, 2021
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Leon at StrugnellCole has been my go-to cutter and colourist since I first discovered the salon run by him and his wife, Anoushka (sp?). I have naturally dark hair that, as I am part-Maori, is very difficult to lighten. I have always been very happy with the results Leon has obtained, and the prices are half that I previously paid at another salon in the area.
I also love that Leon is excited when his clients want to do something unusual, and is always happy to talk through what is wanted beforehand and offer suggestions.
The salon atmosphere is friendly and almost family-like, with regular clients
I also love that Leon is excited when his clients want to do something unusual, and is always happy to talk through what is wanted beforehand and offer suggestions.
The salon atmosphere is friendly and almost family-like, with regular clients
Debra L.
Oct 21, 2019
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I have been getting my hair done at StrugnellCole for 2-3 years now. It's kinda like "Cheers - where everybody knows your name" (TV show and song). So many Bay Street salons to choose from where there are like 15 people getting done at once, dirty, loud, crowded...so why go there when you can go here?
You walk in to this salon and #1 for me, it's always clean!! It's always bright and Leon & Anushka always have fun stories to share or ideas to swap.
If you want to have your hair managed by 2 artists with great eyes, insight, flair, ideas and the #1 concern is your hair health, then this IS the
You walk in to this salon and #1 for me, it's always clean!! It's always bright and Leon & Anushka always have fun stories to share or ideas to swap.
If you want to have your hair managed by 2 artists with great eyes, insight, flair, ideas and the #1 concern is your hair health, then this IS the
Tracey Stephenson
Jun 29, 2019
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It was a great day, the day I discovered Nush and Leon and their amazing hair artistry a few years ago. I would never trust anyone else now with my hair. Not only are they wonderful people but they are both extremely talented, really listen to their clients, ensuring they understand their needs and personality, creating very special and individual styles with cuts that always sit right, colours that flow, contour and highlight or contrast in all the right places! Relax into their welcoming space as they create the magic for your hair (love Leon’s chill out music!) and float out at the end with
Airmaria Mummy
Dec 09, 2018
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Leon and Anushka are experts in their field. I was a client at their South Melbourne salon many years ago, and returned to their Port Melbourne salon because I could not find anyone better.
Great customer service, genuine advice and a wonderful experience is what you will receive from this funky salon every time! Highly recommended!!!
Great customer service, genuine advice and a wonderful experience is what you will receive from this funky salon every time! Highly recommended!!!
Tracey Petrie
Jul 18, 2018
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Gave me honest advice about what color would suit my skin tone and what style suited my “look” and lifestyle which you never get from hairdressers. They were amazing and I have been incredibly delighted with my cut and color. They took time to show me different ways to style my hair too. Can’t recommend enough.
Mirka Eidtmann
Jun 27, 2017
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Sonja
Sep 04, 2015
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As a creative soul in the design industry, appearance is everything and minimal hair maintenance is high on my crazy daily agenda. So finding a new hair salon has always been a nightmare for me because 90% of hair stylists don't get me nor do they take the time to want to understand who I am, what I do and what I need, when it comes to hair.
But these guys do! I feel ABSOLUTELY blessed that I have found these groovy cats in my neighbourhood. I've had two appointments now and Leon has amazed me with his haircuts and colour, which looks splendidly natural. On both occasions I have left the salon
But these guys do! I feel ABSOLUTELY blessed that I have found these groovy cats in my neighbourhood. I've had two appointments now and Leon has amazed me with his haircuts and colour, which looks splendidly natural. On both occasions I have left the salon
Linda Videkanic
Dec 01, 2014
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I love how I can go into this salon and leave all the decisions up to the experts and trust that they would amaze me! Which they have done and continue to do every time I see them! They are so friendly and down to earth, their passion and love for their job shines through in their work. I strongly recommend this beautiful salon not only because of the amazing work Anuska and Leon produces and executes....but because of the wonderful customer service they provide to their customers.
