T H E D R E A M T E A M


Chelsea De Main

Owner/Founder/Curl Educator

Chelsea began her hairdressing career in 2001, and has practiced her craft around the world, in Greece, London, and Melbourne.

Inspired by her desire to create a space that shook up the traditional idea of a mainstream salon, Eye Am Hair and Nancy the copper caravan was born in 2018.

Chelsea is our OG curly girl, and she wanted to create an inclusive space for our beloved curly haired clients- a niche that was severely lacking in the hairdressing industry. Driven by her own experiences growing up as a curly girl, combined with her love of hairdressing and her bespoke caravan salon, Chelsea turned her specialty curly hair salon dreams into reality in October 2020 when Eye Am Curls and Rusty the iron clad caravan was launched.

Chelsea has hand picked her dream team and trained all the Curl Specialists in Curly Hair Cutting, Colouring and Styling Methods which she learnt at The Deva Curl Academy in New York and has adapted this methodology to create techniques that are customised to the individual resulting in textured hair mastery like you’ve never seen before.

Chelsea is not currently bookable, however when you select an appointment on a Thursday with an Emerging Stylist, your service will be overseen by Chelsea as part of the Eye Am Hair training program for apprentices.


Dorris Pessy

Master Hairdresser/Curl Expert

If you feel like stepping out of your comfort zone, Dorris is your person. Dorris focuses on creativity when it comes to hairstyles, straight or curly. Dorris uses a different approach to your hair’s issues and an artistic point of view when it comes to style.

Dorris loves doing Mystery Manes, expressive colours, hair tattoos, braids and hair-updos. If you’re a curly, it’s your lucky day, she will help guide you on your curly journey every step of the way!

Dorris is incredibly versatile, if you are up for good fun and giggle or silent and relaxing session, she is all for it. 


Rebecca Trollip

Master Hairdresser/Curl Expert

Bec started hairdressing way back in 2001 and has been on top of her game ever since. Working both internationally at prestigious salons around the globe and in Australia as an educator, Bec now calls Tassie home and Eye Am Hair her creative space.

See Bec for some laid-back vibes and cutting-edge techniques. She can create classic looks or edgier styles- whatever you fancy really! She's an absolute gun and can expertly handle any curly haired client too!

Give her a mystery haircut and she rises to the challenge with her intuitive way of working out the best style for the person in her chair.


Eli Jones

Specialist Stylist

Eli is an out-of-left-field, extroverted creative. She is a lover of big hair, big lashes, laughing, gardening, cross stitch, leopard print, reading, chickens, dogs, painting and drawing. 

Eli has been a hairdresser for 21 years and is still so deeply in love with the art of doing hair. She started her apprenticeship in 2000 training under the best in the business, and has won multiple awards, traveling Australia working on shoots for magazines and national competitions. Eli spent the next decade working full time in high end salons in Hobart.

Eli loves creating bespoke colours, haircuts, and styles for events, she enjoys timeless classic cuts; tweaking them to let the individual shine through. Eli is very passionate about the individual client comfort and experience, and being part of a safe, intersectional inclusive space for all. 


Ira Beck

Senior Stylist

Ira is a warm nature-loving adventurer with a particular love for flora, fauna, moss, ferns, mystical creatures, and natural textures & colours. She is a roaming spirit who has spent the past 10 years living between Australia and Europe, working in high-end salons.

Ira loves creating low maintenance natural colours but also enjoys the challenge of achieving a clean blonde. She is so excited to learn the Eye Am Hair ethos and is an enthusiastic emerging curly expert.

During lockdown Ira invested energy into completing a Diploma of Sustainable Living at UTAS. She is looking forward to working in a space that aligns with her underlying values in environmental and social sustainability.

You can always find Ira in rose-gold peachy hues and she may convince you to do the same!


Luna Telechea

Senior Stylist

Luna, a skilled hairdresser with roots in Uruguay and a journey that led her from Spain to Australia. With over a decade of experience, Luna has explored the diverse realms of Australian hairstyling, learning from eclectic salons, barbershops, and fashion environments across the country.

What sets Luna apart is her passion for helping clients embrace their true hair nature. She believes in making hairstyling both effective and enjoyable, always prioritising authenticity.

Luna's mission goes beyond the salon chair – she empowers clients with knowledge, teaching them to care for and style their hair with confidence. Step into Luna's world, where hairstyling is not just a profession but a pathway to self-expression and empowerment.


Charli Malmborg

Senior Hairdresser

Charli is a talented and compassionate hairdresser who also runs a jewellery business from her home studio.

With her extensive experience and nurturing demeanor, Charli brings a unique touch to her clients' experiences. Charli values individuality and strives to create styles that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical and easy to maintain. Her expertise in creative cutting, coupled with her ability to work with natural hair textures, ensures that her clients leave feeling confident and satisfied. The range of hairstyles she enjoys creating reflects her versatility and willingness to adapt to her clients' preferences while also incorporating current trends and techniques.

Charli's creative spirit shines through, allowing her to express her artistry in multiple mediums. Her dedication to making her clients feel comfortable and cared for is truly commendable, and it's clear that she approaches her work with passion and professionalism.


Celeste Meincke

Emerging Hairdresser/Curl Specialist

Celeste is our musical songstress with a heart of gold… if you’ve met Celeste, you’ll know just how comfortable she makes you feel!

Since finishing school 5 years ago, Celeste has been honing her songwriting skills and focusing on her creative endeavours as a Musician.

Her love for hair extends into her artistic vision and inspiration, and she's so grateful to be apart of a salon that gives full freedom to the spirit of originality and creative expression. After dreaming about it long enough, she begun her hairdressing journey in 2021


Ariel Faludi-Ball

Emerging Hairdresser/Curl Specialist

Ariel is a warm and creative spirit- who believes that our hair is a deeply personal form of self-expression.

Ariel officially started their hair journey in 2019, and is halfway through their Apprenticeship.

Ariel has a real knack for creating groovy, textured and wearable looks that reflect YOUR personality and lifestyle! They have a strong background in shorter cuts and barbering and loves to work with colour.

Ariels’ work shows it’s all in the details. Ariel is truly in their element when creating androgynous, low maintenance looks with a retro twist- but also has a real soft spot for something more traditional and precise.


Ella Richmond

Salon Manager & Emerging Curly Cutter

Ella has been working at Eye Am Hair for 2 years and has recently become salon mumma AKA Salon Manager… Ella is in charge of making sure things are running smoothly and the salon is in tip top shape! She is also an emerging stylist training to be a curly hair specialist. Ella is passionate about natural hair care and beauty, and all for everyone embracing what they’ve got!

Being a curly girl, Ella has recently learnt to embrace and love her curls and is so excited to be working in a space that encourages natural beauty, where people walk out feeling amazing.

Ella is a lover of art, music, photography and yoga, and through her passion for photography and people, Ella has seen just how important it is to feel comfortable within your skin and fully love what you have got.


Zara Knapton

Emerging Stylist & Administrator

Zara is an emerging stylist in training to become a curly hair specialist, being a curly girl herself she has learnt some tricks along the way with her curly journey. Zara is a fashionista at heart and believes in expressing yourself through your hair.

She is also your friendly voice who takes your bookings and is also in training to become a curl specialist.

Zara is thrilled to be working in an environment that has a creative flow to it and embraces everyone’s beauty - plus she is loving embracing her natural curls!

On most days you will catch Zara wearing something pink that reflects her groovy style.

Catch Zara in the salon Monday to Thursdays to answer your hair query’s, calls and bookings.


Calista Anderson-Leitch

Operations Manager

Calista is our organisation QUEEN, she has joined the team to help Eye Am Hair get organised, powerful and unstoppable - making Eye Am Hair even better than ever!

Calista is a passionate massage therapist, self-employed entrepreneur, and fashion/sewing enthusiast. She is a unique blend of systems-oriented-creative-flow-healing-marshmallow-witch!

Calista spends her time off (when she has it) with her beautiful pooch Arti.

Calista will be floating around the salon, but most of her mastermind work will be done behind the scenes!


Want to work with us?

If you picture yourself working in a hairdressing salon that promotes
work/life balance, creativity and team work, we’d love to hear from you.