OUR STORY

HELPING YOU THINK OUTSIDE THE SALON.

Eye Am Hair is permanently based in Hobart, Tasmania at Red Square, Macquarie Point.

Nestled in a cosy corner of the lush, leafy edible garden precinct at Red Square, our two fully functional hairdressing salons reside in two bespoke caravans- that offer an personalised, one-on-one, and truly unique experience.

Up and running since 2015, Eye Am Hair was born as a result of founder and director Chelsea De Main’s love of hairdressing, distaste for conforming to the norm, and a desire to change how we can experience hairdressing and self-care. Eye Am Hair challenges the typical mainstream salon environments by rejecting non-essential standards for operation. A caravan salon is the perfect place to decentralize hairdressing culture and appeal to people who like to do things a little differently.

WELCOME CURL FRIENDS!

The stylists at Eye Am Hair have been carefully handpicked for their skill and vibrant personalities. They are masters of their game and each have extensive experience in the industry both nationally and internationally. Our stylists are highly trained curl specialists, and have trained in the Curly Method to expertly cater for our clientele of 65% curly, wavy, Afro and African hair, kinky and coily haired people.

You can be assured that our hair gurus know what they are doing with your mane- they’re a little eccentric, up-to-date with the latest trends and open to alternative concepts. Find out more about each of our stylists here.

HOW WE CAN HELP MANAGE YOUR MANE

Eye Am hair is a gender-neutral, inclusive salon with highly creative hair artists who can create both alternative and more classic hair styles depending on your preference.

Our highly personalised, one-on-one services include haircuts, hair colours, holistic hair treatments, hair washing and blow-drying, braiding, perming, beard grooming, and styling.

HOW WE LIKE TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

SILENT SESSIONS- By request.

Imagine sitting in blissful peace, immersed within a soundscape installation, with no mirrors and no talking, while having your hair done.

Silent Sessions are a way for you to disconnect with the noise of the outside world and fall into a deep meditative space while practicing self-care. Press pause and relax while we cover the mirrors and look after your well being in a tranquil environment. Tune out while you tune into your senses and let go of any pressure to talk. Just let us know!

THE ONE-ON-ONE EXPERIENCE- The standard.

All of the attention, all of the skill and talent of your stylist working with you, one on one, on all of your hairs.

Treat yourself to the Eye Am Hair experience and indulge in a relaxed and intimate experience where all of your busy city, snooty salon fears are banished.

MYSTERY MANES- Succumb to the unknown.

Submit your hair as art.

We allow you to have the choice to not choose! Let us take control of your mane and have our way with your hairs. The result? You walk out with a show stopping new look without having to make any decisions.

Just let us know in the comments section when you book online.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Red Square is a rustic industrial and cultural hub, a unique venue space, and a great place to watch the sun go down with a drink in hand at Hobart Brewing Company. It’s the perfect match for Eye Am Hair and the other pop-up food and drink businesses that surround us in the square.

Red Square is host to a plethora of events in Hobart and new developments are looking to turn the area into a central cultural precinct of Tasmania. Our beloved caravans are surrounded by an impressive edible garden consisting of Australian natives and European herbs, plants, and vegetables. Finally, kunanyi/Mount Wellington) provides an idyllic backdrop.

We are just a stone’s throw away from Hobart CBD and the waterfront.

WHO ARE NANCY & RUSTY?

Meet Nancy and Rusty- architecturally designed, climate-controlled caravan salons that provide all the comforts of a world class salon. It's intimate, it's unique, its innovative, and it’s a little bit different.

Nancy is our original caravan salon and is a true work of art. She is clad in copper and beautiful patina, and designed using 90% recycled materials- including a gorgeous feature wall featuring salvaged 150-year-old embossed tin. Within Nancy you’ll find a treasure trove of hair delights designed to nourish your mane.

Rusty is Nancy’s main squeeze. He’s clad in rusted iron, which is designed to change over time and seasons, creating a constantly evolving artwork. Rusty’s interior is an immersive botanical oasis, encompassing earthy environmental elements. Rusty’s specialty is curly hair, and he holds a stash of treats and tinctures to nurture your curly follicles and our reception area.

A GREEN AND VEGAN SALON

We are proud to be an sustainable salon, and we’re devoted to minimising our impact on the environment. We donate your snipped hairs to the Macquarie Point permaculture waste initiative, where they’re popped into the the worm farm. The air in our space is cleaned by a lush array of indoor plants, and we are surrounded by Australia’s biggest edible native & European garden precinct at Red Square in a step towards reconciliation and integration of our community. We also recycle our foil and we aim for zero waste by stocking products that are packaged in recycled (and infinitely recyclable) amber glass, recycled cardboard, recycled aluminium, and recycled plastic. We also offer product refills at a 10% discount.

2023 ECO ADVOCATE - CHELSEA DE MAIN

Eye Am Hair Founder & Owner and all round superstar Chelsea De Main is one of eight 2023 Eco Advocates for Eco Salon Supplies.

Eco Advocates are ‘Brand Ambassador’s’ with an Eco twist, their role is to inspire and educate their peers, and advocate for sustainability in the hair industry. 

Chelsea is passionate about sustainability in the industry and she has some awesome eco plans in the work. Keep your eyes on our socials, or sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with all the amazing things Chelsea has planned.

SOPHIC & OWAY, are our chosen brands of hair colour range and styling products, stands for the necessary future of best ethical practices and philosophy. Their environmental principles are truly inspiring. Oway grow their own ingredients using bio dynamic and organic farming practices, or source them ethically via fair trade networks. Their ingredients are all natural and do not cause harm to us or our planet. Oway products are not tested on animals, are vegan (except three products ethically made with beeswax and honey), and are paraben, sulphate, and toxin free. Oway products are packaged in refillable recycled amber glass and recycled aluminium. Some refills available for 10% discount.

CLEVER CURL, our chosen specialty curly hair care range, is Australian made and owned, vegan, not tested on animals, and packaged in refillable recycled plastic. We have a refill dispensary so bring in your old bottles for 10% off a refill. Better yet, you can drop them off and come back a few hours later collection.