Cairns Best Hairdresser: Hair Boutique Co Smithfield stylist Amie Simm voted favourite
A Cairns hairdresser who lives for her clients’ reactions - whether it’s a smile or a few happy tears - has been voted the best stylist in the region. SEE THE FINAL TOP 10
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A HAIRDRESSER who loves making her clients cry has been voted the best stylist in the region.
Amie Simm, who manages Hair Boutique Co at Smithfield, said her greatest reward was seeing her clients’ reactions – whether it was a smile or a few happy tears.
“The nicest feeling is when someone cries after you have finished,” Ms Simm said.
Ms Simm was voted the region’s best hairdresser by Cairns Post readers, after being short-listed as a finalist from a massive pool of nominations.
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The veteran hairdresser has been working her magic on her clients’ crowning glories for 14 years and has travelled worldwide from the United Kingdom to the United States, where she worked at the prestigious Los Angeles Fashion Week three years ago.
Along the way, she has found her connection with people has been the most fulfilling aspect of the job.
“I like to chat to my clients. My clients are my friends. We are like one big family,” she said.
Educating clients on how to properly care for their locks is one of her passions and her advice to people was to “look after your hair like you would your nicest outfit.”
“It is the only accessory that you wear every day.” she said.
She also strongly encourages her customers to care for their hair with quality shampoo, conditioner and treatments.
“If they want quality hair, they have to use salon quality products,” she said.
Ms Simm has also grown incredibly close with her teammates at the salon.
“I love my team, since coming to Cairns, I have loved the salon. My boss is now my best friend,” she said.
Salon owner Laura Dicken said Ms Simm had been a great asset to the team.
“She really cares, and she puts everything into it,” Ms Dicken said.
“She is a very pedantic and driven person (and) very educated and knowledgeable,” Ms Dicken said.
Ms Dicken said Ms Simm had been invaluable when it came to educating people on colour and how to properly protect their hair.
Ms Simm educates herself twice a year to keep up to date with the new colour trends and knowledge.
She is well known for her colour work and completed a colour degree while working overseas in the United Kingdom.
“Having worked at different salons in different countries, I have been able to learn and gain a
different knowledge on colouring, and look at different aspects to it,” said Ms Simm said.
The salon staff hope to help grow the hair industry’s culture in the Far North and have plans to bring a range of guest artists and hair stylists to the region in the future.
THE TOP TEN
FIRST
Amie Simm, Hair Boutique Co
SECOND
Shannon McCallum, Purelyou Hair
Shannon has worked in the hairdressing industry for more than 20 years and specialises in curly hair. “The only person I trust with my curls,” one nomination for Shannon said.
THIRD
Yvette Thompson, Effigy Hair Studio
The owner of Effigy Hair, Yvette has more than 27 years of experience in the industry and an extensive list of achievements. “Best hairdresser I’ve ever had,” one reader said.
FOURTH
Emma Vecchio-Ruggeri, AtSalon 21
Senior stylist Emma is quickly building a dedicated following of fans after opening her own salon in Mareeba. Happy customers say they love the result of a visit to At Salon 21.
FIFTH
Kelli Jones, Sugar and Sparrow Hair Artistry
Kellie is a Cairns local who has had 20 years of experience in the hair industry. Nominations for Kellie praised her “amazing” work.
SIXTH
Hannah Lane, Berry Lane Hair
Hannah has been in the business for 15 years and she is known for her friendly customer service and making her clients feel relaxed. “Absolutely adore Hannah and the team,” one reader said.
SEVENTH
Emma Craven, EC Hair
Emma is a senior stylist and owner of EC Hair. She is passionate about all things hair and colour. “Emma is the bee’s knees,” according to your nominations.
EIGHTH
Federico Poli, Scene Hair
Frederico was trained in Verona, Italy and specialises in freehand painting balayage and both ladies’ and men’s colours. “Federico is THE best,” one nomination said.
NINTH
Tamara Sherman Colour
Tamara is a freelance colourist who specialises in blonde and balayage. “Tamara never disappoints and that’s why I travel from Atherton to Cairns just for her talented skills and personality,” one reader said.
TENTH
Lisa Peters, Reds Hair & Co
Lisa specialises in permanent straightening, colour correction, advanced colouring and semipermanent smoothing treatments. Nominations praised Lisa’s “amazing skills and passion”.
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