Alice Springs’ Dahlia West named one of NT’s favourite hairdressers
AN Alice Springs hairdresser came in a close third in the search for the Territory’s favourite hairdresser. Here she shares why she loves her job
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HAIRDRESSING is more than cutting or colouring a client’s hair, it involves good communication, therapy, chats and laughs, Dahlia West says.
The Alice Springs hairdresser loves everything about her job, and it appears her clients love her flair for it – voting her as one of the best hairdressers in the NT.
Dahlia, who owns at La’Hair Lounge, took out third spot in NT News’ recent best-of poll,
where more than 800 people voted in the search for the Territory’s favourite hairdresser.
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Dahlia was originally nominated by Mandy Goodwin who said: “She’s passionate and committed to creating a wonderful experience at her salon. Not to mention she always provides service with a gorgeous smile.”
Dahlia started hairdressing at age 14, and got back into it during her 20s after a break.
She opened La’Hair Lounge six years ago working by herself, but after a year the business grew to needing staff and a bigger space.
She said she “never thought I would get to where I am now”, which is in a luxurious new space where the business relocated 18 months ago.
“Even now I feel like we’re outgrowing them we need something bigger again.
“I’m proud of where we are today and I’ve got a really good team behind me.”
Dahlia said they way her salon works is “about trying to make the person feel great and then forming a bond with them”.
“You want them to feel comfortable in your chair and you want to form a bond with them.
“For me I feel like hairdressing is not only a skill but it’s got a lot to do with how you
communicate.
“I’m quite lucky now because all my clients have become really good friends.
“For me it’s quite social, it’s lots of fun.”
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Dahlia specialises in blondes and lightening hair, including ombres and balayages, upstyles and extensions.
She said she was “flattered and overwhelmed” with the voting response.
“There’s lots of amazing hairdressers in Alice Springs, let alone the NT. It’s a good feeling.”
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