What can you say about a place that makes your day better? Somewhere that you feel happy being, and leave feeling confident and strong. It sounds like a fantasy land but it is real, and it's a hair salon.

But Tsiknaris Hair is so much more than a hair salon. From initial contact you will experience the absolute best; a team that actually cares about what it is you want to do with your hair. Whether it's a big or small change, whether you have the exact style in mind or have no idea, the whole team will help you get from where you are now to where you want to be with ease, professionalism and style.

From the moment I walk through those doors I feel at home, greeted by the happy staff at the counter and shown to my seat. After I'm offered tea, coffee and a sneaky chocolate (YUM!!) Bill chats with me about the look I'm after. He is the life-blood of this salon, having owned and managed Tsiknaris Hair for almost 30 years. I have never met anyone with so much knowledge, passion and drive for what he does. He is constantly updating his and his team's skills with workshops both in Australia and overseas. His dedication to delivering the best cut possible is what sets this salon apart from 'the crowd' and what keeps me a loyal customer. He cuts with your colour in mind, and discusses the look we are after with my colourist Abbie.

There is an amazing amount of communication throughout the team, an invaluable skill to have in any business. And you can see the passion that radiates through Bill is reflected in his two younger brothers Chris and Dimitri. The fact that these three brothers are all finalists and/or winners in Hairdresser of the Year and Colourist of the Year awards is testament to the hard work that is put in every day.

My colour is always perfect. Abbie does an incredible job, she is meticulously careful yet still chats away like it is second nature to her (the amount of training she has done reflects this). And afterwards I get the fabulous head massage and treatment, the treatment is incredible! They recommend one specially for my hair type and colour and my hair feels so incredibly soft and smooth afterwards!

Then my hair is dried and styled by Bill and he always spends the time to make sure I know how to style it at home. He has recommended the best products for me (I won't use anything else now!) and now I can have the salon hair at home everyday! Another thing I love it that the whole process for me doesn't take ages! I have sat in salons in the past for up to 4 hours waiting for hairdressers to get organised and it is never the case at Tskinaris. They are prompt, professional and deliver exactly what they say they are going to.

Overall, Tsiknaris Hair has been my saviour. I searched for years for the 'perfect' salon and I'm proud to say I found it!