I wanted a complete change from my dark long tied back unglamorous hair to a fresher lighter shorter style. I looked online for a local Elwood hairdresser and Synergy stood out.

So I went to my appointment nervously, although I had a consult with Christy the week before. She said she could do a similar look to my pictures and add in caramel foils away from my hairline so I wouldn't be in the salon too frequently, which I was concerned about.

So I was shampooed, coloured, cut and blowaved for the next three hours or so. In the end I became so bold I asked Christy to go shorter, which she did up to the nape of my neck and longer around my chin - and I suspect she had a late lunch (sorry!). I appreciated she went the extra mile. I remember Alyx and I think Amber checking in on me too, and the lovely zen garden while I was at the sink upstairs.

I left the salon feeling fresh, light and with a spring in my step. A few days later I met a nice man. And received 2 credit vouchers that week for both being a new customer and my birthday. So I am a very happy customer looking forward to her next visit!

Approximate cost: $150 including womo discount