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Our Family

Leah

✨ Meet Leah | Owner & Creative Director at Inspiration Hair Design ✨

Leah first joined Inspiration Hair Design in 2004 with a big dream … to one day own her own salon. After stepping into a management role, what started as a dream, quickly grew into a passion for leading a salon built on education, creativity and genuine care. In 2014, Leah, proudly became the Owner and Managing Director of IHD!

With decades of professional hairdressing experience, Leah has become known not only for her artistic skill, but for her dedication to developing the next generation of standout stylists. Leah shows patience, support, and always shares her knowledge to instil the IHD values in her team. Leah believes great hairdressing comes from continual learning, strong communication, and teamwork, and she works closely with her stylists to help them grow into confident, highly trained professionals.

Her leadership style blends encouragement with high standards, creating an environment where her team feels inspired, valued, and excited to push their creativity and passion to deliver exceptional care for every guest to experience at IHD.

Behind the chair, Leah’s strengths include Master of creative cut & colour design, Specialist colour corrections, seamless lived in colour & event styling. She listens deeply to help guests refine their vision, and brings it to life with skill and artistry; a creative approach she teaches and models for her team.

Over the years, Leah has built a loyal community of guests who value not only her skill, but her warm, positive, and uplifting nature. She’s dedicated to creating a welcoming space where everyone leaves feeling confident, cared for, and inspired!

Available: Tuesday to Friday

✨ For creative expertise, professional guidance, and a salon experience led with heart, book with Leah at Inspiration Hair Design — where education, artistry, and passion come together.

Ebony

✨ Meet Ebony | Senior Colour Technician & Stylist ✨

Ebony began her hairdressing journey with Inspiration Hair Design in 2013, and she’s been crafting beautiful hair ever since. With over a decade of experience, Ebony has built a reputation as a skilled Blonde Specialist and a highly refined Precision Cutter. Her technical ability, creativity, and deep understanding of colour make her a go-to stylist for guests seeking exceptional, transformative results.

Blondes are Ebony’s specialty, from clean bright foils to soft, lived-in blends and bold high-impact transformations. She also loves working with vivid colours, creating vibrant reds, coppers, violets, and statement shades that truly stand out. Every style she creates is shaped with intention, skill, and an artistic eye.

While Ebony’s talent speaks for itself, it’s her bubbly, friendly, and chatty nature that makes every experience unforgettable. She listens closely, offers expert guidance, and tailors every service to suit your individual hair goals. Her commitment to ongoing education and mastery of advanced colour techniques means you’re always in highly capable hands.

Whether you’re dreaming of a flawless blonde refresh, a precision cut, or a bold colour transformation, Ebony has the expertise, confidence, and creativity to bring your vision to life.

Available: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Specialties: Precision Cutting | Blonde Expert | Vivid Specialist | Advanced Colour Technician

Follow on Instagram: @hairbyebonyellams

✨ For an expert, uplifting, and truly professional salon experience in Leongatha, book with Ebony at Inspiration Hair Design and fall in love with your hair all over again.

Jemma

✨ Meet Jemma | Senior Colour Technician & Stylist ✨

Jemma has been a part of the Inspiration Hair Design family since 2012, Jemma lights up the salon with her lively, quirky, and creative spirit. Known for being a master of Blonde Artistry, Technical Cutting Design, and Vibrant Creativity, she brings a unique balance of imagination and precision to every look she creates.

Jemma’s colour expertise is extensive! From the beautiful seamless blondes to soft pastel tones and all the way to the other extreme of the colour spectrum of creative rainbow vivid colour, her years of experience means: If there’s a challenge, Jemma is ready for it!

Her skillset spans through cutting also, from creative and curly cutting to beautifully soft, textured styles, all backed by her sharp eye for precision cutting.

Driven by a love of learning, Jemma has continually grown through advanced education courses and her own passion for discovering new ideas. Her dedication to professional development is truly inspiring, even with all her years of experience.

For Jemma, hair artistry is more than a career; it’s her passion. You will feel her energy & see her skills as soon as you sit in front of her. You will leave feeling uplifted, and most of all full of confidence!

Available: Thursday Evenings

Follow on Instagram: @hair_jemza

✨ Book with Jemma at Inspiration Hair Design for expert advice and let her creativity inspire your next look!

Corinne

✨ Meet Corinne | Senior Colour Technician & Stylist ✨

Corinne joined Inspiration Hair Design in 2017, bringing with her a deep passion for modern, personalised hair artistry. With years of experience now behind the chair, Corinne has become a trusted Blonde Specialist, Cutting Design Expert, and Creative Colouring Artist, known for her meticulous attention to detail and her ability to craft styles that perfectly complement each guest.

Quiet, warm, and always professional, Corinne provides a calm and welcoming salon experience. Her education-driven approach means she continually updates her skills, mastering the latest colouring techniques, precision & textured cutting trends, and blonde-care innovations to deliver exceptional results every time.

Whether you’re looking for a fresh blonde, a haircut transformation, or creative colour work, Corinne’s thoughtful artistry ensures you leave the salon feeling confident and inspired.

Available: Monday & Tuesday

Specialties: Blondes | Creative Cutting | Creative Colouring & Balayage

Follow on Instagram: @corinneashleighhair

✨ Book your appointment with Corinne at Inspiration Hair Design today and experience expert styling in a relaxed, professional environment.

Eliza

✨ Eliza | Senior Colour Technician & Stylist ✨

Beaming with creativity and colour expertise, Eliza has been one of the vibrant talents at Inspiration Hair Design since 2020. With a true passion for transforming hair, she’s recognised for her artistry as a Bright & Vivid Colour Expert, Lived-In Blonde Specialist, and Creative Cut and Colour Designer. Eliza loves crafting looks that feel effortless, modern, and full of personality helping every guest express their individual style.

Known for her bubbly, lively personality, Eliza brings fun energy into the salon while maintaining her trademark professionalism. She’s chatty and approachable, making every appointment an enjoyable, confidence-boosting experience. Guests love her ability to explain each step clearly, from colour choices to aftercare. You will always know exactly what to expect and know how to keep your hair looking and feeling great long after being in her chair.

Available: Monday to Friday, with late-night appointments available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to make life easier for her busy guests.

Specialties: Bright & Vivid Colours | Lived-In Blonde | Specialist Cutting | Corrective Colour Expert

Follow on Instagram: @hairbylizza_

✨ If you’re ready to refresh your look with expert colour advice and creativity, book your appointment with Eliza at Inspiration Hair Design, Leongatha. You’ll leave the chair feeling bright, confident, and totally in love with your hair.

Kylah

✨ Meet Kylah | Senior Colour Technician & Stylist ✨

Full of warmth, energy, and creativity, Kylah has been one of our talented Stylists since 2021. Known for her love of all things blonde, Kylah has mastered the art of Bright Blondes, Lived-In Blondes, and dreamy Pastel Toners that bring each guests personality to life. Whether you’re after a soft, seamless blend or a bold, bright finish, Kylah creates stunning, glossy blondes with effortless waves that glow with health.

Kylah’s guests love her warm, chirpy nature, making every visit feel relaxed and fun from the moment they sit in her chair. She’s passionate about hair health, offering the ultimate in-salon treatments and tailored aftercare routines to keep your blonde fresh, healthy and feeling great long after your appointment.

Whether you’re after a new haircut, glowing blonde refresh or a pastel transformation, Kylah combines creativity with expert technique to achieve hair that fills you with confidence and style.

Available: Monday to Friday with evenings available on Tuesday & Wednesday

Follow on Instagram: @hairbykylahjames

✨ For beautiful blondes and expert care in a welcoming environment, book your next appointment with Kylah at Inspiration Hair Design in Leongatha, your blonde journey starts here.

Greta

✨ Meet Greta | Emerging Stylist @ Inspiration Hair Design ✨

Say hello to Greta our chatty and passionate Emerging Stylist who began her hairdressing journey with Inspiration Hair Design in 2024. With a love for creativity and an eye for detail, Greta is quickly becoming one to watch in the world of hair artistry.

Greta is a master of Treatments with attention to detail regarding hair health and gives a heavenly head massage that will ease the day’s tension, followed by an amazing blowout or curl.

Greta is mastering the art of haircutting with serious precision, creating beautiful shapes that compliment face shapes and homecare abilities, making every guest feel fabulous. Colouring is one of Greta’s growing passions, she’s embracing every learning opportunity with enthusiasm, and her progress is seriously impressive!

Having curly hair herself, Greta truly understands the daily challenges of styling and maintaining curls. She loves sharing her expertise on the right products, tools, and techniques. You’ll be amazed at how her tips can completely transform your hair routine!

To support her training and growth, Greta offers discounted prices, making a professional hairstyle more affordable while she continues developing her skills to be the very best stylist she can be.

Available: Monday to Friday with Wednesday & Thursday Evenings

Specialties: Ladies cuts | Colour | Blow Outs | Treatments | Mens Cuts

Follow on Instagram: @hairby._.greta

✨ Treat yourself and book your next appointment with Greta to experience her signature heavenly scalp massage!

Jaz

✨ Meet Jaz | Emerging Stylist @ Inspiration Hair Design ✨

Introducing Jaz, our vibrant, chatty, and bubbly Emerging Stylist who joined the Inspiration Hair Design family in 2025. You’ll instantly feel her warmth and enthusiasm! She’s full of passion for hair artistry and brings contagious energy to every appointment.

Jaz loves the art of foiling & colour!! Could literally talk about it all day!! She has mastered not only beautiful blowouts and waves but also a loves event styling for a special night out. Healthy Glossy hair is a high priority for Jaz & is our treatment queen with a head massage that is truly next level!! I guarantee you’ll love it!! Her organised and perfectionist nature shines through in everything she does, ensuring every guest leaves looking and feeling their best.

Driven by education and a deep desire to learn her craft, Jaz is determined to become a true star in the industry.

To support her training journey, she offers discounted professional services — making stunning hair more affordable while gaining valuable hands-on experience.

Her commitment, creativity, and caring personality make every visit a delight. If you’re after great conversation, a flawless finish, and genuine passion for beautifully coloured, healthy hair, Jaz is your girl!

Available: Monday to Friday with Tuesday & Thursday Evenings

Specialties: Colouring | Foiling | Event Styling | Blowouts | Treatments

Follow on Instagram: _hair_by_jazzy_

✨ Book with Jaz for fun vibes, and glossy hair that’ll have you turning heads long after you leave the salon!

Jess

✨ Meet Jess | Emerging Stylist @ Inspiration Hair Design ✨

Meet Jess, one of our bubbly and vibrant Emerging Stylists here at Inspiration Hair Design! Always up for a laugh and a great chat, Jess brings the good vibes wherever she goes, you’ll feel right at home in her chair.

She’s already shining with her amazing Bouncy Blowouts, curling and waving skills & super-smooth straightening’s. And with a growing love for colour, she’s diving into the creative world of blondes, toners, and everything in between!

Jess is all about learning, experimenting, and building her confidence as she masters her craft. To help her grow, she’s offering discounted prices. So, you can treat yourself to gorgeous, professional hair at an affordable price while supporting her journey.

Available: Wednesday & Friday

Specialties: Bouncy Blowouts | Styling

✨ Book with Jess for feel-good vibes & a Bouncy Blowout that’ll make you smile every time you catch your reflection!