![]() They have been looking after our apprentices since 2010. “MIG Training are our main training partners. To support the in-salon training program Chroma Hair Designs have important partnerships in place. In addition to the individual training plans structured weekly training ensures everyone is up to date on styles, trends, and helping clients find what they did not even know they needed. From this self-assessment Kim designs an individual training plan for each team member for the year. The planner focuses on skills and each member undertakes a detailed self-assessment where they rate themselves across the range of skills, highlighting areas where they would like extra education and training. ![]() Each team member completes a training planner at the beginning of the year. The team follows an innovative training approach which is tailored to the needs of each individual stylists. “If the person has those attributes then the extra training and skills are easy to teach.” An apprentice or stylist with personality and passion is key. ![]() The key ingredient being a quest for personality and passion. The education philosophy starts at the very beginning with a tailored and specific recruitment process. “To continue spreading the love of education through the hairdressing world, be the best educator, boss and mum I can be while running a very successful business and having a bloody fun time on the journey.”Īs the AHIA “Best In- Salon Training” award recipient and QLD State Salon of the year finalist in 2016, education is fundamental to Chroma Hair Studio’s DNA. “My goal is to inspire and empower others,” said Kim. As part of the L’Oreal Australian design team Kim educates in her signature balayage techniques – Selfie lights, Glam lights and Sassy lights across the country Kim is a member of the L’Oreal Matrix Australian Design Team working to provide education and inspiration for hairdressers across Australia while also engaging in photo shoots, stage work, and entering hair competitions. ![]() Kim Astro does not understand the concept of a dull day - the hair guru has owned salons since she was 19 and education has always played a critical role. “We love coming to work every day because it’s the best feeling in the world to see how confident and happy our clients are because they know they look beautiful.” It is a place without hierarchy, where team members respect and care for each other, thriving in the art of hair styling. The sense of community, which is available in droves in West End is what rests at Chroma’s core. In the 11 years since its opening, Chroma has drawn a loyal following. As the name suggests Chroma are the colour experts with a reputation for amazing balayage. The team consists of six stylists, two apprentices and a salon assistant. Our children grew up in the beautiful surroundings of the multicultural West End.Ĭhroma Hair Studio is a team of nine, caring, talented and inspired hairdressers who create amazing looks for their clients. “The West End culture is a very positive experience in our lives. The desire was two-fold: introduce a new salon to the West End community and create a place where knowledge could be passed on.Īs both Kim and George have roots in the area, setting up shop in Highgate Hill in Brisbane inner city suburb was a natural choice. Kim and her husband George Astro opened Chroma Hair Studio in November of 2009. Chroma is the Greek word for colour and Chroma Hair Studio was inspired by a kaleidoscope view into colour and creating a client service-centric salon.
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