Convict Cutters The Team

Salon Director

My name is Robert Matthews and I am a Director of Convict Cutters. In the sixteen years of Convict Cutters I have achieved many of my goals and dreams, not only for myself but also my talented staff. Whether it is winning an award they have been striving for or using our high level of education as a great way of making each persons dream a reality. I feel that I am lucky in my chosen career to enjoy all aspects of hairdressing. It is our opportunity to make people feel great.

Hairdressing is a career not a job! This is what I believe after styling hair since 1983. All the challenges which come into the salon each day starting form the clients and their happiness through to the varied techniques and products available to create the desired effect. read more...

My name is Georgina and I have been at Convict Cutters since I was 15, I was lucky enough to be trained through our innovative training program called IST (In Salon Training).

I am now a Senior Stylist and part salon owner and I love getting out of bed to join my friends at work, being with motivated and inspiring people is what drives me to learn more.

I am the Art Director which has given me the opportunity to travel around Australia and educate along side of Robert, which has opened my eyes up to the hairdressing industry and new opportunities.

Hi, I am Karen and have several very important jobs. Not only do I look after Robert,Franki and Bob but I also pay the salon accounts and do the Business Activity Statement. I have had many years experience as a business owner myself and bring my past experiences and knowledge to the salon. I also assist Robert with his photography shoots and seminars with make ups, and competition make up. Although I have my hands full at present with Franki and Bob I also am often at Reception and love to catch up with our clients.

My name is Teena and I am so honored to be apart of the Convict Cutters Team. I have been at Convict Cutters for almost 11 years and have enjoyed watching the salon and staff grow and getting to know our great clients. My role is Marketing Manager and I am also part salon owner. Over the past years I have nominated the salon for many business awards and have achieved some fantastic result in these. It important to me that our staff and clients are happy and that I market our staff successes. I have completed a Business Diploma and I am part of our great administration team. We look after all aspects of the Administration side of the business. I also love doing make ups at the competitions. I look forward to seeing you in the salon and know that you will enjoy your experience as much as I enjoy working there.

For the seven years I have been a senior stylist at Convict Cutters with a flair and passion for hairdressing. One of my main attributes is being able to listen and provide clients with their requests or alternatively suggesting styles or colours resulting in a new look if this be my client’s desire.

Competing in competitions is another side of hairdressing I absolutely enjoy as it allows me to be creative and imaginative showing my skills and talent.

I have on display in the salon my own photo shoot which I have also distributed to various magazines and have had published. This is truly a dream come true. If you would like to view these or meet me, call the salon as I would love to meet you. I also specialise in the new chemical straightening technique called “Straight and Shine” . I also am able to do hair extensions.

My name is Daniel and I am a Senior Stylist. I love being creative, particularly with colour and have a great client base. My work is heaps of fun and every day is interesting and exciting.

Some of my favourite parts of being a hairdresser is being able to make the client feel relaxed and de stressed at the basin with our massage beds and a great head massage. Colouring and styling clients hair and making them look and feel a million dollars. I enjoy competing in the I H S Competitions which is a great opportunity to be creative and have a bit of fun, also taking in all the action that’s around you and seeing all the creative work that other hairdressers are putting together, very inspiring!!!

The people I work with are a great team and we have heaps of fun and are also quite close as friends out of the salon which is great.

So that’s a little about me, hope to see you soon at the salon.

Hi, my name is Annalese Heazlewood and I am the newest addition to the Convict Cutters team. I am a Senior Stylist and have been in the industry for over 10 years. I have recently been travelling around the world working on a cruise ship.

I have a passion for hair and creating what my clients desire for their look.

I also enjoy entering competitions and recently placed 3rd in Australia for my work. I look forward to meeting you and creating something special that meets your needs.

I love my job. My name is Mason and I am a Third Year Apprentice. Basically every day I get paid to come to work with my best mates, have fun and be creative. If I am not sweeping, washing dishes, sweeping, making coffee or doing some more sweeping I will most likely be assisting seniors to help them run on time and applying colours. In my short time of hairdressing I have been able to travel to Sydney working on two hair show's, helping seniors prep for photo shoots and produced photo shoots myself. I have competed in competitions and have won some amazing awards in particular winning the "Men's Style Challenge" at Sydney Hair Expo 2007. I also love all our clients, on my 21st birthday a client brought a cake into the salon which she had made for me, I will never forget it and this is just one example of why I am having such a blast......

Hi, my name is Louise and I take with much pride my role as Salon Educator. This is a role that I am very passionate about. It involves taking the apprentices through their basic training course, which is very rewarding for me. I have had many years experience in the hairdressing industry and still find it exciting and fun, especially here at Convict Cutters where the staff are so friendly and motivated.

My name is Alison and when you come to our salon I will meet and greet you upon your arrival and make sure that your experience with us is a pleasurable one.

My position at Convict Cutters is Front Desk Manager. My role is a fun and important one. It involves behind the scene procedures of clerical and administrative duties which ensures the salon is operating in an effective and efficient manner.

Reception, assisting in the salon and delivering a high standard of customer service are the other aspects of my position, which I have to admit I enjoy the most.

Hello, my name is Melissa and I am very honoured and excited to be a part of an enthusiastic team. During the past 6years at Convict Cutters I have achieved so much including photo shoots, competitions and hair shows. It has also given me the opportunity to travel to Sydney to be part of the annual Hair Expo.

I also specialize in Hair Extensions, which are used to add length, body and even colour. So if you are interested in hearing more about them or looking for a change, feel free to come into the salon for a free consultation.

Currently I am in my third year as an apprentice as part of the Convict Cutters team. Everyday I get to come to a fun filled environment and learn while I work. Helping the Seniors run on time, customer service to our wonderful clients and keeping the salon looking beautiful are a few of my duties. Being a part of the Convict Cutter team allows me to experience new and exciting things. Sydney Hair Expo 2007 and 2009 was an eye opener and a highlight of each year, being able to help in the creation of a spectacular show was a major plus. No doubt the rest of the years will be just as fast paced so back to work and I look forward to seeing you soon.

My name is Martika and I am a second year apprentice which means my job is to keep the senior staff running smoothly and give the best customer service possible. I love the atmosphere, the clients and the experience I get from working at Convict Cutters. I have only been a hairdresser for a short period of time but am loving the opportunities and training we get, such as the hair competitions and hair shows at Sydney Hair Expo.

I am proud to call myself a Convict along with the rest of our fun and friendly staff, but for now it's back to basins. See you soon!!!!

Hey, my name is Alicia I am the Head Apprentice so my role is to shampoo and help keep my work mates stay on time in the salon, but most importantly to provide great customer service to our lovely clients. I am loving my time at Convict Cutters because I love being creative and artistic. I am very excited about the number of events I have had the opportunity to attend, which include hair competitions and Hair Expo, which is held in Sydney. I took part in Rob's seminar as his model at "Hair Expo"2006 which was an awesome experience. Already I have taken part in a number of wonderful and exciting things and I am looking forward to what else lies ahead in the future. Cheers Alicia!

Hi my name is Kate and I am a second year apprentice on the Convict Cutter team!! I love coming to work and learning new things everyday!! I love our In Salon Training and I am very grateful for being given the opportunity to work on the wonderful Convict Cutters team.

I look forward to meeting you all when you come into our salon!! See you then.