Daylesford's Best Hairdressing and Beauty Artists

“Discover your best self at Hair & Beauty Retreat Daylesford — expert styling, holistic beauty treatments, and genuine care, all delivered in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that’s uniquely yours.”

Our Happy Customers

& what they’re saying

"Thank you for making it such a special morning as we got ready for a wedding. Everyone was friendly and professional and made it a fun and relaxing experience before the big day. We were all so happy with the results of our hair and make-up. Would highly recommend.

Services-"

Blowdry, Hairstyling, Make-up services, Special occasion makeup, Updos

Beth Hill - Melbourne

"I can't thank Elise enough for always making my hair look great I travel over an hour and it's so worth it. It's such a fun environment I love going to see the girls and Hair and Beauty Retreat Daylesford"

Janelle Elms - Melton

"The atmosphere in this place is great. All the ladies are super friendly and very good at their jobs. Highly recommended for all things hair, from cut, colour to extensions.They do an amazing job with both men and women. Can't recommend this place enough!"

Emma Nicol - Daylesford

Meet Our Salon Retreat Team

Elise - CEO-Captain

Elise is the owner, creative free spirit, mover and shaker, and team captain @ the retreat.

Elise's hair story started 15 years ago, qualifying as a hairdresser, and running her own hair & beauty salons for the last 12 years.

Elise specialises in hair extensions, unstructured styling, natural hair colour & looks, creative cutting, barbering, and loves creating hair illusions.

Outside of hair & business hobbies? Wife for Life, Mum of 3 teens, lover of chocolate, intuitive card reader and reiki master.

Kirsty Co-Captain

Kirsty is teams co-captain, our beautiful, warm, caring but crazy gal, who loves colour creations!

She loves a good balayage, a crazy colour, or blonde, any creative colour work for Kirsty is just fine.

She thrives on making you feel welcomed in salon, attending to your every need. With over 6 years in the industry, qualified for nearly 5, you're guaranteed to walk out with the best fresh hair feeling.

Outside of hair hobbies? Mumma to her little man, loves adding to her crystal collection, and won't pass up a cocktail on a hot day!

Yana - Make-Up Artist

Yana is our teams makeup artist, and part time beauty queen.
Makeup is her jam and bridal season is her favourite time of year.

Yana has enrolled into Hairdresser college in Geelong, and is so keen to get her hands in hair in salon. Yana also loves waxing, tinting, lashes and brows, and is so keen to learn hair next year.

Outside of makeup hobbies? Yana is keen to chill with her romantic man after work, is a cat mum and also a local barista.

Sam - Qualified Senior

Sam is our newest qualified senior with over 20 years experience in all things hair.

Sam brings such a talent in colours, blondes and balayage. She loves transforming with colour, and has a passion for making you stand taller and walk out smiling.

Sam lives locally, moving up away from the big smoke to be closer to family and enjoy the country life.

Outside of hair hobbies? Sam loves a good music gig, baking, a good cocktail, a fur mum to her fur babies, spending time with her mum and ...................boyfriend

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Georgia - Lead Beautician

Georgia is the Retreats qualified beautician, and has been helping our clients on the team on and off since 2018.

From our teams ‘tea‑and‑tidy’ junior, Georgia has really taken a liking to our awesome industry and now helps our clients with all things brows, lash extensions, waxing and hair styling!

Georgia is with us part time during the week, and brings her infectious energy to all her interactions.

Outside of beauty hobbies? Georgia is now finished with school, so has the freedom to enjoy her young life locally and in the big smoke.

Our Next- Emerging Stylist

Are you our very next superstar?

Your space reserved here

At Hair & Beauty Retreat Daylesford, we’re more than just colleagues — we’re a close-knit family who values creativity, kindness, and genuine connection. When you join our team, you become part of a supportive, relaxed environment where your talents are celebrated and your growth is our priority.

We believe that happy, inspired staff create the best experiences for our clients. That’s why we encourage you to bring your unique style and passion, knowing you’ll be supported every step of the way.