Girlboss: Corina Conn

Name: Corina Conn
Job title: Salon owner/director
Company: Hair to stare at

What does your job involve?

Where do I start? There's a lot of things I do but I think my main and most important job is nurturing my staff members. I think they are what makes the salon what it is today. I always try my best to ensure they are happy, have inspiration, drive, and goals. I try my best to help them achieve and I strive to make sure we work as a team to create an amazing work environment for both the staff and our clients to enjoy.

Why did you get into this profession?
I fell into hairdressing at the age of 15 and loved it from day dot, but I do remember on my first day of work I looked at my new boss and thought 'wow I want to be just like her'. I opened Hair To Stare At when I was 22. I won't lie and say it was easy because it wasn't, but 11 years down the track and 18 years of hairdressing later, myself and my husband have created an amazing salon with a great reputation.

What do you like about your job the most?
I love working with people and the hairdressing industry is so exciting, there's always new things coming out I learn something new everyday. I get to dress up everyday and hang out with people who make me happy.

What's the most challenging aspect of your role?The salon is growing and I have got busier so I guess the hardest thing is to manage a good work/life balance.

What's your proudest work moment?
I think our salon making the top three in five categories in the nationwide Kitomba Salon awards two years in a row makes me feel pretty proud. I also feel really proud when I see my girls achieve great things. Helping them achieve their apprenticeships and then gaining a clientele, it's very rewarding. Also coaching and helping my seniors achieve their targets and goals makes me super proud.

Hair to Stare at is currently offering an Ultimate Makeover package with ZM, The HIts and Indulge. The eight finalists will be announced shortly and people can vote for their favourites online