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.
