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Private Sensory Safe Salon Melbourne. Dry Curly Cuts. colour transformations. Kids cuts. [email protected]
One of the biggest misconceptions about children is that if something worked once, it should work every time.
But kids don’t work like that.
And neither do sensory needs.
A child who sat beautifully for a haircut last month might struggle today.
A child who found clippers funny last visit might find them overwhelming this time.
A child who happily wore a cape yesterday might refuse it completely next week.
And that’s okay.
This was Freddy’s third visit to Sien Hair.
His first visit was challenging.
His second visit had me outside laying on the concrete and following him around as he watered my car tyres.
And this week, with the support of his Baba, Dad, and a flexible approach, we achieved his most successful haircut yet.
Not because we expected him to adapt to the salon.
Because we adapted to him.
Sometimes sensory-safe haircuts look like sitting still.
Sometimes they look like cartoons, sing-along, movement breaks, changing positions, family support, and a hairdresser willing to think outside the box.
Progress isn’t perfection.
Progress is feeling safe enough to come back.
❤️
04/06/2026
🌈 Happy Pride Month 🌈
At Sien Hair, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, celebrated, and completely themselves.
Hair is so much more than what grows from our heads - it’s identity, creativity, self-expression, confidence, and joy. Whether you’re bold and colourful, quietly discovering yourself, or anywhere in between, you are welcome here.
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the beautiful diversity of our community and the many ways people choose to express who they are. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Our salon has always been built on kindness, acceptance, and creating a space where every person can relax, be respected, and feel at home.
To our LGBTQIA+ clients, friends, families, and community - thank you for trusting us with your hair, your stories, and your authentic selves.
Happy Pride Month. We see you, we celebrate you, and we’re so glad you’re here. ✨
25/05/2026
Not hair related, but something that’s deeply important to me is the village that surrounds me.
Over the last 6 years, my neighbour has cooked for me more times than I could ever count.
When I’ve worked late nights.
When I’ve been overwhelmed.
When I’ve been sick.
When I’ve forgotten to properly look after myself.
Tonight, while recovering from a virus herself, she realised I was unwell and dropped homemade food at my door again.
There’s something incredibly healing about being cared for when you feel depleted. Especially as a solo parent and small business owner, where life can sometimes feel like constant output.
These photos are only a tiny fraction of the meals she’s made over the years -soups, curries, roasted vegetables, noodles, little comfort meals and “eat this while it’s hot” deliveries.
Just a reminder that community care still exists, and being looked after when you’re unwell means so much..
Sometimes love looks like a container of soup left at your front door ❤️
Stay warm and well out there!
17/05/2026
Today and every day, we stand with our community because every person deserves a space where they are safe, respected, and fully themselves.
You never have to shrink yourself to be welcome here 🌈🤍
We see you. We’re here for you.
HAPPY IDAHOBIT DAY ❤️
16/05/2026
THE FRINGE FILES 👀✂️
Micro.. Soft.. Curly.. Bold.. Asymmetric.. Curtain Bangs.. “I need a change” Bangs..
Proof that there’s no such thing as “just a fringe”.
The right fringe (or bangs😉) is designed to soften features, highlight eyes, add edge, bring height to curls, make a cut feel completely new… or spark a full blown identity shift at 11pm with kitchen scissors (pls don’t 😌).
All of them are perfect to bring up the heat for a hotter winter hairstyle!
Don’t think you need to be an expert with a round brush to wear a fringe- lmk what your preferred routine is and I will show you a bunch of easy, low-maintenance ways to style your fringe that fits in with your life 💛
Which one are you saving for your next appointment?
13/05/2026
A reminder that not every child experiences haircuts the same way 🤍
Sometimes the magic ingredient isn’t distraction…
it’s feeling safe enough to exist exactly as they are.
Mario playing.
Body moving.
Hair being cut in stages.
No pressure.
No overwhelm.
Just trust, patience and working with the child, not against them.
If you’re navigating haircut stress, anxiety or overwhelm with your little one, our Calm Cut™ Toolkit waitlist is now open - designed to help families prepare for gentler, more supported haircut experiences at home and in-salon.
Comment “TOOLKIT” or head to the link in bio to join the waitlist 🤍 Kit will be launched soon!
With love
K
09/05/2026
Everyone say “Hi” to Tamzyn! 🤍
We’re so excited to officially welcome Tamzyn to the team at Sien Hair
Tamzyn started her hair journey as an apprentice working full time in another salon, and is now completing her final couple of weeks in school before completing her qualification.. She brings such a calm, excited yet gentle energy to the salon and already feels so at home in our little space. Tamzyn is truly passionate about creating beautiful, healthy, low-maintenance hair and making clients feel comfortable, relaxed and cared for from the moment they walk in.
As a special welcome offer, we have decided to put together a package with a whopping 50% DISCOUNT till the end of June!
🔸 Gloss semi-permanent colour
🔸 Nourishing Hair Treatment- choose from either deep moisture, protein or colour-boost
🔸 Styled Blow wave
APPOINTMENTS ARE LIMITED TO
Wednesdays + Saturdays
If your hair is feeling dull, dry, flat or needing a little refresh heading into the cooler months, this is your sign 🫶
Swipe through to see some of Tamzyn’s gorgeous work 🤍
To book, send us a DM or comment “TAMZ”.. this offer is until JUNE 30 xx
05/05/2026
April, you were fun 🤍
Last month flew by… and true to form, I got too excited and forgot to take most photos 🫠
But here are a few happy snaps and transformations I did manage to capture - soft texture, fresh shapes, and a little bit of personality in every cut.
Every client, every story, every moment of trust… never lost on me.
💛
23/04/2026
“As someone who has worked in disability for years… this is one of the best I’ve seen.”
“My child hadn’t had a haircut in 12 months… and this was the first one they actually enjoyed.”
I don’t take that lightly.
This isn’t just a resource.
It’s something I’ve built from 25+ years behind the chair, and real lived experience supporting neurodivergent families, including my own.
⭐️For the child who’s overwhelmed before they even sit in the chair
⭐️For the parent bracing themselves before appointments, who’s carrying the stress of “how is this going to go?”
⭐️For the families who’ve avoided haircuts altogether because it’s just too much
This is about more than hair.
It’s about building safety, trust and confidence, for everyone in the family.
Over the past few weeks, we have quietly shared our Sien Sensory Safe First Haircut Toolkit with a small group of families…
And the feedback has honestly stopped us in our tracks.
Children who haven’t had a haircut in months (or years)…
now walking in willingly.
Leaving with smiles. 🤍
Parents feeling prepared instead of anxious.
Experiences completely shifting.
We are getting ready to release this properly very soon.
If you’d like early access (and a few bonus extras I’m putting together), you can join the waitlist here:
👉 https://tr.ee/m6Hlw8T78b
Or comment TOOLKIT and we will DM you directly!
With love
Kelly & the Sien Team💛
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