RENYA GXYDIS e f i L s ou lamor A
Ever wondered what it would be like to travel to world and tend to the locks of the rich and famous or the globe’s most glamorous? Well, we decided to ask the gal who knows…. because that’s pretty much exactly how she rolls. Renya Xydis is the Creative Director and driving force of creativity behind Valonz and Salon X by Renya Xydis and the secret hairstyling weapon of the likes of Cate, Nicole and Miranda. As a celebrity and editorial stylist, Renya continually pushes creative boundaries and over three decades has established herself as a leader within the Australian hairdressing industry.
“MY FAVOURITE PLACE TO BE IS ON THE SALON FLOOR, CREATING AND HAVING FUN WITH MY TEAM – IT MEANS NO DAY IS EVER BORING!”
Her knowledge and expertise are second to none and furthered again through her partnerships and roles as Australian and New Zealand Creative Director for Wella Professionals and Ambassador for Cloud Nine. Travelling the world working with leading publications such as Vanity Fair and Vogue, Renya’s dedication to her craft has made her one of the most sought-after Hair Directors during fashion week where she regularly works with the most in-demand designers of our time. But she also juggles not one, but two
highly successful salons as well, leading a team of expert stylists made up of precision cutting specialists and elite colour technicians who also style and colour for a portfolio of high-profile clientele. How does she do it? Read on and find out!
AS CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF FASHION WEEKS AROUND THE GLOBE AND PRODUCT AMBASSADOR, OPERATING 2 SALON BUSINESSES IS NO MEAN FEAT. HOW DO YOU MANAGE IT ALL SUCCESSFULLY?
I really lean on my team for support – My GM, Juliette Cummins, is beyond brilliant. I believe you need someone who has the power to say ‘No’ to you but is also able to come up with a great solution to your question and Juliette is completely this. She is the heartbeat of the salons. Jim, our CEO and I are lucky to have her. We know we can’t do it all by ourselves. I have the vision; Jim makes it function and Jules puts it all together!