Whitehouse Hair & Beauty is a boutique salon located in leafy Wahroonga. Melanie and Kurt a husband and wife team, have combined their talents to create something different in the world of Hair and Beauty. A salon that offers a sophisticated, yet relaxed environment and makes the most of this stunning building with a fusion of heritage and contemporary style; but believe me that is only the beginning.

Kurt, Head HairdresserKate Middleton always looks fabulous. That's a great example of beautiful hair with a great colour, a great cut and a seriously good blow dry

Upon arrival, we enter a beautiful, elegant space that feels relaxed and welcoming. The team at Whitehouse Hair & Beauty have clearly put effort and thought into making the space look, feel and even smell gorgeous. I discover later that their hair colour range, O&M, is ammonia free and naturally based
so there are no harsh chemical smells.

E: So Kurt why do you think you’ve had a loyal clientèle that have followed you for nearly 2 decades?’
K: ‘ I pride myself on my ability to truly understand my Clients wants and needs. To help women look their best you must design each hairstyle to suit their hair type, facial features and importantly their lifestyle. There’s no point giving you a style which takes half an hour of styling if you really only have five minutes in the morning.

E: ‘ What does it mean that you are a classically trained hairdresser?’
K: ‘ The classical style of hairdressing is really all about great shapes which wear well, and a colour which complements your skin and eyes. Our clients have busy lifestyles and need a cut which will wear well, even after six weeks.

E: ‘ Whose hair do you love that’s out there in the media at the moment?
K:’ Kate Middleton always looks fabulous. That’s a great example of beautiful hair with a great colour, a great cut and a seriously good blow dry, you just can’t beat that. Cate Blanchett is another great example- great shape and perfect creamy blonde.

E: ‘ I’ve heard a story you do the best blow-dry on the north shore- is that true?’
K: ( laughs ) ‘Blow-drying is my speciality! I love the look on a client’s face when their hair is styled perfectly, and they love the fact that my blow-drys last really well. As for the best…you’ll have to come and try!’

E: ‘ So Sarah, you’re a qualified beauty therapist with many years in the industry, why choose to use the Luzern Skincare range in all your customized facials?’
S: ‘ Luzern is a luxurious, ultra-hydrating range based on natural botanical ingredients harvested from the Swiss alps. Luzern Skincare is completely free of toxins and synthetic, irritating ingredients. Our facial treatments are fully customised to address your skin concerns and homecare products can be prescribed to enhance and maintain the results you get from our professional treatments.

E: ‘ How about results? Does it still pack a punch?’,
S: ‘ Definitely. It’s a natural range which really delivers results, without compromising on what’s good for the skin. This range boasts powerhouse ingredients like vitamin c and peptides, without the irritants. I believe the first step to beautiful skin is calming and balance- our clients have really noticed the difference, too.’

E: ‘ Tell me about Reiki healing- what does that involve?’
S: ‘ I’m what’s known as a Reiki Master, which means I can teach, and have more advanced skills.
Reiki is a form of energetic hands on healing. It is a beautiful subtle energy that can work on many different levels in the body (physically, emotionally & spiritually). It brings a wonderful sense of peace & lightness of spirit.

E: ‘So many people are searching for more spiritual support in their busy lifestyle, can you tell me about the new Reiki Facial you have just launched at Whitehouse Hair & Beauty?
S: We are so excited about this, its a revolutionary treatment that combines a customised facial, pressure point crystal massage together with the hands on healing of reiki. You will not find this anywhere in Australia! Our Reiki Facial is an opportunity to experience 90 minutes of bliss.

Sarah shows us to the beauty rooms, which, as promised, feel like a large stylish guest room in a Manhattan hotel. She then proudly shows me these polished tiger shells, whilst announcing that Whitehouse Hair & Beauty is the only salon on the Upper North shore to do the famous Lava Shell massage.

Melanie and Kurt have truly delivered on their vision of a highly professional yet elegant salon where their high standard of Client service ensures every visit is truly memorable.

O&M, hair colour range
Exterior on Coonanbarra Road
Beauty rooms , top floor
Beauty Room
Interior, ground floor
The team
Kurt with wife, Melanie and Sarah, qualified beauty therapist