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st kilda hairdressers yoshiko hair head back into the studio. by Dani Blakeley

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Yoshiko Hair have created over 10 cut and colour collections for International Hair Product Companies, showcased across Australia. The team has returned to the studio for some more hair fun.

Creativity is central to the existence of Yoshiko Hair, from our inception. Leaded by Creative Director Dani Blakeley, the tight team at Yoshiko have worked on more than 30 shoots for the salon. Dani before forming Yoshiko had worked on international advertising campaigns and dozen of shoots. Dani shared their the creative process with Hass on our latest shoot. Hass having being part of the Shu Uemura Creative Team last year brought with him a wealth of experience to the shoot. Having perviously worked on Hollywood Block Buster movies.

The team at Yoshiko again got to collaborate with Melbourne fashion photographer Peter Rosetzky. Yoshiko and Peter are natural mix. With both parties in believing in keeping it real with very little digital interference. The hairstyle you see in our images is a true representation of the haircut on the model.

At Yoshiko Hair we are about keeping it real. Be it an International Magazine Cover or a client walking out of the door at Yoshiko. We are about beautiful hair.

win $20000 in diamonds when you protect your hair with #smartbond at yoshiko hair by Dani Blakeley

Go into the draw to win $20000 worth of diamonds by using Smartbond in your Hair Colour at Yoshiko Hair before the 31st of October. At Yoshiko Hair we have been using Smartbond since its introduction to Australia. With Yoshiko's Dani being part the Launch Campaign.

Smartbond isn't a bond repairer! It is a bond protector unlike many similar products on the market. It works by stopping any damage occurring during the colouring process while improving the strength and condition of the hair. L'Oreal Smartbond Ambassadour Ellie Gonsalves went from Copper to Blonde without her hair being negatively effected.

From day one of using Smartbond we have been getting amazing results with this product. We were one of the launch customers of the first Bond Protector on the market and were suitably impressed. So when the L'Oreal Professional launched Smartbond were needed convinced that the new product was as good as the one we were using. After Dani did her model below, for the launch. She wasn't just impressed. She was blown away! Her model with lifeless damaged hair was transformed with Smartbond. Leaving the studio with shiny and healthier hair.

Winners shall win the Ultimate Diamond Shopping Experience, being flown to Sydney to pickup your prize at Cerrone Jewellers. Not before stopping off for lunch at Sydney's Iconic Bondi Iceberges. A total prize of $25000 in value.

For Hair as Strong as Diamonds always insist on Smartbond as stocked by St Kilda's Yoshiko Hair.

seamless balayage. the must have balayage, st kilda hairdresser, yoshiko hair. by Dani Blakeley

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Balayage should be Seamless! At St Kilda's Yoshiko Hair we have the areas most Awarded Colour team, featured in the likes of Marie Claire, Vogue .... able to create balayage as it should be.

Balayage is a natural graduated look, created with placement of colour . Combing your natural hair with coloured hair. We can alter how dramatic the effect is, is determined by altering the amount of colour left uncoloured. At Yoshiko we are all about placement! Using only top quality hair products, we will never leave hair showing gaps, strips or sort of just wrong! Remember balayage isn't a outgrown regrowth, it is a look that is created in the salon.

Balayage is the perfect low maintain hair colour, yet for blonde balayage we recommend that you come into the salon for a freshen up with a toner. A good shampoo and conditioner matched to your hair and lifestyle in the salon, is a great investment. So your balayage continues to look great.

Yoshiko isn't just another salon. Boasting a colour team that have created National Hair Colour campaigns and Educated fellow hairdressers across Australia. With our Balayage and Blonde colour work having been published across the Globe. From New York and London to Paris and Milan; our cut and colour work has been inspiring around the world.

Balayage and Amazing Blonde work is what Yoshiko is known for. With a wealth of experience gained from working across the globe; Yoshiko shall give you the ballad you need. Seamless!

honey blonde. perfect for winter? yoshiko hair, hairdresser st kilda by Dani Blakeley

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Should our Hair Colour change with the seasons? At Yoshiko Hair we can assess and alter your Hair Colour to take into account your changing skin pigmentation and clothing.

Your Ash Blonde in Summer may make you look "washed out" when it comes to Winter. So we see Honey Blonde being strong this Winter, adding warmth to Cooler Skin Tones. Honey Blonde can also help brightening up your darker winter clothes.At Yoshiko Hair we don't just do one look or one hair type. Yoshiko are Blonde Experts who's Highlights and Lowlights have been showcased in Vogue, Marie Claire and for L'Oreal Australia

We shall individualise your Hair Colour to taking into account your hair type, skin tone, face shape, hair cut and lifestyle.


Contact Yoshiko Hair for your free Consult from St Kilda's Most Awarded Hair Colour Salon.

st kilda hairdresser dani blakeley as interviewed by italy's queen magazine, yoshiko hair. by Dani Blakeley

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Published across the Globe and around Australia, Yoshiko Hair have an impact on Hair Trends well beyond their base on St Kilda's Fitzroy Street. Yoshiko under the Creative Direction of Dani have had their inspirational hair collections in Paris, London, New York, Milan, Tokyo and many other cities.


Queen Magazine from Italy interviewed Yoshiko's Dani, to see how she comes up ideas for her hair shoots and education commitments. Dani has always seen herself as an salon based hairdresser, where doing her clients excites and inspires her a daily basis. Yoshiko Hair does shoots which range from High fashion Editorial shoots to more down earth Cut and Colour Collections. Dani has done numerous Cut and Colour Collections for L'Oreal Professional. Lakme Australia and De Lorenzo.


Yoshiko Hair with Dani have also created many Hair FashionTrend Forecast that have been published around the globe. Along with "St Kilda's King" of Balayage, Hass they make St Kilda's foremost Hair Colour team. Both Hass and Dani are true Blonde Experts, capable of both Creative and Commercial colouring techniques. Colour Correction and Balayage are our specialities.

french freehand balayage - natural looking balayage at st kilda's yoshiko hair by Dani Blakeley

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What is French Freehand Balayage you may ask? Freehand Balayage originating in France is the application of colour without foils or plastic film, as to achieve a Natural and Subtle looking Hair Colour. At Yoshiko Hair we used specially developed hair colours and developers which have been created by L'Oreal Professional for this application. Developed in Paris by the worlds leading innovators to when it comes Hair Colour; L'Oreal has developed Developers that are Air Activated. Instead of being temperature driven. When combined with the use of Smartbond you have the confidence not only that your hair will not suffer any damage but shall improve in condition during this process.

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Yoshiko Hair’s Master of Balayage. Hass, can be seen doing Freehand Balayage represented in the Top image. Hass along with Natalie and Dani are all leading Melbourne Hair Colourist. St Kilda’s Best Colourist have published around the globe, educated other hairdressers and worked on many National Hair Colour Campaigns. The Salon is know for their Blondes and was featured L’Oreal Australia’s Blondefident.

Experience getting your hair coloured at Fitzroy Streets, Yoshiko and you shall understand why Marie Clair listed the salon as on of the top salons in Australia to get your pampered.