At the age of 24, Elise Knight was given the opportunity to buy into Rhubarb & Me Hair Boutique – her dream since she was a child. That was 15 years ago, and as the owner and manager of the Lyneham salon, Elise’s passion is helping to transform the hairdressing profession into a more sustainable industry.

Tell us about Rhubarb & Me and your role within it.

“Hairdressing is an industry which generates a lot of waste, and we are dedicated to being part of the solution, not the problem. We pride ourselves on our environmentally friendly approach to hairdressing. We also wish to inspire other businesses to do the same. We are an Actsmart accredited business recycler, and recycle 97 per cent of our waste. We are partnered with Sustainable Salons Australia, and we only use and sell Australian-owned products. We are a fully vegan and sustainable salon; this means we do not use any products or colour with any animal byproducts.”

What is the most rewarding part of your job? And the most challenging?

“The most rewarding part of my job is having the ability to boost my client’s confidence by doing what I love most. I love the relationships which I have formed with our most loyal clients. The most challenging part of my job has come about in recent years. Due to COVID-19, we were required to shut our doors for periods of time. I truly missed being able to light up my clients’ faces as we gave them their dream hair.”

What do you consider to be Rhubarb & Me’s key strengths?

“We are small, yet fast-paced, and our team works efficiently to service as many clients as we can. We are friendly and welcoming towards everyone, meaning anyone can feel comfortable walking in the door and receiving their dream hair.”

Call 6262 6111 to make an appointment with Elise Knight and her team at Rhubarb & Me. You’ll find them at 76-80 Wattle Street, Lyneham.

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