Welcome to Brooke + Sachi, We invite you to get to know our team!
BROOKE
BROOKE MILLER - Ellerslie | Grey Lynn
Position: Director & Stylist, Medium - Long hair specialist, Blonde foil work , Natural Colours, Dry & Blunt Cutting Specialist.
Passion: Anything Creative, Art, Design, Making!!
Skill-set: 14 years have past since we opened our little gem, Brooke + Sachi and now Grey Lynn! With over 22 years in the industry, I have lived and learnt a lot of styles, skills & have a wealth of knowledge to share. From Creative colour work, Colour corrections, Foil work & Cutting, I have something to offer all of my clients.
Hidden Talent?? Love to upcycle and re-purpose old things! You’ll see some proof of this in our eclectic salon space! & May Dabble in a little Operatic Singing from time to time!
Must Have: Good Food, Tea, Beautiful hair & Wouldn’t be whole without my Sachi xx
Trend Alert: Understated luxury.
Spotify: 90’s & early 2000’s rock!
SACHI
SACHIN KARAN aka Sachi
Position: General Manager & Boss man! @ BROOKE + SACHI.
Passion: "MUSIC, Music, Music!!! Spare time is filled with playing in bands and maintaining a cozy salon for our staff and customer to enjoy!
Skillset: Handy Man extraordinaire, You'll see me popping in and out of the salon every now and again running errands or doing a spot of maintenance, And sometimes sneaking in to enjoy one of our amazing Coffees in store. Sachi takes care of the business side of things for Brooke + Sachi & our online store.
Hidden Talent?? Musician and enjoy a daily game of Chess!
Must-Have: Good Hair, Shoes, Cologne, Coffee!
Trend Alert: Brooke & Sachi... watch this space!! & old school shoes!
Spotify: Dj Muggs, 70’s & 80’s Retro Vibes, Classical Music!
REETA LAUPOLA - Ellerslie
Position: Principle Stylist Ellerslie - Master cutter | Curly hair specialist | Colour Specialist, Blonde Specialist. Layer Expert.
Hidden Talent: Maybe a marathon or two!
Passion: The love for creating amazing coloured hair, Is my passion.
Skillset: With 14+ years of experience, and working in trendy Melbourne for 7 of those years, I now have an eye for detail and creativity to create stylish looks for my clients. There will always be something new to learn in this industry , And with all that I have learnt so far, I am up for any new challenges.
Must-Have: Morning coffee!
Trend Alert: White sneakers and something green.
Spotify: Neo Soul, 90-s RnB, Reggae
BRIAR WARNER - Grey Lynn
Position: Founding Senior Stylist Grey Lynn - Medium - Long Hair Specialist, Balayage, Natural Colours, Beautiful Magazine Worthy Blow Waves!
Passion: I love festivals, raves and concerts. Anything to get out and about and to meet people from all walks of life. Love the music and the freedom of being and doing what you want!
Skill set: Having worked with O&M for the last 7 years I’ve grown to love all the colour. I will work with you to achieve your best colour! Whether it is natural, blended, bright, vibrant, I’m in my element doing it all!
Hidden Talent: Pretty good baker, love baking. Cheesecakes, brownies, cookies!
Must have: My cat Wilbur is high on that list! Sunnies and a coffee is an everyday essential!
Trend alert: Dr martens!!!
Spotify: Reggae, 70’s, 80’s in the one hand then DnB, EDM in the other!
HAYLEY NOLAN - Grey Lynn
Position: Senior Stylist Grey Lynn, Blonde foil enthusiast, glossy brunettes, lived in colour - healthy hair
Passion: I have a genuine love and passion for the ocean and nature. I love being outdoors, exploring new places, and seeing the incredible animals and marine life that make our world so special. I’m always curious to learn more about the natural environment and how we can better appreciate and protect it.
Skill set: With over 6 years of salon experience, I’ve developed a strong knowledge and passion for dimensional, lived-in colour and blonde work. My skill set also includes medium to long hair cutting, bouncy layered styles, styling and finishing, as well as keratin smoothing treatments. I enjoy creating personalized looks that enhance each client’s natural features while maintaining healthy, manageable hair.
Hidden Talent: I’ve been dancing since I was 3 years old! I grew up competing in dance and even had the incredible opportunity to perform in the Russian ballet “The Nutcracker”
Must have: With my home still being in Australia, one of my biggest must haves is staying close and connected to my family! I love a good walking track, being surrounded by nature and spending time outdoors. And of course, my biggest must have of all is my husband Tommy!
Trend alert: 90s chic
Spotify: Indie Rock