Waves Hair by Lisa Colahan
Mediterranean + coastal inspired home salon. Blonde + Balayage expert with cruelty free Artègo range. Lisa @waves_hairsalon
Hi, I’m Lisa and I am the owner of Waves Hair on the Northside of Brisbane. I have been working professionally in salons for many years, but with a young family I found that it was no longer for me. I was ready to walk away, but I had customers chasing me down, so I thought, why not create my own salon - So I created Waves Hair by Lisa! I love achieving the perfect blonde or balayage, I am a preci
What I’ve been working on lately ✨
A home salon.
A talented stylist.
A woman who forgot her own worth.
She was doing everything “right”…
except believing she deserved more.
So we got to work — together:
• refining her services so every hour she works actually pays her back
• aligning her pricing with her skill (not her doubt)
• leaning into what she does BEST and putting that front and centre
• simplifying how clients book — no more guesswork or undervaluing
• rebuilding her confidence, one empowered decision at a time
Yes, we’re giving her space the premium feel she already delivers…
but the biggest transformation has been inside her. 🤍
Watching someone remember who they are and choose what they deserve 🥹
there’s honestly nothing like it.
To the home stylists out there:
Your skills are real.
Your time is valuable.
Your dreams deserve to take up space.
I’m so excited to show you more of her journey 🥹✨
Lisa xx
29/11/2025
DECEMBER BOOKINGS UPDATE 🤍
As we head into my busiest month of the year, I just need to gently pop this here so everything runs smoothly for all of us.
I’m fully booked for December, which means any changes to appointments really affect the flow of my days, and the clients on my waitlist hoping for a spot.
✨ If you need to reschedule, please check your confirmation email and give 72 hours’ notice.
✨ Cancellations within 48 hours will now incur a fee so I can protect my time and honour the clients waiting behind you.
I know life happens, I just need to keep things fair and manageable through this season.
Thank you for always being so respectful, supportive and understanding.
I appreciate you more than you know.
Lisa xx
Nothing big starts overnight.
Not a salon.
Not a brand.
Not a coaching business.
Not confidence.
I started in my kitchen… literally squeezing clients in between naps with two babies under two, taking photos when I remembered and posting whenever I could. Nothing about it was perfect, but I kept going.
And now?
I’m working with home-based stylists who are insanely good at what they do… they’ve just been undercharging, over-giving, and forgetting how valuable they actually are.
I’m helping them find their confidence again, charge properly, and build a business that supports their life, not drain it.
Trust the process.
Back yourself.
And remember: everyone you look up to started somewhere.
Lisa xx
22/11/2025
If you’ve stopped posting because you didn’t get the before shot…
or you’re overthinking your content…
you’re honestly not alone.
But please don’t let that hold you back.
Your after shots are still worth sharing and half the magic is just showing up consistently.
And trust me… if you scroll back far enough on my page, you’ll see that I wasn’t perfect either.
I just kept posting, kept learning, and kept going.. and that’s what actually builds confidence.
So if you’re feeling stuck, I’ve put together a simple FREE 7-day content plan to help you get moving again using the photos you already have.
✨ Comment “SEND” and I’ll slide it straight into your DMs.
Lisa xx
I haven’t posted in a while… and honestly, I haven’t felt like myself for a lot of that time.
I went to Bali for a business retreat…but what I actually needed was space.
Space from home.
Space from the noise.
Space to breathe again.
Somewhere on the back of that moped, in the middle of Canggu, something shifted.
I finally felt free.
I felt ME again.
This trip reminded me of the woman behind the business, the mum behind the chaos, the heart behind all the things I try so hard to hold together.
I’m still figuring it out.
Still healing.
Still finding my way back to myself.
Grateful to for creating the space I didn’t know I needed.
And to the women and the men, who shared these days with me… thank you 🤍 I have truly made connections with each and every one of you and it means the world to me xx
Thanks for sticking around.
The next chapter feels different… in the best way.
Lisa xx
13/05/2025
You love your salon and your amazing clients, but the constant hustle, the missed family moments, the pressure to keep up—it’s draining.
I see you. I was you.
You don’t have to walk away from your salon. You just need a new way of doing business. One with systems, smarter pricing, and boundaries that protect your peace.
Let me show you how to build a salon that supports your life—not one that runs it.
Send me a DM to get started xx
28/04/2025
Big changes start with one small, intentional action.
Maybe it’s finally updating your service prices, blocking time off for yourself, or automating your bookings?
Whatever it is, today is the perfect day to choose progress over overwhelm.
When you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to help you elevate your salon into the thriving, balanced business you deserve.
Comment YES and I’ll share more with you.
14/04/2025
I started my salon in the corner of my kitchen.
Not because it was trendy.
Not because I had it all figured out.
But because I had to do things differently—or burn out trying to keep up.
And over time? That little setup became a thriving business.
Because I didn’t wait for perfect—I just started.
And I built it around my values: freedom, family, and balance.
If you’re feeling stuck, overworked, or unsure of how to grow your salon without burning out—you don’t need to do it alone.
Comment SALON below and I’ll send some more details xx
10/04/2025
Before I launched Salon Elevation, I was helping fellow salon owners every day from my DMs.
Each week my inbox is filled with questions about how I built my salon, how I became fully booked and created a profitable business that I love!
I have poured everything I know, all the hard lessons I’ve learnt and my secret sauce to salon success into Salon Elevation. I can’t wait to share this journey with you.
Choose the level of support that suits you!
07/04/2025
You’re doing everything—booking clients, managing staff, marketing your services, staying on top of inventory, trying to post on socials…and somehow still squeezing in dinner with your family (if you’re lucky).
But deep down, something’s not working.
Maybe you’re:
• feeling constantly overwhelmed, like the business is running you
• Stuck at the same income level, even though you’re fully booked
• Wondering how you’ll ever grow without burning out
• Dreaming of more time with your kids, or just some peace and quiet for yourself
• Thinking “There has to be a better way.”
That’s usually when it’s time.
Mentorship isn’t about telling you what to do—it’s about walking beside you while you figure out what works for your life and your salon.
It’s about creating systems, setting boundaries, and building a business that supports your personal life—not swallows it.
I built Salon Elevation to help salon owners reclaim their time, increase their income without adding more hours, and fall back in love with the business they started.
If you’re nodding along… maybe it’s time.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone.
31/03/2025
I can’t believe the day is finally here 〰️
Salon Elevation Mentoring Packages are now officially launched!
I know first hand how hard it is to run a salon while trying to have a life outside of it. That’s exactly why I created these mentoring packages—to help you build a business that supports you, not the other way around.
This moment feels so surreal, and honestly, I just feel so grateful. I wouldn’t be here without this community, and I’m beyond excited to support you in this next step of your business journey.
So go on, jump onto my website and have a look around at my different package options and let’s work together.
Love Lisa x
11/03/2025
I’ve built my business—and my life—by taking action, not waiting for things to happen.
Real change comes from intentional steps, and I’m here to help you do the same. With accountability, clear strategies, and realistic steps, we’ll turn your goals into reality.
Salon Elevation launches later this month and I will only be taking on a couple of exclusive spots to begin with. So make sure you’re on my mailing list to grab that first sport and let’s make change together!
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Best Street, Brighton
Brisbane, QLD
4017
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 4pm |
