As our salon owner and director, Nuwee has thirteen years of top-tier industry experience. Her vision throughout this period has always remained the same: providing clients with a personable and exciting salon experience which holds a deep enjoyment for anyone that walks through the door. Nuwee is committed to ensuring that Miss Gertrude remains a step above a regular salon, and that each and every client leaves their service with a smile. As a stylist, Nuwee is renowned for her elegant colour work and glamorous styling. Nuwee specialises in long, flowing balayages and glowing blondes, as well as those often-tricky colour corrections.

Principal stylist Jens has been working as a hairdresser for more than 30 years. He began his career in Germany, where he trained with Vidal Sassoon. Since then he has worked all over the world, honing his expertise. His particular talents lie in colour work, and he absolutely loves working with curly hair. Jens is also our resident perm expert – contact reception if you’d like to book in a consultation.

Senior stylist and cutting specialist Fiona is a fan of all kinds of styles, and her strength lies in her versatility. Preferring not to stick to any one area, Fiona likes her clients to come in with their own ideas so she can help their hair harmonise with their signature style.

Shannon has come to us from Aotearoa. She is all about creating hair as unique as you are, from short cuts and curls to finding your journey through to blonde. Shannon loves every aspect of hairdressing and has all the tips and tricks for keeping your hair salon-fresh all year round.

Max began their journey on the salon floor in 2021, quickly making waves in the industry. They have an unparalleled love for colour, effortlessly blending soft foils and creating vibrant fashion shades. Max's signature 90s layers and iconic blowouts reflect their creative flair. Born in Ireland, they now call southern Melbourne their home.

Shaan is one of our second-year apprentices, focussing on colour application and blow-waves. Shaan is always a friendly face around the salon and loves working to make clients feel as happy as possible at Miss Gertrude.

Abbey is one of our second-year apprentices, and is a whizz with blowwaves and braiding. She’s currently working on her colour application with tints and foils as a focus. She loves working with the variety of clientele that comes through the salon doors and building personal connections with clients.