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A French press coffee – a flip through the latest issue of the New Yorker – and a finger wave; sounds like you’re in a hair salon in Hollywood in the 1920s, but it’s Victoria’s newest, sexiest place for a coif, Stella.

Owners Amanda Edge and Mollie Siegel spent a less than stylish month “dressed like farmers” transforming their space in Market Square into what might just be Victoria’s loveliest new salon. Amanda says she looked at several locations before she walked into their new digs and knew instantly that this was their place. The built‐in heritage feel provided the perfect bones for what has simply become “Stella”; a theme that boasts a nod to 80’s pop god Prince – who has often referred to beautiful women as ‘Stellas’. And who could forget the famous call out to “STELLAAAAA” from the 1951 classic A Streetcar Named Desire.

There’s definitely a glamorous old Hollywood feel to Stella (including the name) – purple walls with custom painted gold striped wallpaper, and a diamond tufted leather sofa Greta Garbo would have looked perfect posed on. Maybe she did? The sofa was donated by Howie Siegel, co‐owner Mollie Siegel’s father. They’ve accomplished a look and feel that’s unlike any other salon in Victoria. Both women come from very creative, entrepreneurial parents and both exude a unique style of their own. When asked, Mollie says “we’re not trying to follow a particular fashion, this is our fashion”. Safe to say – these girls follow no one!

Stella’s clientele ranges in age, sex and social demographic. Everyone who comes in shares a common desire for luxury and grace. There is a level of comfort and knowledge for the styles of popular culture throughout the last two centuries that gives them a certain upper hand. In addition, modern colors, styles and applications are continuously being studied by the staff.

Davines – an exclusive Italian product imported from Milan has rapidly become a favorite of the staff and clientele. In addition Kevin Murphy – an Australian session stylist has created a delicious line of products that could be defined as being very “green”. They have begun manufacturing products in North America to decrease excessive carbon emissions in the shipping process. Great Lengths hair extensions are one of Amanda’s specialties, with 10 years of experience in applying extensions Amanda is the “Stella” for the job.

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