‘So, I am inspired by a sort of childhood version of the client. So, to try and replicate what the sun would have done just by going to the beach or being out and about, you know how naturally there’s all these different nuances, particularly in longer hair. You’ve got golds and you’ve got some beiges in there, you might have some warmer tones, you might have some cool ash, and I’m just even talking about blondes. Don’t get me started on reds and coppers and brunettes because we will be here all day. But yeah, I’m just really inspired to create hair that’s the most beautiful that it can be.’ ~ Maria Faulder

This is a powerful interview and insight into the world of hair from a world-renowned colourist and salon owner Maria Faulder. The conversation takes us on a journey of loving colour and art as a teenager to immigrating from the UK to establish a highly successful hair salon on the Sunshine Coast. Maria shares openly the highs and the lows and how the challenges have helped shape her into the successful wife, mother, friend and businesswoman she is today.

Maria Faulder is the Art Director, Master Colourist and Founder of Suite Three Hair (est 2008) in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. Maria won Small Businesswoman of the Year SCBWN 2016 by combining her passion for her craft and appreciation for her love of business.

Maria was born in the UK, and immigrated to Australia with a young family in 2004. She. has over 38 years of hair industry experience and owned a highly successful hair salon in Carlisle, England. This experience gave her the strength and desire to launch her beloved Suite Three Hair in 2008.

Maria has worked on over 50 runways from the Melbourne Fashion Festival to the New York Fashion Week and is very proud to say Suite Three Hair is part of Sustainable Salons Australia’s practices, systems and network.

Her love of colour, shape and form came from her upbringing around Cumbria College of Art and Design, where her father taught Screen Printing. She spent a lot of time there and it’s fair to say that creativity was in my blood and fitted perfectly in the hairdressing world!

Her craft is her passion, and to be given the privilege to create beautiful hair for her clients is her big why.

Her definition of Self Love is meaning you can sit really well with the choices you have made. I have an abundance of self love with my family. It is celebrating your wins and being ok with the not wins. It is about being you and being a good person and kind.

Her favourite quote is:
Comparison is the thief of joy.

Links to follow:
Bookings Website: https://www.fresha.com/a/suite-three-buderim-3-ballinger-place-3-5-ballinger-road-zujyh766/booking?menu=true&dppub=true
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suitethreehair/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suitethree

Quotes:
It is a natural extension of her artistic passion.
Everyone has a story and is from somewhere.
You have got to be open.
I would be at the opening of an envelope!
It is the ripple effect that happens when you put yourself out there.
I’ve just got a vision for every head of hair.
I do love the fact that our clients feel respected, and cared for, and safe, definitely.
A successful business isn’t successful without having a good policy manual and everybody is on board with what the systems are.
The business awards made me more accountable and created more visions for the future.
It was an honour to receive this award.
The NY Fashion Show was an exciting experience.
I know how not to take anything for granted.
Home is where the heart is.
It is a privilege training the next generation.
At the end of the day, everyone is on their own journey.
I have learned to adapt and troubleshoot.
The vision and the reality are often two very different things.
I have a daily ritual where we ask for 3 intentions and 3 gratitude’s.
Comparison is the thief of joy.
 

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