Evalyn Parsons
Co-Founder | CEO
With over 28 years of industry experience, Evalyn Parsons is a nationally acclaimed bridal and event hair stylist, and the proud owner of her namesake salon and wedding business on the Sunshine Coast since 2004. Known for her timeless and elegant approach, Evalyn has styled thousands of brides and is a trusted name in the Australian wedding industry.
A 6x ABIA National Winner and 11x State Award recipient, Evalyn’s work has been featured on magazine covers, in fashion editorials, and at high-profile events. She is also a Wella Colour Expert, Showpony Master Extensionist, and a regular contributor to Wella’s innovation and education programs.
Evalyn leads her salon team with creativity, care, and vision—constantly refreshing skills, mentoring stylists, and delivering stunning results, from flawless blondes to fashion-forward cuts.
Outside the salon, Evalyn loves nothing more than time with her husband Greg, their five beautiful children, baking treats, and keeping active in nature.
The Evalyn Parsons Team
The team at Evalyn Parsons Salon are an incredible group of individually talented Stylists, each having their own speciality areas. From Emerging Stylists to Managing Stylists, we have one shared goal...a happy you. In true Evalyn-style, we all are dedicated to a warm welcome and listening first.
Meet our incredible team.
Claire
Salon Manager | Managing Stylist
Precision Cutting | Lived-In Blondes | Technical Expert
With over 26 years behind the chair, Claire brings a level of skill and experience that speaks for itself. Originally from Hobart, where she spent her career at one of the city's most prestigious salons, Claire is now a well-established part of our team and holds the role of Salon Manager.
Claire specialises in lived-in blondes, brondes, and creamy bright blondes, and is known for her precision cutting, tailoring every style to suit the individual in front of her. Alongside her client work, she leads education for hairdressers, passing on the knowledge and passion she's built over decades in the industry.
Outside the salon, she loves soaking up the sun and Sunshine Coast lifestyle with her family.
Naomi
Master Stylist
Specialised Colourist | Specialised Cutter | Extension Specialist | Event Styling
Naomi is a highly experienced Master Stylist with over 20 years in the industry. Specialising in all colour services including colour correction, short & curly cuts, all hair extension applications and event styling especially her big blowouts.
If you’re looking for a stylist who combines technical excellence with an eye for detail and style that lasts, book your appointment with Naomi today.
Naomi enjoys discovering all the Sunshine Coast has to offer with her family after living & working many years in Victoria.
Katherine
Senior Stylist
Blondes | Balayage | Specialised Colourist | Specialised Cutter | Extensions
Katherine's specialties include blonde work, balayage, and tape-in extensions, though she is confident in all aspects of cutting and colouring.
What Katherine loves most - helping people feel confident and beautiful. She is especially passionate about personalised customer service and creating a welcoming, end-to-end experience for every guest.
Sami
Senior Stylist | Master Wedding Stylist
Blondes | Event & Wedding Hair Styling | Hair Extensions | Colouring | Cutting
Sami is a passionate colour specialist dedicated to creating stunning lived-in blondes, rich brunettes, and vibrant colours. Her expertise extends to hair extensions, specialising in weft and tape methods for added volume and length. When Sami is not in the salon, you will find her creating on trend modern bridal looks for our Sunshine Coast brides.
Sami was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast and couldn't imagine herself living anywhere else.
On her days off from the salon you will find her relaxing at the beach or taking a dance class.
Anae
Senior Stylist
Blondes | Transformations | Colours | Styling
Anae is our vivacious and talented third-year Emerging Stylist, bringing an infectious energy and deep passion for hair to the Evalyn Parsons team. With a natural flair and growing expertise, she is already turning heads with her precise foiling work, beautiful cuts, and polished blow-dries. Her attention to detail and commitment to learning make her one to watch as she continues to develop her craft.
But Anae’s talents don’t stop at styling—she’s also our go-to for the ultimate moment of relaxation. Her luxurious hair treatments and soothing head massages at the basin are nothing short of heavenly, offering clients a truly pampering experience.
Outside of the salon, Anae loves expressing her creativity through singing, staying active, and getting lost in a good book. Her warm personality and genuine love for what she does make every appointment with her a feel-good experience.
Chloe
Emerging Stylist
Cutting | Colouring
Chloe is an emerging styist who loves meeting her clients and helping them find the perfect hair colour and cut to suit them.She loves creating rich, warm chocolates and coppers as well as blonde foiling and lived-in blondes. Pair this with her love for finishing off the style with a beautiful cut or blow-dry.
In her downtime she likes to spend time with her family in the countryside where she lives. Chloe is an absolute treasure to have in the salon and we can't wait for you to meet her.
Lexi
Emerging Stylist
Treatments | Styles | Blondes
Lexi is one of our young up and coming emerging stylists. She is has mastered the art of blowdrying and toning and you will see her gliding around the salon helping keep everything tidy and running smoothly
When she is not at work, Lexy loves taking her dog for walk along the coastal paths or heading to the shops for some retail therapy.
Bree
Content Creator
Content Specialist
Bree is the creative eye behind the brand, working as our in-house Content Creator to capture the energy, artistry, and everyday magic that happens at Evalyn Parsons Salon. With a genuine love for beauty and a natural instinct for what works on social media, she brings a fresh and considered approach to everything she creates.
From 'behind the scenes' moments to stunning hair transformations, Bree has a talent for translating the salon's coastal vision into content that connects.
Bree is keeping an eye on the latest trends, transitions, and editing styles on Instagram and TikTok and will be working on how to make content feel both current and authentic to the brand.
Micah
Assistant Salon Coordinator
Client Care | Team Care | Salon Care
Micah is our friendly and efficient Assistant Salon Coordinator, playing a key role in supporting our team and clients during our evening sessions. Always approachable and attentive, Micah ensures everything behind the scenes runs smoothly—whether that’s offering a refreshing drink, helping with bookings, or simply making guests feel welcome.
Having recently returned from a year in Italy, Micah brings a touch of European charm to the salon—and if you’re up for a little Italian conversation, he’s more than happy to oblige!
Amelia
Wedding Administration
Complete Wedding Hair Organisation | Bride Care & Liaison
Amelia is the friendly, organised force behind the seamless experience our brides enjoy at Evalyn Parsons. As our Bridal Coordinator and Client Liaison, she manages everything from responding to bride enquiries and scheduling hair trials to ensuring every wedding day runs smoothly. She’s also a key support for our salon team, often the warm voice you’ll hear when calling to make an appointment.
With a natural talent for organisation and a genuine love for helping others, Amelia keeps everything running behind the scenes so our clients feel supported and cared for from the very first interaction.
Outside of work, Amelia loves exploring the Sunshine Coast with her young family, making the most of everything this beautiful region has to offer.