Meet The Team

At The Basin, the thing we are most proud of is our amazing team culture. Every one of the people below play an active part in making The Basin the unique business it is.

Driving the crazy bus that is the basin are business partners Stephen Arrizza and Mandy Mattiske. With over 60 years experience between them , both as salon owners and recognised mentors in the industry, they still manage a busy clientele.

What keeps them motivated? We were lucky enough to discover our “why”early on, that is, to empower and motivate young people coming in to this fantastic industry, to be the best they can be, helping them realize opportunities both professionally and personally.

Meet The Team

Steve

Steve

Style Director

Steve has been in the hairdressing industry for over 35 years now! Steve loves cutting more than anything and seeing dramatic transformations in the salon. Steve is grateful for the opportunity he gets to be surrounded by many young people who help keep him motivated and excited about the industry. Steve is a keen cyclist and values his time with his wife and two daughters outside of work.
Mandy

Mandy

Style Director

Mandy has been hairdressing for 37 years! Mandy thrives off of the connection she gets with people in the industry as well as doing great hair! Coming to work and having a laugh is one of Mandy’s favourite things as well as the variation of trends and styles in hairdressing. Outside of work Mandy loves keeping fit with her Border Collie Sunny, riding her bike, hiking mountains and traveling with her backpack and husband Lee.
Chloe

Chloe

Style Director

Chloe began her hairdressing journey 17 years ago! Chloe loves creating beautiful and diverse colours in the salon! Chloe loves the interaction her work brings her, with her relationships with her clients and other staff members! Chloe has a passion for food, wine and family and friends alongside her passion for hair!
Kim

Kim

Style Director

Kim has been loving the hairdressing industry for over 20 years. Kim really enjoys evolving and learning new things. Kim loves all aspects of colouring, cutting and styling and is a true all rounder who loves her craft. A Highlight of Kim’s is helping a client feel the best version of themselves. On weekends Kim loves to spend time with her family and dog Winston. She really enjoys a long lunch at a winery.
Alice

Alice

Style Director

Alice has been with us at The Basin since she began hairdressing career almost 10 years ago! Alice loves that she gets to make people feel beautiful and developing new relationships with her clients. Alice specialises in foiling and bright blondes but most importantly really listens to her clients wishes. Outside of work Alice loves spending her days at the beach with her dog.
Zana

Zana

Style Director

Zana began her hairdressing career at The Basin 16 years ago! Zana loves doing natural colours and foils and any style of cuts! Zana finds it extremely satisfying being able to come to work and create styles on people that leave them feeling happy and confident. Outside of work Zana spends most of her time with her little family that is soon expanding! Cooking and fitness are also some of Zana’s hobbies!
Bec

Bec

Style Director

Bec has been in the hairdressing industry for over 35 years! Bec loves the forever changing industry and being able to boost her clients confidence and is grateful for the ability to care for her clients in a calming environment. Bec is all about making a positive difference. Outside of work Bec loves making memories with her family and friends, practicing mindfulness and watching the sunset with a glass of champagne!
Sam - Maternity Leave

Sam - Maternity Leave

Principal Stylist

Sam has been at The Basin for 11 years now! Sam is our short hair guru! Sam loves creating funky bright colours and loves her men’s barber fades, whilst building long lasting relationships with her clients. Outside of work Sam is a busy woman! Sam also works part time as an Ambulance paramedic. Sam recently has begun her little family and has a passion for hockey and travelling.
Ebony

Ebony

Principal Stylist

Ebony began her apprenticeship at The Basin back in 2017. Ebony is now on the floor letting her creativity run wild. She is bubbly, funny and always prepared to tackle anything, making her very popular with her clients. Ebony loves colouring in all aspects as well as being able to meet new people every day! Outside of work Ebony loves spending quality time with her family and friends!
Han

Han

Principal Stylist

Hannah began at The Basin as a school based apprentice and has worked hard and enjoyed learning her skills. Han is growing into a very busy full-time stylist loving creative colours, short textured cutting and blowdrying and styling ! Hannah loves that we are always learning and pushing her capabilities every day! Hannah loves being social and loves building relationships with clients and other staff. Outside of work Hannah dances and coaches whilst also fitting in surfing, camping and hanging out with friends!
Mimi

Mimi

Stylist

Mimi has been with The Basin since the start of her career and has certainly been drawn towards the more creative cuts and colours. Mimi loves being able to boost people’s confidence, seeing them walk out with a smile makes her smile. Mimi is loving the family like atmosphere at The Basin and in her spare time loves eating good food, riding her bike and going to the gym.
Holly

Holly

Stylist

Completing her apprenticeship at The Basin, Holly has become a sought after stylist. Holly loves cutting and modern, fun colours, and all other aspects of the industry. She really enjoys making personal connections with all the clients and starting on a hair journey with them. Holly enjoys coming to work and having a laugh with her clients and work mates. When not at work, she loves the beach and spending time with her Dachunds or out, travelling around the country.
Nakita

Nakita

Apprentice

Nakita entered the hairdressing industry at The Basin over 3 years ago! From what Nakita has been learning so far, she is excited to be styling and colouring and is proving to be a creative yet technical cutter. Nakita thrives for the social environment and working in a supportive environment whilst being able to be creative! Outside of work Nakita is a dancer and loves her time with family and friends!
Jet

Jet

Apprentice

Jet started as a school based apprentice and then moved on to full time. Jet loves learning and being creative. “I am looking forward to excelling in my apprenticeship and my future at the basin. in my spare time i love playing rugby and love spending time with my family and friends. I am excited to be part of such a creative and rewarding industry.
Macy

Macy

Apprentice

As a hairdressers daughter, Macy has always spent her spare time in a salon. When it was time to graduate from school, Macy knew her passion was in the hairdressing industry. Macy is most looking forward to learning about the new skills on up-styling and colouring. Outside of work Macy is passionate about field hockey, painting, especially acrylic pouring, where she can express her creativity and love for colours. Macy is looking forward to developing her skills and what lies ahead in this industry.

Charlotte

Charlotte

Apprentice

As the eldest of 5 children, coming into a big staffing environment like the Basin has been quite comfortable for Charlotte. Excited by what the industry has to offer, Charlotte is flying head with her learning.
Outside of work, Charlotte loves many things including music, basketball and hanging out with family and friends.
Charlotte looks forward to developing all skills within the industry, but primarily foiling and colour.

Caitlin

Caitlin

Apprentice

Having competed a Certificate II in salon assistance, Caitlin is excited to start her career in the hair industry. She is eager to learn and practise more colouring and styling. Caitlin thrives in a busy environment and loves being constantly on the go. She looks forward to the journey ahead working at the basin haircutters.
In her free time, Caitlin enjoys expressing herself creatively through makeup. As well as going out with friends and family on the weekend.
Katie

Katie

Salon Coordinator

After finishing year 12, Katie is delighted to be working full time. Katie would love to travel and plans to complete a business degree and get into the commercial real estate field. Katie loves spending time with family and friends, trying new foods travelling and watching footy. She enjoys playing team sports such as netball socially. I’m grateful to have been welcomed into such a positive and fun work place, I look forward to developing my admin and customer service skills here at the Basin!
Helen

Helen

Salon Coordinator

Helen has been at The Basin for nearly 9 as a salon coordinator but is also a qualified hairdresser! Helen worked as a hairdresser for 15 years prior to working at The Basin. Being a salon coordinator Helen loves seeing the transformations from seeing people walk in the salon to when they walk out! Helen loves the working family she has and watching the apprentices strive and grow their knowledge! Outside of The Basin Helen loves her family friends and of course food!