VIC Hair stylist - Adlena Dignam

Ones 2 Watch was lucky enough to ask Adlena a few questions about being a hair stylist and she also gave us a few great hair tips !


To view more of Adlena's work or to contact here, please visit her site at www.adlenadignam.carbonmade.com



Photographer - Suryanty Theong
Hairstylist - Adlena Dignam
MUA - Bernice Mansfield
Stylist - Julia-Louise Premoselli
Model - Sophie @ Viviens, Katrina @ Giant


Where are you currently working?
I have just finished working at a salon for 5 years so I’m currently a full-time freelancer ready to travel the world.


Can you please tell us your best hair tips or insider secrets?

Go back to basics by using the right tools to style your hair. Invest in a salon quality hairdryer setting you back around $130. They are powerful so it will smooth those frizzy bits away and dry your hair faster. Team it up with a large ceramic round brush to help control the hair while blow drying and you are all set.


What hair style is currently the most popular?

The mid length cut. It’s #1 for versatility and for when you want to start having some fun, no strings attached.

Start playing with volume and texture by adding some layers.
Include a long blunt fringe when you want to mean business.
Girl-it-up by using a medium to large hot tong for a natural wave.
These are only some of the options you will have with this style. Lastly, get your colourist on board and have a consultation about where you are going. It’s spring now and time for a change!



Photographer- Alex Pott
Hairstylist - Adlena Dignam
MUA - Bernice Mansfield
Model - Laura Peric

What has been your favourite job so far?

My favourite job so far would be my photographic shoot for Canvas magazine. It features an amazing team of professionals who really worked hard to create something which I think is beautiful, dramatic and fashion forward.



Do you prefer to be given direction on how the client would like their hair styled or do you prefer to let your creative mind go and make up a hair style/colour etc?

I like a mix of both. Ultimately you need to asses the client and their needs. Beginning with a thorough consultation is the foundation of a trusting relationship that you can have with your client. From here I take them on a journey where in each salon visit we discuss new ideas, change, or perfecting a style. I like my clients to feel like we are a team.



Do you truly believe women need to splurge on expensive hair products, or are the cheaper versions a similar alternative?

If the product you are using at the moment gives you the result you are after then stick with it! A client may need something quite specific and usually we can help them by suggesting a salon quality product that we know works and that we use everyday.


Photographer - Nadia De Sensi
Hairstylist - Adlena Dignam
MUA - Jactina
Model - Thom

Anything else you would like to add?

Find a hairdresser that you can trust. It usually works well when you go by a friend’s recommendation. If jumping in the deep end doesn’t sound appealing then book for a consultation -most hairdressers offer this complementary. This will give you an idea if the hairdresser is on the same track as you.

Don’t be shy, we are here to help!