Our Team

MEET AMANDA ENGLISH

THE FOUNDER OF EBONY EMPIRE

Amanda is a Qualified Master Stylist, Educator and Beauty Therapist. The most important thing to Amanda is the happiness of the salon's guests and her team of Stylists that shape the salon into the high end luxurious and welcoming salon that is EBONY EMPIRE.

Also the Founder of REMY HAIR EXTENSIONS and a Hair Extension Specialist and Educator of 20 years. Amanda has spent years travelling the world training salons in all there is to know about hair extensions while always searching for the absolute highest quality of hair extensions along her journey. Amanda now works directly with a hair extension factory to personally design and bring to the salons guests the highest quality of hair extensions available at an affordable price.

AMANDA ENGLISH'S QUOTE: Your hair is the crown that you never take off!

AMANDA ENGLISH'S FAVOURITE PRODUCT: RHE Argan Oil is my absolute fave product! Lightweight but makes any hair type feel super silky! Completely Vegan and the smell is divine!

MEET JADE

MASTER STYLIST

Master Stylist and manager of Ebony Empire. Hairdressing for 21yrs with most of my training done in The Hunter Valley in NSW. I am a blonde and extension specialist, as a master of my craft I've been developing my own unique packages to really showcase my skills in creating beautiful bright blondes blended flawlessly with our very own RHE hair extensions, from wefts to micro k-tips. I've also focused alot of extra training in balayage techniques, where I've attended 5 seperate balayage courses with three being hands on to perfect my placement and flawless blend. I have also styled for various photos for bridal magazines both in Australia and the UK.

Working within this amazing team, I've had the honour to help train and shape our future hair stylists passing on my knowledge and techniques. I believe im not just your stylist, I'm being invited into your world and leaving a lasting imprint within a moment in your life. If professionalism, high quality and skill is what your looking for, then know that every appointment with me is built on passion, precision and genuine connection. Remember, self care is so important, and your hair is the first thing people will always comment on. You deserve to feel confident, seen and beautiful long after you leave the chair.

JADE'S QUOTE: (Only when it comes to Up-Styling) Sorry I can't hear you over the volume of my hair!

JADE'S FAVOURITE PRODUCT: My favorite product is Keune - Satin Oil Treatment. It's a perfect all rounder which treats the hair, can be used to help cut down drying time and polishes the cuticle for a glossy finish. Keune - Satin Oil Treatment can be applied wet or dry, it can be used as a finishing serum and also used to protect the hair for those who swim alot.

MEET JESS

MASTER STYLIST

Hey all, I'm Jess! One of Ebony Empires Managers and Master Stylist's. Bringing to the salon over 16 years of experience. From the far north QLD I was born and raised in Mount ISA. I love anything from bright blonde make overs, beautiful dimensional balayages to sharp precision haircuts. Everyone from all walks of life are welcome in my chair, so come see me, let's chat and make great hair!

MEET CHEYENNE

SENIOR STYLIST

Hey y’all, it’s Cheyenne, a senior stylist of 3 years with a passion for creating effortless, lived-in colour that grows out beautifully and keeps your hair looking stylish for longer. I specialise in all methods of hair extensions, curly cuts, and fun alternative haircuts that let your personality shine through.

 

For me, hair is more than just a service — it’s about helping people feel confident, empowered, and comfortable in their own natural beauty. I’m all about promoting self-love, good energy, and creating a space that’s luxury but where you can truly relax and be yourself.

 

Outside the salon, you’ll usually find me surrounded by music, out in nature, or playing guitar by a fire somewhere with my friends and fam. I’m super down to earth, all American, love a good laugh, and aim to make every appointment feel like catching up with a friend.

 

So if you’re after beautiful hair, relaxed fun vibes, laughs and a stylist who cares — I’m your girl.

CHEYENNE'S QUOTE: Blessed are the hairstylists, for they bring out the beauty in others.

CHEYENNE'S FAVOURITE PRODUCT: Kevin Murphy - Young Again Oil because you can feel how soft and smooth it makes the hair feel instantly! When I use it on my natural waves it shapes them perfectly without weighing them down!

MEET ELLA

STYLIST

Ella is one of our very talented stylists who has completed her apprenticeship with us where she was trained amongst some of the very best in the industry. 

Ella specializes in beautiful up-styles, colours, amazing blow-drys and exceptional makeup application BUT that's not all! Ella is also learning barbering and her head massages are out of this world! Ella will make you feel incredibly relaxed and welcome at Ebony Empire.

ELLA'S QUOTE: "Life is too short to have boring hair!"

ELLA'S FAVOURITE PRODUCT: "Un.tangled by Kevin Murphy as it smells amazing, gets the knots out of your hair with ease and also has heat protection!"

MEET TAYLAH

SENIOR STYLIST

With 6 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry, Taylah has built a strong passion for creating hair that not only looks beautiful, but makes people feel confident from the inside out. She specialises in blonding services and nanoplasty treatments, loving the process of transforming hair while maintaining its health and shine.

 

Taylah is known for her approachable personality, attention to detail, and ability to create a comfortable and uplifting salon experience. Whether it’s achieving the perfect blonde or helping clients fall back in love with their hair through smoothing treatments, she is passionate about helping every person leave the salon feeling confident, refreshed and empowered.

MEET JAMILA

SENIOR STYLIST

Jamila (also known as Jimi) was born in Brisbane but feels at home creating beautiful hair in Townsville! Having been in and out of the hair and beauty industry over the last 11 years, Jimi has realized Hair is where her heart truly lies and is here to stay! Jamila loves anything creative, if you want BIG, BRIGHT and BOLD she is your girl!

Also a Make-up Artist, Hair Extension Technician, Beautician and Dreadlock Technician specializing in crochet dreading and permanent loc extensions Jimi is excited to welcome new and existing guests to become a part of their hair goals! Hair and beauty is where her passion and spark truly lies. 

JAMILA'S QUOTE: "I can't fix what your ex did, but I can fix your hair to make them regret it!"

JAMILA'S FAVOURITE PRODUCT: "I have two! Incredible Milk by Milkshake and Climate Control by Keune. These two are both essential if you live in FNQ. Incredible Milk has 12 amazing benefits, some being UV protection, heat protection, split end prevention and moisture. The humidity shield is exactly that! A beautiful lightweight shielding spray to protect you from those horrible frizz attacks when you step outside!"

MEET HANNAH

STYLIST + RECEPTIONIST

Hannah is a Qualified Hairdresser and Barber with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Having spent years mastering her craft on the floor, Hannah has now transitioned into the role of Stylist and Receptionist, where her passion for organisation and customer service truly shines.

The heart of Hannah’s role is supporting the team and ensuring every day runs seamlessly, allowing the salon to operate at its best. Hannah takes great pride in welcoming each guest to Ebony Empire and is dedicated to upholding the salon’s reputation as a high-end, welcoming space and is excited to be an integral part of such an amazing team.

MEET DAKOTA

EXPERIENCED NEW TALENT

Born and Raised in Townsville, Dakota is one of our Experienced New Talents here at Ebony Empire. Dakota loves making our salon guests feel confident and beautiful when entering and leaving the salon.

Excited to learn and achieve her goals while being surrounded by such a supportive team, Dakota loves everything about Hair + Beauty as she believes it allows you to express yourself. 

With such a bubbly and infectious positive attitude, we absolutely love having Dakota on our team!

DAKOTA'S QUOTE: "Gorgeous hair is the best revenge!"

DAKOTA'S FAVOURITE PRODUCT: "RHE blonde shampoo is perfect for the blonde girlies! Refreshens your blonde giving it a cooler tone while smelling amazing and adding moisture!"

MEET KALEB

NEW TALENT

MEET BELLA

NEW TALENT

Bella is an emerging stylist and beautician here at Ebony Empire

and that is something that she is genuinely passionate about. Bella loves the transformation and individuality that comes with every guest experience. Being part of that process and helping people feel their absolute best is what drives her every day.

 

Bella is growing in the industry, committed to refining her skills, staying up to date with trends, and delivering a high standard of service to every guest who sits in her chair. Bella takes pride in creating looks that not only enhance natural beauty but also reflect each guests personal style.

MEET RACHAEL

NEW TALENT

Hi, my name is Rachael and I’m a new talent at Ebony Empire, bringing enthusiasm, confidence, and a genuine passion for hair and beauty. I am currently completing year 12 and working part time, so you’ll see me every Wednesdays and Saturdays for the remaining year, then starting 2027 you’ll see me everyday!

 

You’ll see me around the salon keeping up with keeping the salon beautiful and clean, or I’ll be shampooing hair and blow drying and styling. Whether you’re looking for engaging conversation, or a relaxed social companion, I aim to provide a comfortable, enjoyable, and personalized experience. 

 

I look forward to meeting new people and making sure you walk out with hair you’ll be obsessed with!

MEET CAROLYN

BARBER

Hi, I’m Carolyn! With nearly 25 years in the industry, I’m a dual-qualified hairdresser and barber. I absolutely love a good restyle and breathing new life into my clients’ hair. Whether you’re after a classic cut or a modern, lived-in finish, I’ve got you covered. 

CAROLYN'S FAVOURITE PRODUCT: My absolute go-to product is Power Paste—it’s the secret to achieving that perfect, textured, dry look.

MEET JESS

BARBER

Hi I'm Jess! I have been barbering for several years and have a genuine passion for the industry. I love helping people look and feel their best and I take pride in delivering quality cuts tailored to each client. One of my favourite parts of my job is building relationships with people and creating an experience that’s just as enjoyable as the haircut itself. At Ebony Empire, we’re all about combining professionalism with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, and I’m proud to be part of a team that’s dedicated to making every client feel welcome, comfortable, and confident when they leave.

MEET IZZY

BARBER

I'm Izzy, I've been barbering for over 10 years now, beginning when I was in high school up until today. My career began in Tasmania where I was lucky enough to be trained and work alongside many talented barbers and hairdressers. I believe that no matter how long I'm in this industry, I'll still have more to learn and I will do so eagerly.

 

I adore the craft and culture behind the barbering trade, but the real passion of my work comes from not only making my clients look good but making them recognise that they deserve to look good. In a world where it's hard to find the time or energy to care for yourself, I think it's important for people to have a space where they can trust somebody to take care of them if for a moment.

 

That's why I'm thrilled to have brought my passion to Ebony Empire's barbershop and the amazing people who trust us to keep them looking their best. I specialise in old school alternative and traditional gentlemen’s styles, and there's nothing I love more than a good old fashioned beard trim, but I am no stranger to modern styles and skin fades. Whatever your request, I will do my absolute best to make sure you leave my chair feeling and looking your best. 

MEET ALASTAIR

BARBER

A bit of my background. Started hairdressing after school back in 1990, once completed, I moved on to being a postman for 6 years and was lucky to work on weekends with some Italian barbers, where I honed in on my barber skills. Went on to be an Enrolled Nurse for 18 years and spent two and a half years as a medic in the Air Force. When leaving Nursing I came back full circle to Barbering. I throughly enjoyed the skills and people I have met on my barbering journey. 

ALASTAIR'S QUOTE: Every day is a new beginning

ALASTAIR'S FAVOURITE PRODUCT: Keune power paste

MEET KAITLIN

RECEPTIONIST

Kaitlin has been in the hair industry since 2019 and has loved every minute of it. She has recently transitioned off floor into the role of salon receptionist. With a great understanding of all things hair, she is responsible for ensuring the day runs smoothly for all our stylists. She brings bubbly energy and loves a good chat.

MEET ELLA

BARISTA

Hi, I’m Ella! I’ve been a barista for over 4 years and have a Certificate II in Hospitality, along with formal barista training. I love creating quality coffee and adding fun little latte art whenever I can!

MEET CAIDEN

BARISTA

Hi, I'm Caiden! I joined the Ebony team in March 2026 and work every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. As one of the baristas, I love making quality coffee and helping our guests feel comfortable while they enjoy their salon experience My personal favourite is "The Caramel" and am always keen to fulfill any order request no matter how strange or challenging it may be.