In early 2006, hair stylist Travis George chose opening a salon at The Waterfront over working, literally, on the water, traveling around the Pacific.

"I was offered a job as assistant cruise director with P&O, but turned it down to start my own salon at The Waterfront". As Travis also happens to be a qualified PADI scuba instructor, saying no to the cruising life shows amazing dedication to his new business pursuit!

His description of a career that includes cutting hair in London, Vancouver and the Caribbean among other places during 12 years of travel to 32 countries shows Travis is living proof that the highly portable profession of hairdressing can sustain you anywhere in the world and allow enviable freedom.

He has also cut hair at laid back beach hostels, styled it backstage at adrenalin-filled fashion awards, and for fashion shoots. He has competed in state and national hair competitions, reaching state finalist level.

"The places I enjoyed working most were on a beach in Thailand, at a market in India and on a cruise ship in the Caribbean". And the worst? "On a very hot construction site in Israel!"

Opening Travis George Hair at The Piazza is an exciting new chapter that brings together the rewards of 23 years in the industry and many diverse cultural experiences, to a new clientele.

Originally from Melbourne, Travis has worked in award-winning salons in Australia and overseas, where he collected a range of both styling and business skills from some of the best in the business. He credits many people for giving him the confidence to start his first salon.

"I'm fortunate to have worked at high class salons around the world, with amazing stylists and business people, many of them becoming mentors in different ways, and I can apply all of those positive attributes to Travis George salons".

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