Our Tribe
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Samara
Samara is the Owner, Creative Director and driving force behind La Sorella. Samara has grown La Sorella from humble beginnings to an award-winning space, showcasing a passion for hair and client experience. Samara is a supporter and mentor for others within the hair and beauty industry. She is sought after for specialist colour and business support training across Australia.
Samara has a recognised flair for colour. Her signature blondes are one of her biggest passions. Samara seeks to create a lasting connection with her clients. To support not only their hair journey but the client as a whole. Samara’s client books are full, and she does not take on new clients at this time.
As a business owner and busy mother of 3 beautiful munchkins, Samara's life is full and fast. She is a fierce friend, a foodie and a lover of margaritas! Samara loves travelling with her family and taking road trips for bakery treats. Her ever-changing menagerie currently includes Paisley the Frenchie and 2 water dragons.
Samara is currently on maternity leave, but you will often find her and baby Wylder popping into the salon.
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Laura
Hailing from the tropical north, Laura came on board with LaSorella, when she relocated to the Gold Coast. Laura joins the LaSorella team as Senior Stylist with 7 years’ experience in the industry.
She has deep passion for colouring and blondes. Laura colour work saw her selected as 1 of only 5 people in Queensland to feature in the Goldwell show 2020.
Laura’s ideal client is, in her words “the blonder the better”. She is all about making your blonde dreams come true.
When Laura’s not in the salon, you will find her at the beach. She loves enjoying the sunshine with friends, drinking a cheeky V and chowing down on uber eats.
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Carly
Carly is an artist who loves to do it all. From sharp cut bobs to lived in blondes and coppers, her wheelhouse is vast, and she loves a challenge. Carly is a certified Kevin Murphy session stylist, she is your go to if you have an event coming up.
Carly has 20 years’ experience in the industry and is part of the LaSorella education team. She assists in the training and development of our emerging stylists.
If you are looking for someone who is ready to go all in with you, on your hair and life journey, then Carly is your girl.
When Carly isn’t weaving her hair magic on her clients you will find her spending time with friends and family. She loves adventures with her fur children Frankie and Mollie the mini dachshunds. Carly can also bake up a storm and spoils us with her delicious treats.
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Keira
Keira is part of the OG LaSorella team. She cut back a little over the past few years to grow her family. Keira is now back in salon more days and ready to make hair dreams come true.
Keira loves to create connection with her clients. She likes to tailor a look to suit the client and their lifestyle. A quiet listener by nature, Keira will work her magic while you debrief about life. Keira has 19 years’ experience in the industry. She is a master of all things colour with an art for freehand work. Keira is also a wizard with a razor cutting. She loves expressing her creativity in salon.
Out of the salon you will find this Mumma with her two gorgeous babes. She loves spending time with her fam bam. Exploring, adventuring and hanging out together.
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Mikaela
Mikaela is a talented all round stylist. She loves blondes and creative foil work and creating lived in looks. Mikaela has been in the industry for 9 years. She joined the original LaSorella team to expand her colouring passion. Mikaela is also a master blow dryer and can create amazing Hollywood style blow-dries.
Mikaela loves to be outdoors, spending time boating or at the beach. She likes adventuring with her Hubby and her sweet baby girl, and her big fur baby Boston the Aussie Bulldog.
Mikaela is currently on maternity leave. Please keep an eye on our socials to see when she is back in salon.
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Courtney
Courtney's journey to LaSorella was fuelled by her passion for all things hair. Today, she stands as a seasoned senior stylist, honing her expertise over six years in the industry. Specialised in creating lived-in blondes and glossy brunettes. Courtney delivers a hairdressing experience tailored to each client's unique vision.
Her clientele speaks volumes about her dedication and skill. Drawn to Courtney's warm demeanour and attention to detail.
When she isn’t salon, you will find Courtney at the beach or having camping adventures with her loved ones. You can also find her with a good slice of pizza in one hand and a margarita in the other.
For those seeking a stylist who is incredibly kind, passionate focused on client satisfaction, Courtney is the ideal choice.
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Rehanna
Whilst still in school Rehanna was a client. Reh new that hair was where her passion was and sought to join LaSorella as an apprentice. At the time she was a little too young, but she kept her eye’s on her goal. Rehanna took on a job in another salon to begin to develop her skills and gain work experience. When she returned to join the team one year later the answer was a resounding yes.
Rehanna has a passion for curling, cutting and colour. She has been developing these skills under the guidance of the LaSorella Education team. Rehanna is now in her 3rd year in the industry. and as part of the Emerging Team at LaSorella has blossomed into an amazing stylist in her own right.
When she’s not making your hair look fabulous Reh loves to spend time with Friends. She also enjoys riding horses, and spending time with her dog, Winston.
Keep an eye out for her emerging specials
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Indya
Indya joined the La Sorella team with a vibrant attitude. She has a desire to learn from the best in a beautiful environment. Indya is an incredible talent. She has a true passion for her craft and her clients, and this shines through in her services.
She has been developing these skills under the guidance of the LaSorella Education team. Indya is now in her 3rd year in the industry. As part of the Emerging Team at LaSorella has blossomed into an amazing stylist in her own right.
When Indya isn’t massaging your troubles away. you will find this beautiful soul hanging out with friends. She also loves spending time with family and her precious blue staffy Griffey.
Keep an eye out on Instagram for her emerging specials