ABOUT PALOMINO HAIR SALON

We believe hair is more than just a style - it’s an expression of who you are

MODERN, SUSTAINABLE & HIGH-QUALITY HAIR SERVICES

In the Heart of Lismore

Palomino is more than just a salon. We’re a place where creativity thrives, individuality is celebrated, and every guest feels comfortable.

Whether you're coming in for a simple cut, a complete transformation, or just to chat with our friendly stylists, you’ll feel right at home.

From choosing to use cleaner, Australian-made hair styling and colouring products by Original & Mineral and Evo Hair, to our partnership with Sustainable Salons to reduce salon waste, we care about you, and the environment.

Palomino Hair Salon - where creativity thrives and individually is celebrated

DEDICATED TO CELEBRATING YOU

  • SAFE SPACE FOR PERSONAL EXPRESSION

    We value authenticity, connection and individual versions of personal style. We value each guest as their unique self, providing a judgment-free zone for you to express your true identity.

  • BEAUTIFUL WARM & WELCOMING SALON EXPERIENCE

    Located in a beautiful heritage building in the centre of the Lismore CBD, we have curated a retro, fun, care-free atmosphere where you can be bold, daring and uniquely you.

  • BUILDING TRUST & COMMUNITY

    We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients and strive to build a strong community of confident humans who feel good in their own skin.

Lismore's blonde, creative colour, hair extensions and colour correction specialist Tiahn Fairfull

ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Tiahn Fairfull

Tiahn is passionate about creating a relaxing, supportive and judgement-free space for each of the guests to her hair salon. She previously founded a successful hair salon at the Gold Coast, which she closed to move with her husband and two young girls to the Northern Rivers and establish Palomino Hair Salon.

Her goal is to bring Lismore residents a modern, friendly and approachable service that is backed by her team of dedicated and highly skilled hair stylists.

Tiahn specialises in blondes, colour correction and creative colour. She loves cutting short hair and curls as well as doing tape hair extensions.

Her goal is to grow Palomino and her team, offering opportunities for young stylists and supporting her employees to stay current with their services and skills through education and professional development.

MEET YOUR TEAM OF DEDICATED HAIR STYLISTS ✹

MEET YOUR TEAM OF DEDICATED HAIR STYLISTS ✹

We’re your partners in style!

We pride ourselves on our team of expert hair stylists who specialise in different areas of hair cuts, hair colouring, styling and haircare. Each team member brings their own expertise from blonding, creative colour, precision cutting, or extensions, you can feel confident knowing you get the very best in hair, no matter your hair type, texture, or goals.

Our team not only has the technical skills, but the goal of building personal relationships with each of our guests. Meet our wonderful stylists below.

  • Lismore's only sustainable salon, Palomino Hair Salon owner Tiahn

    Tiahn

    OWNER | MASTER STYLIST + COLOURIST | MAKEUP ARTIST

    With over 16 years of experience, Tiahn loves tailoring haircuts and colours for each guest in a relaxing, fun and judgement-free space.

    She trained in extensions over 12 years ago with Toni and Guy in London. She specialises in blondes, colour corrections, fashion colours, short haircuts, curly haircuts, and extensions.

    She is a mum of two, living on a farm, and cherishes time with family.

  • Ashleigh is the Lismore hair extension specialist having trained in weft and tape hair extensions

    Ashleigh

    MANAGER | SENIOR STYLIST

    Ashleigh has been hairdressing for over 12 years. She is a qualified extensionist trained in weft and tape hair extension methods and loves to create big transformations.

    She loves doing blondes and balayage colours while giving her guests expert advice on caring for their hair at home.

    She likes cooking and doing arts + crafts in her spare time - she has a furbaby Sebastion who is a Pomeranian.

    Find Ash in the salon Monday - Saturday offering late night Wednesday and Thursday

  • Senior Stylist Tahlia at Palomino Hair Salon, Lismore

    Tahlia

    SENIOR STYLIST

    With over 5 years in the industry, Tahlia loves nothing more than making her guests look and feel amazing. She loves creating anything from creamy blondes to bright coppers and everything in between. Constantly learning the latest trends and techniques is one of her favourite things about hairdressing.

    When she isn't in the salon you'll find her wandering around markets collecting crystals- her favourites are Amythyst and Smokey Quartz or sipping an espresso martini.

    Find Tahlia in the salon Tuesday - Saturday.

  • Sam is a senior stylist at Lismore's best hair salon specialising in advanced hair colouring

    Sam

    SENIOR STYLIST | ADVANCED COLOURIST

    Sam is our newest Senior Stylist to join the Palomino Family- he has over 6 years experience and last year won Colorist of the Year with Kao Salons Global Creative awards.

    Sam is passionate about helping people, making them feel comfortable and ultimately achieving their hair goals.

    He loves creating lived-in blondes, balayage as well as extreme creative colours and is well trained with our EVO Fashion colours.

    Find Sam in the salon Monday - Saturday offering 2 late nights a week.

  • Emerging Hair Stylist Lilly at Lismore's Best Hair Salon

    Lilly

    3RD YEAR EMERGING STYLIST

    Meet Lilly our dedicated 3rd-year apprentice with a passion for all things hair. While she enjoys every aspect of hairdressing, Lilly is particularly interested in blonde work. With extensive training in color from Evo, O&M, and Delorenzo, she's also started her journey in hair extensions.

    Lilly's commitment to the salon goes beyond her apprenticeship, as she played a crucial role in renovating our new space after the floods, ensuring we could continue serving our clients.

    Since joining the salon in 2022, Lilly has been an invaluable member of our team, always eager to learn and contribute.

  • Lismore's only sustainable salon, Palomino values Apprentices such as Harrison, 2nd year hairdresser

    Harrison

    2ND YEAR APPRENTICE

    Harrison was a Personal Trainer, but always thought about hairdressing as a career choice. He decided later in life to pursue hairdressing and after starting his cert 2 in hairdressing found his love for the art.

    He is now in his 2nd year completing his cert 3 in hairdressing. He loves being able to make people look and feel good- and doing keratin smoothing treatments are one of his favourite services.

    Harrison offers some great cut and colour packages be sure to check them out!

  • Professional makeup services by apprentice hair stylist Eilish, Lismore

    Eilish

    1ST YEAR APPRENTICE | MAKEUP ARTIST

    Eilish is our 1st Year apprentice, having started with us originally as our Salon Co-Ordinator she knows our salon inside out.

    She loves learning all aspects of hairdressing and has a keen interest in learning the art of cutting hair. She is also our in-house Make-Up Artist and loves creating different looks for our guests.

    When Eilish isn't in the salon she will be hanging out with her Cat Luna and Dog Murphy.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Lismore's sustainable salon, focusing on reducing and recycling salon waste
WE'RE A SUSTAINABLE SALON,diverting salon waste to recycling 
Inclusive, and accepting space for all humans
WE OFFER AN ACCEPTING, SAFE, INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR ALL HUMANS
Palomino is bringing the vibes to Lismore with high-end services
WE BRING HIGH-END SERVICES WITH VIBES TO THE LISMORE COMMUNITY

ARE YOU READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR HAIR?

Book your appointment with Lismore’s most experienced team of hair stylists, or reach out to our team to discuss your vision.