About Elite Hair Extensions Gold Coast / Brisbane
Our beautiful boutique salon is open 4 days per week from Wednesday to Saturday, and offers late night appointments Wednesdays and Thursdays.
At Elite, we take the time to understand your hair and what you want to achieve. When visiting us, you will be looked after by one of our very carefully selected and highly trained professionals.
Our expert team of Senior Hairdressers have extensive training in their area of specialty. They are able to cater to your every need, without compromise. They will provide unbiased, honest advice and promise safe and flawless application of hair extensions to ensure the natural hair continues to grow without stress or damage. Our Emerging Stylists are also highly skilled and passionate professionals who are picked especially for their talent and initiative.
To keep up with the latest in hairdressing trends and techniques, the entire team are required to further enhance their skills with in-salon training, external industry events, courses, workshops, competitions and attend hair, beauty, and fashion shows. You are in safe hands with us!
We are proud to be an exclusive Kerastase + Loreal salon, stocking the very best in professional products. We also have a full range of LaBiosetique styling products, GHD and our very own range of Elite hair care products for personalised extension care.
Makayla
Creative directore since 2008
Makayla Kelly is undoubtedly the queen of Hair Extensions on the Gold Coast. Regularly sought out by A-Lister’s and constantly in high demand by her following of loyal clientele, she is the go-to woman when it comes to seamless extensions.
A trusted expert, for years now, Makayla has been weaving her magic on celebrities and film sets behind the scenes. For her, this has been one of her highlights and an opportunity that she had never envisaged.
Founder and owner of Elite Hair, Makayla has a wealth of industry experience after 16 years perfecting her craft and pursuing her passion for continuous discovery. Like so many in the industry, her dream started with a love for the glamour, artistic and social attractions the career had to offer.
Ironically, not one to embrace the spotlight, Makayla has never chased awards and recognition, but instead focused on building her brand through her team culture. On first impression, an initially reserved exterior belies Makayla’s bubbly nature and competitive edge (or commanding presence).
Building her brand into the powerhouse it is today has only been possible through the mutual dedication and commitment that exists between her and her team. The Intimate connection to her people is obvious.
“They are my work family. They are the people I choose to spend my days with and share my brand with. I love them!”
What you see today when you walk into the Elite Salon Space has been inspired from the inside out…literally. Brand Elite started its journey from the humble beginnings of Makayla’s family home.
With five-star reviews, Team Elite stands out from the crowd with its glowing reputation and vibrant atmosphere. Placing a genuine focus on the values and culture that inspire her team, Makayla has built a strong foundation for the personal growth and development of her people.
In reference to the Elite core values, she states, “It’s how we know we’re on the right path.”
Having built strong partnerships with key supplier brands Loreal, Kerastase and Great Lengths, Makayla and her team are fully equipped to offers the touch of luxury and quality her clients deserve.
Despite her success, Makayla has consistently been torn between her life’s two greatest loves – hair and family. The pull from her vision of building an empire hasn’t left much time for play.
In stark contrast to the world of Elite, her interests outside of hair revolve around the simpler things in life. Whether it’s sourcing the best local eateries or spending time in the sun, it’s being with her family that counts.
Either way Makayla knows the future is bright, as she will continue to pour her heart and soul into whatever she pursues.
Tiff
Salon Coordinator & Senior Stylist | Elite family since 2021
Tiff started with us early in 2021 as a 2nd Year Emerging Stylist. She has always loved playing with hair, and as a kid she would style (and cut!) her barbie doll’s and sister’s hair! She still loves playing with hair, and Tiff’s favourite thing about being a hairdresser is being able to create so many wonderful styles every day. She says she can’t wait to keep doing that for many years to come. She loves learning - no two days are the same at Elite!
Tiff has a passion for blow drying and waving, and is obsessed with creating stunning finally looks for our guests. Her secret talent is an excellent memory for preferences - she loves shocking guests by remembering what they like and do not like during their visit.
Tiff’s favourite career moment is starting with us at Elite. She says she knows she is on the right path here and feels like she’s found her home for hairdressing with us (aw!). Tiff loves that Elite has family vibes all the time, and that she could spend everyday with the team and never get sick of them. She enjoys the support and processes we have in place to help support our stylists, loves how much we genuinely love and care for our guests, and feels comfortable in knowing that we will always have each other’s backs!
To Tiff, completing her apprenticeship is very important to her. She has already learned so much and come so far, we can’t wait to see what she achieves in the coming years! We love that Tiff believes everything happens for a reason and that’s what meant to be, will be.
Lauren
Senior Stylist | Elite family since 2024
New to the Gold Coast, Lauren already feels like Elite is her home away from home! She loves our welcoming team and our wonderful guests here at Elite, and her willingness to take on new challenges and experiences is what makes her such a great addition to our team!
As a child, Lauren enjoyed styling hair and her passion continued to grow from there. The creativity, the constant learning, and making people feel good about themselves are some of her favourite things about being a hairdresser.
Lauren is so excited to meet our guests and is looking forward to hearing all of your suggestions on where to go and what to see in her new home of the Gold Coast!
Brett
Senior Stylist/Colourist | Elite family since 2024
Brett came on board in 2024 and brings 17 years of hairdressing experience to the salon. He’s all about creating beautiful hair and loves that no two days are ever the same.
Brett has a real passion for colour—especially blondes and balayage—and is also a pro at short cuts.
He’s most at home in the salon when he’s helping clients feel their best, and loves the relaxed, family vibe at Elite and all the lovely guests he gets to meet.
When he’s not behind the chair, Brett’s spending time with his fiancé Phill and their dog Lucy. He’s a Perth local at heart, loves camping, and is a big animal lover.
Kahla
Senior Stylist | Elite family since 2024
Cassidy
Salon Coordinator & Senior Stylist | Elite family since 2024
Cassidy is our newest Senior Stylist and is also a shared Salon Coordinator with our fabulous Tiff.
Cassidy has been hairdressing for 13 years, and has always loved transforming people and making them feel happy and confident in their own skin. This, along with working on gorgeous brunettes and balayage, remains her favourite thing about hairdressing.
Outside of work, Cassidy loves spending quality time with her family at the beach. Also a book lover, she always has a recommendation up her sleeve!
We hope you love spending time with Cassidy as much as we do!