Christian Alexander

Hairdresser | Makeup Artist | Educator | Blonde Specialist

Christian Alexander is an internationally renowned hairstylist and makeup artist who delights in the close connections he forms with his clients and being able to play his part in their style reinvention.

Christian spent the early years of his career in Paris, building exceptional skills and refining his techniques with the French styling legend Jacques Dessange. Working with industry icons fuelled an enviable portfolio in editorial and runway fashion, including Chanel’s ‘Bombay’ collection and regular assignments with Harper’s BAZAAR India, ELLE and Vogue China, Estetica Italy, Australia’s InStyle and The Journal and extensive freelancing throughout Hong Kong and Australia for both print and broadcast media.

Christian’s beautiful styling techniques have been favoured by celebrities around the world including Jennifer Hawkins, Megan Gale, Megan Washington, Jennifer Saunders, Chrissy Amphlett, Kate Miller-Heidke & Princess Zara Phillips.

“My inspiration comes from everywhere…. Theatre, fashion, travel, architectural and interior design. I love the whimsical yet innate practicality of Jonathan Adler’s work right through to the high theatre of mainstay fashion designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Versace and Karl Lagerfeld.”

After two decades of fashioning an illustrious career in hair and beauty, Christian has been recognised with many accolades for his skills, including Best Avant-Garde Hairdresser in Paris, and as a finalist for Australian Makeup Artist of the Year 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Dale Dorning

Hairdresser | Makeup Artist | Educator |

Dale Dorning’s work is synonymous with ‘effortless glamour.’ Having spent more than three decades as a celebrity hairdresser, makeup artist, educator and media contributor, Dale remains a sought-after creative amongst fashion and music royalty, as well as actual crowned royalty!

An early career with Channel Nine saw Dale bolstering his creative and technical skills in both hair and makeup and he easily transitioned to working with celebrity clients full time and travelling between Sydney, Los Angels and NYC.

Dale’s distinguishable passion and drive for his craft has seen him work globally to contribute to runway shows, fashion editorials, advertising campaigns, music videos and entertainment industry red carpets.

His roster of clients spans fashion luminaries Miranda Kerr, Robyn Lawley, Megan Gale, Jessica Hart and Jennifer Hawkins; music and acting notables such as Oscar winner Jared Leto, Taylor Schilling, Mel B, Delta Goodrem, James Blunt, Orlando Bloom, Rosario Dawson, Teresa Palmer, Xavier Samuel, Sam Frost, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Jessica Mauboy and also attending to Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.

Whilst Dale’s niche has been with recording artists and fashion editorial, it is in back in the Atelier that he feels most at home now. 

“I’m grateful for the many career highlights and I’ve worked with some amazing people, but I love being back on the floor again and the diversity of clients I see each day. It allows me to grow and explore my craft and I’m inspired by new things continually.”

Dale’s hair and beauty philosophy is to never approach things from a negative with his clients. 

“Clients typically tell you what they DON’T like abut their style, but I prefer to focus on what they DO like. And I believe the client deserves my complete honesty and expertise at all times.”

Nurse Simon Reader-Alexander

AESTHETICS | EEN Nurse |

“Beauty is definitely subjective and I think everyone has beauty within and it’s just a matter of teasing that out with the right mediums.”

Simon has been practicing as an Endorsed-Enrolled Nurse (EEN) for more than five years, specialising in ENT and plastic and reconstructive surgical nursing with a focus on skin and wound care.

Simon had already established an extensive career in hairdressing when a serious family illness provided first-hand experience in the devoted care that nurses can provide to loved ones in need. This had a profound effect and ultimately saw him changing careers to pursue nursing. 

Since then, Simon’s desire to ‘give back’ has become innate and he has assembled a committed clientele at the Atelier for cosmetic and dermal treatments.

Simon’s dedication to wound care nursing within the hospital environment overlaps with his cosmetic nursing practice and he takes great pride in playing his part in helping people heal. 

“I love working alongside my patients to achieve radiance and have them feeling comfortable - if not fabulous - in their own skin. Every day I can see the enormous difference that good skin care can make in someone’s life.”

Nurse Lydia Ujlaki

Registered Nurse injector |

Lydia is a registered nurse with over 13 years combined experience in plastics, palliative care, critical care and aesthetic procedures.

Lydia has spent 6 years of that career working alongside some of Brisbane’s best plastic & cosmetic surgeons within the private sector. She has post graduate qualifications in clinical education, previously facilitating & supporting nursing students and graduate nurses in a large teaching hospital. She now trains and mentors new and upcoming injectors.

Lydia is a master of keeping our clients safe and informed yet highly involved with their treatments. There are no silly questions here! With her bubbly, caring personality in addition to her artistic flare, we look forward to welcoming her to our team!