We sat down with Australian hairdressing legend Anthony Nader as he unveils a new tools brand and celebrates 25 years of salon success with Raw Hair. He offered his thoughts on style, go-to products, inspirational quotes and so much more. Read on.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE AESTHETIC?
First and foremost, I dress for comfort, always keeping in mind the priority of a tailored cut that doesn’t restrict me when I’m on the salon floor. Oh, and I also have a slight obsession for nice kicks.
HOW DO YOU START YOUR MORNINGS?
If I’m not on a shoot, my regular mornings start at 6am with a short black, and I throw down an assortment of daily health supplements at the same time. I then head to the gym for an hour and pretend to do some kind of cardio workout (I actually only go to listen to my hip hop playlist) before heading to the salon at least 15 minutes before it opens.
HOW DO YOU UNWIND AFTER A DAY AT WORK?
As soon as I get home, I light a candle, jump in the shower, wash the day away, and then have dinner. More often than not, I’ll have emails and a hair story to write, but I’m in ‘relaxed mode’ by this time, so it’s all good.
PICK YOUR POISON?
Well my husband’s famous “Margarita Sundays”, of course. He whips up a storm in the kitchen, and it’s like a Summer vacation every Sunday.
THREE DESERT ISLAND HAIR PRODUCTS/TOOLS?
The blue ltn 100% Mulberry Silk pillowcase, natural salt water and our SSShair white 100% cotton towels.
A QUOTE TO LIVE BY?
I’m not competing with anyone; I hope we all make it.
SOMETHING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT?
Travelling… it’s what keeps me going.
BEST ADVICE TO GET OVER HEARTBREAK?
Head straight to your favourite fashion designer’s store and buy whatever you want.
WHAT CUT AND COLOUR ARE YOU LOVING RIGHT NOW?
Everything from the latest Celine or Saint Laurent campaigns. I’m somewhat a creature of habit this way. For me personally, it’s about the finish… the texture.
A CAREER HIGHLIGHT?
Celebrating our salon’s (RAW) 25th anniversary this year, it’s crazy how time flies. I’m blessed and very thankful we’re still going strong.
WHAT PIECE OF CLOTHING OR ACCESSORY CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
My wedding band.
A SONG THAT WILL GET YOU DANCING WITHOUT FAIL?
Any version/remix of Madonna’s Vogue. When this comes on… clear-the-dance floor.
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