TARA WALKER

From her salons in the rag-trade precinct of Sydney’s Surry Hills, Tara Walker of Mousey Browne has pioneered the craft of Dry Haircutting. Since opening the doors of Mousey Browne in 2015, Tara’s prediction of a consumer-led movement - away from clients spending several hours in the salon, receiving multiple shampoos and treatments - has become a reality.

“I wanted to create a salon where people can get an awesome haircut, in a decent amount of time, and then get on with their day - looking good and feeling sharp. No shampoo, no blow-dry. Just a really good haircut that you know how to handle and re-create. Plus a whiskey refreshment if the mood strikes. That’s it. They are the options at Mousey Browne.”

In contrast to the traditional wet haircut, dry haircutting works with the natural texture and fall of the hair. A client can see their hair taking shape as it’s being cut. The end result is a well-crafted shape that is easy for them to recreate. But dry haircutting is more than just a bonus for the time-poor. It’s widely accepted as the method of choice to cut curly and natural textured hair. You only have to glance at the @mouseybrowne Instagram feed to see why Tara’s appointment book and waiting list is full of guys and girls with curls.