meet our team
here at Urban Edge Hair Design we pride ourselves on our team of professional stylists, all with their own unique skillsets dedicated to making you look and feel fabulous.
Philippa Melton
salon owner
Philippa is a Fully Qualified stylist with more than 30 years in the industry throughout New Zealand and Australia. She enjoys all creative aspects of hairdressing and working along side her amazing team of stylists.
Philippa is in the salon from Tuesday - Saturday with late nights on Wednesday-Thursday.
Ruth Smith
Senior Stylist
Ruth has been part of the Urban Edge family for more than 5 years, with more than 17 years industry experience!Ruth absolutely loves seeing happy faces leave the salon and her specialties lie within short hair and foiling.
Ruth is currently on maternity leave.
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Senior Stylist
Amber Steffens-Lind
Amber moved from Christchurch to Alexandra in 2023 and is a part of the Urban Edge Family. With 20 years experience in the Hairdressing industry under her belt she brings a wealth of knowledge. Amber enjoys all aspects of hairdressing and loves seeing her clients leave the salon happy.
Amber is in the salon Tuesday - Friday with a late night on Thursday and works one Saturday per month.