YM is a totally glamvenient hair and beauty salon with award winning stylists and experienced beauty therapists.  we are one of sydney’s only full service salons. enjoy our relaxed atmosphere and the expertise we have in all of our services. and the kicker for those with kids… we have a private creche.

the team

owners: sandra thoma and jorge rivera. jorge is the salon director.  sandra works in the background to ensure your salon experience is always an amazing retreat from the everyday.

salon director:  jorge previously worked in new york on 5th avenue. there he gained experience in editorials including hair and make-up campaigns for bloomingdales. originally from mexico, jorge owned his own salons in jalapa, mexico as well as subiaco, perth. he’s a stickler for perfection which his team relishes.  if you want uber glam with sydne’s best blowdry, jorge is your man.

artistic director: chad drinkwater is one of australia’s most loved editorial stylists with work found in (to name a few) marie claire, instyle, cream and gracing fashion week. formerly a nsw hairdresser of the year and ghd stylist of the year, chad is world famous for his architecturally challenging styling, gorgeous manner and gentle touch.  his celebrity clients call him australia’s best stylist so who are we to argue!

stylists: 

jasmine connolly is part of our team.  her bubbly smile and fun manner belie a totally serious stylist who is passionate about being the complete expert when it comes to your hair.  her balayage is the best in town and we agree.

our beauty department is managed by latoya - an expert at la biosthetique’s facials, a whizz at nails and amazing in massaging your aches away

our lovely heritage terrace is next to the 4inhand hotel in the only part of paddington left with all day parking.