Our story

About Maria

Hair styling at Our Place Hair

Maria Bastian

One client.
Every time.

After more than a decade working in high-end salons, Maria made a choice that changed everything โ€” to stop dividing her attention and start truly giving it.

Our Place is Maria's private home studio in Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast. It's a space built around one simple idea: that you deserve someone's full focus, not a fraction of it.

Maria never double-books. She never rushes. When you're in her chair, she's there entirely โ€” listening to what you want, understanding your hair's history, and applying the kind of expertise that only comes from genuine experience and ongoing education.

She uses exclusively professional-grade products and stays current with the latest colour science and cutting techniques, because she believes your hair deserves the same standard she'd apply to her own.

32Years experience
1Client at a time
100%Pro products

"I opened Our Place because I wanted every client to feel comfortable, confident and at home in my salon."

โ€” Maria Bastian

The Our Place experience

What to expect

Complete privacy

Maria's studio fits one person only. No waiting, no background noise โ€” just quiet, focused care.

A genuine conversation

Before anything begins, Maria listens. About your hair, your history, what's worked and what hasn't.

Unhurried time

Your appointment is never rushed or double-booked. Your time is protected.

Educated advice

Maria explains what she's doing and why, so you leave understanding your own hair better.

A warm space

Tea or coffee, a calm atmosphere, and a hairdresser who genuinely cares about the outcome.

An ongoing relationship

Many of Maria's clients have been with her for years. She remembers your hair, your preferences, your story.

Ready to come in?

Book a session or reach out on Facebook โ€” Maria would love to meet you.

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