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Jo Smith

Session Stylist &

Make Up Artist

At Jo Smith, we believe that you deserve to get what you pay for, and that's a senior stylist from the initial consultation to the wash basin to the finished style. There are no assistants or apprentices to rush you through your experience, so you can be confident all work performed is provided by a professional stylist or makeup artist. Who is Jo Smith?
Jo (Creative Director & Founding Partner) is a highly passionate, fully qualified award-winning hairdresser and make-up artist. Her previous assignments were predominantly within Film, TV, Fashion, Editorial, and the Music Industry. Jo decided to make a lifestyle choice and relocate to the Gold Coast. Jo's held the position of Hair and Makeup supervisor for over 3 years on Channel Seven's Home & Away. Scroll down to view just some of Jo's credits she's gathered throughout her extensive career."
Exclusive Salon Experience enjoy your experience today. It's all about YOU, so start your journey NOW to discovering the best version of yourself What Jo offers: - 1 on 1 Private consultation and salon experience - professional cutting and colouring services - professional makeup services for any event, function, or your special day - only high-end products - Latest trends and techniques - Hair extension application and adjustment.

Film:

2023: Mortal Kombat (Hair, makeup, wigs, and SFX)
2022: The Portable Door (Hair, Makeup, and wigs)
2021: Elvis (Hair and wigs)
2020-2021: Young Rock (Hair and Makeup)
2016: Thor 3: Ragnarok (Hair and wigs for main cast. Designer: Luca Vannella, Key: Joe Whelan, Director: Taika Waititi)
2013: Unbroken (Additional hair and make-up. Key Hair: Rick Findlater, Key Make-up: Toni G. Directed by Angelina Jolie)
2010: Sinbad and the Minotaur (Key Hair and Make-up. Designer: Sharon Robbins, Directed by Karl Zwicky)
2009: Malibu Shark Attack (Additional hair and make-up. Key Hair and Make-up: Sharon Robbins, Directed by David Lister)

Television:

Fox Sports 2021: Hair and Makeup artist for fox sports covering various sports
2020-2021: Young Rock (Hair and Makeup)
2018-2020: Home and Away (Hair and makeup supervisor)
2017: Chosen, Netflix (Hair, Makeup, and SFX)
2014-2016: Home And Away (Hair and make-up artist full time. Key: Ann-Marie Gosse)
2013: Parer’s War (Additional hair and make-up artist. Key: Sharon Robbins, Directed by Alister Grierson)
2013: I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here Germany (Additional hair and make-up. Key: Abigael Johnston)
2012-2013: H2O Mako, Island Of Secrets (Additional hair and make-up over two seasons. Key: Sharon Robbins)
2012: Please Marry My Boy (Ageing make-up for contestants in South Australia and Brisbane. Key: Suzi Dent)
2011: The One (Hair and make-up for Brisbane contestant)
2011: Tera Nova (Additional hair and make-up. Key: Sharon Robbins)
2010: Sisters Of War (Additional hair and makeup wig work. Key: Sharon Robbins, Directed by Brendan Maher)
2009 & 2010: I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out OF Here UK (Additional hair and make-up. Key: Abigael Johnston)

Television Commercials:

2010 - 2011: Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (Hair and make-up on talent for national TV and print advertising campaign)
2010: Brisbane Vintage Fashion Festival (Hair and make-up)

Print Advertising:

2013: Envirosax International Campaign (Hair and makeup)
2013: Omnisax International Campaign (Hair and makeup)
2011: Surf Stitch Autumn Advertising Campaign (hair and makeup)
2011: Urban Hotels Advertising Campaign (Make-up)
2008-2011: Leonard DereCourt look book and Advertising (Makeup and hair)
2011: Wendy Makin Bridal Designs Advertising Campaign (Makeup)
2011: Darb Bridal Advertising Campaign (Make-up)
2010/2011: Sally Jones Lingerie Look Book & Advertising Campaign (Hair and Make-up artist)

Fashion Shows:

Prague Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2017, 2018, and 2019
Akira Isagowa (Hair Team 2011)
Alex Perry (Hair Team 2012)
Chanel (Make-up team 2011 & 2012)

Editorials:

Editorial work includes Harper's Bazaar Australia, Courier Mail, That’s Life Magazine, Weight Watchers Magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, MX Magazine, Brisbane Wedding Magazine, Complete Weddings Magazine, New Idea Magazine, Gold Coast Bulletin Make-Up For Hairdressers: Make-up for Hairdressers includes Angelo Seminara, Brad Ngada, L’Oreal Professional, FAME Team, Geoffrey Herberg, Suki Hair Team, Zinc for Hair Team, Globe Creative

Hairdressing Awards:

2011: IHS Queensland Up Stylist and Bridal Hairdresser of the Year (Live competition starting in first pli. Hair and make-up)
2011: IHS Catwalk (Runner up hair and make-up)
2012: IHS Queensland The Look Competition (Highly Commended, hair and make-up)

Education:

2010-2013: Hairdressing Apprenticeship at Hares Hair Brisbane.
2004: Showface Make-up Academy (Certificate II make-up)
2002: Diploma of Journalism from Macleay College (journalism, communication, and photography)

Employment:

2020-2023: Owner of Session XOX
2018-2020: Hair and Makeup Supervisor at Home and Away
2017-2018: Hairdresser at Envy by Josie and Susie
2014-2016: Home And Away (Hair and make-up artist full time. Key: Ann-Marie Gosse)
2013-2014: Senior Hairdresser at Hairhouse Warehouse
2010-2013: Senior Hairdresser at Colour Inc. Robina
2010-2013: Hairdressing Apprenticeship at Hare’s Hair
2009-2012: Cert II Makeup Teacher at Beauty Therapy Training Australia
2004-present: Self-employed hair and make-up artist

Skills:

Fully qualified hairdresser and makeup artist. Wig maintenance, styling, and application. Airbrush makeup, makeup for fashion, photography, and everyday looks, TV, video, and HD makeup, prosthetics, and SFX. Hair cutting, coloring, and styling.