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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Inside the $200 a haircut salon where AFL heartthrob Bailey Smith gets his locks maintained
Bailey Smith is known for two things - his footy and his hair. Now we know where the AFL star gets his famous mullet touched up. The Geelong Cats midfielder has built a strong reputation for his explosive pace, fitness and ball-winning ability, but off the field, it's his famous hair that often steals the spotlight. The 23-year-old gets his trademark look maintained at Joey Scandizzo Salon in South Yarra, one of Melbourne 's most high-end hair studios. Smith was photographed getting his iconic mullet tended to this week, sharing a cheek middle finger salute to the camera operator. A men's haircut here can cost anywhere between $100 and $200, depending on which stylist you choose. If you book in with Scandizzo himself - one of the most awarded hairdressers in the country - you'll be paying top dollar. Smith's blonde mullet has become a part of his brand. It's been copied by fans, discussed on footy shows, and even trended online. In 2022, when he trimmed it for a body wash campaign, it made national headlines - not because it disappeared, but because it changed just enough to keep people talking. Joey Scandizzo's salon is known for sharp cuts, luxury service and a client list full of celebrities, sports stars and TV personalities. They offer more than just a standard trim. The full experience includes a wash, precision cut, blow-dry and styling tailored to your look. Bailey's choice of salon isn't just about looking good. In the modern AFL, players are more visible than ever, and their image off the field can be just as important as their performance on it. Smith has embraced that reality and built a brand that reaches beyond the four quarters of a game. He made his debut for the Bulldogs in 2019 and has since played over 100 games including a high-profile move to Geelong in the off-season. His breakout year came in 2021, when he starred in the finals series and kicked one of the goals of the year in the preliminary final against Port Adelaide. He finished that season as one of the most marketable players in the league. He has since signed endorsement deals, launched his own fashion line with Cotton On, and built a huge social media following with over 370,000 fans on Instagram. His look plays a big role in that popularity. Young fans try to copy his style, and he often trends online just as much for his hair and fashion as for his footy highlights. The team at Joey Scandizzo help keep that look on point. Along with $200 haircuts, the salon offers colour work, beard trims, restyles and scalp treatments. Everything is designed to suit the individual, which is why it's become a favourite among high-profile athletes like Smith. And while the price tag might raise eyebrows for some, it's all part of maintaining a personal brand in 2025.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Christian Wilkins shares the secrets behind his luscious hair, flawless skin and toned figure - and reveals what he REALLY thinks of people criticising his flamboyant wardrobe
Speaking to Christian Wilkins at Australian Fashion Week is like talking to Holly Golightly at Tiffany's or Carrie Bradshaw in a pair of Manolo Blahniks — it just makes sense. The fashion icon, 30, who effortlessly pushes the boundaries of style and gender-normative conventions in the world of fashion, sat down for an exclusive interview with Daily Mail Australia amid the chaos of Carriageworks — using his five-minute breather between shows to give us all the details on his beauty transformation. But just like Christian, his holy grails are a far cry from conventional but pack just as much punch as the colourful Aussie star himself. Tossing his hair in between questions after having it styled by Joey Scandizzo, it was no wonder we were brushed onto the topic of his luscious locks and how he not only styles his head of hair but cares for it. To achieve the perfect blowout, Christian swears by the Shark FlexStyle, which he uses 'all the time'. 'It's really rare that you get to work with brands that you genuinely love,' he said of the appliance company, praising their innovation in the sphere and on the scalp. And as for how he keeps his hair healthy, Christian narrows it down to one thing: Genetics. 'People ask me all the time what I do — and I do take supplements and collagen and stuff like that — but I think it's really genetics [and Shark beauty],' he says with a wink. But when it comes to skin, the actor and LGBTQIA+ activist is not leaving anything to chance, relying on a new Hollywood go-to to keep his face fresh and glowy. 'I have a really simple skincare routine. I use collagen peptides and then beef tallow,' Christian adds. 'In the States, it's huge at the moment. People are using beef tallow for their healthcare, for their skincare...' Tallow, a new viral skincare product, is a type of fat rendered from cow meat or mutton suet. And upon research, it can also be used to make candles, soaps and fabulous roast potatoes. However, Christian is simply using the product for its skincare benefits, he says, ditching the carbs in his diet for a pantry closer to home. The model leans on a Mediterranean menu to keep his body in shape, going back to his roots when he's filling up a plate. 'My mum is Greek and cooking healthy foods and proteins and vegetables was always what I grew up on,' he revealed. 'I was that kid that went to school with falafel and hummus and fresh zucchini.' And while Carrie swears by Vogue for dinner, so does Christian swear by another hunger-quenching dish - one that he could eat with every meal. 'I also really love porridge,' he confessed. 'I have it like three times a day.' It's no surprise Christian's physical splendour is down to a passion for fitness and a love of lifting weights, but perhaps what is more touching is the care and softness he feels towards his body as he ages, and his new outlook on life after turning 30. 'My body has changed quite a bit,' he shared. 'I used to find it very easy to be slender. 'Now, I'm putting on a bit more muscle and I'm liking coming into my new body and being really proud of that. 'I'm finding my own identity as I get older.' Expressing his identity is at the forefront of who Christian is, just look at his stacked resume, or Instagram page or any sartorial shindig in Sydney. From hosting podcast Radical Fashionism with Andy Kelly to playing with non-binary styles in the social sphere, Christian uses fashion to say things that can often be hard to put into words. But even when actions speak louder, words can still sting in the comments section, a feeling that Christian knows all too well. Speaking of his experience with trolls, Christian shared the overwhelming sadness he feels when seeing negative comments from strangers, not for himself, but for his community. 'Some of the messages make me sad, but less because they're attacking me and more because I see that this kind of hatred is out there,' he said. Adding that he was lucky to have family, friends and a network that have his back, Christian's decision to be out and proud of his identity was for the people who didn't have that support. 'I think that it's important to keep going out there and expressing yourself how you want to be,' he thoughtfully said. 'Someone that might not necessarily feel so secure can use you as an example.' And so, as Christian Wilkins flips his hair post-interview, moving on to inspire his community and the fashion sphere with every model-esque pout and pose, so do we snuggle into bed to watch greats like Holly and Carrie. For what better way to learn and love ourselves unapologetically than seeing the fashion icons do it first?
