At Gritty Pretty, it?s fair to say we like, well, pretty things. However, as our readers know, there is always more to those pretty things than first meets the eye.
This is particularly the case when it comes to design. Beautifully designed salons and spaces don?t just appear; they are carefully created with attention-to-detail and hard work.
And design is something that A-H SHOP | SALON has in spades. This unique business is set within a former post office in Sydney?s inner-city suburb of Newtown. Tuesday through Saturday, the salon is a bustling community hub where the clientele is just as likely to stop by for a chat as they are for a haircut.
A-H SHOP | SALON partners Rubi Fernandes and Chad Wijayatilake have thoughtfully (and painstakingly) planned out every detail of the brand experience ? both in-salon and online. As true creatives, the pair are constantly evolving the business and the space it resides in. Here, Rubi and Chad have a two-way conversation with Gritty Pretty Art Director Amie Jones (another true creative) about design, fostering a sense of community and finding inspiration in the every day.  

Pictured: A-H Salon | Shop in Newtown, Sydney.
 
Amie Jones: ?Hi guys! What are your roles here and when did you get your start in this space"?
Rubi Fernandes: ?I co-founded the salon, and Chad is one of our salon partners ? we are coming into our third year this year in November. The original salon d...