About Sam

Heads In The Cloud is the second Sunshine Coast salon founded by Sam Rizzo. His first salon, Mint Hair & Beauty, became the Sunshine Coast’s highest award-winning salon within just three years of opening.

After selling Mint in 2011, Sam travelled to London to complete advanced training at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Master Cutter and Colourist course and attend Salon International. Following 12 months of industry coaching, Sam recognised that many salons lacked long-term vision for both clients and team culture. With renewed clarity, he returned to salon ownership alongside his wife, Chantal Anderson.

Today, Heads In The Cloud operates as a boutique, privately run studio — with Sam as the sole stylist.

This allows him to deliver an exceptionally personalised experience, focusing entirely on each client’s individual needs, goals and long-term hair journey. Sam specialises in precision cutting, bespoke colour and curly hair expertise, ensuring every client leaves confident in maintaining their look at home with simple, practical techniques and professional product guidance.

Heads In The Cloud is the second Sunshine Coast salon founded by Sam Rizzo. His first salon, Mint Hair & Beauty, became the Sunshine Coast’s highest award-winning salon within just three years of opening.

After selling Mint in 2011, Sam travelled to London to complete advanced training at the prestigious Vidal Sassoon Master Cutter and Colourist course and attend Salon International. Following 12 months of industry coaching, Sam recognised that many salons lacked long-term vision for both clients and team culture. With renewed clarity, he returned to salon ownership alongside his wife, Chantal Anderson.

Today, Heads In The Cloud operates as a boutique, privately run studio — with Sam as the sole stylist.

This allows him to deliver an exceptionally personalised experience, focusing entirely on each client’s individual needs, goals and long-term hair journey. Sam specialises in precision cutting, bespoke colour and curly hair expse, ensuring every client leaves confident in maintaining their look at home with simple, practical techniques and professional product guidance.

Trading Hours

  • Tuesday: 8am-7pm
  • Wednesday: 8am-7pm
  • Thursday: 8am-6pm
  • Friday: CLOSED
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: CLOSED
  • Monday: CLOSED
“What I enjoy most is the connection built with clients — the creativity, the trust, and helping people feel confident and valued every time they sit in my chair.”

Sam’s Career

Career Highlights & Industry Recognition

Competition Achievements

  • Winner – Tinta Colour Trophy 2008
  • Winner – Tinta Colour Trophy 2010

International Education & Artistic Work

Since 2005, Sam has been a member of the Keune International Artistic Team, performing as a guest artist and educator across Australia and internationally.

Career highlights include:

Creative Director – Keune Australia & New Zealand (2012–2013)

  • Platform Artist / MC / Judge at Hair Expo Sydney

  • Guest Artist & Educator throughout Australia & New Zealand

  • Paris Fashion Week Hair Artist (2016)

  • Co-creator of the “Nocturnal Reflections” Collection

  • Ambassador & Creative Artistic Leader for Keune Australia & New Zealand

From 2017–2020, Sam focused on building Heads In The Cloud into a thriving, values-driven salon built on creativity, professionalism and long-term vision.

Keune

At Heads In The Cloud, Sam exclusively uses Keune Haircosmetics — a prestigious, family-owned Dutch haircare house trusted by elite salons around the world. Keune has been crafting professional products since 1922, driven by a century-long commitment to premium quality and professional performance.

Keune’s philosophy is rooted in creating luxury haircare exclusively for salon professionals — with no compromise, no retail shortcuts, and full control of formulation and production under one roof in the Netherlands.

Luxury Meets Sustainability

Keune is proudly B Corporation certified, meaning it meets rigorous global standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. Their sustainability strategy focuses on people and the planet — not just profit — with ambitious goals to:

  • use 100% traceable, sustainable natural ingredients by 2030
  • reduce carbon footprint by 50%
  • ensure 100% recyclable, reusable or refillable packaging
  • recycle or reuse 90% of water and waste in their operations
  • increase supply-chain transparency and responsible sourcing.

Keune products play a central role in building a more sustainable, circular beauty economy while delivering exceptional results.

Cruelty-Free & Ethically Minded

Keune is 100% cruelty-free — no animal testing, anywhere, ever — and many ranges include vegan-friendly formulas, including the So Pure collection designed with nature-inspired ingredients and eco-values at the core.

Purpose Beyond Performance

Professional colour services using ranges like Tinta Color and So Pure also support The Keune Foundation, which provides financial assistance to families navigating life-threatening childhood illness — a mission that emphasises Keune’s commitment to community and positive impact.