General News
9 July, 2025
Celebrating One Year of Ergo & Mane: A Beacon of Beauty, Community and Legacy
One year ago, I opened the doors of Ergo & Mane in the heart of Bridgewater with a simple but powerful intention: to create something meaningful — a salon that would not only deliver exceptional service and forward-thinking hairdressing, but...
One year ago, I opened the doors of Ergo & Mane in the heart of Bridgewater with a simple but powerful intention: to create something meaningful — a salon that would not only deliver exceptional service and forward-thinking hairdressing, but also become a pillar of connection, care, and contribution in our regional community.
Twelve months on, I reflect with profound gratitude and pride at what we’ve achieved together. Ergo & Mane isn’t just a luxury low-tox salon — it’s a symbol of what’s possible when passionate people pour their hearts into their community.
From the beginning, we knew we wanted to do things differently. Our salon is built on strong values: sustainability, innovation, and deep care for every person who walks through our doors. We use only certified organic, ammonia-free colour — because we believe in prioritising the health of our clients, our team, and our environment. Our ingredients are transparent, safe, and effective — with 89% of our colour formulation made from water, certified by ECOCERT, and scientifically designed for strength and shine without the compromise. At Ergo & Mane, clean beauty isn’t a trend — it’s our foundation.
We are a true low-tox space. The air you breathe here is free from open-molecule ammonia gas, and our salon is a sanctuary for your hair and your whole wellbeing. When you step into Ergo & Mane, you step into serenity: a calm, welcoming environment where every consultation is bespoke, every service is curated with care, and every guest is seen, heard, and valued. We are proud to offer full beauty therapy services, too — from heavenly facials to deluxe pedicures in our reclining massage spa chair. This is your time to exhale.
But Ergo & Mane is more than the sum of our services — it’s a living, breathing part of our community. We proudly employ six team members, including two apprentices, because we believe in the power of investing in young people. Their passion, ideas and energy are vital to the future of our industry and our region. As an educator myself, I travel around Australia delivering education and industry training for the colour company we use in-salon. I advocate fiercely for sustainable development in hairdressing, and work to future-proof our industry for the next generation of stylists.
We are incredibly proud of the excellence within our team. This May, Chanara and I were selected as top 10 finalists in the Natulique Global Colour Innovation Awards held in London — a monumental achievement not just for us, but for our whole town. Chanara took home second place! And our biggest thank you all who donated to make this dream come true, Who would’ve thought — an international award-winning hairdresser, right here in the Loddon Shire! We’re humbled to be putting our beautiful town on the global map.
Our connection to community runs deep. We are proud gold sponsors of the Bridgewater Football Netball Club, and we also support the Marong Women’s Football Club, the Calder Lions Netball Club, and the Charlton Netball Club and the Bridgewater bowls club. Sporting clubs are the lifeblood of regional Australia — they teach us teamwork, resilience, and loyalty — and we’ll always be behind them, cheering loudly.
As a local mum with two children attending Bridgewater Primary School, I feel the responsibility and privilege of helping to shape a strong future here. Supporting local small business is one of the most powerful things we can do. Many of our clients travel from far and wide to visit us in Bridgewater — and they love exploring all the wonderful local gems we have, from the beautiful Coffee on Loddon, to the Bridgewater Bakery, our beloved nursery, and of course, the iconic pub. We don’t just provide services — we help fuel the local economy. That’s the power of choosing local.
At Ergo & Mane, we are specialists in curl care, colour, and bespoke styling. We don’t rush. We listen. We educate. Our clients trust us to create healthy, luminous hair that grows stronger with every appointment, and to help them maintain their results at home with our curated selection of clean, high-performance products.
To the women, men, and families who continue to choose Ergo & Mane — thank you. Your support means the world to us. Every booking, every referral, every kind word helps us grow and give back. We are so excited for the future: building stronger community relationships, offering even more expert services, and continuing to raise the bar in the hairdressing industry.
Ergo & Mane isn’t just celebrating a birthday — we’re creating a lasting legacy and a thriving community
Here’s to year two, and everything still to come.