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Bob Journal
In our salon, we're constantly talking all things anti-crap with our clients. From people and products, to places and practices, the Bob Journal is an extension of that conversation.
Eight years in, Bob is more than just a salon — it’s a story of people, purpose, and the quiet power of showing up for one another. Meet the faces that have shaped Bob into the community it is today.
Discover the best salon experience in South Yarra. Where luxury meets sustainability in the heart of South Yarra, Melbourne. Our Salon stands out as a beacon for natural beauty and conscious living.
Telling your hairdresser that you’re unhappy with your cut or colour can feel daunting, but as a professional stylist, I can assure you that open communication is crucial and usually welcomed. Here are some tips to help you communicate with your stylist:
In the realm of hair care, the Naturaltech range stands out as a beacon of nourishment and rejuvenation. Crafted with a blend of natural ingredients and advanced scientific formulations, these shampoos and conditioners are more than just hair products—they are holistic treatments for your hair and scalp. Let's delve into it, shall we?!
Each hair type comes a with a different set of needs.
And usually a generic shampoo formula just won’t do it. To embrace all kinds of hair and provide special nourishment to each type, Davines crafted the Essential Haircare line.
In this guide we are going to show you
Whilst Bob’s been hibernating in lock-down, we’ve spent our time finding incredible people who inspire us around how business and doing good can go hand in hand. Meet Jeanette, the founder of Planet Cocoa, an ethical chocolate label based in Melbourne.
Isolation can mean getting adventurous in the kitchen - or it could mean you’re trying to now homeschool your kids, run a business and not go insane. Charlotte’s Easy Iso-Soup is low prep, low fuss but doesn’t compromise on deliciousness - and feeds the whole family.
21 days later, and nothing is more evident to me than that we need each other.
Some thoughts on life before, during and after a pandemic.
David Justin formed Melbourne owned and manufactured haircare brand Mr. Smith with a clear vision in mind - one of style, substance and simplicity. We sat down with him to find out where it all began.
At Bob, we care about health. Yours, ours, the planets.
Anti-Crap is at our core - but what does it mean? We believe what you leave out is just as important as what you leave in, so we’re going to break down the big nasties in hair colour ingredients and what they’re doing to your body - and why you’ll never find them at Bob.
Hair & Salon
Eight years in, Bob is more than just a salon — it’s a story of people, purpose, and the quiet power of showing up for one another. Meet the faces that have shaped Bob into the community it is today.
Discover the best salon experience in South Yarra. Where luxury meets sustainability in the heart of South Yarra, Melbourne. Our Salon stands out as a beacon for natural beauty and conscious living.
Telling your hairdresser that you’re unhappy with your cut or colour can feel daunting, but as a professional stylist, I can assure you that open communication is crucial and usually welcomed. Here are some tips to help you communicate with your stylist:
David Justin formed Melbourne owned and manufactured haircare brand Mr. Smith with a clear vision in mind - one of style, substance and simplicity. We sat down with him to find out where it all began.
At Bob, we care about health. Yours, ours, the planets.
Anti-Crap is at our core - but what does it mean? We believe what you leave out is just as important as what you leave in, so we’re going to break down the big nasties in hair colour ingredients and what they’re doing to your body - and why you’ll never find them at Bob.
A local Melbourne company of style, substance and simplicity, Collingwood based hair care line Mr Smith is the latest collection of products to land on Bob’s carefully curated shelves.
Slow Rituals
21 days later, and nothing is more evident to me than that we need each other.
Some thoughts on life before, during and after a pandemic.
"Now, more than ever, it is essential that we all become more aware of the effects of our actions - what we consume, the amount of waste we create, the foods we’re eating and how we vote with our dollar."
From the crystal clear coastlines of the east and the wild, woolly beaches of the west, to Hobart’s ever developing food scene, there’s plenty of reasons Tasmania is having its moment in the sun.
In a world where we are constantly connected in a superficial sense - to our phones, our emails, and our televisions - what does it mean to connect with ourselves in a truer sense, and more importantly, how do we do it?
As a business that is constantly evolving in our approach to living a more natural and sustainable life at work and at home, Jasmine Mayhead's sustainable fashion blog, Ethical Made Easy, is a popular one for our team and our clients.
Sustainability
David Justin formed Melbourne owned and manufactured haircare brand Mr. Smith with a clear vision in mind - one of style, substance and simplicity. We sat down with him to find out where it all began.
The most wonderful time of year can also be the most unsustainable. Well-meaning presents from relatives go straight to the back of the cupboard and plastic trinkets from bon bons and oodles of wrapping paper mostly end up in landfill.
This silly season, put a ho-ho-hold on the waste and follow Bob’s tips for a Christmas with care.
"Now, more than ever, it is essential that we all become more aware of the effects of our actions - what we consume, the amount of waste we create, the foods we’re eating and how we vote with our dollar."
The first of a three part series that helps our clients to understand our green initiatives, here, Paul Frasca talks us through the beginnings of the business that collects up to 95% of what goes in the salon bin and redirects all material for reuse, recycling and re-purposing solutions.
From products and labels, to our favourite apps and reads, here we share our little black book of natural ingredients and sustainable practices.
As a business that is constantly evolving in our approach to living a more natural and sustainable life at work and at home, Jasmine Mayhead's sustainable fashion blog, Ethical Made Easy, is a popular one for our team and our clients.
Food
Isolation can mean getting adventurous in the kitchen - or it could mean you’re trying to now homeschool your kids, run a business and not go insane. Charlotte’s Easy Iso-Soup is low prep, low fuss but doesn’t compromise on deliciousness - and feeds the whole family.
With quintessentially Julia Ostro spins on the classics, chocolate cake is taken to new heights with rosemary and olive oil, and blueberries are made all the more interesting with cardamom and a yoghurt glaze.
While May has been uncharacteristically warm in Melbourne, the cold weather is coming. And we can’t think of anything better than a slow, long June weekend baking indoors.
Earthy and vibrant, this dip is our go-to for spring entertaining, adding vibrancy to a dull salad, and eating on the go with our favourite vegetables.
From products and labels, to our favourite apps and reads, here we share our little black book of natural ingredients and sustainable practices.
Local cookbook author Julia Busuttil Nishimura is all about good food, made with simple ingredients in her small Melbourne kitchen. A lover of proper, uncomplicated food that is made by hand, the author of Ostro's food fulfils and nourishes. Here, we share one of her many beautiful recipes that bring joy, whilst keeping us slow and steady.
Packed with protein, vitamins, and amino acids, nutritionist Stephanie Wearne's quinoa, pumpkin and haloumi salad packs a healthful, flavourful punch. Slightly sweet and slightly salty, we've got your meat free Monday sorted.
People
Eight years in, Bob is more than just a salon — it’s a story of people, purpose, and the quiet power of showing up for one another. Meet the faces that have shaped Bob into the community it is today.
21 days later, and nothing is more evident to me than that we need each other.
Some thoughts on life before, during and after a pandemic.
David Justin formed Melbourne owned and manufactured haircare brand Mr. Smith with a clear vision in mind - one of style, substance and simplicity. We sat down with him to find out where it all began.
"Now, more than ever, it is essential that we all become more aware of the effects of our actions - what we consume, the amount of waste we create, the foods we’re eating and how we vote with our dollar."
“I believe in contributing to a safer, healthier world, where future generations can grow and play.”
When in conversation with Aimee Marks - founder of organic tampon and nappy labels TOMs and Tooshies by TOM - it quickly becomes apparent that the mother and entrepreneur was deeply passionate about women’s health before it entered the mainstream.
The first of a three part series that helps our clients to understand our green initiatives, here, Paul Frasca talks us through the beginnings of the business that collects up to 95% of what goes in the salon bin and redirects all material for reuse, recycling and re-purposing solutions.
From products and labels, to our favourite apps and reads, here we share our little black book of natural ingredients and sustainable practices.
In a world where we are constantly connected in a superficial sense - to our phones, our emails, and our televisions - what does it mean to connect with ourselves in a truer sense, and more importantly, how do we do it?
As a business that is constantly evolving in our approach to living a more natural and sustainable life at work and at home, Jasmine Mayhead's sustainable fashion blog, Ethical Made Easy, is a popular one for our team and our clients.