About Us
How Sip & Style Co Started
Have you ever been late to an event and stared at the mirror after doing your makeup or hair questioning why it looks nothing like the tutorial you just followed? Well we know your pain and frustration- that’s why we created Sip & Style Co.
We are Australia’s first interactive masterclass event that combines hair and beauty with entertainment. We turned this frustration of a “one size fits all” approach to online beauty tutorials and created an inclusive, interactive and personalised experience that empowers.Â
OUR MISSION
To make beauty accessible and empowering to all.Â
Our approach is simple, we want to make beauty a fun, empowering and interactive experience to share with friends. We want you to feel confident to try new looks, experiment with new products and break up with your beauty boundaries or “beauty rules”.
OUR VALUES
Inclusive and personalised
Our core value is centred on inclusivity and personalisation of your beauty experience. The marketing from many beauty retailers and brands is often a “one size fits all” approach to beauty. This often doesn’t resonate, beauty is incredibly personal, from the diversity in the shades of your skin tones, the different face and eye shapes to your personal preferences in beauty and style.Â
Quality
Our passion is providing you with a quality experience, an experience where you walk through the door, you know it is your time to prioritise yourself, to learn a new skill and to have fun!Â
Our value of quality extends from the brands we partner with to the Masterstylists we have on our team and collaborate with. Our Masterstylists have years of industry experience, you can be confident that you are learning from the best in the industry. We pride ourselves on continual growth and prioritise education for our Masterstylists and our retail and bar staff.
Community-driven creativity and innovation
Leading from the front in reinventing the interactive beauty space. We were first to market with our unique approach to combining beauty with entertainment and we are driven by our community to always evolve and improve our concept.
After all, we’re in the business of making you look and feel your best wrapped up in a fun and interactive experience.
Meet the Team behind Sip & Style Co
Ari Ahearne
Co-FounderAri Ahearne, a self-confessed beauty nerd, has always been captivated by the transformative power of beauty, the power of a bold red lip is unmatched! Her love for beauty began in high school watching YouTube tutorials and she loved the communities they created, a true sense of belonging with a shared passion for all things beauty.
Though she initially set this passion aside to pursue a law degree, it resurfaced with the creation of Sip & Style Co. Ari launched Sip & Style Co in her final year of a combined Law and Psychological Science degree, driven by the desire to connect people through a fun an interactive experience.
Jake Doran
Co-FounderJake Doran, a professional athlete for Cricket Tasmania, might not be the first person you'd expect behind a beauty company, but his teamwork and strong work ethic make him a perfect fit. Bringing visions to life, Jake handles everything from custom joinery and website design to even sewing Ari’s Sip & Style Co dresses. His passion lies in enhancing the customer experience, constantly striving to improve both in-store and online interactions.