How a $25 blow wave became the foundation of Harpo Hair.
Today, Harpo Hair is known for rich blondes, dimensional colour and signature blow waves.
But ask founder Posey Broomhall what truly built the business, and her answer isn’t balayage, foils or extensions.
“It’s the blow wave,” she says without hesitation.
Long before Harpo Hair existed, Posey’s love affair with blow waving had already begun.
From the very first week of her apprenticeship, every Tuesday before family dinner she would blow wave her cousin Deb’s hair.
Not just any blow wave.
Deb loved a big, glamorous ’80s-style blow wave, and her thick hair wasn’t easy to master. Week after week, Posey practised, refining her technique until she became known for creating the perfect blow wave.
“I absolutely loved it from the beginning,” she says. “Every Tuesday I had another opportunity to improve, and before long I realised I’d found something I was really good at. Even today, it’s still one of my favourite things to do in the salon.”
That weekly tradition unknowingly laid the foundations for what would become Harpo Hair.
When Harpo Hair opened its doors in 2014, a blow wave cost just $25.
It wasn’t just an affordable service.
It was an invitation.
Women who weren’t quite ready to commit to a colour appointment could experience Harpo Hair, meet the team and leave feeling incredible. They could experience the salon, the atmosphere and the service before taking the next step.
Many of those women returned.
First for another blow wave.
Then for colour.
Then for treatments, haircuts and everything else Harpo Hair has become known for today.
“Looking back, those blow waves built relationships before they built the business,” says Posey.
Today, Harpo Hair has earned a reputation for rich blondes, beautifully personalised colour and exceptional client care, but Posey still believes no colour appointment is complete until the hair is beautifully finished.
“You can create the most beautiful colour in the world, but it’s the blow wave that brings it to life. That’s when you see the shine, the movement and every detail you’ve spent hours creating.”
That philosophy continues to shape Harpo Hair today.
Every stylist is taught that a blow wave isn’t simply the final step—it’s one of the most important parts of the service. The Harpo team is constantly testing new brushes, styling tools and products, always searching for the perfect finish.
Because for Posey, a blow wave has never just been about hair.
“It’s about confidence,” she says. “I love watching someone catch a glimpse of themselves in the mirror and stand a little taller. A great blow wave changes the way you walk out of the salon.”
After more than twelve years of seeing the confidence a beautiful blow wave could give women, Posey wanted to create a way for clients to enjoy that feeling more often.
That’s how the Harpo Blow Wave Club was born.
Created for women who love beautifully styled hair without the weekly hassle, the Blow Wave Club makes salon-finished hair part of your lifestyle while rewarding members every time they visit.
For Posey, it’s more than a membership.
“I’ve spent my whole career watching how a great blow wave can change the way someone feels. It gives you confidence, saves you time and makes every day feel a little bit more special. I wanted to create something that made that feeling accessible all year round.”
⭐ INTRODUCING THE HARPO BLOW WAVE CLUB
The service that built Harpo Hair is now available as a membership.
Your membership includes:
✨ 10 professional blow waves to use over 6 months
✨ 15% off all retail products
✨ 10% off all colour services
✨ 15% off all extension services
✨ Priority booking access
