WELCOME TO ORBE

We invite you to experience the ORBE difference.
A luxurious salon experience unlike any other.

Our team's passion and dedication is what keeps ORBE at the forefront of style.

Celebrating 30 years, we are proud to be one of Adelaide’s most awarded salons, offering our clients the very best in style, quality, and customer service. Relax and recharge at our exceptional hair salons, where our hand selected team of top stylists are committed to creating the perfect look, tailored to each and every one of our clients.

We cater to a style conscious clientele who trust and appreciate our highly customised services. From edgy to classic styles, we offer an extensive array of hair services in a sophisticated yet relaxed environment.

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Working hair backstage at Camilla Parade for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

MEET OUR FOUNDERS IDA & JOE

Ida and Joe, great friends from when they first met at the very start of their careers in trade school, launched ORBE in 1994.

Ida Tirimacco has had an incredible career path, marked by her unwavering dedication to excellence and her intense love of fashion, culture, and design.

With more than forty years of expertise in the field, she has not only survived but thrived, bringing in high-profile clients and participating in global events.

With a profound passion for her craft, she thrives on creating stunning looks that empower and uplift her clients

As the visionary behind ORBE, which is about to celebrate its 30th year in operation, Ida has developed a brand that embodies impeccable professionalism and modern sophistication. Ida's dedication to quality and innovation is evident in ORBE's capacity to expertly handle a wide range of client requests while leading the industry.

Her involvement in numerous fashion weeks and her partnerships with well-known designers highlight her remarkable talent and leadership qualities, highlight her adaptability and aptitude in a variety of contexts and platforms. Ida's contributions continually enhance the creative vision and execution of any project she works on, whether she is heading sizable teams or collaborating with notable figures in the industry.

Ida's success is a result of both her natural aptitude to build trusting relationships with clients and her technical skill. She has established a reputation for going above and beyond expectations and producing outstanding results by putting their needs first and upholding an unshakable commitment to quality.
Ida's enthusiasm for her work is clearly still as strong as ever as she considers her storied career. Her sustained success is based on her unshakable commitment to artistic vision and her rigors attention to detail, which has won her the respect of both clients and colleagues. Her dedication to empowering young women, whether they've worked alongside her or sat in her styling chair, reflects her commitment to making a positive impact and shines through.

Ida's story is essentially a union of skill, passion, and tenacity—a proof of the industry-changing and life-altering potential of innovation.

ORBE Hair Founder and Director Joe Cimmino

Joe Cimmino's remarkable career as co-founder of ORBE Hair is proof of his extraordinary talent, steadfast commitment, and love for the hairdressing craft.

Joe has forty years of expertise and has developed connections with his clients, many of whom have been with ORBE since its founding.

He has also mastered the technical nuances of precision cutting. Joe goes above and beyond in his dedication to provide individualised service, taking the time to fully comprehend the distinct preferences, way of life, and personalities of each customer.

Furthermore, Joe's passion to the future of hairdressing is evident in his support of up-and-coming talent in the profession. Younger team members receive mentoring and guidance from Joe, who makes sure ORBE stays at the forefront of innovation and excellence for future generations. The foundation of Joe's leadership ethos lies in his enthusiasm for building productive teams. Joe gives his employees the freedom to express their ideas and realise their full potential by creating a collaborative and encouraging work atmosphere. This helps ORBE Hair reach new heights of success in a constantly changing business.

In conclusion, Joe Cimmino's incredible career path is a perfect example of the transformational potential of leadership, enthusiasm, and hard work in the hairstyling industry. Joe is still having a significant and long-lasting impact on the industry, inspiring colleagues and clients alike.

MEET NORTH ADELAIDE DIRECTOR TARA

Tara became director of ORBE North Adelaide 2019.

With over 14 years of experience in the industry, Tara Faranda, owner and director of ORBE North Adelaide is known for her finesse, attention to detail and above all passion and ability to create hot hair!

Tara started her apprenticeship at ORBE Norwood in 2010 where she was mentored and trained by some of the industry’s best. A highlight of Tara’s apprenticeship was placing 1st in Hairdressing for South Australia’s prestigious World Skills Competition, representing her state on the national stage.

After almost a decade of hard work and dedication, in 2019 Tara was presented with the rare opportunity to become a Director at ORBE and purchase the North Adelaide Salon.

Tara has a long-term passion for creating luxurious hair, from blondes, lived in colour and gorgeous rich dimensional brunettes, to her love for bridal and event styling.
Throughout Tara’s career her work has featured in many editorial publications such as The Advertiser, Oyster Magazine, and South Australian Style Magazine and SA Brides.

She has also been able to combine her love of hair and fashion, working backstage at Australian Fashion Week for designers such as; Carla Zampatti, Camilla, Bianca Spender, Karla Spetic and Galanni – just to name a few! Not to mention welcoming celebrity clients to her chair during the Adelaide Cabaret Festival and Film Festival such as the gorgeous Essie Davis of “Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries” and unexpectedly welcomed Abby Lee Miller (Dance Moms) as a customer into the salon. As well as time spent working backstage on The Voice Kids.

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