Meet the Team
Ellie Sakrzewski
Founded by Ellie, who has been in the fashion and beauty business for over 25 years and loves a perfect blow out, decided Singapore definitely had a gap in the market.
Ellie's career spans three decades as a Makeup Artist and Hairstylist from London and Paris to Sydney and Tokyo. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the fashion and music world such as Alexander McQueen, Issey Miyake and David Bowie. Her works have appeared in Vogue, Marie Claire, ELLE, Harpers Bazaar and Cosmopolitan and she worked closely with Mr. Shu Uemura while living in Tokyo before coming to Singapore in 2001.
In 2014 she opened The Big Blow. Singapore's first salon dedicatd to hairstylig and makeup.
ELAINE YEO
Senior Stylist Elaine is our bridal and upstyling specialist who has brought new meaning to braids at The Big Blow. Now in demand, Elaines work is sought after and on special event days is booked out well in advance. Elaine is The Big Blow Bridal Expert.
Elaine is also nail technician you will always spot the most fun nail art on Elaine!
Bella Donna
Bella Donna is our fabulous makeup artist who is always in and about at The Big Blow. She loves Makeup!
Bella has worked with Ellie on CNBC and Masterchef Season 2 Singpaore. She was responsible for all of the contestants hair and makeup.
While not working in makeup Bella is mother to two adorale boys
Tess Yip
Tess is an amazing colourist who is also a Kevin Muruphy educator. So when we have difficult colour and colour correction needs she is our go to.
Amazing at blonde hair, Tess has a list of loyal clients both local and caucasian.
When not colouring hair and training at Kevin Murphy, Tess enjoys yoga and meeting up with her friends.
FRANCISCO RAQUIZA
Francis is all round amazing hairstylist who has a wealth of experience.
Having lived and worked in London and Paris he has worked with all types of hair and nationalites.
He is the curly hair expert and is our most senior cutter and colourist.