About Original Diva — Nicole Zerafa, Founder | Hunters Hill Sydney
Original Diva Hair Extensions was founded in 2000 by Nicole Zerafa, a master hair extension specialist based in Hunters Hill, Sydney. For over 25 years, Original Diva has been one of Australia’s most trusted names in 100% human hair extensions â both through our Hunters Hill salon and our national online store at originaldiva.com.au.
Nicole Zerafa â Founder & Master Specialist
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Nicole founded Original Diva in 2000 after recognising that Australian women deserved access to genuinely premium, silicone-free hair extensions. She began sourcing 100% human hair â cuticle-aligned, gentle â at a time when the Australian market was saturated with inferior blends. Over 25 years later, that standard has never changed.
Nicole operates exclusively from her private Hunters Hill studio. Every salon client is seen by Nicole personally â no junior staff, no surprises. Her expertise spans tape extensions, microbead extensions, weft extensions, clip-in styling, colour matching, and education for other stylists across Australia.
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25 Years of Honest Expertise
Original Diva started in 2000 as a single specialist with a commitment to honest advice â before Instagram before/afters, before the Australian e-commerce explosion. The business was built on salon results and word of mouth. In 2014, Nicole expanded to an international flagship in Las Vegas, broadening her understanding of global hair types, climates and colour demands. Today, Original Diva is firmly back home in Hunters Hill, Sydney, where it all began.
The online store launched to serve the growing number of clients who wanted salon-quality extensions they could install at home. Today originaldiva.com.au ships premium extensions to every state and territory in Australia.
What Makes Original Diva Different
100% Human Hair â Zero Compromises
Every Original Diva product is 100% human hair. Cuticles are intact and aligned root-to-tip â exactly as they grow naturally. This is what prevents the tangling and degradation that cheaper extensions develop within weeks. We have never sold synthetic blends or mixed-grade hair.
Zero Silicone Coating
Many brands coat lower-grade hair in silicone to simulate premium’s feel. That coating washes out after 3â4 shampoos. Original Diva hair contains no silicone â ever. What you feel in the packet is what you keep for months.
Carefully Selected
Our hair is carefully selected from donors who have given informed consent and received fair compensation. We are transparent about our supply chain on request.
You Deal With the Expert Directly
Every Hunters Hill client is seen by Nicole personally. No trainees, no handoffs. If you book with Original Diva, Nicole does your hair â and has done for the past 25 years.
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- Marie Claire Australia
- InStyle Australia
- Modern Salon
- Cleo · Madison · Famous
- Good Day LA · The Morning Show
- Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Work With Nicole
- Book a salon appointment â Hunters Hill
- Shop extensions online â ships Australia-wide
- Free colour matching service
- Education & training for stylists
- Salon wholesale program
Last updated: 7 May 2026
Original Diva is a Sydney-based 100% human hair extension brand, online store and salon founded by Nicole Zerafa in 2006. Nicole has been a hair extension specialist since 2000 — over 25 years of experience. Based in Hunters Hill, NSW, Original Diva sells premium clip-in, tape-in, weft and micro ring human hair extensions online across Australia and offers professional colour matching, salon installation and wholesale supply for hair salons.
Quick Answers About Original Diva
Who is Original Diva?
Original Diva is a Sydney-based human hair extension brand and salon founded by Nicole Zerafa in 2006, based in Hunters Hill, NSW.
Where is Original Diva located?
Original Diva is located in Hunters Hill, Sydney, NSW 2110. The salon operates by appointment only.
Does Original Diva sell hair extensions online?
Yes. Original Diva sells 100% human hair extensions online across Australia with free shipping on orders over $150.
What types of hair extensions does Original Diva sell?
Original Diva sells clip-in, tape-in, weft and micro ring (I-Tip) human hair extensions.
Does Original Diva offer professional installation?
Yes. Original Diva offers professional hair extension installation at its Hunters Hill Sydney salon by Nicole Zerafa personally.
Does Original Diva offer colour matching?
Yes. Original Diva offers free online and in-salon colour matching for hair extensions.
Does Original Diva supply salons?
Yes. Original Diva offers wholesale hair extensions for salons across NSW and Australia.
