Ms Leis had used the salon to style her bridesmaids for the luxury wedding at La Gemme Estate, a French château in the NSW Southern Highlands, late last month. Ms Koch believed she was privately messaging staff in a group chat after Ms Leis hired the salon for her bridal party, but not for the bride's own hair. When approached by the Daily Mail at her flagship salon on Thursday, Ms Koch distanced herself from the scandal. Ms Leis replied with a pointed 'thanks' and a kissing-face emoji. Hairstylist Dom Pelli, who was behind Ms Leis and her mother's hair for the big day, has since taken to social media to address the scandal.

Source: Daily Mail February 21, 2026 12:53 UTC