Ischia Hair & Beauty

About Us

About Us

Lisa and Grainne are passionate and innovative hair and beauty salon owners known for their exceptional skill and dedication to the art of the hair and beauty business. Ischia has become a premium destination in the heart of Johnstown Navan.

They believe is creating a warm welcoming and inspiring environment for both clients and staff. The team reflect a commitment to excellence , showcasing a range of diverse talents with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction!

Meet The Team

Jenny O’Mara

Salon Co-ordinator

Jenny, our Salon Co-ordinator, working at Ischia since the first salon opened in 2006. A qualified stylist, she oversees daily operations and has built strong client relationships. In 2018, she took over the Salon Education Programme, training new stylists and sharing her expertise. A valued team member, Jenny is dedicated to both client care and mentoring the next generation.

Olivia Smyth

Receptionist

Ciara Morley

L'Oreal Colour Specialist

Ciara who is one of our senior Stylists, and brings to the salon a wealth of experience and has spent the past 7 years working in Dublin City Centre. Ciara is a L’Oréal Colour Specialist and has completed many courses with L’Oréal, Vidal Sassoon and Kerastase and also specialises in all types of hair extensions. Ciara Is available Wednesday to Saturday and late night Thursday. You can book Ciara her online through our facebook page our download our mobile app.

Suzie McCabe

Senior Stylist

Suzi has been hairdressing 10 years and started her career with Peter Mark. She is a senior stylist within the salon and believes that they key to a great hairstyle is to personalise the current trends and incorporate them to suit your clients lifestyle. Susie is very popular with her clients and has built up a very loyal clientele. Suzi enjoys all aspects of hairdressing, from colouring to styling and specialises in Bridal Upstyling.

Louise Bedford

senior hair stylist

Louise has been hairdressing over 14years, Louise has a  passion  for cutting and colouring, Louise has  done many  different colour , highlight cutting and   balayage courses over the years with Loreal , Louise’s love for hairdressing shows in every service she does ! 

Niamh Challenger

Senior Hair Stylist

Niamh has worked in Ischia for over six years, having completed her training here, along with all of Alfaparf’s Next Gen cutting courses and many other L’Oréal colour certificates. Hairdressing is a huge passion for Niamh.
“It is an incredible creative outlet for me and a job that just never feels like work. In an industry that is forever changing, the opportunity to learn and grow my skill set is never-ending. Connecting with clients is a huge part of why I love being a hairstylist. Giving someone a hairstyle that they feel beautiful and confident in is the most rewarding thing. I love all things blonding, cutting, and styling. ❤️”

Sophie McCarthy

Stylist

My name is Sophie and I’m a 20 years old, I absolutely adore the world of hairdressing! I love the creativity it allows. The best part is seeing the joy on a client’s face when they love their new look. It’s a field where I can constantly learn and grow, staying on top of the latest trends and techniques. Plus, I get to connect with people and make them feel fantastic about themselves every single day!

Mel Smyth

Senior Stylist

Mel is working with Ischia team since 2007 and is one of our sought after stylists, this is very obvious when trying to book an appointment with Mel, which needs to be a week or two in advance. Mel has completed various L’Oreal training courses including Colour Keys, Colour Change and Advance Cutting Course. Mel is extremely popular amongst staff and clients, her innovative style means her clients leave the salon with a new and fresh look.

Dee Lally

Dee Lally

Senior Stylist

Deirdre known as Dee, joined our team in 2013. Dee is qualified stylist, with her passion being for colour and learning new advanced balayage/contouring techniques. Dee has already attended many courses in the Loreal Acedemy, achieving great results in Colour Keyes and Colour Change Degrees. Dee enjoys all aspects of hairdressing and recently added bonded exptentions to her portfolio. Dee is proving very popular with our clients and has quickly built up her own repeat clients.

Liz McLarney

Senior Stylist

Liz has over 20 years of hairdressing experience and joined Ischia in 2005 after running her own successful business. She takes pride in understanding her clients’ needs and goes above and beyond to accommodate them. As an in-salon educator, she stays up to date with new techniques and encourages trainees to experiment. A valued team member, Liz became a Kérastase Ambassador in 2010 and enjoys working with the brand.

Jamie O'Mara

Senior Stylist

Jamie is a qualified stylist who trained with us here at Ischia, now with many years experience Jamie is a much sought after stylist that must be booked well in advance.

Siobhan Malone

Principal / Master Stylist

With over 20 years of industry experience, Siobhan is one of our most accomplished and respected stylists. Having progressed through every level of her career, she has earned her title as Principal / Master Stylist through exceptional skill, dedication, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence.

Siobhan specialises in precision cutting, having completed countless advanced cutting courses throughout her career. Her passion for technical perfection and timeless shape design has led her to continually refine her craft at the highest level.

Most recently, Siobhan spent time training at the world-renowned Vidal Sassoon salon in London, completing her Masters in Cutting. This elite training has further elevated her work, bringing world-class technique, structure, and detail to every haircut she creates.

Renowned for her calm confidence, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to tailor each cut to suit the individual, Siobhan is especially sought after for clients who value flawless shape, longevity, and precision in their hair.

Whether you’re looking for a complete restyle or a perfectly balanced, expertly executed cut, you can trust you’re in the hands of a true master of her craft.

In addition to her cutting expertise, Siobhan holds a professional qualification in Indian Head Massage, bringing a holistic element to her work. This allows her to offer deeply relaxing treatments that promote scalp health, improve circulation, relieve tension, and enhance overall wellbeing—perfectly complementing her hair services.

Alex O'Hara

Trainee Hair stylist

I love the world of hairdressing as it allows for creativity and to build on my skills.I love highlighting and styling and seeing my work come to life. I love chatting to clients and building a relationship with them. I love to learn different styles and techniques and seeing clients feel confident within their hair.

Emily

Trainee Hair Stylist

Emily is our third year trainee hair stylist . Emily has a love of all things hairdressing with a special flair for boho blowdrys. 

Jessica Gray

trainee hair stylist

Lauren

Nail Technician

4 years experience as a nail technician after qualifying in Dublin in 2021. Qualified in brow waxing, lash lift and spray tans. Laurens Favourite treatment is Nails with nail art and is so quick she will have you in and out in no time!

Kacy Wallace

Trainee

As a trainee hairdresser Kacy is passionate about learning and mastering the art of hair styling. I love doing colour & chatting to clients . With an eye for detail and a love for creativity, I’m exited to learn from experienced professionals to develop my skills in a positive work environment.

Gurpreet Kaur

Beauty Therapist, Threading Specialist

Gurpreet is a Nail tech & Beauty therapist . specialising in Brow and facial threading / waxing , tinting, Pedicures, Lash lift, Brow lamination.