Alison
Salon Owner
Alison is the salon owner and first opened our Maygate salon in 1999 after a long and successful career in the World’s largest Hair and Beauty Company – Regis.
To satisfy an increasing demand for the “Innovate difference”, Alison launched our second award winning salon in Duloch in 2008, which now boasts 8 fully-qualified stylists who are also colour technicians.
“I Love my job, love the industry and love being part of a fantastic team.”
Our Duloch Salon team
Wendy
Manager - Master Stylist/Senior Colourist
Wendy is our Salon Manager, she has been hairdressing since 1996....so plenty of experience.
She has a love for all the latest trends and a passion for colours, bobs and short hair cutting with her latest training being from one of Sassoon’s senior creative directors.
This year has been all about training for Wendy as she has been focusing on colour especially balayage
“To me, I think it’s important to continually refine, improve, and reflect on your work in order to become the best…this really is a job where you have to keep on learning all the time”.
Katiya (kate)
Creative Stylist /Wella Color Expert (WCE)
Katiya has been in the hairdressing industry since she was 15 and brings a funky edge to the salon.
Katiya enjoys impressing clients with her creative cuts and fantastic enthusiasm.
As an ambitious stylist, she is continually looking for new sources of inspiration and converting these into technical, precision cuts that transform a client’s hair.
She is our WELLA COLOR EXPERT (MCE) which is the title awarded to a very select few after completing the industries most prestigious colour programme - a masters degree in colouring. This is the highest level colour accolade in the industry.
“I love a splash of bold colour and sharp geometric cuts, but I'm happy working in the salon doing everything from soft floaty balayage to men's short back and sides”.
KAtie
Creative Stylist/Senior Colourist
Katie has been hairdressing since 2008. Katie is our Queen of hair ups and loves colouring. Katie also does ear piercing and make up, creating some stunning looks! She’s a particular fan of creating a seamless balayage and bouncy blow waves.
“There's no better feeling than making people look and feel amazing”.
Simone
Creative Stylist/Senior Colourist
Simone has been hairdressing since 2001 and has a strong base of faithful clients. She is also a qualified training assessor.
Simone enjoys all aspects of hairdressing especially cutting! Her belief is that hair should always look beautiful, it’s not just a short-lived state.
“For me, the best way to get the right haircut, is to start with the right conversation”.
Kerry
Creative Stylist/Senior Colourist
Kerry is a huge asset to our team since she joined us from a large salon group in a well known department store in Edinburgh.
Kerry enjoys transforming her clients but also adding subtle changes too. She loves the creativity of her job. The key to her success is simply down to listening and understanding a client’s lifestyle, desires, wants and needs.
“Making a client feel amazing is the best feeling. The hard work pays off”.
Marni
New Talent Stylist/Colourist
Marni joined us as a trainee in August 2021 fresh from school to follow her dream. She has an amazing passion for hair so give Marni a call to book in - she’d be delighted to hear from you.
“This is such an exciting journey for me, I love knowing I have made my clients look and feel fantastic”
Halle
Senior Stylist/Colourist
Halle qualified in 2022 with distinction and is a valuable asset to our team. She loves meeting people and has a real bubbly personality. Her blow drying, pin ups and treatments are amazing as well as her cutting and colouring - what’s not to love?
She enjoys everything hair….
“I believe that hair doesn’t make the person, but it definitely helps
MIA
Senior Stylist/Colourist
We’re excited to introduce Mia, who joined our team in 2024 after completing her Level 3 Hairdressing qualification in Edinburgh. Mia brings a fresh approach and a passion for creativity in styling, backed by expert training and a strong commitment to client satisfaction. We’re thrilled to have her on board, and she looks forward to helping you achieve your best look!
“I’ve always believed that hair is more than just a style—it’s a form of self-expression. I love working with clients to bring out their unique beauty and boost their confidence. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone leave my chair feeling amazing!”
MaYA
Apprentice Stylist/Colourist
Maya joined our team as an apprentice in November 2022. Eager to learn and passionate about hairdressing, Maya brings fresh enthusiasm and a dedication to mastering her craft. She’s committed to providing clients with a warm, attentive experience as she hones her skills under our expert stylists. We’re excited to watch her grow and contribute her unique touch to the team!
"Learning the art of hairdressing is such an exciting journey. Every day, I get to build new skills and discover creative ways to help clients look and feel their best. I can’t wait to see how my craft grows with each experience!"
AMBER
Apprentice Stylist/Colourist
We’re thrilled to introduce Amber, who joined our team straight from school in 2024, following her lifelong passion for hairdressing. Amber has always known that hair was her calling, and her dedication shines through in her work. With a fresh approach and a genuine love for creating beautiful styles, she’s excited to help clients feel their absolute best!
"Being an apprentice is all about learning and growing every day. I love seeing the transformation that a great hairstyle can bring, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to learn from talented stylists and connect with clients. It’s amazing to turn my passion into a career!"