Meet The Team

Izzie Cooper

Izzie brings a wealth of experience in nano / micro / tape and celebrity weave extensions

Marco Leonetti

Marco opened his first salon at the age of 18 and has continued to achieve excellence throughout his career, first with Avant Garde Salon and now with Utopia Salon.

This year sees Marco celebrate 40 years in business. During that time his career has taken him all over the world, presenting at trade shows and competing in competitions in Finland, Italy and the UK.
A Technical Director for Italy Hair Fashions, Marco particularly enjoys nurturing new hairdressing talent: “I’m at a point now in my career where the most pleasure I get is from seeing my young trainees evolve into truly exceptional stylists”. ..Read More

Colette Leonetti

I have worked with Marco for 27 years and we have been married for 25 years. Together we have built truly professional salons. I would describe myself as a dedicated team member. I love working with the girls, some of which have grown up together!

Beth

Katie

Heather Maddrell

I am Purite’s Make up Gallery's lead Make-up Artist also covering Reception. I offer all types of day, party, weddings, prom make ups and love to host make up lessons for ladies that need a few tips.

Amy Jennings

Hi I’m newly qualified and done all my training with marco... onwards now to developing my own column of clients !!

Adel

Hi my name is Adel .... delly to the team , i am the newest recruit to the team and at the base of the pyramid !!.... September i start my day releases college course so just using the summer months to get up to speed with my new arena .... love love it !!... now starting my 3rd year and ready for clients yehhhhh !!! ..Read More

Lucy

One of our newbies ... about to embark on her chosen career , another generation of the Rice Family , mother Anita worked with marco also from the age of 15 !!!....

Becca

Tina Curphey

I have worked with Marco for 31 years. I started as a receptionist before becoming a charge hand and then manageress about 15 years ago.
The most satisfying part of my role as Manageress is the satisfaction that our clients experience.
From the moment they walk into the salon we make every effort to ensure they leave feeling relaxed, looked after and with fantastic hair — we aim to make everyone feel special!
I love the “buzz” of a busy salon and keeping everything ticking over with a great team of staff, which now includes my daughter Lauren !! Now as General manager i Oversee the salon group of 3 sites and look after our ever growing HR . ..Read More

Anita Rice

Hi, originally trained by Marco, I have now been back working with Marco for 14 years having left to have my three children. I work part-time and love all aspects of my hairdressing but particularly bridal and up styles.

Sharlene Miller

I have been hairdressing for more than 32 years. Having trained with Marco, I have extensive experience in all aspects of hairdressing. I am a good team player and enjoy sharing my experience and knowledge with the rest of the team. I enjoy all areas of my job, but have always felt that cutting is my speciality – especially precision work as I’m a bit of a perfectionist! I always strive to give my clients 100% as professionalism is very important to me. Throughout my career, the best thing about hairdressing has been job/client satisfaction ..Read More

Liz Annett

I have worked for Marco for over 32 years, during which I have built up a great client base.
I love the fact that everyone gets on really well and that the salon is so professional. I enjoy every single aspect of hairdressing!

Susie Bell

I came to work for Marco in 1996 having trained and worked for a top salon in Northern Ireland.
Throughout my 30 years of hairdressing I have gained a host of skills including management, Perm and colour Specialist.
I love my job and enjoy being in a busy salon environment. I currently work three days a week, dividing my time between work and my family. ..Read More

Adel Ellison

I have been hairdressing for over 30 years and enjoy it now as much as when I first started. During that period I also managed one of Marco's previous salons. My best attributes are my ability to work with colour — both colour corrections and fashion colours — and my ability to assess and discuss my clients’ needs. I balance my working enthusiasm with a young family of three…both my girls now work in UTOPIA ….the word rollercoaster comes to mind! ..Read More

Joanne Poultney

During my time at Utopia I have been lucky enough to go on many courses in the Island and in the UK, all of which have given me the opportunity to meet many influential people within the profession.
I enjoy creative colouring and cutting the most as it gives me the chance to see the shape and design of what I have done.
I love working in the salon because I meet people from all walks of life.
It’s brilliant working in such a great salon with so many great friends. I have now returned part-time from Maternity Leave after the arrival of my beautiful little girl Grace, and recently the arrival of my second child, Olivia Rose, im now looking to expand my working hours as my girls start school . ..Read More

Lisa Lyon

I am one of the senior girls in the salon, having been hairdressing for over 32 years! One of the nicest things about the job is seeing my regular clients who have been coming to the salon for years, plus meeting new clients.
I enjoy working with fashion colours and putting hair up for special occasions. I am looking forward to going on a few courses this year to keep updated with the current trends. ..Read More

Charlotte Campbbell

I have been working at Utopia since 2005 and I am enjoying being a part of the Utopia family. I love all aspects of hairdressing but I particularly enjoy up-styling and cutting Ladies and Gents. I've returned to work part-time having had the new arrival of my baby girl ''Nya'' balancing work and home life is a challenge but one that I relish! ..Read More

Sophie Brew

Hi my name is Sophie I have returned to the Utopia Senior Styling team after 8 years of gathering valuable experiences from other top Salons on the Island for which I am thankful. I started my training with Marco and will continue to progress my skills here. I love the glamor styling , cutting and colouring. I look forward to expanding my skills in barbering & gents! ..Read More

Naomi Macarroll

Hi my name is Naomi. I have just returned to the Utopia styling team having gathered experience from both other Douglas Salons and in Ulster, Northern Ireland of where my family originate. I have accumulated over 8 years experience in the industry enjoying all aspects of hair dressing. My personal favorite's are creating Hair up's, Gents and Colouring and I am very passionate about cutting hair. ..Read More

Terri Beech

Hi my name is Terri, I have now completed four years at Utopia and have now progressed to junior stylist , i am begining to build a client base and just returned from Milan which was a prize i won for our annual in salon competition .2018 has started very well as i was promoted to stylist level ... exciting times ahead !!! ..Read More

Angie Fabrizio

After 34 years of working for a high street bank, I took early retirement to join my brother Marco and the rest of the Utopia team in 2005.
My position within our very progressive team is as Salon Administrator. As well as getting to use my practical skills such as bookkeeping, I love the interaction with both clients and staff.
It is a pleasure being part of a team that puts emphasis on customer service, ensuring our clients receive the best possible experience from the minute they walk into the salon until they leave.
I still have a lot to learn about the industry but so far it has been a truly pleasurable experience and I am looking forward to many more years with the team. ..Read More

Giulio Fabrizio

I’ve been working at Utopia since I left school. Marco is my uncle and as a member of the family I am acutely aware of the demands on him as team leader!
I enjoy all aspects of my job and it gives me great satisfaction to know that the work I do is appreciated by all my clients.
I particularly enjoy colouring and cutting and go away to as many courses as possible to enhance my skills - it’s a good way to meet new people and see how other hair professionals do things.
Utopia is a great place to work. All the staff get on well which makes our clients more relaxed and enjoy their time in the salon. I can’t see myself doing anything else in the near future and look forward to learning more and meeting new people. I'm also involved with the training of the salon juniors. ..Read More

Natalie Ward

I started working in Utopia in May 2010 as a Saturday girl, and went to college full-time. I have now completed my 4 years and I am part of the Utopia design team. I love the photoshoots and bridal hair, but very aware of the importance of my salon client base. I love every aspect of my job. ..Read More

Courtney Brew

Courtney is a Trainee at Utopia Hair Salon and also a very talented make up artist based at Castlemona salon

Sophie Beattie

Sophie is a Make Up Artist based at our Utopia Make Up Gallery at Castlemona.