Meet The Team

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  Stylist

  Chelsea Geddes

  Hi... having recently joined Utopia I’m excited to being exposed to different techniques and ideas... colour is my passion and the many facets of colour application.... already been on two courses to Manchester!!!

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  Director

  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 35 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

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  Director

  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!

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  General Manager

  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

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  Style Director

  Natalie Winter

  Hi, having completed all my training with Marco I went on to run my own salon for several years prior to the arrival of my family. Coming back to work with Marco is like coming home, and with over 29 years of experience I feel I have a lot to offer the senior team.

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  Style Director

  Caroline Starkey

  Manx Born and trained on Island. Whilst working for Marco at Avantgarde - I then moved to Italy, Bologna where I carried on my hairdressing chain 'I Brunelleschi Parrucchieri' and successfully managed one of their salons.I returned to the island several years ago , married a manxman and now work part time as my son is still at school so balancing work and home life is vital . ..Read More

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  Style Director

  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.

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  Style Director

  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

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  Style Director

  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!

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  Style Director

  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

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  Style Director

  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

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  Style Director

  Helen Howard

  I returned to work at Utopia after taking 6 months off to travel throughout Australia and New Zealand.
  I have been working as a Style Director and TiGi Products Ambassador since 2002. I enjoy the everyday working environment of a busy salon, especially the cutting and colouring aspects.
  It’s also brilliant to have the opportunity to attend training courses both in-salon and off-Island.
  I have just returned part-time to UTOPIA recently after the arrival of my third child, balancing work and home life is my challenge!
  I am still a very enthusiastic and eager member of the team anything that will improve my skills and provide client satisfaction. ..Read More

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  Style Director

  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

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  Style Director

  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

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  Style Director

  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

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  Style Director

  Sophie Norman

  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

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  Style Director

  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

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  Senior Stylist

  Neisha Ellison

  I enjoy being part of the Utopia team which has been a great challenge for me since I qualified here. Building a client base has been my main focus over the years and my mother Adel has been a massive help and inspiration to me. I look forward to my future progression.

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  Stylist

  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

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  Junior Stylist

  Pippa Kennaugh

  Hi my name is Pippa. I am 18 years old and i have recently completed my NVQ Level 2 in Hairdressing. I am enthusiastic, self motivated and have a passion for Hair. I am so excited to have the opportunity to work at Utopia because of it's reputation for high standards. I know it will be a great place to learn. I really enjoy being part of the team and taking care of clientele. Now is my time to step up and meet the challenge of forming a client base . ..Read More

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  Office Administrator

  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

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  Reception

  Wendy Nightingale

  I’ve worked with Marco on and off for over 34 years, progressing from apprentice to Senior Stylist before working in New Zealand for 3 years.
  Having returned to the Island and Marco’s salon, I have taken on a new role as Senior Receptionist.
  Thanks to my experience as a stylist and knowledge of modern techniques, I can give good advice to clients over the phone. I thrive in the busy salon environment and enjoy working as part of a team.
  The most rewarding part of my job is seeing clients come into the salon and leave looking fabulous and extremely happy, knowing they’ve been given a good, professional service. ..Read More

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  Reception

  Michelle Turner

  Hi My name is chelle and although I'm part of the reception team my brief is more of a P.A. to marco !!
  I deal with social media and the technical side of messaging / organising our online booking system .I love organising the salon retail displays ..... I fill the working day with ease !! ..Read More

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  Reception

  Nicole Pidgeon

  Hi I'm Nicole and the newest member of the team, joining the Utopia brand is exciting and with my experience of the hospitality industry I'm sure that can add to what is already a very professional setup ... i love dealing with people and look froward to the challengers ahead

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  Manager

  Gemma Parlato

  I have been working at Utopia since April 2008 and have recently been promoted to Spa Manager for the new Purité Salon at Port Jack. I especially like working with the public and love meeting new faces.
  Learning about our ever-expanding range of products is something I particularly enjoy. We work very well together as a team and I love the atmosphere, especially at busy times! I am the in salon Kerestase Embassador.Now that i have returned from maternity leave my working week is split between Purite on the Bay and utopia Castlemona salons . ..Read More

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