Meet The Team

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!

Katie

Amy Jennings

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

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

Kayleigh

Hi i have been with Utopia for over 2 years having completed my basic training with another salon... joining marco and the team has offered me the opportunity to expand my knowledge base and improve my abilities ...learning all the time !!

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

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

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

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

Chelsea McClatchey

Hi my name is Chelsea McClatchey I have worked for Marco since 2011 I started as a Saturday girl and have progressed now to a Senior Stylist. I have qualified at every level NVQ 1,2 & 3 through the IOM college and have been focusing on building my own clientele to maintain my progression at Utopia. I particularly love creating a fabulous Curly Blow dry, my advanced colouring techniques are now my point of focus . ..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

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 !!..... and the best news is that i have now been promoted to Utopia Castlemona Salon manager !!! ..Read More

McKenzie Kneale

Currently trainee for Utopia.