Leanne Gallagher

Passionate and highly experienced hairdresser with 25 years' experience across professional salon, management and business ownership environments. A qualified NVQ Level 2 Hairdresser and L'Oréal Colour Specialist, with particular expertise in colour, cutting, balayage, highlights, styling and hair and scalp care. Having owned and managed successful businesses, I have developed strong leadership, communication and commercial skills alongside my technical hairdressing ability.

I pride myself on providing an excellent client experience, building long-term client relationships and keeping up to date with the latest trends, techniques and professional products. I am now looking to bring my experience, creativity, technical knowledge and passion for hairdressing to a Senior Stylist role with Headrush Letterkenny.

Senior Hair Stylist - Peter Mark - Letterkenny

(2024-11)

• Professional hairdressing services to a diverse client base.
• Advanced colour consultation, formulation and application.
• Colour corrections, balayage and highlighting techniques.
• Cutting, styling and blow-drying.
• Detailed consultations and personalised recommendations.
• Building strong client relationships and encouraging repeat business.
• Professional hair and scalp care advice and product recommendations.
• Maintaining high standards of customer service and salon presentation.

Salon Owner & Hair Stylist - LM Hair

(2022-05 - 2024-11)

• Owned and operated a successful hairdressing business.
• Managed day-to-day salon operations, appointments and client relationships.
• Provided professional hairdressing and colouring services.
• Managed stock, products, purchasing and business administration.
• Built a loyal client base through quality service and personalised consultations.
• Created promotional and social media content.

Owner & Stylist - Blowdry Bar - Foyleside

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

• Owned and operated a professional blow-dry business.
• Provided high-quality blow-drying and styling services.
• Managed daily operations, appointments and customer service.
• Built strong client relationships and repeat business.
• Managed stock, purchasing and business administration.

Assistant Manager - The Body Shop - Foyleside

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

• Supported management of a busy retail environment and supervised team members.
• Delivered excellent customer service and worked towards commercial targets.
• Managed stock and merchandising and assisted with staff training.

Manager - Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics

(2015-01 - 2018-12)

• Managed a busy cosmetics department and provided personalised beauty consultations.
• Developed strong customer relationships and repeat business.
• Managed sales targets, stock, merchandising and team support.

Hairdresser - Various Professional Salons - Isle of Man

• Trained, qualified and worked across various professional salons.
• Developed a strong foundation in cutting, colouring, styling and client consultation.