BIOGRAPHIES
DENISE
@hairbydenisejohnston
Denise started in the industry 16 years ago. In the initial years of her career,
she trained and worked in a top Kircaldy salon.
After this, spending over 2 years working in London, Denise worked diligently
perfecting her craft.
During her time in London Denise undertook hairdressing backstage for London fashion week and conducting demonstrations in salons to help train others.
Denise is a colour-WIZARD! ! Constantly challenging herself creating anything from platinum blondes, sultry balayage to glossy coppers and brunettes.
KERRY
@kerry_hairextension
Kerry started her career in hair extensions 11 years ago.
In this time Kerry has become an extension QUEEN!
Utilising the passion maintained for her craft, Kerry became one of
Beautyworks first Hair Extension Masters and gained
Beautyworks VIP salon.
Kerry has been lucky enough to train alongside some of the
best in the industry including kardashian
hairdressers Andrew fitzimmons and jen Aitken.
STACEY
@hairbystaceyhay
Stacey has been qualified for 12 years and has been in the industry for 14, working in top salons in Edinburgh where she gained an abundance of colour knowledge and
how to give the perfect 5 star experience!
Stacey is obsessed with all things blonde and creating flawless style and finish on all of her clients. Stacey has been on a huge list of courses in her time, some being great
British barber bash, ghd styling, french balayage, wella colour fresh and she also reached the Scottish regional semi finals of the L'Oréal colour trophy!
Stacey is also our bond extensionist in the salon, offering micro-loop bond extensions.
Stacey's favourite treatments to do are beautiful blondes, root melts
and balayage!
SHONA
@shonaderose
Shona has been hairdressing in Fife for 18 years.
During this time, she has attained her Wella Master Colour Expert Award and is a current UK Trend Vision Award Gold Winner 2021 and GHD Style Master photographic winner 2020,
as well as being an educator for Well and Fife College.
In recent years, Shona has taken some time away from salon life to work
in film and TV across Scotland. Covering an array of genres, Shona has worked onb productions such as Princess Switch 3, Crime, Good Omens and many more, recently colouring the main
casts hair for The Buccaneers on Apple TV. Currently she is featured in Hairdressers Journal, where she helped create a collection for Wella's new colour line.
Shona loves creating lived in blondes, healthy looking
hair and haircuts that compliment her clients.
In her free time, she enjoys treading the boards with local theatre groups and spending time with her family. "My current win with Trend Vision has pulled me back to hairdressing and I can't think of a better team to be part of. Dollbox has always been an inspiration to me
and I can't wait to meet the clients and continue her passion"
CHARLOTTE
@hairycharlotterhind
Charlotte has 5 years experience working in a top Fife hair salon where she did all her training in house. Charlotte is fully qualified with her Level 2 and Level 3, has attended numerous L'Oréal Professional courses which has helped her progress to getting a Colour Specialist qualification with a 97% Distinction, and it allowed her to attend further courses within the A-List team.
Charlottes favourite thing to do in the salon is to make her clients feel welcome and appreciated, she loves everything blonde, highlights and balayage especially, and cutting long bobs!
Charlotte gets inspired by watching how other hairstylists work and learning their tips and tricks,
watching Instagram hair videos, Her biggest inspirations are Conor James Doyle and Jack Howard.
In her free time Charlotte likes to go for walks, go to the gym and going out for meals with friends and family.
AMBER
@hairby.amber
Amber has been qualified for 25 years!
In that time amber has attended countless courses the most current being Sophia Hilton courses focusing on current colour trends!
Amber has been highly involved in the exciting fashion side of hairdressing, being involved in London fashion week twice doing hair backstage, and featuring in over 20 photoshoots in this time!
Amber is also a fully qualified L'Oréal colour specialist. Ambers favourite thing to do in salon are complete transformations on clients with colour!
CASEY
@hairbycaseywhyte
Casey is our senior stylist, and having worked in the industry for seven years, Casey has been building her portfolio non-stop !
Working at a top Dunfermline salon for 5 years and gaining her level 2 and 3 hairdressing, she quickly discovered her love for all things hair, with a particular flair for balayage and lived in colours. Beyond this, Casey worked in a top Edinburgh salon undertaking even more training within the extension field.
HAZEL
@hairbyhazelmilne
Our graduate stylist Hazel Milne recently ascended from future to graduate stylist.
Hazels specialties are creating beautiful balayages and creating individuality in long hair styles.
Hazel looks forward to progressing within the salon and her career and is currently undertaking a bond extension course and we are so excited to see what the future will bring for this young stylist.
RACHAEL
@hairbyrachcunningham
Rachael is the newest member of the Dolbox team. Racharl has been i the industry since she was 15 and has been completing her training since 2022 and has achieved her level 2 and is in the final steps of her level 3.
Rachael loves lived in looks, balayage and working with longer hair.
Rachael has spent her time in th ehairdressing industry in high end salons in Fife and gainedplenty of experience in colour and styling all while giving clients a luxury experience.
KODY
@hairbykodymccallum
Kody is our future stylist and is currently completing her apprenticesehip with us here at Dollbox.
Kody hopes to specialise in blondes and balayage and is already well into practice with her training and salon experience growing everyday.
DERRYN
@hairbyderrynlindsay
Derryn is one of our future stylists and is currently completing her apprenticeship with us here at Dollbox.
AMY
@hairbyamysimpson
Amy is one of our future stylists and is currently completing her apprenticeship with us here at Dollbox.
ELISE
@elisenails_beauty
Adding to our team of nail wizards!
We are buzzing to be able to give you all the best in the biz!
Elise first found her passion for nails over 10 years ago, then decided to broaden he service list and introduced beauty 2 years later, where she is constantly going on courses to keep herself up to date with new techniques and services.
Elise's favourite part of her job is being creative and making
people feel good about themselves.
JENNI
@nailsbyjenni6
Jenni has been mastering all type of nails for 4 years specialising in acrylics, and is a nail art pro!
She offers all nail services in the salon; including client fav BIAB!
Jenni always welcomes new clients and is passionate about creating beautiful nail looks tailored specifically to you.
JHODY
@nailsby.jhodylouisex
Introducing the NAIL QUEEEEN Jhody Drysdale!
If you don't know it already, Jhody is an absolute nail wizard!
Jhody started her career as a fully qualified beauty therapist but moved specifically to nails 12 years ago and didn't look back. Jhody loves all aspects of nails, but abstract nails & French are her favourites!
She's also loving BIAB at the moment and her clients are loving how it helps their natural nails grow.
MARIA
@phibrows.bymarialiptakova
Microblading Expert Maria has been in the beauty industry her whole life, starting off with nails, then lashes but she knew something was missing!
This is when she discovered the beauty in eyebrows!
She started with a tint and shape course, then realised she wanted to know all about the eyebrow and wanted them to last longer.
Maria then went on to do a permanent make up course and after few years heard about Phi academy and microblading.
Maria is phibrows certified and is so proud to be an artist of the best academy in the world!
JACQUI
@Exquisite Therapies
We would like to introduce you to Jacqui, a Senior Beauty Therapist and Skin Specialist, specialising in Massage and Holistic Therapies.
With around 7 years experience in the beauty industry, she has gained a HND in Anatomy and Physiology and a HND in Beauty Therapy where she also received the Student of the Year Award.
Since graduating she has continued to develop her skills and knowledge by completing various courses such as Cupping, Sports Massage, Reflexology and Aesthetics.
“I love being able to help my clients with any of their health conditions, ease any tension and knots, help them to relax or to make them feel more confident within themselves.
I always tailor every treatment to suit their needs and requirements.
I love welcoming my existing and new clients to my business Exquisite Therapies, which is now based within the beautiful salon Dollbox.
ZOE
@zoes__lashes
We are so excited to be welcoming this Lash Queen to the salon, Zoe Anderson!
Zoe has been a qualified lash technician for over 2 years, and has already amassed a huge following and loyal clientele.
Zoe offers classic, hybrid, Russian lashes, mega volume, wispy sets, and can also add pops of colour. Her favourite being Russians, she loves how they look on herself and her clients.
"I'm really excited to start at Dollbox and be part of such a big team of talented people, i feel like it's such a great place for me to grow my business further!"
FARRAH
@_facesbyfarrah
Farrah will be our new resident Skin specialist, offering advanced skincare and anti-wrinkle treatments and here at DOLLBOX!
Farrah has always had a fascination with faces and specialised in facial anatomy for her Master's degree at the University of Edinburgh. Her love of faces led her to
the aesthetics industry and she is delighted to be launching her own business, Faces by Farrah.
In celebration she is offering discounted prices on all treatments throughout the month of June!
Farrah loves to spend her free time cycling, swimming and travelling the world.
AMY
@amypitbladomakeup
Amy will be our new resident makeup artist, along with also keeping your brow game strong offering HD Brows in salon!
Amy has worked within the beauty and retail industry since she was 15, starting on various different makeup counters where she discovered her true passion was
makeup artistry, eventually setting up her own business where she has built up a loyal clientele of clients already!
Some of her main inspirations are P.louise, Stacey Marie, Jamie Genieveve to some local artists Joanna windram and Sabrina shafique.
Amy has the most bubbly positive personality, and loves to spend her free time outdoors with her daughter and dog, walking, at the park, or soft play and camping every chance they get!
CAITLIN
@c.s_artistry
Caitlin graduated from Edinburgh college in 2019 with her HND in makeup artistry. Since graduating she has continued developing her skills through various
courses, including a 1:1 training session with award winning local make up artist Heather Niblo. Other inspirations include Charlotte Tilbury, Plouise and
Jamie Genevieve.
Caitlin has a fun and bubbly personality, she loves making people feel empowered with makeup and loves expressing her creativity, especially at halloween doing
special effects.
DEMMI
Demmi is one of the first friendly faces you will see at the door, catering to you before your appointment in the salon, and she'll be the voice you'll hear on the phone when handling appointments and queries. Demmi loves working with the public everyday and enjoys getting to know each client individually.
Demmi loves being in a busy environment and working together with the best bunch of girls.
SOPHIE
Sophie graduated from the university of the Highlands and Islands with a bachelors with honours in popular music in 2022, working consistently as a musician as well as working as reception manager in Dollbox.