The team of professionals at Lady Marmalade offer cuts, colour, new season looks, and a range of technical expertise including Thermal Ironic straightening and hair extensions (on request). We also work with make-up artists to create total looks for runway or red carpet, weddings and events. Come in, choose a refreshment from our in-salon menu, and chat with us about your personal style...
30 seconds with...
Alex Soriano, Principal,
Lady Marmalade Salon Prahran
"After hairdressing for 17 years, I still get the biggest thrill when I see someone who feels great with their cut and colour leave our salon. Lady Marmalade is all about the sense of confidence and fun that a really good salon experience
can bring."
Time in hairdressing?17 years & counting…
Styling TipUsing rollers to reinforce a blow-dry to give you the Victoria secret look
Trade Secret Dry shampoo gives you an oil free finish without wetting the hair
Fashion IconJohn Galliano
Best ExperienceHanging out with Jamiroquai & his band @ Vibe Hotel on SYD
FlicksAnything gold class
TunesMmmm... Luxury jazzie sounds
EatingArancini from Sicilian Orange
Hangout/Hanging OutPreferably on holidays
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Amanda Berry
Your hairdressing forte?Predominately a colourist but also love to cut.
I aspire to be...Forever evolving as a hairdresser, being creative & keeping myself, as well as my clients up to date with the latest fashion techniques.
Time in hairdressing?6 years
Styling TipIf your hair takes too long each day then you have the wrong style
Trade Secret Be nice to your hairdresser
Fashion IconCoco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn & Lily Allen
Best ExperienceLiving & working in Holland
FlicksJuno, The never ending story, Love actually – the list goes on...
TunesLittle Birdy, Kate Nash, Eskimo Joe, Massive Attack...
EatingDinner Parties, cup cakes, dumplings
ReadingThe Magic Far away tree
Hangout/Hanging OutAnywhere with good music & good company
Wind DownWine, a cheese platter & good conversation
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Anna
Your hairdressing forte?Salon Coordinator/Try to keep it all running smooth & everyone happy – love it
I aspire to be... Good at what I do with lots of extras!!!!
BornAnd bred In Melbourne
Time in hairdressing?On and off 16 years..
Trade Secret Love your hairdresser
Best Experience"Punta Del Este" – South America - Wow
EatingWhatever takes the mood
Reading"The Witch Of Portobello"
Hangout/Hanging Out"Chich Back Bar – Great Arancini Balls"
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Jaymee
Your hairdressing forte?Styling..
I aspire to be...the best I can, and get good results.
Time in hairdressing?2 years
Styling TipLove the Kevin Murphy "Heat Protect" before using any heat appliance..
Trade Secret Using a size 4 GHD brush does volume & curls
Fashion IconAgness Dyan/Kate Moss
Best ExperienceTiesto – Best DJ in the world
FlicksStand by me, Family Guy, American Dad
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Rob Mason
Your hairdressing forte?Cut, Colour, Styling
I aspire to be...The Zohan... his re creation of the Avalon... breathtaking
Time in hairdressing?6 years
Styling TipLearn how to use a Hairdryer properly, it can be your best friend or your worst enemy
Trade Secret You get what you pay for
Fashion IconAlanna Hill - Very classy & clasic
Best ExperienceWorking on a show in Paris with Hairdressers from all over the world
TunesMichael Jackson, Karnivool, Cog, 3, Alexisonfire, Underoath
EatingThai Food, Indian, Frozen Pizza
Hangout/Hanging OutI'm new to Melbourne so I just follow my housemates who seem fond on "Destino's"
Wind DownRelaxing in bed with a good movie & coffee
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Jay Fredrickson-Taylor
Your hairdressing forte?Stylist
I aspire to be...Great @ what I do, Session styling, personal stylist, working alongside amazing fashion.
Time in hairdressing?Seven Years
Trade Secret Classic is timeless
Fashion IconTom Ford/Kate Moss
Best ExperienceI love being a part of any fashion festival
FlicksCharlie & the Chocolate factory/Girl Interupted
TunesSia, a brilliant Australian singer/songwriter
EatingBirdman eating; (amazing breakfast) Fitzroy
Hangout/Hanging OutYou will find me hanging around the city laneways shopping
Wind DownWalking – find it helps clear my mind
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Carmine Soriano
Your hairdressing forte?Cutting
I aspire to be...Extraordinary. "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra."
BornQueen Victoria Hospital, Melbourne
Time in hairdressing?30 years
Styling TipKeep it simple/ less is more
Best ExperienceCrossing the finish line in The Hawaiian Ironman
FlicksPulp Fiction / Blow Dry
TunesAnything depending on mood
EatingI'm Italian of course I love food
ReadingWhy Die? The Percy Cerutty Story
Hangout/Hanging OutLocal pub with a mate talking c..p or riding with friends.
Wind DownWatching a good show or reading the paper, usually Sunday arvo in front of the fire.
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Nadine Stiven
I aspire to be...myself at all times
Time in hairdressing?All new, ex beauty industry
Styling TipKevin Murphy, anti-gravity
Trade Secret Don't screw the crew
Fashion IconTrinny and Susannah (NOT!!!)
Best ExperienceNot one I'm willing to share.
EatingSo not afraid, love it all
Hangout/Hanging OutLike to check out different places with good friends, food and wine.
Wind DownGlass or two?? Pinot.
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Chad Ryan Grace
Your hairdressing forte?Styling, blow waves, upstyles
I aspire to be...the best I can be in life and as a hairdresser. There is always things to learn and improve upon.
Born05/01/1982- Berry, SA
Time in hairdressing?4 years
Styling TipKnow your product and don't go nuts with it
Trade Secret Love your hair for what it is, unique.
Fashion IconDon't have one, kinda go with what I like.
Best ExperienceMoving to Melbourne and just winging it.
FlicksAnything from animation to blood & guts horror
TunesAs long as it has a good beat so I can “shake it” or acoustic, jazz, soul to wind down.
EatingFOOD! FOOD! FOOOOD! Love it, all of it.
ReadingDon't read a lot but I love old books.
Hangout/Hanging OutYet to experience this Melbourne night life. Usually kick back with a few mates, my lil bro on guitar and have a bit of a jam.
Wind DownFew glasses of red, a nice meal, kickin back in me undies. Lol.
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Simone Goldstraw
Your hairdressing forte?Attention to detail
I aspire to be...A great hairdresser who never stops learning.
Time in hairdressing?2 and a half years
Styling TipWhen styling and using product, less is more.
Trade Secret Pick up the tap before you turn it on to shampoo.
Fashion IconSienna Miller & myself obviously.
Best ExperienceGoing to the footy in freezing cold weather.
FlicksThe Holiday, Bridget Jones…basically any romantic comedy.
TunesJamiroquai, U2 and House.
EatingAnything and everything.
Hangout/Hanging OutWhere ever the music is pumping.
Wind DownWith a bottle of wine.
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Sharna Broome
Your hairdressing forte?Colour specialist
I aspire to be...manage a salon and keep moving forward in my career and to “dance!” like I've never danced.
Time in hairdressing?6 years
Styling TipUse product to make style work.
Trade Secret Using my baliage comb.
Fashion IconI don't have one.
Best ExperienceHave had too many to choose!!
TunesAnything I can dance and sing too.
EatingNothing better than mums cooking.
Hangout/Hanging OutI like to mix it up a lot, love trying new places.
Wind DownHaving a laugh with friendss.
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Emily Reardon
Your hairdressing forte?Cutting & colouring.
I aspire to be...A hairdresser that my clients trust, so I can work with them to create the best hair style to suit them. To be the absolute best I can be as a hairstylist and to grow in my career.
Time in hairdressing?5 years
Styling TipQuality shampoo and treatments really do make the world of difference.
Trade Secret A cocktail of styling products and silicone based shampoos can build up on your scalp and your hair, leaving it dry and in poor condition.
Fashion IconKate Moss, Erin Wasson and Pip Edwards.
Best ExperienceSeeing Cypress Hill & Rage Against the Machine live.
FlicksFlight of the Concords, The Mighty Boosh Series & RocknRolla.
TunesM.I.A, Paris Wells, MGMT, The Prodigy, DJ Shadow, Bliss n Eso, Santogold Dizzee Rascal, can I go on?
EatingAnything and everything. I love food!
ReadingHarpers Bazaar etc anything that inspires me.
Hangout/Hanging OutYet to find a hangout spot as I'm fresh to Melbourne.
Wind DownMusic, listening to my ipod in bed to watching a gig with my mates.
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Kate O'Neill - Pugh
Your hairdressing forte?I am an all rounder.
I aspire to be...the best I can be and be progressive with my work.
Born28th August, Melbourne
Time in hairdressing?Been hairdressing for 25 years OMG!
Styling TipScissors, blow dryer!
Trade Secret Using the right product for your style and to pick a style that suits your face.
Best ExperienceDoing a cycling trip around Southern China
FlicksHouse of Flying Daggers, my favourite.
TunesLove dance music - anything uplifting.
EatingLove eating out- Thai, Asian, everything.
ReadingMonsoon Rain and Icicle Drops fav book.
Hangout/Hanging OutAnywhere with a dance floor!
Wind DownPlay guitar hero with my kids, preferably after a nice champagne.
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Ashley Aldons
Your hairdressing forte?Apprentice
I aspire to be...The best that I can be.
Time in hairdressing?1 and a half years
Styling TipAlways use a heat protectant
Fashion IconI don't have one
Best ExperienceMelbourne Show or Moomba
FlicksBeetle Juice & Cruel Intentions.
TunesElectro, House, R&B, anything really.
EatingMacaroni or pepper steak and chips.
Hangout/Hanging OutAt my house!
Wind DownShowering or having a bath.