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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Bridget
Your hairdressing forte?Blow Drying
I aspire to be...An amazing hairdresser
Time in hairdressing?Six months
Styling TipFind out the right shampoo for your hair – it makes a huge difference!
Trade Secret For a quick blow dry, a GHD paddle brush does wonders
Fashion IconDita Von Teese
Best ExperienceA year in Brazil
FlicksComedy, arthouse. slasher
Tunes60s/70s rock"n"roll, indie
ReadingBret Easton Ellis, Ben Elton
Hangout/Hanging OutLucky Coq, Angelucci's
Wind DownWatching DVD'S, Cooking
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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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Wayne Parton
Your hairdressing forte?Short cuts & men's haircutting.
I aspire to be...Travelling the world with my work
Time in hairdressing?5 years
Styling TipVolume Lift Number 3, to create a raw beach hair look.
Trade Secret GHD'S for glamour curls
Fashion IconJustin Timberlake
FlicksSnatch, Fight Club, Full Metal Jacket
TunesInxs, Dire Straits, Crowded House, Rolling Stones
EatingCheesymite Scrolls, Teddy Bear Biscuits
ReadingThe Newspaper... No! I don't even do that
Hangout/Hanging OutChapel Street, King Street
Wind DownWatching the football @ home
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Brittany Mallows
Your hairdressing forte?Scalp massage
I aspire to be...A successful hairdresser who never stops building on my skills.
Time in hairdressing?6 weeks
Styling TipStill learning
Trade Secret I'm yet to find one
Fashion IconDepending on how I'm feeling, anyone form Kim Kardashian to Rihanna.
Best ExperiencePlaying netball in Malaysia
TunesRihanna, Beyonce, a little of everything
Hangout/Hanging OutWherever my friends are and the music is loud
Wind DownWith a good movie and lots of chocolate
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Danielle-Marie Taylor
Your hairdressing forte?Styling & Colouring
I aspire to be...The best I can. Keep learning to be the best stylist everybody wants their hair done by.
BornAuckland, New Zealand
Time in hairdressing?4 years
Styling TipDo not be afraid to experiment with product
Trade Secret Re foiling – it's a colour technique that I use for lowlights
Fashion IconChristian Dior
Best ExperienceDriving in Fiji
ReadingDan Brown's novels
Hangout/Hanging OutA lounge/bar with the girls