Val shares Ikon’s story…

In 1981 my dad, Michael Finnegan got me my first part-time job in a local salon at the age of 13.

In 1984, I left school and looked for a full-time position in the industry.

I marched up the stairs of Victor Frank’s salon in 42 Marlboro Street and I asked Victor for a job, he said no.

13 years later I was the manager and trainer of Victor Frank’s.
After years of hard work and happy times I decided it was time to venture out of my own.

I was keen to share my knowledge and experience and I began developing a close-knit positive team.

My aim was to open a salon where passion and education were key so I had to create an environment that nurtured and developed this while celebrating friendship and growth.

So that’s exactly what I did, I opened Ikon on Princes Street in 1997.

After another relocation and one global pandemic, later Ikon hair has travelled full circle and we are now back where it all began….in 42 Marlboro Street.

IKON hair

Home to fabulous hair, memorable service and long-lasting friendships.

IKON hair is a small haven of luxury where our clients can press pause from their everyday worries and come to be looked after by our team and feel in safe hands at our salon.

Our unbeatable service is anchored with over 20-years experience and over 30 industry awards, our clients feel in safe hands at our salon.

Our ID consultation is a consultation that is built to be as unique as you.

We care about our customer’s experience, we want them to feel comfortable and happy during their appointment and after they leave.

It’s important for us to understand each one of our customers.

An essential part of our services is to discover each customer’s personality, likes & dislikes, skin tone, face shape and personal style.

This helps us deliver a personalised, caring service that will make it memorable. We take the time to understand the person in the chair to create the perfect look for them.

We are passionate about education, teaching ourselves and our clients every day to ensure we are all learning. We are always looking for ways to expand our knowledge and offer an even better experience for our clients.

We are authentic, we believe in building a shared trust between our clients and ourselves, based on honesty and transparency. Having conversations that are both frank and honest.

We care, we listen, we spend the time to getting to know you, providing a unique one-on-one experience to all our clients. What are their needs and desires? We listen to their personal style preferences, their lifestyle, their expectations, then and only then, do we make a plan.

Inclusion; We are about belonging and friendship, a place where everyone knows your name, a haven where you can leave life’s stresses at the door and relax for a few hours with friends.

Ikon is about supporting and working together. To create a workspace where we share knowledge freely so that we can always be improving.

Finally, we believe in having fun and being curious, not taking ourselves too seriously so we can enjoy each other and be open to new ideas, change and experiences, that will enrich us and keep us moving forward as a company.

Passionate, Personable and Professional,  – that’s Ikon for you.