Hot on the heels of their historical win as the first Northern Irish salon to take home the coveted Artistic Team of the Year award at the British Hairdressing Awards 2015, the creative consultants at Shane Bennett Salon prepared for some exciting new changes in 2016, as Sunday 24 April saw their relocation to Lisburn city centre after almost two decades in Hillsborough.
From a quaint Georgian terrace on Hillsborough Main Street to the urban city centre location of Lisburn Square, this stylish new salon offers a fabulous streamlined interior which is both bright and spacious, with a modern and contemporary feel.
Owner Shane Bennett, three time winner of Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year, said : “After 15 years in our much more traditional salon in Hillsborough we felt it was time to move forward with the success of our team and rebrand and relaunch with some much more modern and minimalist surroundings which, I hope, will enhance the creativity of our now multi-award-winning team.
“Our new salon is much more reflective of our creative style as a team, with a focus on sharp lines and a much edgier feel. The space was designed with the concept of being a creative platform for the team, taking inspiration from the daring styles of the award-winning Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year campaign from artistic directors Julie Cherry and Collette Fitzpatrick that we have prominently displayed across the salon. It’s an exciting new chapter for both the team and our stylish clientele.”
Clients from throughout Northern Ireland will benefit from an enhanced customer experience, as the bespoke unit can be found nestled in the beautifully restored courtyard in Lisburn Square surrounded by much-loved fashion stores and delicious eateries, with easy access to the city centre and parking a-plenty. Shane’s team draws in customers from Dungannon and Belfast as well as right across the Lagan Valley towns and villages including Lisburn, Moira, Dromore and Banbridge amongst many others and he hopes this will grow with the increased parking facility as well as passing footfall in the busy centre of Lisburn.
Now in business for over 15 years, the salon’s relocation will create 5 new jobs in the area, adding to an already impressive 16 positions within the company.
To book an appointment at the stylish new salon call the team on 028 9268 3888.
Socials from the opening. Photography by Kirth Ferris
Una Fitzpatrick, Sally Fitzpatrick, Maureen Corry, Shane Bennett
Vicki Graham, Dawn Strain, Shane Bennett, Florence Graham, julie Cherry, Wilson Graham
Suzanne O’Neill,Shane Bennett, Deirdre O’Neill
Suzanna McKeown, Robyn McKeown
Shane Bennett, Denise Wilkison
Hannah McConkey, Sharon McConkey
Lauren Foley
Lilian Campbell, Shane Bennett, Anne Blakely
Lynne Morrow, Anne Mulholland
Mairead Weir, Shane Bennett, Eilish Weir
Diane Quinn, Winifred Poole, Susie Mcdonagh
Colette, Shane Bennett, Julie
Colette, Julie – Northern Ireland Hair Dresser of the Year
Colette Fitzpatrick, Julie Cherry, Lynne Morrow, Anne Mulholland, Debbie Best
Anne Walch, Shane Bennett, Shelia Loughron, Helen Finn
Cecil Triton, Betty Triton
Charlotte Oliver, Sarah Oliver
Chloe Hunter-Rea, Caron Hunter-Rea,Ruther Hunter-Rea
Claire Howe, Laura Beattie
Anna Magee, Tina Magee
