Gemma Crossan Award Winning Hair

Gemma Crossan old road Ballisadare co sligo, Gemma Crossan teeling street Ballymote co sligo
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Winner sligo's no 1 bridal Hair Stylist 2018

Winner of  Irish hairdresser of the year 2017 and Winner of Connaught hairdresser of the year 2016 and 2017 awarded recently at the Irish hairdressing federation championships, where she also received 1st place in all of Ireland for best upstyle in 2016 and 2017 

Gemma is recognised as one of Ireland's leading hair stylist,with a list of awards to support her recognition,which including winning the prestigious award Connaucht hairdresser of the year 2016 and Irish hairdresser of  the year

Aswell as owning two salons Gemma also offers bridal hair on destination or within her two salons,which are based in ballisadare co sligo and Gemma Crossan award winning hair teeling street Ballymote co sligo.

Both salons are a close proximity to elite hotels such as markree castle,kilronan castle,lough rynn castle,castledargan hotel,sligo park hotel,raddisson sligo,clarion hotel we also offer a nationwide mobile bridal service 

Gemma has represented team Ireland hairdressing upstyling since 2013, in Milan, Russia and Frankfurt. In Russia Gemma received the team medal for the highest combined points in long hair up,and long hair down.

Gemma has a list of prestigious awards,some of which include:

  • 2017 Connacht hairdresser of the year
  • 2017 Irish hairdresser of the year
  • 2017 1st place senior upstyle at the Irish hairdressing federation championships 
  • 2016 Connacht hairdresser of the year
  • 2016 1st place senior upstyle at the Irish hairdressing championships 
  • 2015 1st place in bridal and upstyle at the Northern Ireland hairdressing championships 
  • 2015 2nd place upstyle Irish hairdressing championships 
  • 2014 Winner of sligos no 1 bridal stylist 
  • 2014 team medal for team Ireland
  • 2013 Irish hairdresser of the year Niha 

Reviews of Gemma Crossan Award Winning Hair

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Mairin
5.0
Married on 13th Aug 2023
Gemma is an absolutely talented hair stylist who made the run up and morning of my wedding relaxed. My hair and my bridesmaids hair was all perfect and all different styles for the different hair types we had. All lasted all day. She was a pleasure to deal with also. Thank you.
Added 25th Aug 2023
Corrine
5.0
Married on 9th Jun 2023
Gemma is an amazing wedding hairstylist who knows exactly how to bring a vision to realty. I was lucky enough the secure Gemma for my wedding recently and absolutely loved my hair as did all my bridal party. I hadn't had a trial with Gemma but was confident in her skills and she exceeded my expectations with the final result
Added 21st Jul 2023
Lisa
5.0
Married on 13th Nov 2022
I would highly recommend Gemma as a bridal hairstylist. She is an absolute perfectionist & listened to exactly what I wanted but also gave advice. We had a very relaxed morning getting ready, Gemma timed everyone's hair perfectly! Myself, my mum & my bridesmaids absolutely loved our hairstyles for the day & I couldn't recommend Gemma enough.
Added 17th Jan 2023
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Clare
5.0
Married on 13th Dec 2019
Highly recommend Gemma from start to finish she was a dream to work with. She listened to what I wanted and offered advice on styles etc as with the bridesmaids on the morning of the wedding listened to what they individually wanted. We were all thrilled with the different styles! Also Gemma was very organised and well time managed meaning everything was nice and relaxed the morning of the wedding.

Gemma was very chilled and easy going and professional and overall did a fantastic job would highly recommend.
Added 11th Jan 2020
Grainne
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Married on 22nd Jun 2019
Gemma is just amazing at what she does. She was such a lovely lady to deal with and it goes without saying is #1 at her job. Dealt with lots of different bridemaid tastes and all our hairstyles stayed up till the early hours. Couldn't recommend her enough.
Added 13th Jul 2019
Frances
5.0
Married on 26th May 2018
We had Katinka from Gemma's salon, she was amazing!!! So friendly, professional and a fantastic hairdresser! We were all so happy with our hair! Would highly recommend!
Added 15th Jun 2018
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Sinead Walsh
5.0
Married on 29th Dec 2017
Gemma styled my four bridesmaids, my mother and my own hair for my wedding. I couldn't have been happier! All of the girls looked incredible. It was the perfect start to what turned out to be a perfect day.
Added 2nd Jan 2018
Pamela H
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Married on 16th Dec 2017
What can I say.. Gemma is one talented lady! Gemma styled myself 3 bridesmaids and my mum on the wedding day. Everyone was so happy with their hair and all commented that it was the nicest their hair had been styled. The day we picked the wedding date.. even before checking with the priest I rang Gemma to make sure she had the date available!
Starting from the trial Gemma was so friendly, professional and full of passion for what she does. I had an idea of what I wanted in my head and Gemma got it so perfect.
Gemma was a pleasure to have around the morning of the wedding and stayed right until before I left the house to make sure everything was perfect.
Since the wedding so many people have said to me they loved my hair on the day.
Thanks again Gemma, I couldn't have been happier with it.
Pamela x
Added 18th Jan 2018
Jean R
5.0
Married on 2nd Dec 2017
Gemma is amazing, she was so helpful and professional from the moment I contacted her. My trial was very considerate and she really took the time to listen to what I wanted. On the morning of the wedding, she was the perfect person to have around, calm and fun. I loved my hair and my mother & 3 bridesmaids did too. I cannot recommend Gemma enough.
Added 15th Dec 2017
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Sharon & Declan Hannon
5.0
Married on 17th Nov 2017
Gemma was so professional and such amazing talent, I had her booked nearly 2 years in advance to be sure of her availability. Such a lovely chatty girl we had a great morning before the wedding would 100% recommend her to any bride to be!! We all absolutely loved our hairstyles.
Added 27th Nov 2017
Tracy
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Married on 10th Nov 2017
I used Gemma for my wedding. I visited the salon a few times before hand to get my hair to the colour I wanted. It was great on the day that Gamma can come out to your house to do hair. She done up style for the bridesmaids(4), a blow dry on my mother and for myself she has previously helped me to get hair extension to match in perfectly with my own so on the day I have a fabulous up style with out any one knows I used clip in extension.
Added 30th Oct 2018
Karen Butler
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Married on 27th Nov 2016
Fantastic! It took just one trial before my wedding and I was delighted with the result. Gemma gave me tips on what I needed to do in the run up to the big day to make sure the style came out as I wanted. On the day of the wedding Gemma arrived early at the venue and set out styling my 5 bridesmaids, who I might add she had never met. I had given Gemma an idea of what I wanted for them and she set out making those age appropriate and worked quickly but yet precisely achieving beautiful results. My hair on the day was even more fabulous than I expected and it stayed like that until 4am! Without hesitation I would highly recommend Gemma. You will know with confidence that your hair will be perfect on your wedding day, add to that she is a lovely person and so easy to get on with.
Thank you again Gemma.
Added 11th Dec 2016
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Ciara A
5.0
Married on 6th Aug 2016
Gemma is absolute lady to work with. We were all stunning on the day and she makes you feel really relaxed.
Added 28th Aug 2016
Ruth and Conal
5.0
Married on 2nd Jul 2016
Gemma did a fantastic job for our wedding. I really wanted a stress free morning with no rushing or panicking and Gemma really helped with that! She arrived on time and worked quickly but carefully on all of our hair. She gave good advice about how to organise the morning and did my mums hair first so she would be free to do other things. She talked through different styles with my bridesmaids and created up styles which they all loved! I had a change of heart after my first trial and Gemma was happy to do another one talking me through pros and cons of different styles. On the morning of the wedding she waited around to fix my veil once I was dressed. Gemma was a very relaxed person to have in the house on the morning of the wedding and I was delighted with how my hair looked on the day. I would highly recommend Gemma to all brides!
Added 19th Aug 2016
Maggie Hannon
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Married on 1st Jul 2016
Gemma was as always Fantastic. We had five beautiful heads to be completed and were done so fast she is so organised came in set up and started. Gemma is a Fabulous hair stylist. Both myself and all my girls were super delighted with our fabulous hair styles for our wedding.
Added 29th Aug 2016
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Martina Langan
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Married on 20th Feb 2016
It only took one hair trial with Gemma and I had my style for the day! She just knows what will suit you and my hair was stunning.
Added 28th Aug 2016
Julie Magennis
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Married on 12th Dec 2015
Gemma done my hair for our wedding & 4 bridesmaids,she made our morning so relaxed & our hair was better than we had imagined, her attention to detail was excellent & she stayed to put in my veil & fix the girls before we left for the church,we had a early start but she was on time & had us all done in perfect time to allow for photos,my hair did not move all day.her professional manner & hints & tips she goes the extra mile to provide a excellent service.
Added 14th Dec 2015
Emma Connolly
Married on 30th Oct 2015
It?s hard to actually begin to write these words as it?s very real now that my big day has gone. However, there are many people who helped create my perfect day. Gemma Crossan was one of these people. Let?s be honest, one of the most important things on the day for a bride are the perfect hair and make-up. I had a good few trials before attending Gemma Crossan. I was one of those brides who had one style in mind and if it wasn?t created I knew I wouldn?t be content and I most definitely wouldn?t settle for second best on my big day. I found one of the hardest things as a bride was to find a capable hairdresser- One that had experience in all different styles from modern to vintage creating up styles. Me personally, I was interested in vintage with a Hollywood curl look shaped around my face. I felt most hairdressers created stunning styles from the back but from the front, it was extremely plain. I wanted something perfect from back and front. Looking back now, even though my heart was thumping with fear every time a hair trial would let me down, I am delighted that I had two failed hair trials with other hairdressers and as I eventually found Gemma.
She listened, understood exactly my requirements from the get go. She carried out my first trial the Friday before my wedding. I left feeling unsure. I contacted her the Sunday after explaining that I was unsure and booked another appointment. She fitted me in again the following Tuesday (even though she had a bereavement in her family) and created the most stylish vintage up style in my hair. I felt so confident leaving the salon that day, I knew this lady was going to do a perfect job on the day.
On Friday morning of the wedding, Gemma arrived at seven thirty. She had a cuppa coffee and got started on myself. It?s surprising how long hair up styles take in a bridal party compared to when you just drop into a salon for a quick and easy up style, this lady puts her heart and soul into it. There wasn?t a loose bit, yet I didn?t feel my head was too ?tight? if that makes sense. On top of this?.SHE GIVES COMPLIMENTARY PIECES FOR BRIDES HAIR TO MATCH THE DRESS. Yes, I did write in caps letters there. Gemma is not a money grabber, she is a lady who has a thriving business because she is talented and genuinely wants her brides to look as beautiful as possible on one of the biggest days of their lives. It?s her business. She has the talent and cares.
The morning of the wedding flew by. She was so down to earth, chatted away to us and gave us tips for the day as hers was only recently too. She joined my family for breakfast and was nearly like a girl who was part of the family. One of the most grateful moments for me was Gemma staying around until 12:15pm waiting patiently until I had my dress on to attach my veil properly. This probably doesn?t seem like a big deal to most, but she applied it in such a way that it was solid in my hair without ruining my backcombed part. The veil stayed perfectly in place from that time to when I took it off after the meal at around 9pm.
I went to bed that morning at 6am(nearly 24 later!!!) and my hair was still perfect.I genuinely believe that Gemma is a hairdresser that listens, is creative and knows up styles. I cannot recommend her enough for a bride?s big day. She will not let you down.
All the best Gemma,
Thank you again,
Emma XXX
Added 16th Dec 2015
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Edel Cogan
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Married on 1st Oct 2015
For my wedding I had my hair styled by Gemma Crossan. Both myself, my bridesmaid and sisters were delighted with our hair styles. Not only is Gemma a very talented stylist but she has a fantastic bubbly personality, which allowed us all to
feel relaxed and comfortable. Gemma
listens to your ideas and concerns and puts no pressure on you. Some hair stylists dont even have a conversation with you but Gemma joined in on the fun and laughter in the hours leading up to my wedding ceremony and waited until I was ready in
my dress to make any final adjustments. I feel having a stylist with a friendly personality is very important on the day of your wedding as it helps calm your nerves plus creates a comfortable atmosphere. A true professional. I would definetly recommend Gemma to all future brides/bridal parties.
Added 21st Oct 2015
Edel Cogan
5.0
Married on 1st Oct 2015
For my wedding I had my hair styled by Gemma Crossan. Both myself, my bridesmaid and sisters were delighted with our hair styles. Not only is Gemma a very talented stylist but she has a fantastic bubbly personality, which allowed us all to
feel relaxed and comfortable. Gemma
listens to your ideas and concerns and puts no pressure on you. She also joined in on
the fun during the hours leading up to my wedding ceremony, and waited until I was ready in my dress to make any final adjustments. A true professional. I would
definetly recommend Gemma to all future brides/bridal parties.
Added 21st Oct 2015
Linda Monahan
5.0
Married on 25th Sep 2015
Can't recommend Gemma enough, she helped me choose a hairstyle that I was happy with and that suited me! Bridesmaids looked fantastic and mother of the bride also! Gemma was happy to fix the flower girls hair as she has it messed up before going!
Very helpful , and genuinely lovely to have around the morning of the wedding!
Added 29th Aug 2016
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Linda Scanlon
5.0
Married on 25th Sep 2015
Gemma was amazing from the day I booked her for my wedding! She gave me great advice about what style to choose! All the girls hair was superb! Super friendly on the day and made us all feel relaxed! Highly recommend !
Added 10th Oct 2015
Edel
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Married on 18th Sep 2015
I would highly recommend Gemma, as she is friendly, a true professional and very talented at her work!! Gemma listened to what I wanted and knew exactly what suited my style and she had really good advise for me!! I was delighted having Gemma style my wedding party and she did a fantastic job, I absolutely loved the results and everyone complimented on my hair!!
Added 21st Oct 2015
Ellen
5.0
Married on 4th Sep 2015
Gemma was extremely flexible and helpful in taking care of the bridal parties hair. She is very knowledgable.
My bridesmaids and flower girl were running and late and she did so well to accommodate for them.
Styles were gorgeous and very well done considering my bridesmaids had such a difference in length of hair. Thank you! 5/5
Added 3rd Feb 2016
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Aine
5.0
Married on 4th Jul 2015
I cannot recommend Gemma enough for bridal hair. She is so gifted and creative with hair....what you want is what you get. Our hair stayed in place perfectly throughout the day .
Thanks so much Gemma
Added 9th Jul 2015
M
5.0
Married on 20th Jun 2015
Gemma has an amazing talent, so experienced, a true professional and great craic in the house with her banter on the morning of our wedding. Everyone's hair style held perfectly too for the full day and night.
Would highly recommend her to anyone needing a hairdresser in the West.
Thanks Gemma. M.
Added 11th Jul 2015
karina underwood
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Married on 31st May 2015
I was so delighted with the service gemma provided to me the morning of my wedding.she is so professional at her job.she made me and my bridesmaids feel so at ease.the girls up styles were gorgeous and eactly what they wanted,as for me I knew she do an unreal job and she didn't dissapoint and for the I am truly grateful to her.????????I would recommend any bride to go to her as she is amazing at her job.
Added 29th Aug 2016
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Noeleen
5.0
Married on 30th May 2015
Very professional and easy to work with. Gemma really finished our bridal look with beautiful upstyles which lasted all day and it's clear to see why she has won so many awards for her work Xx
Added 8th Jun 2015
Julie
Married on 26th Apr 2015
Absolutely wonderful hairdresser, created 3 fabulous up styles and they were admired all day! We spent the day giving out Gemmas name!!! Very accommodating, came to our Hotel which made life so easy for us. I have used Gemma before for an up style for a wedding and when my day came there was no question who I wanted doing my hair. Excellent and a lovely girl - thanks Gemma!
Added 30th Apr 2015
Noelle
5.0
Married on 10th Apr 2015
I cannot recommend Gemma highly enough as a bridal hair stylist. I had an updo and I loved my hair on the day .Gemma was so helpful in the lead up to the wedding and very flexible with her time. We spent time discussing hair ideas via email and during the trial. The girls' hair was also stunning.
Added 20th Apr 2015
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Joella
5.0
Married on 30th Oct 2014
I would highly recommend Gemma and her team to friends, family and any bride who is looking for the perfect hairstyle on their special day. Gemma is very professional,friendly and truely talented! When I arrived at her salon I described what I wanted my hairstyle to look like on my wedding day and my 1950's inspired tea length wedding dress, I then left it too Gemma to create the style I had always wanted for my big day. When I saw the final look along with my birdcage veil I was over the moon, It was exactly what I wanted and my bridesmaids hair looked equally as awesome! Thank you Gemma x
Added 24th Oct 2015
Great hairdresser
5.0
Married on 31st May 2014
I had 2 trials with Gemma as I was a bit indecisive. She made me feel so relaxed and chatted to me and my bridesmaid as friends. On the morning of the wedding, she was on time (earlier actually) and did 6 heads all on her own with no stress, chatting and laughing. Would definitely recommend.
Added 23rd Oct 2015
Great hairdresser
5.0
Married on 31st May 2014
I had 2 trials with Gemma as I was a bit indecisive. She made me feel so relaxed and chatted to me and my bridesmaid as friends. On the morning of the wedding, she was on time (earlier actually) and did 6 heads all on her own with no stress, chatting and laughing. Would definitely recommend.
Added 23rd Oct 2015
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