stylists
meet our team
MAKE YOUR HAIR A LIFESTYLE
Maria, Nino
Our Salon Team prides in offering the highest level of salon services within an approachable, creative, educated, visionary, friendly and driven hairdressers.
Nino D'Ambra
Founder & Co Owner
Nino D’Ambra Salon’s founder and co-owner, Nino has been cutting hair for 35 years, beginning his career as a barber in Sicily, Italy. He moved from Italy to Canada in 1985. Nino Brings his Italian charm. Developing his craft, educating himself under the tutelage of hair crafts finest. Traveling to Italy, New York, Chicago and L.A continuously.
Since opening Nino D’Ambra Salon, he has competed in numerous competitions, recently winning 3rd place The Battle of The Barbers Competition in Toronto. Nino is also an educator at Cappa Cosmetology School. Developing a lot of young talent whom have gone on to forge their own future in barbering. Nino loves cutting and styling all types of hair but short hair is his specialty. You can find Nino at Nino D’Ambra Salon and The Man Cave Barbershop everyday with the exclusion of Mondays.
Maria Costa
Co Owner & Stylist
Maria is Master colorist and Stylist, a Niagara College graduate with over twenty- one years of experience, Maria Loves to share her enthusiasm for her craft. Maria blends professionalism with an easy, client friendly approach. Her knowledge of colour and cutting techniques has led her to be a successful technician who specializes in rich and darker colours and hair extensions.
Maria believes in higher education creating modern shapes that suits your individuality. She travels continuously to Toronto, New York and Chicago and L.A to bring you the latest trends in hair fashion. Maria is a second place winner in skills competition and also is the recipient of 2015 Business excellence – Community Involvement Award. You can find Maria at Nino D’Ambra Salon everyday exclusions of Mondays.
Melissa Warren
Junior Stylist
Melissa is a graduate from Cappa Cosmetology School with 10 years of hairstyling under her belt, Melissa is a dedicated technician and hairstylist with extensive training in blonde colours.
She is also a trained Aestetician specializing in Manicure/pedicures and waxing services. In 2019 Melissa will be attending a four day Wella cut craft in Toronto. You can find Melissa at Nino D’Ambra Salon Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Hailey Minor
New Talent - Stylist
Hailey Minor has been at Nino D’Ambra Salon for 2years, graduated from Niagara College. Starting out as an apprentice / assistant on the styling floor, she has worked her way up to becoming a stylist.
Hailey has a creative drive and always keeps herself up-to-date with the latest trends. Hailey prides herself in enhancing your beauty. Hailey also specializes Hair and Eyelash extensions. In 2019 Hailey will be attending a four day Wella cut craft in Toronto. You can find Hailey at Nino D’Ambra Salon Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.