River-light colour science
Glossing melts brass before it starts. We strand-test every lift and document tonal shifts so blondes stay creamy, reds stay fiery, and brunettes read rich—not flat.
Dublin · Ireland
Calm glamour for hair, skin & nails by the river
Emerald Strand Studio pairs botanical-forward formulations with meticulous technique—a waterfront salon built around Irish seasons, soft light, and the kind of results you notice in daylight, not just under ring lights.
Eco-select colour lines
Allergen-aware protocols
New clients welcome mid-week
Why Dublin clients detour here
Ireland’s humid spells and brisk winds punish hair and reactive skin alike. Our team maps your routine—commutes, gym dips, Gaelic drizzle—and builds prescriptions that stay composed from Monday meetings to Saturday nights in Temple Bar.
Barrier-first skin resets
Oxygen facials, lymph massage, and slow-release peptides help windburned cheeks and office-stale complexions recover without redness flares afterward.
Nails that survive Irish rain
Structured builder gels with flexible cures flex your hands through bags, bikes, and pints—no brittle tips when the heavens open unexpectedly.
Signature menus
Every visit starts with tea, a posture check-in, and a realistic timing map. Below are indicative investments; personalised quotes arrive after consultation.
- Atlantic gloss & cut ritual
- Double cleanse scalp therapy, customised gloss, bespoke dry cut aligned to natural movement.
- Peat & petal restorative facial
- Seven-layer hydration with cooling massage and LED calm pass for redness-prone Irish skin.
- Copper Clover gel extensions
- Lengths shaped to your anatomy, encapsulated art optional, fortified for daily wear.
- Executive blow-dry passport
- Monthly bundle reserved for creatives and founders sprinting across Dublin—priority evening slots.
Snapshots from our chairs
Real texture, untreated flash, daylight pouring through our Crittall windows—no stock fantasy, only the moods we craft daily.
What guests whisper after
Transparent reviews keep us sharpening; here are verbatim notes from notebooks left at our tea station.
“Rain used to wreck my fringe before lunch. Aoife taught me micro-dry hacks and tweaked my toner—first time my cool blonde survived a February squall.”
— Laoise, illustrator, Stoneybatter
“The facial smelled like meadows but never tipped into perfume headache territory. Glow lasted through a week of investor dinners.”
— Marcus, founder, Docklands
“Gel overlays finally flex when I hoist my bike upstairs. Nail art stays crisp even after Gaelic football training.”
— Clíodhna, midfielder, Rathmines
Tell us what you crave—we’ll blueprint the timing
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 09:30–19:30. Evening colour blocks fill fast; Wednesdays stay open for nuanced corrections and extensions.
Email [email protected]Find us on the waterfront
Two minutes south of Tara Street DART within the Silk Wharf building—look for emerald glass lanterns above the door.
- Studio address
- Unit 4, Silk Wharf · Beresford Place · Dublin 1 · Ireland
- Concierge desk
- +353 1 555 0127
- Private notes inbox
- [email protected]
Weekly rhythm
| Monday | Quiet maintenance · by appointment |
|---|---|
| Tuesday – Friday | 09:30 – 19:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 18:30 |
| Sunday | Closed · digital consults only |