STYLISTS
Meet the artists
At Kieran McKenna Salon, our team of artists is the heartbeat of our mission: to bring expert craftsmanship and heartfelt care back to the hairdressing experience. Handpicked for their talent, passion, and dedication to their craft, each member of our team brings something exceptional — from world renowned stylists and celebrity colorists to rising stars and creative innovators.
STYLISTS
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Kieran McKenna
Founder & Stylist
Kieran started his career at the age of fourteen as a shampoo boy in a local village salon in England. By sixteen he had earned a Master Stylists Degree and joined the prestigious John Frieda Salon in London’s Mayfair, embarking on an apprenticeship under the great John Frieda himself. Photo shoots for such magazines as Vogue and Harpers Bazaar quickly followed, along with celebrities and London’s discerning fashionistas, all eager to get his signature ‘perfect’ cuts.
1990 brought his artistry across the Atlantic to NYC, creating looks backstage for fashion powerhouses such as Marc Jacobs and Prada.
As his reputation as a consummate professional grew, so did his clientele and they soon found themselves having to book their next appointment before they left the salon or face months of waiting before he was able to tend to their tresses again.
Now he has turned that same passion for excellence into creating Manhattans premier salon bringing together an unrivaled team of dedicated professionals. -
Adrian Gallardo
Stylist Apprentice
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Caitlin O'Donnell
Stylist
A graduate from the Aveda Institute and major NYC hair salons, Caitlin has gained a reputation for beautiful blow-drys, stunning up-dos and braids. Looking to expand her passion for hair styling, she joined the Kieran McKenna Salon team as the manager of our Blow&Go blow-dry bar. Bringing her considerable talents to the fore she has put together an exceptional group of blow-dry specialists. "Follow your passion, listen to your heart and trust in the process. Your dreams matter."
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Elba Rodriguez
Master Stylist & Keratin Specialist
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Elizabeth Khawaja
Senior Colorist & Stylist
Formery of the John Sahag Salon, Elizabeth has been creating amazing color in the beauty industry for over 20 years. Specializing in corrective color, she uses mild and ammonia free dye as well as organic color to compliment a clients skin tone with healthy ‘sun kissed’ highlights and rich lustrous single processes. The use of these products requires extensive expertise to achieve the desired effect and Elizabeth is a master. Her technique and ability to create the perfect color without damaging the hair is unrivaled, just ask any of her fiercely loyal clients. She has perfected the art of bringing dull, drab hair back to life, with brilliant shine and luster whilst maintaining the integrity of the hair. A true artist and a wonderful person, welcome to the family Elizabeth!
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Gregory Purcell
Creative Director
When he's not tending the tresses of famous clients such as Stephanie Seymour, Kate Moss or Kate Hudson. Or redefining avaunt-guard styles back stage at New York's Fashion Week, Gregory can be found on set creating the looks for TV shows and films such as Sex & the City 2, Boardwalk Empire and The Place Beyond the Pines.
With over 20 years experience, he is one of the industry's most prolific and respected hair stylists. Constantly pushing the envelope of hair design, effortlessly blending classic styles with modern interpretations and innovative techniques. He is always in demand by designers and directors alike. You can currently see Gregory's work on the Fox TV show Gotham and in the up coming Martin Scorsese film The Irishman with Robert De Niro.
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Mark Green
Stylist & Colorist
Mark Green has been a Hair Stylist & Colorist for over 30 years, starting his career at Michael John Salon in Beverly Hills, California where he was fortunate enough to work with several celebrities and movie industry executives. He then moved to Palm Springs, California where he continued his career at Loran Loran Salon, followed by Jeffrey Alen Salon in Palm Desert, California.
Mark relocated to New York City in 2019 working at an Upper East Side salon. He has now begun the next phase of his career working with us at the Kieran McKenna Salon.
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Michelle Rodriguez
Colorist, Stylist & Keratin Specialist
Born in NYC and raised in Florida, Michelle returned to her roots attending Manhattans Empire Beauty School. After graduating she worked styling hair for Vera Wang where she learned the importance of balance and silhouette to compliment Vera’s dress creations.
Drawn more to the color side of hairdressing, Michelle has earned a reputation for creating sensational depth and dimension. Always putting her clients first, she easily translates their needs and requests into reality.
That, coupled with her phenomenal expertise with Keratin Treatments, Michelle has built an intensely loyal following.
‘Great hair makes you fearless!’ she states. ‘It gives you the confidence to take on the challenges life throws at you’.
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Sherdon Lavan
Stylist & Keratin Expert
Sherdon answered his true calling as a hair stylist after a long and successful corporate career. Upon completing beauty school, Sherdon says,“I had no idea what my career would look like - I just knew it had to be incredible.” And it has been. He has worked in salons in Beverly Hills andNew York maintaining a very loyal and diverse clientele ranging from the working mom to celebrities. His passion for people, impeccable eye for creating custom cuts/styling/detail lead him to work in fashion week shows for both LosAngeles and New York, red carpets, editorial shoots, and music videos as well as several feature films. He is an expert in Keratin Treatments, able to customize and tailor treatments to each individual client’s unique needs, rather than a ‘one fits all‘ experience. After nearly 12 years, Sherdon is justas excited and enthusiastic as he was on his first salon day.
I love what I do every day and you should, too.
COLORISTS
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Doug Macintosh
Color Director
Doug is one of New York City’s most talented and celebrated hair colorists. His loyal clients include Shia LaBeouf, Carey Mulligan, Renee Zellweger, Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, and Abbie Cornish. Doug’s artistic, fine arts school trained eye, and his incredible wealth of technical knowledge about hair color chemistry and performance are unparalleled. Doug’s forte is his mastery of dimensional techniques including foil highlighting, low lighting, gray blending and balayage. Doug honed his natural talent and eye under renowned hair colorist Beth Minardi. Since then, he has worked at multiple New York City top salons as a Color Director. He has been instrumental in the development of color lines by leading industry brands. Doug has been featured in Allure and The New York Times, in How To Look Expensive, and on VH1’s Greatest Runway Mishaps and Tabatha’s Salon Takeover. He is also an expert and judge for the prestigious Daily Glow Best New Products awards
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Elizabeth Khawaja
Senior Colorist & Stylist
Formery of the John Sahag Salon, Elizabeth has been creating amazing color in the beauty industry for over 20 years. Specializing in corrective color, she uses mild and ammonia free dye as well as organic color to compliment a clients skin tone with healthy ‘sun kissed’ highlights and rich lustrous single processes. The use of these products requires extensive expertise to achieve the desired effect and Elizabeth is a master. Her technique and ability to create the perfect color without damaging the hair is unrivaled, just ask any of her fiercely loyal clients. She has perfected the art of bringing dull, drab hair back to life, with brilliant shine and luster whilst maintaining the integrity of the hair. A true artist and a wonderful person, welcome to the family Elizabeth!
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Katt Smith
Colorist
A born and raised Midwesterner, Katt’s passion for hair was realized at a young age, leading her to enroll at the prestigious Aveda Institute in downtown Madison, WI, where she developed an infatuation with hair and the science of hair color. This passion and drive brought her to Manhattan’s Upper East Side and a coveted apprenticeship under legendary Colorist Beth Minardi, who recently also joined the Kieran McKenna Salon. Taking her skills to another level, Katt has developed a fiercely loyal clientele devoted to her lush, rich color and beautifully crafted highlights. Attentive, caring and extremely professional, Katt is a wonderful addition to our team.
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Mark Green
Stylist & Colorist
Mark Green has been a Hair Stylist & Colorist for over 30 years, starting his career at Michael John Salon in Beverly Hills, California where he was fortunate enough to work with several celebrities and movie industry executives. He then moved to Palm Springs, California where he continued his career at Loran Loran Salon, followed by Jeffrey Alen Salon in Palm Desert, California.
Mark relocated to New York City in 2019 working at an Upper East Side salon. He has now begun the next phase of his career working with us at the Kieran McKenna Salon.
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Michelle Rodriguez
Colorist, Stylist & Keratin Specialist
Born in NYC and raised in Florida, Michelle returned to her roots attending Manhattans Empire Beauty School. After graduating she worked styling hair for Vera Wang where she learned the importance of balance and silhouette to compliment Vera’s dress creations.
Drawn more to the color side of hairdressing, Michelle has earned a reputation for creating sensational depth and dimension. Always putting her clients first, she easily translates their needs and requests into reality.
That, coupled with her phenomenal expertise with Keratin Treatments, Michelle has built an intensely loyal following.
‘Great hair makes you fearless!’ she states. ‘It gives you the confidence to take on the challenges life throws at you’.
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Vilma Murudumbay
Colorist Apprentice
KERATIN SPECIALISTS
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Elba Rodriguez
Master Stylist & Keratin Specialist
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Michelle Rodriguez
Colorist, Stylist & Keratin Specialist
Born in NYC and raised in Florida, Michelle returned to her roots attending Manhattans Empire Beauty School. After graduating she worked styling hair for Vera Wang where she learned the importance of balance and silhouette to compliment Vera’s dress creations.
Drawn more to the color side of hairdressing, Michelle has earned a reputation for creating sensational depth and dimension. Always putting her clients first, she easily translates their needs and requests into reality.
That, coupled with her phenomenal expertise with Keratin Treatments, Michelle has built an intensely loyal following.
‘Great hair makes you fearless!’ she states. ‘It gives you the confidence to take on the challenges life throws at you’.
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Sherdon Lavan
Stylist & Keratin Expert
Sherdon answered his true calling as a hair stylist after a long and successful corporate career. Upon completing beauty school, Sherdon says,“I had no idea what my career would look like - I just knew it had to be incredible.” And it has been. He has worked in salons in Beverly Hills andNew York maintaining a very loyal and diverse clientele ranging from the working mom to celebrities. His passion for people, impeccable eye for creating custom cuts/styling/detail lead him to work in fashion week shows for both LosAngeles and New York, red carpets, editorial shoots, and music videos as well as several feature films. He is an expert in Keratin Treatments, able to customize and tailor treatments to each individual client’s unique needs, rather than a ‘one fits all‘ experience. After nearly 12 years, Sherdon is justas excited and enthusiastic as he was on his first salon day.
I love what I do every day and you should, too.
SUPPORT STAFF
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Jinal Patel
Manager
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Keith Lindsey
Maintenance Supervisor
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Stephon Samuel
Guest Services
No one is better at making clients feel welcome and appreciated than Stephon. He will always go the extra mile to accommodate a client’s needs and to make sure our front desk is the best on Madison Avenue. The very epitome of poise and grace under fire, his kindness and dedication to customer service has made him an invaluable member of our front desk team and the go-to person when clients need that extra care or attention. “The only person I try to be better than, is the person I was yesterday.”
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Sylvia
HRH Coat Check Lady
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Kieran McKenna
Founder & Stylist
Kieran started his career at the age of fourteen as a shampoo boy in a local village salon in England. By sixteen he had earned a Master Stylists Degree and joined the prestigious John Frieda Salon in London’s Mayfair, embarking on an apprenticeship under the great John Frieda himself. Photo shoots for such magazines as Vogue and Harpers Bazaar quickly followed, along with celebrities and London’s discerning fashionistas, all eager to get his signature ‘perfect’ cuts.
1990 brought his artistry across the Atlantic to NYC, creating looks backstage for fashion powerhouses such as Marc Jacobs and Prada.
As his reputation as a consummate professional grew, so did his clientele and they soon found themselves having to book their next appointment before they left the salon or face months of waiting before he was able to tend to their tresses again.
Now he has turned that same passion for excellence into creating Manhattans premier salon bringing together an unrivaled team of dedicated professionals. -
Doug Macintosh
Color Director
Doug is one of New York City’s most talented and celebrated hair colorists. His loyal clients include Shia LaBeouf, Carey Mulligan, Renee Zellweger, Amy Ryan, Bobby Cannavale, and Abbie Cornish. Doug’s artistic, fine arts school trained eye, and his incredible wealth of technical knowledge about hair color chemistry and performance are unparalleled. Doug’s forte is his mastery of dimensional techniques including foil highlighting, low lighting, gray blending and balayage. Doug honed his natural talent and eye under renowned hair colorist Beth Minardi. Since then, he has worked at multiple New York City top salons as a Color Director. He has been instrumental in the development of color lines by leading industry brands. Doug has been featured in Allure and The New York Times, in How To Look Expensive, and on VH1’s Greatest Runway Mishaps and Tabatha’s Salon Takeover. He is also an expert and judge for the prestigious Daily Glow Best New Products awards
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Adrian Gallardo
Stylist Apprentice
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Caitlin O'Donnell
Stylist
A graduate from the Aveda Institute and major NYC hair salons, Caitlin has gained a reputation for beautiful blow-drys, stunning up-dos and braids. Looking to expand her passion for hair styling, she joined the Kieran McKenna Salon team as the manager of our Blow&Go blow-dry bar. Bringing her considerable talents to the fore she has put together an exceptional group of blow-dry specialists. "Follow your passion, listen to your heart and trust in the process. Your dreams matter."
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Elba Rodriguez
Master Stylist & Keratin Specialist
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Elizabeth Khawaja
Senior Colorist & Stylist
Formery of the John Sahag Salon, Elizabeth has been creating amazing color in the beauty industry for over 20 years. Specializing in corrective color, she uses mild and ammonia free dye as well as organic color to compliment a clients skin tone with healthy ‘sun kissed’ highlights and rich lustrous single processes. The use of these products requires extensive expertise to achieve the desired effect and Elizabeth is a master. Her technique and ability to create the perfect color without damaging the hair is unrivaled, just ask any of her fiercely loyal clients. She has perfected the art of bringing dull, drab hair back to life, with brilliant shine and luster whilst maintaining the integrity of the hair. A true artist and a wonderful person, welcome to the family Elizabeth!
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Gregory Purcell
Creative Director
When he's not tending the tresses of famous clients such as Stephanie Seymour, Kate Moss or Kate Hudson. Or redefining avaunt-guard styles back stage at New York's Fashion Week, Gregory can be found on set creating the looks for TV shows and films such as Sex & the City 2, Boardwalk Empire and The Place Beyond the Pines.
With over 20 years experience, he is one of the industry's most prolific and respected hair stylists. Constantly pushing the envelope of hair design, effortlessly blending classic styles with modern interpretations and innovative techniques. He is always in demand by designers and directors alike. You can currently see Gregory's work on the Fox TV show Gotham and in the up coming Martin Scorsese film The Irishman with Robert De Niro.
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Jinal Patel
Manager
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Katt Smith
Colorist
A born and raised Midwesterner, Katt’s passion for hair was realized at a young age, leading her to enroll at the prestigious Aveda Institute in downtown Madison, WI, where she developed an infatuation with hair and the science of hair color. This passion and drive brought her to Manhattan’s Upper East Side and a coveted apprenticeship under legendary Colorist Beth Minardi, who recently also joined the Kieran McKenna Salon. Taking her skills to another level, Katt has developed a fiercely loyal clientele devoted to her lush, rich color and beautifully crafted highlights. Attentive, caring and extremely professional, Katt is a wonderful addition to our team.
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Keith Lindsey
Maintenance Supervisor
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Mark Green
Stylist & Colorist
Mark Green has been a Hair Stylist & Colorist for over 30 years, starting his career at Michael John Salon in Beverly Hills, California where he was fortunate enough to work with several celebrities and movie industry executives. He then moved to Palm Springs, California where he continued his career at Loran Loran Salon, followed by Jeffrey Alen Salon in Palm Desert, California.
Mark relocated to New York City in 2019 working at an Upper East Side salon. He has now begun the next phase of his career working with us at the Kieran McKenna Salon.
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Michelle Rodriguez
Colorist, Stylist & Keratin Specialist
Born in NYC and raised in Florida, Michelle returned to her roots attending Manhattans Empire Beauty School. After graduating she worked styling hair for Vera Wang where she learned the importance of balance and silhouette to compliment Vera’s dress creations.
Drawn more to the color side of hairdressing, Michelle has earned a reputation for creating sensational depth and dimension. Always putting her clients first, she easily translates their needs and requests into reality.
That, coupled with her phenomenal expertise with Keratin Treatments, Michelle has built an intensely loyal following.
‘Great hair makes you fearless!’ she states. ‘It gives you the confidence to take on the challenges life throws at you’.
-
Sherdon Lavan
Stylist & Keratin Expert
Sherdon answered his true calling as a hair stylist after a long and successful corporate career. Upon completing beauty school, Sherdon says,“I had no idea what my career would look like - I just knew it had to be incredible.” And it has been. He has worked in salons in Beverly Hills andNew York maintaining a very loyal and diverse clientele ranging from the working mom to celebrities. His passion for people, impeccable eye for creating custom cuts/styling/detail lead him to work in fashion week shows for both LosAngeles and New York, red carpets, editorial shoots, and music videos as well as several feature films. He is an expert in Keratin Treatments, able to customize and tailor treatments to each individual client’s unique needs, rather than a ‘one fits all‘ experience. After nearly 12 years, Sherdon is justas excited and enthusiastic as he was on his first salon day.
I love what I do every day and you should, too.
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Stephon Samuel
Guest Services
No one is better at making clients feel welcome and appreciated than Stephon. He will always go the extra mile to accommodate a client’s needs and to make sure our front desk is the best on Madison Avenue. The very epitome of poise and grace under fire, his kindness and dedication to customer service has made him an invaluable member of our front desk team and the go-to person when clients need that extra care or attention. “The only person I try to be better than, is the person I was yesterday.”
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Sylvia
HRH Coat Check Lady
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Vilma Murudumbay
Colorist Apprentice
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