Saloons and Beauticians in Sri Lanka
Leading Beauty Salons and Bridal Stylists
Sri Lanka is home to a vibrant beauty industry with renowned hairdressers, beauticians and bridal specialists who have shaped trends for decades. From premium city salons to international academies, these professionals offer everything from everyday grooming to full bridal makeovers, training and image consultancy. Below is an overview of some of the most respected names in the Sri Lankan beauty world.
Ramani Fernando Salons
For over 30 years, the name Ramani Fernando has been synonymous with hair and beauty in Sri Lanka and the wider South Asian region. What began as a childhood passion for styling friends’ hair has evolved into a prestigious salon brand.
Today, Ramani Fernando Salons is one of the foremost chains of hair and beauty salons in Sri Lanka, with branches located at some of the most sought-after addresses in the country.
The brand is closely associated with elegance, class and contemporary style. Its highly trained professional teams are continuously exposed to global trends and techniques, ensuring that clients receive world-class hair and beauty services.
With ongoing expansion in the South Asian region, including salons in India and Bangladesh, Ramani Fernando continues to set benchmarks in the industry. A visit to any of their salons offers a refined and luxurious beauty experience.
Harris Wijeyasinghe
Harris Wijeyasinghe is a celebrated figure in Sri Lanka’s beauty and bridal industry. From a young age, he was fascinated by the art of grooming and enhancing natural beauty, often experimenting with hairstyles and makeup on relatives and friends.
Over time, this passion evolved into a professional career built on creativity, dedication and hard work. Harris has attracted clients from every walk of life and is especially known for respecting and preserving Sri Lankan traditions, customs and cultural values in his work.
His influence on the bridal industry has been significant, contributing to the development of modern yet culturally rooted bridal styling in Sri Lanka. Through his work and mentorship, he has helped shape the standards and expectations of bridal beauty in the country.
Salon Nayana – Nayana Karunaratne
Nayana Karunaratne is a highly respected hair and beauty professional who has received extensive training from internationally acclaimed institutions. Her training includes the Alan School of Hairdressing and Raymond Young School of Beauty in London, Rever Hairdressing School in Hong Kong, Wella in Germany, Lancôme in Paris, Elizabeth Arden in Singapore, Schwarzkopf Professional in Germany, L’Oréal, Pivot Point, Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy in the UK.
Her mission is to help both men and women look and feel their best while elevating the hairdressing profession in Asia to match European standards.
Nayana is a Board Member of the World Federation of Hairdressers (OMC) and President of the OMC Asia Zone. These positions allow her to participate in and host multiple international training events every year, keeping her at the forefront of global beauty trends.
Through collaborations with leading creative talents worldwide and her experience judging OMC Zone and World Championships, she has significantly broadened her creative and teaching expertise. With over 30 years in the industry, she now oversees 13 internationally recognized salons in Sri Lanka and India, three academies and an image consultancy business.
Chalmway – Chandani Bandara
Chandani Bandara is a well-known professional hair and beauty consultant and an influential mentor in the Sri Lankan beauty industry. She is widely admired for her expertise, warm personality and ability to connect with clients.
Chandani has made numerous guest appearances on leading national television channels and other local TV stations, sharing her knowledge on hair, beauty and fashion. She has also been featured in radio programmes and print media, offering beauty tips, care routines and insights tailored for modern, beauty-conscious audiences.
Her specialisations cover a wide range of services including non-surgical face lifting techniques, advanced facials, make-up artistry, hair treatments, pedicures, bridal dressing and complete image makeovers.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Institute of Natural Sciences in Canada and has completed professional courses in hair and beauty in the USA, Canada, the UK, Singapore and Bangkok. Chandani represented Sri Lanka at the Hair & Beauty of America – 2003 and American SPA Expo – 2004 in New York and is an active member of the National Cosmetology Association of the USA. She operates her own salons in Nugegoda, Mt. Lavinia and at The Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa, bringing nearly a decade of experience in premium hair and beauty care.
Bernie Balasuriya Salon & Academy
Bernie Balasuriya entered the industry after completing an Advanced Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty Culture at Technique International. In 1994, she established her own salon, laying the foundation for what would later become a respected salon and academy.
Bernie has furthered her skills through courses at Toni & Guy Singapore, the Australian Academy of Hairdressing and Cosmoprof Singapore.
In addition to salon services and bridal dressing, she is actively involved in presenting brides at bridal shows, styling for television programmes and handling make-up for commercials and product promotions. She frequently conducts demonstrations on make-up, facials and head massage at various events, workshops and social gatherings.
Her blend of hands-on salon work, bridal artistry, media experience and training activities has positioned Bernie Balasuriya Salon & Academy as a trusted name for both beauty services and professional education in Sri Lanka.