Cut & Style
Precision cuts shaped to your face, lifestyle and texture. Includes wash, blow-dry and finishing with premium styling products.
From €45Women's Hair Salon · Ireland
Crafted cuts & colour for the modern Irish woman
At Emerald Shears in Galway, every appointment is a personal experience. From precision bobs to sun-kissed balayage and show-stopping bridal styles — our stylists celebrate your individuality with Irish warmth and world-class technique.
12+
Years in Galway
4.9★
Client Rating
6
Expert Stylists
Hair artistry tailored to you
Whether you need a fresh everyday look or a transformation for a special occasion, our team delivers results that feel effortless and look extraordinary.
Colour & Highlights
Full colour, root touch-ups, balayage and foils using gentle, salon-grade formulas that protect and nourish your hair.
From €75Bridal & Occasion
Elegant updos, soft waves and trial sessions for weddings, galas and milestone celebrations across the west of Ireland.
From €120Treatments
Deep conditioning, keratin smoothing, scalp therapy and bond-repair treatments to restore shine, strength and manageability.
From €35Extensions
Tape-in and weft extensions matched to your natural shade for added length and volume — applied and blended by certified specialists.
From €180Blow-Dry Bar
Express blow-dries and event-ready styling when you need to look polished without the full cut — perfect before a night out in Galway.
From €30
Est. 2013
Shop Street, Galway
About Us
Irish roots, international standards
Emerald Shears was founded by master stylist Fiona O'Brien with a simple vision: create a welcoming space where Irish women could access exceptional hairdressing without the formality of a big-city salon.
Nestled on Shop Street in the heart of Galway, our studio blends the relaxed charm of the west coast with meticulous European training. We use only cruelty-free, sustainably sourced products — because beautiful hair should never come at a cost to the planet.
- Senior stylists with 10+ years of experience each
- Complimentary consultation before every colour service
- Private styling suite available for bridal parties
- Evening appointments on Thursdays and Fridays
Recent transformations
A glimpse at the cuts, colours and styles our clients love — each one as unique as the woman wearing it.
What our clients say
Trusted by hundreds of women across Galway and beyond. Here's why they keep coming back.
★★★★★
"Fiona understood exactly what I wanted — a low-maintenance cut that still looks polished for work. Best hairdresser I've had in Ireland, hands down."
★★★★★
"My balayage looks so natural — friends keep asking if I've been on holiday! The salon itself is gorgeous and the team made me feel completely at ease."
★★★★★
"They did my entire bridal party of five — everyone's hair stayed perfect from the ceremony through to the last dance. Absolute professionals."
Ready for your next great hair day?
New clients receive 15% off their first cut & style. Book online or call us — we can't wait to welcome you to Emerald Shears.
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Book your appointment
Visit us on Shop Street in Galway's Latin Quarter, or send a message and we'll confirm your slot within a few hours.
Opening Hours
- Monday – Wednesday
- 9:00 – 18:00
- Thursday – Friday
- 9:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 8:30 – 17:00
- Sunday
- Closed
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