About Melanie

Hello, 

Welcome to Gruaig, my name is Melanie O’Shea.

Growing up in South Australia to Irish parents, I always wanted to be a hairdresser. I loved owning my own busy hair salon and working with my clients to create new styles and looks. 

With Irish heritage, holidays in Ireland were a given. It was during one such visit to County Clare in 1997 that two major events occurred; the first was that I met a charming Irish man with a great sense of humour and the second event; I fell in love with the most incredibly unique landscape, exquisite flora, and the beautiful inhabitants of North Clare. 

Fast-forward 20+ years, I married the charming Irish man, raised two beautiful sons, and own and operate my own salon in one of Ireland’s most compelling locations – Kilfenora, in the Burren. 

Inspired by the beauty and flora of the landscape, I created my own collection of hair products to suit all hair types, trading as Gruaig. The collection has evolved to include other products including perfume, candles and gift sets which are stocked in the salon, the Cliffs of Moher gift shop, and of course, all products can be purchased online through this website for shipping worldwide. 

Hairdressing has always been my passion and having my own products to augment this has been a dream come true. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. I look forward to welcoming you to the salon if you are in the locality. 

Bye for now,

Melanie