The Mane Lounge Celebrates With Ribbon Cutting And Welcome Plaque Presentation

From left, Mary Lee Prior, Liese McIntyre, Robert Snow, and Aiyana Thompson. Photo Lorna Hamilton

Town of Vermilion officials gathered on February 19 to celebrate the official ribbon cutting and plaque presentation for The Mane Lounge, a hair salon owned and operated by Liese McIntyre at 5105 – 50th Ave.

The event welcomed Town of Vermilion Mayor Robert Snow, Town of Vermilion Economic Development Manager Mary Lee Prior, and Vermilion Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Aiyana Thompson. Each extended their congratulations to McIntyre and wished her continued success as she embarks on this new chapter of business ownership. Attendees also took the opportunity to learn more about the services she will be offering to the community.

McIntyre’s journey in the hairstyling industry began in 2021 when she enrolled in the Hairstyling Program at Lakeland College. After completing her training, she joined the team at Simple Pleasures, where she gained hands-on experience and built her skills over the past three and a half years. In November 2025, she made the decision to open her own salon, turning a long-held goal into reality.

Through The Mane Lounge, McIntyre offers a full range of services including men’s, women’s, and children’s haircuts, hair colouring, and hair extensions. With both formal training and several years of professional experience behind her, she is well-positioned to serve clients of all ages and styles.

The ribbon cutting marked not only the opening of a new business, but also the continued growth of Vermilion’s local entrepreneurial community. Residents are encouraged to stop by The Mane Lounge to welcome McIntyre and support one of Vermilion’s newest small business owners.