The success of Salon Nayana is attributed to a highly qualified team of over 150 dedicated professionals comprising of cosmetologists, stylists, and nutritionists who bring their uniqueness & expertise, with an unrivalled, passionate sense of personal commitment to the services offered by Nayana and her reputed network of salons. 

An Old girl of Bishop’s College and Visaka Vidyalaya, Nayana has undergone extensive training at globally acclaimed institutions. 

• Alan International School of Hairdressing – London, Raymond Young School of Beauty – London, 
  
  
• Rever (Hong Kong) Hairdressing School – Hong Kong , Wella Studio - Germany, Lancôme Beauty School - Paris, Elizabeth Arden School of Make-up and Skin Care - Singapore , Schwarzkopf Professional hair colour - Germany, L'Oreal International – Paris, Pivot Point International School of Hairdressing – Singapore, Vidal Sassoon – School of Hairdressing - London , Tony & Guy – School of Hairdressing – Singapore and London, Nancy Ho Image Academy - Singapore

At present she is a Board Member of the World Federation of Hairdressers (OMC) and the President of OMC Asia Zone. This position enables her yearly access to attend and host 5 to 6 training events all over the world. 

The working partnership with the best creative talent in the world and the experience gained by judging OMC Zone and World Championships has widened her creative and teaching horizons immensely. Today she is one of the most respected and experienced hairdressers in the world. 

Women Entrepreneur of the year 2007 
Women’s Chamber of Commerce – Colombo 

Business Women of the year 2007 
GOLD AWARD - LARGE CATEGORY, Women’s Chamber of Commerce – Colombo 

Women entrepreneur of the year 2007 
Women’s Chamber of Commerce & industry – Colombo 

AWARDS

Winner – Long Hair Style Category: Asian Hairstyling and Make-up Competition – Bangkok– 1986. 

Zonta Woman of Achievement Award – 1994, PHABA – Pakistan Hairdressers Association Award of Recognition – 2001, SINO BEAUTY – Shanghai China for the outstanding contribution to the Asian hairdressing industry, OMC – Achievement Medal - Milano 2002, OMC Achievement Medal – Milano 2004, OMC – Outstanding contribution to the Industry: Medal – Chicago 2008, China Coiffure Festival – 2007, The Forum of Chartered Institutes in Sri Lanka: Good Management & Leadership Award – 2007, “Importance of Developing Global Competencies” Award by the Annual Convention of Undergraduates – 2007, Harcourts Award of Excellence – 2006.