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INTRODUCING

The Styling Iron FROM THE WAHL STYLE COLLECTION Our styling iron features contoured ceramic plates that glide through the hair with ease.

Add to this variable and optimum heat settings that includes a lower heat setting to protect your clients hair, you have an iron that offers you the speed and control you need to create any look.

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Revlonissimo™ is the result of combining Revlon Professional’s expertise in hair color with our most advanced haircare & cosmetic ingredients, to entice every woman with a premium color experience that yields outstanding results.

A full range of permanent hair colors that will let you unleash your client’s true personality.

The most beautiful color in the world.

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make me eternal.

Semi di Lino, the original treatment line for luminous hair, is being renewed and enhanced. Now containing Urban Defence Pro, a multi-function biotechnological complex, providing advanced protection against stress from pollutants and caring of your hair day by day, for an extraordinary result.

Because eternal beauty is every woman’s dream.

The number one choice for salon owners in Ireland

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Editor’s letter

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We all know the old cliché – a poor workman blames his tools. But conversely, the best hairdresser in the world won’t be able to do much without the right instruments, which is why we’ve spoken to some top hairdressers in this issue about the innovative essentials they keep in their kitbag. Turn to page 32 to see what will solve your styling problems – you won’t want to set foot in the salon or on stage without them. We’ve also got all the news from the L’Oréal Colour Trophy Grand Final – the stunning hair shows and the worthy winners. Which brings me to the Most Wanted Grand Final, Creative HEAD’s annual awards night – the votes are in, and the finalists have been announced – see the shortlist on page 24. All that’s left to do now is gather in London’s Natural History Museum on 3 September to eat, drink, dance – and distribute some trophies, too! I hope to see you there – and if not, make sure you follow @creativeheadmag to watch the excitement unfold. It’s going to be one heck of a night!

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L’ORÉAL COLOUR TROPHY All of the action and the winners from Ireland’s most prestigious colour competition

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THE NEWS AND KNOW-HOW FROM YOUR INDUSTRY

A DRIVING FORCE

LONDON FASHION WEEK MEN’S sets the standard for men’s hair, and this season was no different. At Iceberg, John Vial using American Crew made mullets mainstream again with his take on the iconic look. At Christopher Raeburn, Brendan O’Sullivan for British Hair kept hair clean and gelled to achieve a wet look. And at Wood Wood, Jan Przemyk for AOFM using R+Co created a texture like “being caught in the rain and left to dry without touching”.

Want to help keep those beards feeling and looking fresh?

American Crew has launched the new Beard Balm, which conditions as it styles.

RRP €15.40

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MOST WANTED JUDGEMENT DAY THERE WERE A phenomenal number of entries, but only a select few made it onto the 2018 Most Wanted shortlist. Each category was judged by its own panel of experts from inside and outside the industry, which saw a throng of names in hair, fashion, publishing and business roll up to knuckle down and assess what was without doubt the toughest two days of judging – EVER. These included session stylist Ken O’Rourke, Gianni Scumaci, Sophia Hilton, Vogue’s Jessica Diner, Katy Young of Harper’s Bazaar, Paul Percival of Percy & Reed, The Beauty Conversation’s Navaz Batliwalla, Millie Kendall MBE of BeautyMART and Errol Douglas MBE. The Grand Final takes place on 3 September at the Natural History Museum in London. Tickets are sold out, but there’s a waiting list you can join. We hope to see you on the big night!

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GREAT LENGTHS STAR SALONS GO ON A ROMAN HOLIDAY THE TOP NINE Great Lengths salons in Ireland and the UK were whisked away to Rome as a reward for their hard work and expertise. The nine salons with the highest number of Great Lengths hair extensions sold were certified with platinum status and invited to visit the production facility in the Italian capital. They learned about the 25-year history of the brand, and observed the cutting-edge technology used to create the products today. Valerie Patterson, director of Cowboys and Angels in Dublin, said: “We observed long-term, skilled workers making sure every single hair is top quality, from arriving in raw bunches from India to the five-star products we buy from Great Lengths.”

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AHEAD What July and August have in store for…

KARA O’SHEA

SEAN TAAFFE

Spark Sessions celebrate women in hairdressing

The first ever IHF Spark Sessions event to celebrate the successes of women in the industry and create a network of support, took place at the Galmont Hotel in Galway. A panel discussion formed the centrepiece of the session, featuring (pictured above, from left) Sarah Mason of Sarah Mason Professional, Olive Tucker Lee from House of Colour, Denise Walsh of Rustiq Salon and Danielle Kennedy, vice-president of the IHF and owner of Lloyds Hair.

They shared their thoughts and ideas on what it means to be a successful female in the hair industry in Ireland, and discussed how they built their businesses, along with hopes for the future. The next session will take place in Waterford this autumn.

ALFAPARF SETS UP TRAINING HUB

YOUR SELFIE CAN HELP BEAT CANCER! FOR EVERY POUTING selfie posted on Instagram using #KissThisCancer and tagging @ghdhair and @irishcancersoc, ghd will donate €1 to Irish Cancer Society. The brand has also teamed up with designer Lulu Guinness (pictured above) to create a limited edition styler and dryer to help raise funds.

See page 34 for more information.

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ALFAPARF Milano has opened a state-of-theart learning centre in Kilmainham, Dublin.

The academy provides a wide selection of courses covering the latest trends and techniques that are delivered by leading hairdressers. Courses on business, customer service and retail are specially tailored to the hair and beauty industry. And for salons looking to expand their services menu, there are also cutting-edge facilities for teaching skincare and make-up.

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For the third year running we are the official hair and make-up sponsors of the Rose of Tralee International Festival.

We’ve already put together a lookbook. This year it’s going to be all about loose, easy textured hair with a strong lip.

When the day of the event comes, it will be hair and make-up for the entire day – it’s crazy but it’s great.

ANDREW MCELROY

ANDREW MCELROY HAIR CONCEPTS

My next few months will be focused on developing our brand.

I’m a style expert for ALFAPARF Milano and educating our clients on home hair care is a top priority – we are planning a client evening to demonstrate the renewed Semí Dí Lino range. And we have just started planning our ALFAPARF Milano Fantastic Hairdresser entry, too.

CIARÁN O’SULLIVAN WAYNE LLOYD HAIR

I’m touring the US and Canada, starting in LA where I’ll be doing a workshop with Andrew Does Hair. Then I’m going to San Francisco, Las Vegas, Vancouver and Toronto – and doing a haircut in a monumental place at each destination. I’m looking forward to meeting other stylists along the way, and I’ll be vlogging the whole thing!

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Styling continues to be made easy by ghd with the launch of its new Oval Dressing Brush.

Years in the making, this has nylon bristles for a sleek finish with minimal static.

The Série Expert Solar Sublime range by L’Oréal Professionnel has been reformulated to provide better protection against the damaging effects of UV rays – don’t let your clients go on holiday without it!

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Let the sunlight in with new Colorsmetique Intense Blonde from Revlon Professional’s Revlonissimo.

The formula lifts up to five levels for brighter blondes.

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As blonde shades continuing to dominate in summer, the new Redken Color Extend Blondage range is right on time. The shampoo and conditioner feature new ultra-violet pigments to combat brassiness.

RRP FROM €18.50 +44 845 660 0815 redken.co.uk

Urban areas are full of pollution, fumes and other abrasive materials that attack hair, making it not just dull but weaker, too. ALFAPARF Milano has enhanced its Semí Dí Líno range, known for its shine-boosting properties, with the aim of reducing the damaging effects of city living.

The new shielding action protects hair against dust and heavy metals, while the color fix complex contains a UV filter and improves colour longevity.

The result? Soft hair that is full of luminescence, no matter where your client lives.

Add a flush of blush tones to modernise blonde shades.

Schwarzkopf Professional’s BLONDME Blush Wash comes in four romantic shades for minimal commitment in-salon toning, or to maintain delicate shades between salon visits.

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For the perfect beachy blonde, look no further than the XP200 Natural Flair Mocca Permanent Hair Colour, which is a sandy shade that’s perfect for blending with natural tones.

Bumble and bumble’s much-loved Surf Spray has enjoyed a summery upgrade. It’s available in two new scents – Malibu Beach’s coconut vibes or Montauk Dunes for fresh florals. Now clients just need a beach to go with it...

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Beach towels at the ready!

The new milk_shake Sun & More collection contains UV filters, vitamin E and natural fruit oils to protect hair from the sun and sea.

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STOCK OPTIONS

OUR PICK OF THE LAUNCHES TO STACK ON SHELVES, ADD TO MENUS AND SHARE WITH YOUR STYLISTS Eksperience from Revlon Professional is the first thalassotherapy hair range developed for professionals – that’s from the Greek word thalassa, meaning ‘sea’ – and uses seawater as a form of therapy. The launch is a brilliant combination of science and nature, with every formula containing nutrient-rich algae and pure sea water from the French island of Noirmoutier. In addition to an extension care line-up for every hair type, there are in-salon services including mud treatments, bespoke massages and a personalised ritual.

Oh, we do like to beside the seaside…

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LAUNCH OF THE SUMMER

IT’S ALL ABOUT... THE DYSON SUPERSONIC Building on the success of its groundbreaking entry into hair tools, Dyson has listened to feedback from real stylists across the globe and re-engineered its iconic Supersonic hair dryer to unveil a better-than-ever Professional edition. It features include a removable, washable filter cage (with its very own brush!) to keep your finelytuned machine hair and residue free; a professional concentrator nozzle

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that’s wider and thinner for precision styling (magnetic, of course – and now with cool grip edges) and a longer cable to help you move freely around your client as you need. Tested in salons and backstage, this clever bit of kit means business – spoil your salon and invest, because the future of drying is here.

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R U YO ITH T S SW O BO INES S BU

€35,500

THAT’S THE ADDITIONAL REVENUE THE EDGE HAIR DESIGN IN CORK HAS MADE SINCE NOVEMBER 2016 FROM LAUNCHING SMARTBOND, THE REVOLUTIONARY BONDING AGENT FROM L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL. SO, IMAGINE WHAT SMARTBOND CAN DO FOR YOU! ENCOURAGE CLIENTS TO USE IT IN EVERY COLOUR, LIGHTENING AND STRAIGHTENING SERVICE FOR STRONG AND PROTECTED HAIR. SALON OWNER EILEEN MCGRATH SHARES HER TOP TIPS…

1 Drive Smartbond sales by organising an incentive among the salon team to encourage usage with clients.

2 Educate your clients on the benefits and the results that can be achieved with Smartbond. Take photographs of looks that you have created using the system to showcase its benefits.

3 Utilise the training offered to you by L’Oréal Professionnel. It is important for your team to understand the technology, how Smartbond works and how it can benefit clients.

THE FIX

Need inspiration? Suzie Dowling and Danielle Whelan from @petermarkhair used Instant Highlights to add some beautiful, lighter pieces to these brunette locks to give the hair a fabulous summer glow.

Step 1: Apply 15 meches using the Instant Highlights #InstaContouring technique.

Step 2: Tone with a mix of DIA Light 7.12 + DIA Light 10.12 + Diactivateur 9 Vol Step 3: Use Smartbond throughout.

Don’t forget to share your Instant Highlights creations using @lorealpro #lorealproire #instanthighlights #smartbond

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RETAIL REHAB Coming soon, L’Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Blondifier is a bespoke colour care solution to revive blonde hair. Enriched with Açaí Polyphenol, an antioxidant found in the açaí berry, Série Expert Blondifier is perfect for any blonde who wants fresh colour, shine and radiance.

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With summer now in full swing, your clients will be looking to you to work your magic and give them the perfect summer-fresh hair – and that’s where L’Oréal Professionnel comes in. From the time seeker to the loyal colour clients and the daring festival fanatics, there is a summer look for everyone. Offer your time-seeking clients new Instant Highlights, providing up to six levels of lift in as little as 30 seconds. Give your faithful coloured clients a summer boost they wish for with the INOA Suprême ammonia-free range. It creates multi-dimensional results to soften their features, enhance their skin tone and cover up to 100 per cent of white hair.

Not forgetting those clients of yours who are more creative and daring. This summer, show off your creativity with #COLORFULHAIR Flash Pro Hair Make-Up giving you the perfect opportunity to create endless colour combinations instantaneously, whatever the occasion…

*May last longer depending on the porosity of the hair

FLASH

#COLORFULHAIR Flash is available in eight fun-filled shades and is compatible with all hair bases. Just like applying eyeshadow, the product coats the hair in pigmented colour and then washes out in just one shampoo.* Pre-lightening is not required either, it’s the ideal opportunity to express your creativity in salon and create a #COLORFULHAIR Flash look for every occasion! And don’t forget Tecni.ART – the perfect styling partner to keep the fabulous looks you create in check.

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1) Create a summer service menu catering to all of your clients’ essential summer needs, such as Speedy Highlights, The Summer Boost, The Flash Touch…

2) Why not partner with local events such as fetes, festivals or barbecues and have a #COLORFULHAIR Flash bar? It’s a perfect way to promote your salon…

3) Get creative and share your finished looks across social media and with L’Oréal Professionnel, too, by including @lorealpro #lorealproire

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OUR FEATURED ARTIST IN JULY IS ASHLEIGH HODGES

The Hair Geek on her love of music and books, how she’s pushed her avant-garde skills and who’s joining her for a dinner party…

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The Dyson Supersonic Professional edition.

Re-engineered for you.

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A healthy return Blasting air at high temperatures towards hair is going to have an impact – that’s just a fact. You spray and smooth heat protectors over strands to shield as best you can, but the regular use of heated styling tools is going to mean heat-damaged hair. And that’s before any accidental mishaps, like hair being sucked into the filter.

But what if your hair dryer, the piece of styling kit you rely on most, could actually help keep hair strong and healthy? That has to be something your client would love, right? The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition has been engineered to dry hair quickly while also minimising damage. It’s time for a science lesson...

When hair is washed or wet, the hair strands absorb water and swell, increasing in diameter by up to 16 per cent. As this happens, the outer cuticle layer becomes slightly rougher, making it more susceptible to damage and breakage. To keep this at a minimum, it’s vital that hair is dried quickly yet gently, using the right combination of heat and air flow.

Hair regains its dry strength and the cuticle can return to its normal shape.

The engineers at Dyson examined healthy and damaged hair using electron microscopes and light chambers to understand how light reflects from the hair. Their research showed that with extreme heat, the structures within the hair become damaged. The result? Weaker hair that’s less shiny as light scatters off the hair rather than reflecting evenly.

That’s why they created Intelligent Heat Control. While some hair dryers can reach very high temperatures and cause extreme heat damage to hair, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition has a glass bead thermistor that measures the temperature 20 times a second. Yes, 20.

The microprocessor intelligently controls the patented double-stacked heating element, avoiding extreme heat.

It also uses Dyson’s patented Air Multiplier technology. Sounds impressive, and it is – the volume of the air drawn into the motor is amplified by three, producing a high pressure, high velocity jet of air. That focused jet is angled at 20° to deliver controlled, precise drying and styling.

For super-shiny hair, the Supersonic doesn’t work alone. It has three, super-strong magnetic attachments that control the air flow and help you keep frizz and flyaways at bay. You’ll love the re-engineered Dyson Professional concentrator with a wider and thinner nozzle, while the Smoothing Nozzle quickly removes excess water and dries hair smooth with a gentle touch. And with texture so on-trend right now, the Dyson Diffuser will be a firm favourite. Simulating natural drying, it helps to reduce frizz and deliver gorgeously defined curls.

Science class dismissed. Now, choose your nozzle and get styling...

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Christopher Kane at London Fashion Week S/S18. Models styled using the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition

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We’re feeling Supersonic You spoke, they listened. Say hello to the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition, re-engineered and ready for your salon

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“This little beauty packs such a punch. A big, big plus for me is the increased magnet strength – it’s twice as strong as before” Dylan Bradshaw Dylan Bradshaw, Dublin Most Wanted Exceptional Stylist winner 2016 and 2017 Dyson ambassador

“It’s a must-have for all professional stylists. The 3.3 metre cable gives me so much more mobility. Trust me. You need it in your kit” Larry King Larry King Salon, London Dyson ambassador

*tested against 20 bestselling hair dryers as at February 2017

You have exacting standards. As a professional hair stylist, your tools need to be perfect, extensions of your hands to enable you to craft, to thrill. With your client, perfection is an obsession – in your salon, backstage, on shoots. That’s something you have in common with a Dyson engineer…

More than two years ago, teams of Dyson engineers worked with renowned hair stylists to develop a bespoke-designed hair dryer for professionals. As with any piece of technology, Dyson’s engineers are never satisfied. You spoke; they listened. Those teams absorbed all the feedback stylists had from the salon front line, and they set themselves a new task – making the Supersonic truly superb for the demands of everyday salon use.

This is a premium hair dryer re-engineered for your needs, day in and day out.

You’ll find an improved filter, built to handle all the super-hold hairspray your team can mist. And what makes this extra clever is that it’s magnetic, removable and washable (you even get a tailored cleaning brush to help you do the job – and your dryer has a little light to prompt you when it needs a clean).

Magnetic attachments are now even stronger, so you won’t knock them off when blow-styling hair at 60mph. You also get a wider and thinner nozzle that focuses air flow for laser-focused precision styling and, with cool grip edges, you won’t burn your fingers either.

Flexibility? Naturally – with an even longer cable (it’s now 3.3 metres) you can manoeuvre yourself around your client with ease.

This is all on top of the fabulous fundamentals – inside each Dyson Supersonic is powerful Dyson digital motor V9 that’s six-times faster than other hair dryer motors,* and hidden in the handle for better balance. Fused with its clever Air Multiplier technology, the Supersonic produces a high-velocity jet of controlled air. Buckle up – this is faster drying combined with precision styling.

But there’s no shouting over the din of your dryer – those Dyson engineers think of everything. Acoustically tuned and boasting a Quiet Mark, you can actually enjoy a conversation with your client and your team won’t be battling against a relentless wall of noise every hour of their working day. Oh, and let’s be totally honest here, it also looks really cool. Get the #dysonprohair hashtag ready, because you’ll want to share.

Ultimately, we know you pride yourself on offering exceptional client experiences every time someone is in your chair. Let Dyson help you deliver exactly that…

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Stand up guys It’s easy to keep all your Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional editions in one place with the magnetic presentation stand. And just think what an impact it will have on clients when they see your Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional editions all lined up.

No wonder Larry King has one at each work station at his salon...

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Ready for take-off The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition is the destination; behind it, there’s an incredible journey…

Most hair dryers are, in the eyes of leading engineers, dumb things – noisy, heavy, non-ergonomic and delivering heat damage to hair. The team at Dyson, squirrelled away in its labs in the Cotswolds, were convinced there was a better, more intelligent way. And that way takes a lot of work – £56m was spent on building hair science labs and conducting painstaking research before a single hair dryer was sold. Over four years, 103 Dyson engineers, including scientists and stylists, looked at everything from air flow dynamics to hair’s cellular structure, completing tests using nearly 1,625km of hair. A total of £75m has been spent to craft and then reengineer the Dyson Supersonic and the Professional edition.

Advanced scanning electron microscopes let Dyson scientists look at single strands of human hair in high definition after testing. Why? To understand the structure of hair and which elements cause splits, holes and other damage. Tensile tests measures the strength and elasticity of each hair strand before and after drying and styling, by stretching the strand until it breaks. Healthy hair remains strong and elastic while damaged hair is easier to break. Thermal cameras allow Dyson engineers to understand the temperature of the airflow coming out of the machine, ensuring it’s consistent throughout, even when pushed close to your client’s head or to a brush. The Real Imaging Test Algorithm machine – known as RITA by the Dyson techs – provides a range of image settings specifically designed to highlight key hair stress characteristics and features, such as strand alignment, flyaways and frizz.

Particle Image Velocimetry allowed Dyson engineers to measure the speed of the jet and visualise its shape. Get a deeper understanding of the jet structure and turbulence, and you can optimise the airflow. Aero-acoustic engineers listened to the sound of the Supersonic. By refining the design, those engineers have created a tone that we humans can’t even hear.

It took 582 prototypes until those Dyson perfectionists were satisfied. The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition is number 583. Patience is a virtue...

“No gimmicks; this had to perform. The Supersonic was the most difficult project we’ve worked on – I thought this machine wasn’t going to make it at least eight times – but our technology level increases all the time. We’ve reinvented everything you’re used to seeing with a hair dryer” Stephen Courtney Concept director, Dyson

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Please take care of this hair (dryer) The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition is a precisely-engineered machine that’s premium perfection. Please add a little TLC… Some stylists are obsessive when it comes to maintaining their kit bags. Everything has its place; some items have a history, being by your side at seminal moments.

There are regular rituals to be observed to ensure prime performance from your most investment-heavy pieces. Just as you painstakingly oil your beloved scissors, and cleanse the hair and dust from your hard-bristled brushes, you can now add another little ritual to ensure your Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition, an investment in itself, performs at its very best in the toughest of conditions – from broom cupboard-sized rooms backstage at Fashion Week to the busiest of Saturdays in a high street salon. We all need a moment of calm, and maintenance of your Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition can provide you with a little retreat, a chance to think. This hair dryer is highly-tuned and its technology must be kept free from dust and the residue from the dozens of products used everyday.

Invest in a Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition and in the box you’ll find everything you need; alongside those snappy magnetic attachments, you’ll see a spare filter cage, a C-shaped filter cleaning brush, a filter cage wrap and details on how best to tend to your new machine. A flashing white light even tells you when it needs a freshen-up if you forget.

Once a week, take a moment to clean your filter. It snaps off in a second, and a little shower under a warm tap works wonders. When using that clever brush, slide it over the filter cage and rotate to dislodge any sticky residue or pesky hair clippings. Once clean, pop the cage back on and it’s ready to start all over again.

Perfect your filter know-how – see the video at dyson.co.uk/ professionalhaircare

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Endorsed by stylists Dyson wanted professional stylists to be frank. “Don’t be nice or we’ll never improve,” said the engineers. Dozens of hairdressers around the globe told them exactly what they thought… and Dyson took those comments on board, and re-engineered the Supersonic to deliver for you, every day

“It’s acoustically tuned so you have to be careful what you say now, because everyone can hear you!

It’s so well balanced you can finally break up with your chiropractor. And we know hair stylists never clean their filters. Now we have no excuses. It’s removable and magnetic” Jen Atkin Celebrity stylist Dyson ambassador

“My clients deserve the best so it’s important we set the standards, so they know we’re giving proper thought to the hair they wear every day.

Take a Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition for two weeks, and you’ll be converted” Dylan Bradshaw Dylan Bradshaw, Dublin Most Wanted Exceptional Stylist winner 2016 and 2017 Dyson ambassador

“Dyson engineers have made subtle improvements to what is already an incredible machine, making it the perfect tool for a professional stylist. Hair health is really important to me and I love knowing that I can trust it to protect my clients’ natural shine. It never leaves my side!”

Larry King Larry King Salon, London Dyson ambassador

The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition is available now.

Are you ready to go Supersonic? For an exclusive stylist price (once you’ve been confirmed as a stylist) call Dyson on 0800 3457788 (UK) / 01 4757109 (IRL).

To find out more, visit dyson.co.uk/professionalhaircare #dysonprohair

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THE BUSINESS EDIT

THE SECRET OF… ADJUSTING YOUR USP IN AN EVOLVING LANDSCAPE

CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IS CHANGING. BUSINESSES NEED TO ENSURE WHAT THEY ARE OFFERING IS INTERESTING AND UNIQUE TO STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION. THE EXPERTS AT MINDBODY SHARE THREE WAYS TO DEVELOP YOUR OFFERING…

YOUR TICKET TO THE FUTURE

Technology is integrated into the way people live. Recent research

by MINDBODY found that more than three-quarters of those aged between 18 to 24 use technology as part of their daily wellness routines.

Getting to grips with technology and incorporating the latest advances into your business is a great way of keeping things fresh.

BYE-BYE 9 TO 5

Flexible working is on the rise and tweaking your offering to reflect this change in clients’ schedules could have a huge impact on your business. MINDBODY revealed almost half of respondents said they have no preferred time to get treatments, suggesting peak times are becoming a thing of the past.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

There are thousands of salons across the UK and Ireland, so make yours different to drive footfall. Get creative and think about services or offerings that can really add value, in addition to your standard cut and colour.

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MAKE PEOPLE YOUR BUSINESS YOU COULD HAVE the best salon in the world, but without the right people working in it, you’re not going to have much success. So how can you ensure that your salon is staffed by the crème de la crème of hairdressing – and how can you hold onto them in the long run?

Kara O’Shea, general manager at Sean Taaffe, knows exactly what she wants when she is searching for staff. “We look for people who are passionate about the industry – that fire has to be present from the start,” she explains. “There has to be an excitement about up-and-coming trends – I want them to talk about what they would love to be able to do in the future. We also look at their past employment history to see whether they’ve stuck with things.”

She has used many methods of recruitment, and the results are surprising.

“We have done basically everything, online recruitment agencies, radio, and social media, but what works best for us is word of mouth with incentives in our team. Recently I put a front of house position on our salon group chat, and by the end of the day five people had been recommended. We provide a financial incentive to staff who refer someone – they get half of their bonus when the new person starts, and after six months we give them the other half.”

Niamh O’Loughlin from Rossanos salon group looks for young people with potential, who can then be trained.

“We engage with the students in college studying hairdressing or beauty as well as students still deciding on a career,” she says.

“We are having open days this September with local secondary schools to give them an insight to life at Rossanos. There’s nothing as satisfying as watching a young stylist flourish in their career and really grow into their own.”

So, you’ve got the right staff – now how can you hold onto them? “It is so important to communicate with all employees and be aware of what is going on in their lives outside of the salon,” explains Deirdre Kilcoyne, co-owner of Salon 2 in Sligo. “You have to be understanding and flexible with them if they are dealing with some issues. As staff situations change we try and work with them to ensure it suits them and the business – and we always try to be firm but fair.”

Sean Taaffe has an incentive scheme in place that offers perks to staff who remain at the company. “You can earn extra holidays – up to 30 a year,” says Kara. “People on the scheme get to leave earlier on holidays such as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. We also offer them exciting opportunities, pay for their parking and give their close family members half-price hairdressing services.

“To keep them interested in the brand we add something more each year. You might be offered a job down the road that offers you €100 more a week – but are they going to give you those extra things?”

KEELYN COOLEY BRIDGET HAREN

Listen to your client. The best way to gain a client’s trust and repeat business is to listen.

Never stop learning. It doesn’t stop in the classroom – if you pay attention there is a lot to learn from the stylists you work with.

Push yourself. Embrace all of the opportunities that present themselves, even if they are

outside of your comfort zone.

This year I’m honoured to be part of the Intercoiffure Guillaume Team Ireland and excited for the experience I’ll gain at shows and training.

Every head is an advertisement. You are presenting your talent to the world, one head at a time. Apply the expertise and techniques you have learned, along with your creativity, to every client.

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TRAIN FOR EXCELLENCE THE ROBERT CHAMBERS HAIRDRESSING ACADEMY IS THE FIRST ESTABLISHED AND LONGEST RUNNING HAIRDRESSING SCHOOL IN IRELAND. THIS YEAR THE ACADEMY CELEBRATES 36 YEARS IN EDUCATION AND THE LEARNING GOES ON, HERE’S A SELECTION OF WHAT’S ON OFFER FOR 2018/2019.

6 Month Fast Track Course

If you are a third or fourth year Trainee Hairdresser and want to finish your training and qualify as a Graduate Stylist, this course is tailor-made and specifically designed for YOU. COURSE CONTENT: All aspects of modern, commercial hairdressing.

AWARDS: Robert Chambers Certificate of Qualification, Wella Certificate in Foundation & Correction Colour.

DURATION: 6 months full-time or 10 months part-time. 9.30 - 5.30. Clients provided.

START DATES: October / January / March / June REQUIREMENTS: Assessment and interview COST: €4,999 - €500 discount for first 10 applicants before end of September, 2018.

Limited places available.

Advanced Diploma Hairdressing Course

The advanced diploma in Hairdressing is an intensive beginners course which will qualify you to Graduate Stylist, in all aspects of hairdressing, in 16 Months.

Limited places available.

COURSE CONTENT: Theory, blow-drying, dressing hair, up-styling, heat styling, perming, advanced colour and colour techniques, advanced cutting, salon etiquette, customer services and communication.

AWARDS: Robert Chambers Advanced Diploma accreditation, Qualified Advanced Graduate Stylist, Wella Certificates in Foundation, Advanced and Corrective Colour, Wella Certificate in Perming & System Professional.

DURATION: 16 months, full-time. Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5.30 START DATES: October / March REQUIREMENTS: No former experience needed COST: Leaving Cert Special for first 10 applicants before end of September, 2018.

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“I loved my time at The Robert Chambers School of Hairdressing. The teachers were amazing!

I learned so much and have gone on to do amazing things. I am currently Technical Educator for Tigi covering the South West UK and work along side the International Creative Team in London. I worked at Lunatic Fringe Dublin after my training and managed a salon in Melbourne Australia. I am so happy I chose to go to The Robert Chambers School of Hairdressing. It gave me the skills and confidence to take my career anywhere!!”

FERGAL DOYLE FIELD EDUCATOR AT WELLA PROFESSIONALS IRELAND

“I completed the course with Distinction and went on to become a stylist in Lunatic Fringe, Dublin, Trevor Sorbie and Hob Salons in the UK. I am now a Field Educator for Wella Professionals Ireland. My career couldn’t have reached the glamorous heights that it has without the education and solid foundations I received as a student at the Robert Chambers Academy.”

If you would like to fast track your hairdressing career with Robert Chambers, renowned all over the country and abroad for his reputation and status as an icon of Irish hairdressing and education, then call 01 677 1323 or email academy@robertchambers.ie for an interview or tour of the academy or to secure a place on one of the courses.

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From its beginnings as a completely blank canvas, Edward Scully has carefully curated Echo Hair Design, an oasis of calm where clients can truly relax. “We wanted to keep it open but have certain areas like the backwash that were not on view from the large front windows,” he explains.

The colour palette was chosen with this calming philosophy in mind, chairs from Xpert Pro acted as the foundation of the salon style and styling units and specialised flooring were incorporated around them. “We wanted to veer away from the dark greys and browns that seem to dominate salons at present,” Edward adds. “We felt that the dominant colour of the teal chair covering was complemented by the white styling units and couches with the pale grey flooring. It’s light, airy and open, without being clinical.”

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If you were at the 2018 L’Oréal Colour Trophy Ireland Grand Final in Dublin, you’ll know that it’s not an experience you’re likely to forget. Taking place in the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road, there was champagne, a black tie dinner and fabulous host in the form of TV presenter Ruth O’Neill. But the most important part was the hair created by Ireland’s top hairdressers – judges and industry icons Paul Dennison (Ken Picton), Andrew Mulvenna (Andrew Mulvenna Hair), Siobhan Jones (Headmasters), Adam Reed (Percy & Reed) and Tina Farey (Rush) certainly had their work cut out picking the winners. Feeling the FOMO or fancy living the whole night again? Turn the page for all the news...

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GOLD standard

At the L’Oreal Colour Trophy the bar was set high, with a rainbow of flawless looks parading down the catwalk not just this year, but also for the previous 52 years in Ireland! Not only does it provide a playground for top colourists to let their imaginations run wild and a place for men’s hairdressers to flex their creative muscles, LCT also provides the opportunity for young colourists to prove their talent. The looks presented define trends for the next year, and inspire other hairdressers to take up their brushes and create something incredible. Let’s meet the 2018 winners...

FIRST PLACE: BROWN SUGAR, SOUTH WILLIAM STREET (LAURA REID AND JAMES COLEMAN)

SECOND PLACE: ZEBA, SOUTH WILLIAM STREET (MICHAEL SZERSZEN AND FERGUS DALY)

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L’ORÉAL MEN’S IMAGE AWARD

FIRST PLACE: BROWN SUGAR, BLACKROCK (JOANNA FOGARTY AND GRAHAM MOLLOY)

SECOND PLACE: THE ACADEMY BELLE HAIRDRESSING, CELBRIDGE (SANDRA KEEGAN AND FERGAL BRENNAN)

WINNER: THE EDGE HAIR DESIGN, CORK (CALLUM O’DONOVAN)

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Part of the beauty of the L’Oréal Colour Trophy evening lies in the stunning hair shows that show off the genius of L’Oréal Professionnel hairdressers. And this year the theme of the individual shone through, with both the Alan Edwards Art Team and Sugar Culture exploring themes of personality and freedom – proving that there’s a colour out there for absolutely everyone.

ONE ZERO ONE

BY THE ALAN EDWARDS ART TEAM

With red light flooding the catwalk, eerie figures floated along in formation, wearing structures that wouldn’t look out of place in a dystopian science fiction movie. But once the music was turned up, uniformity was replaced by extroversion, with a high fashion celebration of design, movement and magnificence. With a glittering finale that sparkled under the lights, this was a hair show that was determined to alter expectations and dismiss the ordinary.

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The rule book was torn into confetti in this gender-neutral spectacle. Described by the hair team as “sinfullly fierce”, colours were bright, the music was loud and the dancing demanded complete attention. And the looks? An unforgettable spectrum of peacock blue, candyfloss pink and icy white. This was truly an expression of how hair makes us who we are.

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KITBAG

The kit will solve it

There is an answer to every hairdressing problem out there – all you need is the right tool PROBLEM-SOLVING IS a skill listed on every CV; we all value the ability to find solutions to issues we encounter.

And, when it comes to hair, there are the same problems that come up again and again. Some clients struggle with a lack of volume, while others are troubled by wet styling or frizz.

Luckily, with a bag full of carefully curated gadgets, you can solve those issues – giving clients the best hair possible and providing them with the right tools to take home, too.

When you’re choosing your own tools, you need to invest in the best, and consider the hair’s long-term health. “We sometimes think that if we put a tool up to the full heat it gets a client out quicker, but this is not the case,” says Dylan Bradshaw, owner of Dylan Bradshaw salon and two-time Most Wanted Exceptional Stylist winner. “We talk about colour and treatments, then we burn the hair! Our clients deserve the best, and Dyson has reinvented the wheel. It’s really important that we set the standard and that’s why I would say to any stylist: ‘take a Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition for two weeks and I guarantee you’ll be converted.’”

Once you’ve mastered your own kit, then you can spread the word and showcase its brilliance to clients. Don’t underestimate your expertise when talking about what the right tool can do for them and their hair issues – you’re in a unique position to show them exactly what they need. “Your clients need the right kit – there is no point in having a superb colour without having

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the products and tools to go with it,” explains Aidan Fitzgerald, owner of Aidan Fitzgerald Hair Salon in Blackrock, Dublin.

Communication is key, so make sure you truly understand what your client’s hair worries are. “As hairdressers, we are clients’ personal consultants,” says Aidan. “If we don’t give them good advice then they’ll go elsewhere. At my salon we have monthly staff meetings to refresh our knowledge. We give every client a little briefing, without it being a hard sell, and find out about their lifestyle. If hair isn’t maintained away from the salon, then you haven’t given them the full service.”

It’s also important to flaunt your expertise – so make sure you demonstrate the benefits of a piece of kit. “As a professional, clients will value your advice and are more likely to see you as a gateway to better hair, trusting your recommendations, especially if they see it in action,” explains Gorka Arraras, creative manager at Charles Worthington Salons in London.

“Demonstrate to the client how to use the tools. They will see the effect of using the correct tool or specific brush and understand that it will not only ease their styling routine, it will also make a difference on the hair and its quality.”

Get into the habit of sharing your know-how and you’ll see a nice boost to your retail when clients leave the salon with new gadgets. “Knowledge is key – the client will know and feel if what you’re advising will make a difference,” explains Gorka.

“Once you build that trust, selling retail is second nature.”

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Christopher Kane at London Fashion Week S/S18. Models styled using the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition

Invest in the best

What happens when you take the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and let dozens of the best hairdressers around the world critique it? You get frank feedback that enables the creation of the new Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Professional edition, with exciting extras such as the Intelligent Heat Control; which measures the temperature 20 times a second to ensure extreme heat is avoided. Then there are the stronger magnetic attachments, for precise styling and ease of use, and a clever brush to keep the filter clean, while the filter cage is washable. It’s only available to confirmed professionals, so go online to find out more.

Be kind Super brand ghd has teamed up with iconic designer Lulu Guinness to fight against breast cancer. The iconic Lulu lip print is featured on a limited edition ghd gold styler and ghd air hair dryer, which minimise damage while still providing the sleek and smooth ghd finish. For each one sold, ghd will donate €10 to the ghd gold Irish Cancer Society.

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Style fragile hair

To lead the fight against hair damage, ghd has revamped its ghd gold styler, which is kept at a constant temperature to minimise harm to hair, while still providing smooth and shiny results.

“It now features two heat sensors to help keep heat at an optimum level from root to tip for sleeker and healthier-looking hair,” explains Adam Reed, global ghd ambassador. “It heats to a safe-for-hair temperature of 185˚C for optimum styling.”

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Tame wet hair

Every stylist knows that hair is more prone to breakage when wet – and yet even the most lowmaintenance client has to deal with it. Wet Brush is known for delicately fixing wayward hair, as Tegan Robertson from Not Another Salon in London, explains: “There’s nothing worse than watching a client hack away at freshly bleached hair with a comb. I explain that a Wet Brush is kinder and softer on their silver strands and the brushes practically fly off the shelves.”

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Parlux Alyon D ryer RRP €159.9 5 Hair Tools Pro Thermal Brush es RRP from €9 .95

Style it out

A hair dryer and brushes may seem like simple tools, but these essentials can make or break a look. Available from Hennessy distributors, the new Parlux Alyon Dryer gives you perfect control – it’s lightweight, has four temperature settings and a cold shot button. Use it alongside the Hair Tools Pro Thermal Brushes, which combine anti-static bristles and maxi-vent holes for fast drying.

Add curls, waves and texture

Wanting what they don’t have is a common theme among clients, but luckily there’s no shortage of ways to add coveted texture. If your client is addicted to waves, there’s the label.m 4D Infinity Waver, which “incorporates a longer-than-average wand, allowing you to style more hair in less time”, says Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck, global creative director at Toni&Guy. “The overall effect should be a more casual, less stylised wave that’s soft.” The Perfect Curl MKII by BaByliss PRO is another clever bit of kit. Not only does it offer three different curl modes, it automatically adjusts the barrel and regulates temperature.

Label.m 4D Waver RRP €84.95 BaByliss PRO Perfect Curl MKII RRP €125

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The salon is changing from a place clients go to get a haircut to an entire experience of relaxation. In order to make that experience as peaceful as possible, Wahl Professional has launched a dryer that provides brilliant styling without compromising on calm. The Whispertek silencer dramatically reduces the noise level – but doesn’t compromise on power. And Michael Young of Hooker & Young has given it his seal of approval: “When you are with clients the last thing you need is a lot of dryer noise, so this is incredible,” he says.

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Two British icons have joined forces in the fight against breast cancer, with €10 from every ghd x Lulu Guinness limited edition going to the Irish Cancer Society*. For more information, contact your ghd account manager or call +44 (0)1924 423400.

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BORN FROM A COLLABORATION BETWEEN JOICO EUROPEAN DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS DAVID MURRAY AND RYAN NICOLETTI-DOWD, THE CLASH COLLECTION IS A WILD EXCURSION INTO COLOUR AND CUTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY PAUL MAFFI

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WITH BUILDINGS DESIGNED by legendary architect Gaudí and long, tree-lined streets that lead down to the sea, Barcelona is a hub of artistic expression. So it’s no surprise that the city was picked to host the 10th annual Style Masters International Awards. Thousands of hairdressers gathered to support their countries at the event, which was hosted by Miquel García, global executive vice-president for artistic and education at Revlon Professional. The show saw live styling from finalists, with David Rae representing the UK and Maria Montes Campal of Spain taking home the trophy. Sam Wall flew the flag for the UK in the American Crew All-Star Challenge, but was pipped to the post by Vitaly Pimenov of Russia. And there was no shortage of inspiration, too – from the aquatic beauty of the Eksperience segment and the launch of Glamsquad to the raw power and sharp barbering of the American Crew show, these hairdressers proved they are truly masters of their craft.

UK finalist David Rae

YOUR engines…

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And the winners are… AMERICAN CREW ALL-STAR CHALLENGE Vitaly Pimenov, Russia GLOBAL STYLE MASTERS AWARD Maria Montes Campal, Spain THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLOR AWARD Natalya Zheglova, Russia BEST STAGE PERFORMANCE AWARD Mandy Lau Hoi Man, Hong Kong

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Natalya Zheglova

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YOUNG TALENT AWARD Jeneta Shekhovich, Russia

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And the winners are…

Style

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TIMELESS

Genny D’Auria

Mimmo Laserra

NEXXT COLOUR GENHAIRATION WINNER Daria Elida Ardelean, Romania SECOND PLACE Lorenzo Marchelle, Italy THIRD PLACE Nicole Nogueira, Brazil

TOP ALFAPARF MILANO hairdressers jetted off to Valencia for the ALFAPARF Milano Nexxt Colour GenHairation final. The contest saw stylists from Ireland joining contestants from all over Europe and Latin America, all battling it out to create unique, on-trend colour looks. Emma Finlay of Couture Hair in Omagh represented Ireland, having qualified after winning the Fantastic Colourist Award at the ALFAPARF Milano Fantastic Hairdresser Awards last year. However, it was Daria Elida Ardelean of Romania and her peachy pink creation that took the top prize.

The event also featured the ‘Time After Time’ hair show by members of the ALFAPARF Milano International Team, including Mimmo Laserra, Genny D’Auria and global ambassador, Paul Stafford. It guided the 1,300-strong audience through looks from the past and present with a glimpse of the future – which appears very exciting indeed.

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Sam Keatinge, IHF Barber of the Year

Ciaran Dowd

Senior Creative Fantasy winners

And the winners are…

IHF WELLA CONNACHT HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR Roisin Hynes, Sarah Mason Professional, Galway, Co. Galway IHF PHOREST LEINSTER HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR Ciaran Dowd, Occasions Hairdressing, Naas, Co. Kildare IHF SCHWARZKOPF MUNSTER HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR Sarah Thomas, Goldirocks, Cork, Co. Cork

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IHF Barber of the Year winners Roisin Hynes

Paula Flanagan, Trainee Ladies Full Fashion winner

Susan Blake, IHF Dyson Junior Team Ireland member, IHF Pulp Riot Trainee Hairdresser winner

For a full list of winners, head to irishhairfed.com

Senior Classic Bridal winners

IHF ALFAPARF IRISH HAIRDRESSER OF THE YEAR 2018 Ciaran Dowd, Occasions Hairdressing, Naas, Co. Kildare

Time to

SHINE

A POSTPONEMENT FROM March didn’t stop the crowds from flocking to Croke Park for the Irish Hairdressers Federation Championships, as well as a record-breaking number of competitors. Throughout the day, hairdressers, trainees and barbers showed off their skills in front of an audience and judging panel, with hopes of taking home one of the trophies. And once the hard work of judging the creations was done, it was time to gather for the ceremony. Newly inaugurated IHF president and co-founder of House of Colour, David Campbell, hosted the evening, presenting 21 accolades and celebrating the talent demonstrated by hairdressers from all over Ireland. The finale saw Ciaran Dowd of Occasions Hairdressing given the ultimate title – IHF ALFAPARF Irish Hairdresser of the Year.

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