Free hair education at Professional Beauty & Hair event
Hair professionals and students can take advantage of two days of free education at the forthcoming Professional Beauty & Hair show, in partnership with Irish Beauty, coming to Dublin this month.
Taking place on Sunday 19th and Monday 20th April at the RDS Simmonscourt, the Hair & Barbering Stage hosts some of Ireland's leading hair professionals and educators sharing their expertise, years of experience and cutting-edge creativity.
Access to all of these talks, demos and workshops is free of charge with your event ticket.
Sunday 19th April
10:30am
Bridget Haren, Matakki Ambassador
11:30am
Alternative Barbering - Paul Mac Special
Join Paul Mac Special and his guest Vikki aka Vvenom for a live demonstration in alternative haircutting and editorial work.
12noon
Bridget Haren, Matakki Ambassador, and Paul Mac Special - Irish Hair Collective
12:30pm
The Circus of Creation Workshop - Bridget Haren, Matakki Ambassador, and Melissa Hayward of the Irish Hair Council
This workshop explores why avant-garde thinking is essential in hairdressing education, not for everyday wear, but for developing creativity, confidence and problem-solving skills.
12.30pm (Professional Beauty Stage)
Salon SOUL Panel - Greg Clarke, Bridget Haren (Bridget Haren Hair & Beauty), Ciara Dorrington (Kida Hair & Co.), Cyril Morgan (Cyril Morgan Hair), Laura Murphy (The Hair Space), Nicola Lawless (The Hair Company Broadstone).
1:00pm
The Science of Hair: Nutrition, Scalp Health & Growth - Sarah Cummins, Educator & Trichologist for Annutri
This session explores the connection between nutrition, scalp health and hair growth through a 360° approach to hair wellness.
2:00pm
IHF Star Team - Your First Step to a Standout Career in Hairdressing
Join an inspiring live showcase featuring past Irish Hairdressers Federation Star Team members as they take to the stage, demonstrating the creativity, versatility, and skills developed through the Star Team programme.
3:00pm
Sean Taaffe
Monday 20th April
11:00am
The Architecture of Repair: From Patching to Plating - Marina Hayes, Global Ambassador for Farmavita
Using the philosophy of Kintsugi (the art of precious scars), this session discusses how to stop filling the gaps in our journey and start framing them as our greatest strengths. It is a call to be flawed, present and luminous in our work and our lives.
12noon
Hair Extension Golden Rules: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - Melissa Hayward, Irish Hair Council
The three golden rules that ensure hair extensions always look seamless, natural and premium.
1:30pm
Art Collab Live - IHF Art Team
Led by Creative Director Stephen Kelly, the IHF Art Team, run by the Irish Hairdressers Federation, brings together Ireland's top hair artists to create bold, collaborative collections.
Claim your free Professional Beauty & Hair event tickets using this dedicated link.
