Learn valuable tips and tricks by watching live demonstrations at the Live Hair Stage led by leading hair and barbering experts.
Sessions on this stage are free to attend.
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Matakki Ambassador
Matakki Ambassador
Bridget has completed her masters in colour from Wella and Alfaparf Milano Ireland, International Cutting and Colour and educator Diploma with Sassoon Academy London, Diploma in Business Management from the University of Limerick and Further Education and Training Award QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing and the UCD level 6 certificate qualification in skin and hair and scalp science. Bridget is a Past President of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland.
Introducing Exo-Grow, an innovative hair restoration solution powered by Dp Dermaceuticals advanced exosome technology. Sarah Mason will present the advanced Dp Exo-Grow range, including retail products, the professional treatment for hair loss, and a one-of-a-kind Scalp Scanner with AI Technology. The session will include a live on-stage demonstration by Dermapenworld Educator Mags Siuciak, showcasing the Exo-Grow professional treatment using the Dermapen 4 microneedling device and MG-EXO-Grow to treat Hair loss, Alopecia and Hair thinning.
Brand Ambassador, EXO-GROW
Educator, Dermapenworld
Brand Ambassador, EXO-GROW
Educator, Dermapenworld
Join Paul Mac Special and his guest Vikki aka Vvenom for a live demonstration in alternative haircutting and editorial work.
Paul Mac Special is an internationally renowned Irish barber, educator, judge, and self-taught avant-garde headpiece designer. An Irish Hairdresser Hall of Fame inductee, he has earned 25+ international awards, including World’s Best Barber Cut. With 30+ editorial covers, global masterclasses, and major brand partnerships, his distinctive “Horroritorial” style blends high fashion with horror, fantasy, and metal culture.
Join Susan as she explain what Rosacea is, what treatments are most effective for treating it and how to combine them into a workable plan.
Managing Director of Eden Beauty Group
Managing Director of Eden Beauty Group
Susan Fox, MD and founder of Eden Beauty Group in Wicklow Town, is a seasoned beauty entrepreneur and skin specialist. Since launching Eden in 2001, she’s grown it one of the leading Irish beauty clinics, also distributing advanced skincare and aesthetic technologies while championing innovative treatments and quality training.
Matakki Ambassador
Matakki Ambassador
Bridget has completed her masters in colour from Wella and Alfaparf Milano Ireland, International Cutting and Colour and educator Diploma with Sassoon Academy London, Diploma in Business Management from the University of Limerick and Further Education and Training Award QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing and the UCD level 6 certificate qualification in skin and hair and scalp science. Bridget is a Past President of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland.
Paul Mac Special is an internationally renowned Irish barber, educator, judge, and self-taught avant-garde headpiece designer. An Irish Hairdresser Hall of Fame inductee, he has earned 25+ international awards, including World’s Best Barber Cut. With 30+ editorial covers, global masterclasses, and major brand partnerships, his distinctive “Horroritorial” style blends high fashion with horror, fantasy, and metal culture.
Bridget Haren Hair & Beauty
Kida Hair & Co
Cyril Morgan Hair
The Hair Space
The Hair Company Broadstone
Greg Clarke is the co-owner of Amica Eco Hairdressing, an award-winning sustainable salon in Castleknock, Dublin. With over 40 years’ experience, Greg combines salon leadership, education and advocacy, while still working behind the chair. Amica has won Salon Team of the Year twice, the Small/Medium Business Sustainable Impact Award, Best Customer Experience - Hair/Beauty at The Customer Experience Awards 2025, and the Fingal Business Awards Best Retail in Retail Award.
Bridget Haren Hair & Beauty
Kida Hair & Co
Cyril Morgan Hair
The Hair Space
The Hair Company Broadstone
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. As a creative industry, it’s easy to forget to play when we’re caught up in roots and trims. Avant-garde teaches stylists how to solve problems without a template. That confidence transfers directly back into commercial salon work, encouraging adaptability, innovation and creativity under pressure. Play removes the fear of getting it wrong. When stylists are stuck in time pressure, client expectations and repetition, experimentation stops. Creativity builds confidence, and confidence builds better hairdressers.
Matakki Ambassador
Irish Hair Council
Matakki Ambassador
Bridget has completed her masters in colour from Wella and Alfaparf Milano Ireland, International Cutting and Colour and educator Diploma with Sassoon Academy London, Diploma in Business Management from the University of Limerick and Further Education and Training Award QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Hairdressing and the UCD level 6 certificate qualification in skin and hair and scalp science. Bridget is a Past President of the Hairdressing Council of Ireland.
Irish Hair Council
Founder of the multi award-winning Melissa Hayward Academy, Melissa has over 24 years’ experience in hair extensions. Beginning at Zoo Salon in New York, she later opened her own Dublin salon. She now educates stylists globally, specialising in advanced extension techniques, TV and film work, and confidence-building education and mentorship.
This session explores the connection between nutrition, scalp health and hair growth through a 360° approach to hair wellness. Trichologist Sarah Cummins will explain how internal health, targeted supplementation and effective scalp care work together to support the hair cycle. The talk will also introduce the science behind the Annutri Grow it range, including the new Grow it Meno, and how nutritional support can play a role in addressing hair thinning and scalp health.
Educator & Trichologist, Annutri
Educator & Trichologist, Annutri
Sarah Cummins is a qualified trichologist with over 25 years’ experience in the hair industry. A former salon owner for 13 years, she now specialises in scalp health and hair loss. Sarah works at one of Dublin’s leading hair loss clinics and is the official trainer for Annutri, educating on the link between nutrition, scalp health and hair growth.
Join Jessy as she breaks down her signature eye techniques step by step, sharing practical tips, product insight and methods designed to elevate precision, confidence and overall glam artistry.
Jessy Malone is a professional makeup artist with 11 years of experience, specialising in glam makeup. She is known for flawless skin, sculpted finishes, and expertly detailed eye looks, built on strong fundamentals and refined technique. In her Glam Masterclass, Jessy breaks down her eye-focused approach step by step, sharing product choices and techniques designed to enhance precision, confidence, and polished, long-lasting glam.
Join us for an inspiring live showcase featuring past IHF Star Team members as they take to the stage, demonstrating the creativity, versatility, and skills developed through the Star Team programme. From high-impact fantasy looks to wearable salon styles including upstyling, cutting, and colour, this session showcases the balance between creative expression and strong technical ability, with each artist bringing their own unique perspective. Alongside the live demonstrations, team members will share insights into their journey through Star Team, how competing as trainees helped build their confidence, and the opportunities that followed. Designed specifically for trainees and apprentices, this session offers a clear insight into what’s possible at the early stages of your career and why putting yourself forward could be the step that sets you apart.
Imagine having a receptionist, sales manager and marketing expert, all powered by AI, paying for themselves, working around the clock to grow your business by: - Answering every call and booking appointments instantly - Re-engaging lapsed clients with personalised calls and messages - Running cost-effective lead generation, through AI driven, easy to manage campaigns “AI is one of the greatest advancements in human history and I am thrilled to launch Aura 300, helping industry business owners to supercharge their financial potential by turning missed calls, lapsed clients and white space into real revenue while freeing up 10 – 20 hours per week.” Liz McKeon
Liz McKeon Ltd
Liz McKeon Ltd
Liz McKeon, internationally renowned 'Industry Business Expert', author of best-selling book, “30 Days to Beauty Business Success”, Industry Coach/Trainer/Mentor, Keynote Speaker, Podcaster, Columnist, Recipient of an All Star Lifetime Achievement Award for Empowering Female Entrepreneurs, is a seasoned entrepreneur and visionary industry leader with a passion for empowering individuals and organisations to thrive.
Founder and CEO of Iguazu Beauty
Founder and CEO of Iguazu Beauty
A pioneer, Louise brought Oncology Aesthetics, OTI International, to Ireland for the first time in 2018 and is now proud to have educated over 350 students. Her mission is to remove the stigma of illness in the beauty & hair industry. With over 25 years’ experience in the industry Louise has successfully owned and managed her own beauty salon and skincare clinic for 20 years. Now Irish distributor for renowned brands, Repechage, Lip Intimate care and Tan Organic.
For years, we are taught to hide our setbacks to "patch" the potholes of our history just to keep the surface smooth. In this session, Farmavita's Global Ambassador Marina explores a shift in perspective: moving from repairing the damage to revealing the architecture behind it. 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.
Global Ambassador, Farmavita
Global Ambassador, Farmavita
Marina is a Farmavita Global Ambassador and International Educator who has spent a career shaping hair on the world’s biggest stages, from London and Milan Fashion Weeks to the Hair Slayerz international team. A technician of cut and color, she focuses on the "Architecture of Repair" the belief that the struggle and the "working" are the most beautiful parts of any design.
Step into the world of ethereal beauty with “Cloud Dancer”. In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to create a soft, radiant makeup look, one of the biggest trends for 2026, that enhances every feature with light and harmony. From glowing skin touches to luminous eyes and delicately defined lips, discover pro techniques and product choices to achieve a fresh, diffused, and effortlessly radiant elegant finish.
International MUA and Trainer in EVAGARDEN Professional Makeup
International MUA and Trainer in EVAGARDEN Professional Makeup
Federica is a professional makeup artist and international trainer driven by curiosity. Her career led her to live and work abroad, exploring diverse cultures and beauty perspectives. She's passionate about skin-focused makeup, trends, and refined details, creating modern, luminous looks as well as more creative, expressive ones!
Founder, House of Bosses; Business Growth & Bookings Strategist
Founder, House of Bosses; Business Growth & Bookings Strategist
This engaging session explores the three golden rules that ensure hair extensions always look seamless, natural and premium. It also addresses the most common mistakes made during application and, crucially, how to avoid them. From choosing the correct ring colour and avoiding blunt cuts on extensions, to blending natural haircuts seamlessly and refining scraggly ends for a polished finish, the session is packed with practical, salon-ready advice. No prior experience with extensions is required. The workshop is designed to be accessible, informative and confidence-building for all levels.
Irish Hair Council
Irish Hair Council
Founder of the multi award-winning Melissa Hayward Academy, Melissa has over 24 years’ experience in hair extensions. Beginning at Zoo Salon in New York, she later opened her own Dublin salon. She now educates stylists globally, specialising in advanced extension techniques, TV and film work, and confidence-building education and mentorship.
Many salons are undercharging without realising it. This is a practical, numbers-led session helping salon owners understand margins, overheads and how to price treatments properly for long-term sustainability and profit.
Founder & Director, Boost Beauty Solutions Ltd
Founder & Director, Boost Beauty Solutions Ltd
Marsha is a qualified accountant with over 20 years’ experience in the beauty industry. Through Boost Beauty Solutions, she supports stockist salons using Juliette Armand, Storyderm and Azure Tan, providing business training as part of their onboarding to increase profitability, improve retail performance, and build stronger, more sustainable salons.
Experience a live collaboration of Ireland’s leading hair artists as the IHF Art Team come together to create one unique, cohesive collection on stage. Blending individual styles, creative techniques, and artistic vision, this showcase highlights the power of collaboration in pushing boundaries while staying rooted in strong hairdressing fundamentals. From bold, editorial takes on classic salon styles to elevated, creative interpretations of everyday looks, each artist brings their own perspective to a collective outcome that is both inspiring and visually impactful. 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, with a nationwide education roadshow coming later this year.
Biomedical scientist and founder of Phoenix Biomedical
Biomedical scientist and founder of Phoenix Biomedical
