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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One of Ireland’s most dynamic and influential hair visionaries - a multi-award-winning hairdresser, creative director, educator, author, and the newly appointed Matakki Scissor Ambassador, representing excellence, precision, and craftsmanship across the global hair industry.
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.
