The Irish Hairdressing Council (IHC) is hosting a live session on Instagram on Monday, 17 February at 8pm with Wayne Lloyd and Shay Dempsey.
Lloyd is an award-winning stylist with over 40 years of industry experience and owns a salon in Cork. A prominent figure on the Irish hairdressing scene, he has been actively involved with the IHC since its inception, and has served as president.
Originally from Dublin, LA-based Shay Dempsey is a world-renowned stylist and global artistic director for Sebastian Professional.
The IHC has begun hosting regular events online for its members and recently announced Fiona Gainfort as its new president and Melissa Hayward as vice-president. Gainfort takes over from outgoing president Debbie O’Keeffe Crinnion.
As a voluntary organisation, the IHC’s mission is to support and empower hairdressers nationwide through education, advocacy, and community-building.
Gainfort and Hayward, along with the IHC board, said that going forward, they they aim to enhance opportunities for hair professionals, ensuring the industry thrives.
