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Irish hair extension educator Melissa Hayward has opened a new flagship training academy in Roscrea, Co Tipperary.
According to Hayward, the new location will expand the reach of her award-winning Melissa Hayward Academy and its accredited education programmes.
The academy was developed as a purpose-designed training space, created to be welcoming, supportive and focused on high-quality learning.
Its central location was chosen to make in-person education more accessible to students travelling from across Ireland, while offering an environment specifically designed for both group and one-to-one training.
Hayward, who is also vice-president of the Irish Hairdressing Council, has trained thousands of hair professionals in Ireland and internationally, and the Melissa Hayward Academy has received multiple industry accolades in recent years.
She is a finalist in the Educator of the Year category at the Beauty, Hair and Spa Awards 2026. which are taking place at the InterContinental Dublin on 19 April, as part of the Professional Beauty & Hair show weekend.
