The IHF Executive have put together an amazing EDUCATION DIARY 2018... offering very affordable training to all the team covering a wide variety of topics.  For further details log onto  https://www.eventbrite.ie/d/ireland/irish-hairdressers-federation/?q=irish+hairdressers+Federation&loc=ireland&date=

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NEXT EVENT

SPARK WATERFORD - 11th SEPTEMBER

SPARK SESSIONS are about females in the industry sharing their experiences, building each other up and creating a network of support.

The second session takes place on Tuesday September 11th in the gorgeous setting of Lloyds Hair, 40-44 Patrick Street, Waterford..kicking off at 6.30pm.  Enjoy light refreshments on arrival and sit back for an evening insight and as we hear about the highs and lows of running a business from four outstanding female leaders in our industry.  This will be an inspiring and revealing event and an absolute game-changer in perspective, the generosity of panellists and their want to share their in-depth knowledge and experiences in the industry will be invaluable for all attendees  Join our host for the evening IHF President and House of Colour CEO, David Campbell with our four panellists in a frank and honest conversation as we shine a light on what it really means to be a successful female in the Hair Industry in Ireland.  We have an incredible line up entrepreneurs...Katina Kelly Cut_Social, Danielle Kennedy IHF Vice President and of Lloyds Hair, Sabrina Hill Kopper Hair Salon and Lisa Eccles Zinc Hair & Beauty....SPARK Sessions will start a fire that reignites the industry - Tickets are available on www.eventbrite.ie - for only 40 euro per person.

PRESS RELEASE - SPARK GALWAY 2018

The luxurious Galmont Hotel, Galway was the setting for the first SPARK session, this new initiative by the Irish Hairdressers Federation, aims to highlight women in the hairdressing industry in Ireland, bring them together and create a network of support. 

Hosted by the energetic, passionate House of Colour Director and IHF President David Campbell this was always going to be electric….people enjoyed light refreshments on arrival and relaxed for the evening insight and heard about the highs and lows of running a business from four outstanding female leaders in our industry.

The panellists were entrepreneurs Danielle Kennedy, Vice President of the IHF and owner of Lloyds Hair, Sarah Mason of Sarah Mason Professional, Denise Walsh of Rustiq Salon and Olive Tucker Lee from House of Colour.  These hugely successful ladies told their story, warts and all, building the successful businesses they run today. The panel collectively employ over 100 staff operating in Dublin, Waterford, Kilkenny and Galway they are a pivotal part of the economic structure in their local towns. 

Like so many women in business around the country they are Juggling family life, young children, businesses, homes and marriage and keeping it all on track is no easy task.  They each spoke honestly and frankly about their journey to date and their deliveries were passionate, emotional, funny and inspiring.

The panellists gave their time, knowledge and honesty to help those present and personified what it really means to be a successful female in the Hair Industry in Ireland. Follow these inspirational, intelligent, creative, imaginative, astute business women and learn from them.   

The next IHF SPARK session will take place in Waterford in the Autumn….more details to follow

SPARK, starting a fire that will reignite the industry

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SPARK - MONDAY 18th June - 6.30pm at the Galmont Hotel, Galway.  

Olive, Denise, Danielle and Sarah

SPARK

 The Irish Hairdressers Federation are launching a new initiative called Spark Sessions!

 Spark Sessions are about females in the industry sharing their experiences, building each other up and creating a network of support.

 The first session takes place on Monday June 18th  in the gorgeous setting of The Galmont Hotel Galway at 6:30pm.

Enjoy a glass of prosecco or tea/coffee on arrival and sit back for an evening insight and as we hear about the highs and lows of running a business from four outstanding female leaders in our industry.

 This will be an inspiring and revealing event and an absolute game-changer in perspective, the generosity of panellists and their want to share their in-depth knowledge and experiences in the industry will be invaluable for all attendees.

Join our host for the evening IHF President and House Of Colour CEO, David Campbell with our four panelists in a frank and honest conversation as we shine a light on what it really means to be a successful female in the Hair Industry in Ireland. We have an incredible line-up of panelists, Sarah Mason of Sarah Mason Professional, Danielle Kennedy IHF Vice President and of Lloyds Hair, Olive Tucker of House Of Colour & Denise Walsh of Rustiq Salon

……Spark Sessions will start a fire that reignites the industry 

Tickets are available on Eventbrite and are €40

https://www.eventbrite.ie/d/ireland/irish-hairdressers-federation/?q=irish+hairdressers+Federation&loc=ireland&date=

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Call 056-8833808

Overall Awards

IHF Alfaparf  Irish Hairdresser of the Year 2018

Ciaran Dowd
Occasions Hairdressing, Naas, Co. Kildare

IHF Wella Connacht Hairdresser of the Year

Roisin Hynes
Sarah Mason Professional, Galway, Co. Galway

IHF Phorest Leinster Hairdresser of the Year

Ciaran Dowd
Occasions Hairdressing, Naas, Co. Kildare

IHF Schwarzkopf Munster Hairdresser of the Year

Sarah Thomas
Goldirocks, Cork, Co. Cork

IHF Barber of the Year 2018

Sam Keatinge
The Academy Barber, Celbridge, Co. Kildare

IHF Pulp Riot Trainee Hairdresser of the Year 2018

Susan Blake
Cut Social, Phibsborough, Dublin

IHF Dyson Junior Team Ireland Member 2018

Susan Blake
Cut Social, Phibsborough, Dublin

Competition Awards

Irish Hairdressing Championships 2018 Top 3 Results in each Category