Creative HEAD Ireland September/October 2017

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€7.50 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 

IRELAND 

RISE OF 

THE BLONDE 

THE POWER OF PLATINUM… 

AND CARAMEL… AND HONEY…

THE 

POWER 

OF 

BLONDE 

WHEN IT COMES TO HAIR COLOUR 

SERVICES, BLONDES HOLD THE POWER. 

NOW YOU CAN SERVE AND PROTECT 

YOUR BLONDE CLIENTS WITH THE LATEST 

INNOVATION FROM REVLON PROFESSIONAL

CREATIVE HEAD ADVERTORIAL 

43% 

OF WOMEN 

WHO CHANGE 

THEIR NATURAL 

HAIR COLOUR 

CHOOSE TO 

GO BLONDE* 

*Kantar World Panel 2014 survey of 2,123 women in France, Germany, Italy and United Kingdom


IN PURSUIT 

OF POWER 

YOU WANT THE POWER TO GROW YOUR COLOUR 

BUSINESS; SHE WANTS THE POWER TO BE THE BEST 

BLONDE SHE CAN POSSIBLY BE. MAKE IT HAPPEN 

WITH BLONDERFUL BY REVLON PROFESSIONAL 

DID YOU KNOW that more and more women in high-level jobs are 

blonde? In fact almost half of all female chief executives in the US 

are blonde. They may be stereotyped as being ‘bimbos’, but the 

fact of the matter is more women in positions of power are blonde. 

Blondes also spend the most time and money in salons and 

expect the best. 

Now you can give them the power to be the best blonde they 

can possibly be with Blonderful by Revlon Professional. Blonderful 

is Revlon Professional’s fi rst range of lightening products that 

incorporates PLEXFORCE Inside. Unlike other additives, this 

technology is incorporated into the formulas, making the service 

more reliable and comfortable for the hairdresser. As PLEXFORCE 

Inside is already added into the lightening products, it means 

there’s no time-consuming extra steps. You simply carry out your 

normal lightening service with the knowledge that you’re helping to 

maintain the hair’s structural bonds, reducing breakage and leaving 

the hair looking healthy. 

But the best thing about Blonderful? You’re giving your clients 

the power to choose a premium service, enabling you to charge 

more and build client loyalty. 

A new technology, PLEXFORCE Inside is 

designed to protect hair from the inside. 

Featuring a combination of maleic acid 

and a conditioner that penetrates the 

hair fibre to protect and maintain the 

hair’s structural bonds, PLEXFORCE 

Inside helps hair to retain 

its original physical 

characteristics.

LIFE IS 

BLONDERFUL 

HOW DOES HAVING MORE COLOUR CLIENTS SOUND? WHAT 

ABOUT BEING ABLE TO CHARGE MORE FOR A SERVICE? 

REVLON PROFESSIONAL HAS THE ANSWER 

STEP 1 BLONDERFUL BLEACHING POWDER 

• Includes PLEXFORCE Inside to help protect and preserve the hair’s structure 

• Can lighten up to seven levels or eight levels with optimal neutralisation, 

depending on your powder choice 

• It’s 750g, which means more product for more services 

• Mix with the Revlon Professional Creme Peroxide oxidisers 

STEP 2 BLONDERFUL BONDING DEFENDER 

• A post-lightening protective treatment formulated to seal the cuticle 

• Include PLEXFORCE Inside to help protect and preserve the hair’s structure 

• Interacts with post-colour shampoo to create a protective layer that helps hair 

to return to its natural state 

• Apply on damp hair after rinsing the bleaching mix and before shampooing

STEP 3 BLONDERFUL BOND MAINTAINER 

• This take-home product complements the Blonderful lightening service and the 

Bond Defender pre-treatment service 


• Includes PLEXFORCE Inside to help protect and preserve the hair’s structure 

between Blonderful lightening services 

THAT’S NOT ALL, THE BLONDERFUL RANGE ALSO INCLUDES TONING AND 

LIGHTENING PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE CARRIED OUT IN ONLY FIVE MINUTES… 

BLONDERFUL 5’ SOFT LIGHTENER 

• Softens the contrast between highlights and natural base 

• Helps achieve a brighter, more luminous blonde shade 

• Suitable for use on the same day or between highlighting services 

• Mix with Revlon Professional Soft Lightener Energizer 

• It’s ammonia free 

BLONDERFUL 5’ SOFT TONER 

• Neutralises and tones highlights without altering previously coloured or 

natural hair 

• Is available in four shades 

• Suitable for use on the same day as the service or for maintaining optimal 

colour results until the next highlighting services 

• Mix with Revlon Professional Soft Toner Energizer 

• It’s ammonia free

KEEP IT CLEAN 

FULL OF SIMPLICITY AND LIGHTNESS, THE DESIGN COLLECTION IS INSPIRED 

BY THE SYMMETRICAL DEPTH OF NATURE, COMPLEMENTING THE BLONDERFUL 

RANGE AND THE REVLON PROFESSIONAL COLOUR LINES


Strip back and get a clearer 

perspective – the age of excess is over as 

we enter a new era in beauty that’s a direct 

counterpoint to the visual excess we see day to 

day on our Instagram feeds. The DESIGN collection 

by Revlon Professional doesn’t want to overwhelm the 

senses, rather it seeks to provide you with an aesthetic 

that’s pure and clear. Blonderful from Revlon Professional 

perfectly complements this collection. Easy and simple to 

use, this revolutionary bleaching product contains a molecule 

capable of preserving bonds, limiting hair damage. It requires 

no additional mixing, reducing the time and effort required by 

the colourist and the results are clear: dramatically healthylooking 

hair for every technical service, blondes, bleaches, 

fantasy colour and balayage. 

FEELING INSPIRED? 

Share shots of your clients after their Blonderful service with 

Revlon Professional on social media using the hashtag 

#LifeIsBlonderful and follow @revlonprofessionaluk to keep 

up-to-date on all the latest brand news.

WHY YOU NEED TO 

MAKE YOUR SALON 

BLONDERFUL 

EXCLUSIVE SALON SERVICE 

Build client loyalty with better-than-ever condition 

on the cleanest, most luminous blondes 

PROFITABILITY 

XXL Lightening Powders in exclusive 750g size. 

More product = more services = more profi t 

CREATIVITY AND CARE 

Lighten to create fantasy colours and tones 

with confi dence and minimal breakage 

PREMIUM SERVICE OFFERING 

Stand out from the competition – PLEXFORCE Inside increases 

profi ts by adding a premium service offering 

INCREASE RETAIL SALES 

Recommend the Bond Maintainer to keep hair healthy 

and strong between appointments 

REVEAL THE POWER OF BLONDE WITH BLONDERFUL BY REVLON PROFESSIONAL. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 020 7391 7440 (UK) 01 8869300 (IRELAND) OR VISIT REVLONPROFESSIONAL.COM

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MAGAZINE EDUCATION EVENTS INSPIRATION CREATIVE HEAD STORE COMPETITIONS 

EXCLUSIVE 

Champions were crowned, legends were made! Catch up on all the action from the spectacular 

Most Wanted and The It List Awards 2017, hosted by Canadian comic genius, Katherine Ryan 

He’s BACK! As we celebrate a year of 

Creative HEAD Education, Tim Hartley 

returns as Featured Artist. 

Toughened textures and streetwise 

colour work – get inspired by Abrasion 

by James Earnshaw of Francesco Group. 

Creative HEAD and Redken are holding 

an exclusive Coterie event featuring 

Guido and Josh Wood on 9 October! 

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we LOVE COLOUR 

WHAT’S YOUR 

FLAVOUR? 

We’ve developed our new PRECIOUS NATURE 

COLOUR range with extract of natural 

ingredients like chestnuts, caramels, hazelnut, 

cherries and honey, rice milk and sugar, to nourish 

hair and give long-lasting colour, unbelievable shine 

and softness in an incredibly comfortable 

experience sure to delight the senses. 

www.alfaparfmilano.com 

ENTIRELY FREE FROM AMMONIA, RESORCINOL AND PPD.

WHEN IT’S GOOD! 

The number one choice for salon owners in Ireland 

Please contact your ALFAPARF Milano account manager for more details, or call (045) 856 490

we LOVE COLOUR 

‘As a hairdresser there is no 

better feeling than a colour 

with natural ingredients being 

applied to clients’ hair.’ 

Denise McLean, Pelo Hairdressing, 

Newbridge 

‘I love the creamy 

consistency and the fact 

that it’s free from 

Ammonia, Resorcinol and 

PPD. The colours are so 

beautiful and glossy!’ 

www.alfaparfmilano.com 

Ben Close, Benjamin Close 

Hairdressing, Bangor

WHEN IT’S GOOD! 

‘Precious Nature 

delivers on everything, 

particularly the gorgeous, 

soft, fragrances.’ 

‘I’m delighted with the 

results; especially the 

coverage we are getting. 

It’s also extremely 

comfortable even on the 

most sensitive of clients.’ 

Greg Clarke, 

Collage Hair Group, Castleknock 

Denise O’Neill, Rustiq Salon, 

Kilkenny 

‘It gives the exact 

result I’ve always wanted 

from a colour; the shine 

is luminous!’’ 

Sabrina Hill, 

Kopper Hair Salon, Cork 

‘For me, it’s the 

ultimate colour; 

clients’ comfort and 

high shine are my top 

priorities and it 

delivers on both.’ 

John Coss, John Coss Creative 

Hair, Portlaoise 

The number one choice for salon owners in Ireland 

Please contact your ALFAPARF Milano account manager for more details, or call (045) 856 490

COMING SOON 

NEW IGORA ROYAL FASHION LIGHTS 

FASHION COLOURS! 

WITHOUT COMPROMISE!

Schwarzkopf Professional warmly 

congratulates all of the Winners of 

Most Wanted 2017 

Your passion, creativity and dedication 

is truly inspiring. We are proud to work 

within such a talented and exciting industry. 

Taking #STRONGBONDS further 

www.schwarzkopfpro.com

Editor’s letter 

48 

40 

Even if it’s a long time since you left school, autumn 

is still associated with feelings of shaking off summer and 

getting down to some serious learning. That’s why we’ve 

rounded up a collection of the top education courses for you 

to hone your skills with this season – whether you’re looking 

to reignite your creativity or learn something completely new, 

there’s something for you on page 36. If colour is your calling, 

read all about the modern world of colour on page 32 – from 

clients to trends with some insight from newly crowned Most 

Wanted Colour Expert Sophia Hilton, who talks about the 

impact of social media on colour, too. And to see who took 

home the Most Wanted Irish prizes, turn to page 28. We also 

have new collections from Bridget Haren (page 40) and 

Tim Hartley (page 44). There’s never been a better time 

to geek out over hair! 

Anna Samson 

Editor 

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anna@alfol.co.uk 



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WHAT’S INSIDE 

36 

TRAINING 

The courses you need to get your team on top of 

the latest trends, cuts and business know-how 

ON THE COVER 

Blonderful by 

Revlon Professional 

44 

FASHION 

Hairdressing legend Tim Hartley reveals 

his new collection, Garçon 

32 

THE MODERN 

FACE OF 

COLOUR 

Thanks to Instagram and the 

catwalk, hair colour is taking notes 

from the world of make-up 

EDITOR 

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ART DIRECTOR 

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ADVERTISING 

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THE NEWS AND KNOW-HOW FROM YOUR INDUSTRY 

IN IT FOR THE 

LONG HAUL 

HAIRDRESSING GROUP Peter Mark 

honoured 300 long-serving employees at 

an awards ceremony at the Smock Alley 

Theatre in Dublin. The Peter Mark Long 

Service Awards paid homage to employees in 

Leinster who have worked at Peter Mark for 

more than 10 years, while two staff members 

hit their Golden Anniversary of 50 years with 

the salon group. Brothers Peter and Mark 

Keaveney, pictured above, inset, at the launch 

party in 1961, opened the first Peter Mark 

salon on Grafton Street in Dublin. Today 

there are 71 Peter Mark salons across Ireland. 

Peter O’Rourke, chief executive of Peter 

Mark, said: “We are delighted to celebrate 

our loyal employees and recognise those 

who have been with us for over a decade to 

those who have been with our business for 

40 years or more. We place huge importance 

on attracting and retaining top talent and we 

have an excellent track record in this area. 

“We have a wealth of talent and experience 

within our company and are now training the 

next generation of professional hair stylists 

coming through our doors.” 

EXCLUSIVE! 

Guido Palau 

and Josh Wood to 

headline The Coterie 

NOT ONE BUT TWO world-famous hair masterminds are headlining 

The Coterie in October in an exclusive collaboration between Creative HEAD 

and Redken. 

Guido Palau and Josh Wood will come under The Coterie microscope in 

London on Monday 9 October. The former is a session superstar, working on 

shows such as Versace, Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang, while the latter is a 

beauty editor favourite and travels around the world colouring the hair of the 

rich and famous. 

On a night like no other, the duo will recount remarkable career journeys, 

unforgettable moments and share extraordinary insights, giving lucky 

attendees unprecedented access to their unparalleled lives. 

In conversation with Nicola Moulton – Vogue’s former beauty and lifestyle 

director and now the creative director at SEEN Group – we guarantee this is 

going to be an awe-inspiring evening. You must be a Coterie member to attend 

this event – but fret not, you can buy membership online right now – head to 

creativeheadmag.com/thecoterie to sign up. 

Hair superbrand ghd has long waged war 

against breast cancer by partnering with breast 

cancer charities to launch its limited edition 

pink blush collection. In the past 13 years more 

than £10 million (€10.8 million) 

has been raised by ghd, so now 

is the perfect time to stock up 

on these beautiful blushcoloured 

products – every 

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MY months 

AHEAD 

What September 

and October have 

in store for… 

Pictured from left: Tamara Lohan, 

William Hague and Lucinda Chambers 

TRUE FANTASY 

THE ALFAPARF MILANO Fantastic Hairdresser Awards is now open for entries. With categories 

to suit every talent, from photographic work and business to colour and styling, there’s an 

opportunity for everyone to show off their skills. The winners will be crowned at a glittering 

ceremony at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin on 5 November – find out more at xpertpro.ie/awards. 

We mean business 

THE 20TH WELLA BUSINESS NETWORK LIVE took place 

in the West Midlands of England at the Belfry Hotel and 

Resort. Day one saw Mr & Mrs Smith co-founder, Tamara 

Lohan MBE, speak about the challenges of launching a 

business; while former fashion director of Vogue, Lucinda 

Chambers, discussed her career. Day two saw Lord William 

Hague discussing what small businesses can expect from 

Brexit. Then The Real Hustle’s Alexis Conran gave a glimpse 

into the world of scams. Ending on a high, climber Alain 

Robert – aka the French Spider-Man – relayed his stories of 

climbing the world’s tallest buildings with his bare hands. 

THE ROYAL 

TREATMENT 

PROFESSIONAL HAIR 

AND beauty supplier Salon 

Services is running a variety 

of fundraising events and 

activities to raise money for 

The Little Princess Trust. 

This marks the fifth year 

Salon Services has worked 

with the charity, which 

provides real hair wigs for 

boy and girls during courses 

of chemotherapy. Warren 

Scarr, managing director 

and group vice-president 

of Salon Services UK and 

Ireland, said: “We delighted to 

continue to support The Little 

Princess Trust. Our staff have 

taken part in some fantastic 

fundraising activities in 

previous years, and we’re 

confident we can smash our 

target again this year.” 

DENISE O NEILL 

RUSTIQ, KILKENNY 

I have created a course 

to teach around the 

country with my friend 

and fellow salon 

owner, Sabrina Hill. It’s called 

The New Hair Revolution 

Hairdressers on Tour and 

puts together my upstyling 

techniques and business 

advice with Sabrina’s highly 

sought-after colouring 

techniques. I’ve also recently 

become an educator for 

ALFAPARF Milano, too. 

BREDA 

MURPHY 

STUNNERS HAIR 

SALON, MALLOW 

I am attending 

Schwarzkopf Session 

Secrets in Cork – it’s led 

by top session stylists who 

showcase their inspirations. 

Also on the agenda for me 

is Master the Art of Creative 

Cutting by Davey Davey in 

association with Moroccanoil, 

to help me progress from 

classic to advanced cutting. 

Then I’m travelling to Portugal 

for some much needed rest! 

SUSAN 

HACKETT 

RAVENS, RADISSON 

BLU LIMERICK 

We are cementing the 

Root Stretch trend in 

the salon – it is a dream for 

low-maintenance, expressive 

colour. We’ll also be working 

on our Late Night Hair 

Creations collection, which 

will be ethereal and mystical, 

bringing a Game of Thrones 

vibe and we’ll experiment with 

warrior hair piercings with our 

super stylist, Mike Monroe. 

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RISING STAR 

WHY DID YOU WANT TO BE 

A HAIRDRESSER? 

When I was 11 years old I had a 

terrible experience in a barber 

shop, so much so that I didn’t 

get my hair cut for two years. 

When I finally gave in, I went 

to a local salon and I remember 

how much I loved it and how 

it made me feel. I’ve wanted to 

pass on that feeling ever since. 

CRAIG FITZPATRICK 

AGE: 21 

SALON: BROWN SUGAR, DUBLIN 

HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR? 

Working with Irish 

hairdressing legend, Gary 

Kavanagh, on a couple of 

shoots and winning two 

competitions within Sugar 

Culture – one for best 

photoshoot imagery and 

another for team player 

of the year. 

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 

IN 10 YEARS’ TIME? 

I would like to move to 

Vancouver, I believe there’s 

a gap in the market for the 

type of hairdressing I like, 

doing photoshoots or opening 

my own salon. I’ve visited 

the city and I love it, and 

being so close to the United 

States makes it very handy 

to do session work on shows, 

should the opportunity arise. 

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM 

HAIRDRESSING GIG? 

Session styling for 

fashion weeks around 

the globe. Dior would 

be a dream to work 

on – I’ve always loved 

the sleekness and 

simple-yet-striking 

hair. But at the 

same time I also 

love the grungy 

style of hair 

you see at 

Alexander 

Wang shows. 

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Kevin Murphy’s 

Shimmer.Me Blonde 

spray is a reflective 

shine mist that helps 

protect against the 

rigours of bleaching 

and heat styling. 

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If your clients love a beautiful blow-dry, Redken’s Glow Dry 

collection is perfect. We love the Glow Dry Gloss Scrub! 

RRP FROM €17.50 

+44 845 600 0815 

redken.co.uk 

Design.ME has 

launched the new 

Puff.ME – a nifty 

volumising powder 

in a mess-free pump, 

for use on damp or 

dry hair. 

RRP €10.95 

0330 123 1907 

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High Definition’s Brow 

Highlighter has light 

diffusing properties that 

lift and enhance the brow’s 

shape, is great for dealing 

with any HD Brows 

treatment redness and has 

a built-in sharpener. 

RRP €20 

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BLONDE 

BOOST 

Volumising 

Souffle from ASP 

Kitoko ARTE 

is a lightweight 

mousse that 

boosts body 

with flexible 

hold. Botanical 

extracts add 

strength while a 

UV filter protects. 

RRP €15.20 

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Kenra Volume Spray 

25 is wind resistant 

up to 25mph, and its 

hold power keeps 

everything in place 

for up to 120 hours! 

RRP €23.85 

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The Blonde Life range by JOICO has already become a firm 

favourite for caring for light haired clients, and now there’s a 

new member of the family. Blonde Life Brightening Veil from 

JOICO is the epitome of an all-in-one product. We all know 

blonde hair is prone to dryness – so this neat spray adds a 

burst of hydration and helps to gently detangle. It also shields 

from UV rays and protects from heat styling up to 232˚C, 

making it an essential in every blonde’s hair regime. Don’t let 

your platinum clients go home without it! 


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For the sharpest 

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Millennium Series, 

which ensure precision 

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RRP €600 

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To celebrate its 10th birthday, 

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BC Bonacure 

from Schwarzkopf 

Professional has 

launched skincareinspired 

Micellar 

Cleansing Conditioners, 

with three co-washes to 

choose from. 

RRP €24.90 EACH 

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The Philip Kingsley No Scent 

No Colour conditioner is ideal 

for sensitive hair and scalps, 

and contains the same key 

ingredient as the brand’s 

iconic Elasticizer. 

RRP €31 

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There’s no doubt about it – blondes hold the power 

in your salon. They spend the most time and 

money and expect the best in return. Now you can 

give them their best blonde ever with Blonderful 

by Revlon Professional. Blonderful is the brand’s 

first range of lightening products that incorporates 

PLEXFORCE Inside in its formulas. Why is 

this so good? Because unlike other additives, 

this technology is already incorporated into the 

products. This means there’s no time-consuming 

extra steps, just the knowledge that you’re helping 

to make your client’s blonde hair look and feel as 

healthy as possible. 

LAUNCH OF 

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IT’S ALL ABOUT... VOLUME 

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Pureology’s new Clean 

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INSPIRATION, INNOVATION AND BUSINESS BOOSTING IDEAS TO MAKE COLOUR BIG IN YOUR SALON 

{ 

COLOUR CONSULTATION 

THE SERVICE } 

A/W17 

TRENDS 

IN ASSOCIATION WITH 

KEEP IT COOL 

Shorter days and cooler weather is just around the corner, but don’t worry – L’Oréal Professionnel has spotted two must-have 

trends to keep that spring in your client’s step going into the Autumn/Winter season. First up is #TigerEye, worn by Gizele Oliveira 

(pictured above left). The look brings the subtlety of balayage to a darker base with sumptuous caramel highlights, perfect for 

adding an abundance of dimension and depth to the hair. L’Oréal Professionnel brand ambassador Hailey Baldwin (above right) 

models the second eye-catching look of the season, #RootShadow. Perfect for the blonde client looking for a subtle transition into 

autumn, this look creates a beautiful blend between the base colour and the blonde mid-lengths and ends, allowing the seamless 

and elegant shift from one season to the next without the harsh regrowth. 

{ 

GET THE LOOK } 

#We’reLoving 

…this natural looking Smartbond transformation. It was created by 

Ian Brady from Cats Salon, Dublin, using the steps below and using 

Smartbond throughout... 

STEP 1: Alternate highlights using Majiblond High Lift Violet and 

INOA 8.8 +30 vol. 

STEP 2: Apply Blond Studio Majimeche +20 vol. 

STEP 3: Tint with 7/8 INOA +20 vol. 

Go to @lorealprouk on Instagram to see more transformations. 

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BECAUSE TODAY’S HAIR colourists 

are like make-up artists, you have access 

to professional techniques and tools, 

cutting-edge formulas and a vast colour 

palette, enabling you to offer customised 

and bespoke services to satisfy your 

clients’ needs and desires. 

Each client is unique, with features that 

they are proud of (and perhaps a couple 

of insecurities too!) so the consultation 

is the perfect opportunity to discover 

more about them, to study their unique 

face, the shape, the bone structure 

and the features, allowing you (as the 

consummate professional!) to identify the 

colour service that will best suit them. 

With the natural look seen as a sign of 

a strong personality, coupled with the 

craze of #nomakeup (more than 10m 

Instagram posts!), hair colour like makeup 

is becoming a powerful way for your 

client to express her freedom. It can 

express what makes her different, her 

moods and her personality, with discreet 

touches of colour or by doing something a 

little more radical. 

Ensuring that there’s a strong 

consultation will enable the client to feel 

reassured that personalised service has 

been created just for them. 

INCREASE YOUR PROFITS WITH SMARTBOND 

€10,340 

IN JUST FIVE MONTHS! 

That’s how much revenue Smartbond, the revolutionary bonding agent 

from L’Oréal Professionnel, bought to Hair Creations’ two salons since March 

2017. Just think of the revenue potential for your salon! “Smartbond is 

straightforward to use,” says director Anna Munnelly, pictured above with 

her brother and fellow director, Alan. “We also found Smartbond to have a 

better cosmetic finish.” Here are Anna’s tips to maximise Smartbond success: 

1. We offered a free Smartbond service with every colour for the first three 

weeks; this not only delighted clients but allowed the team to just go for it! 

We all became a lot stronger in our capacity to sell Smartbond, a result which 

made it well worth doing the free promo. 

2. It’s not just for blondes! Let staff and clients know Smartbond can help 

brunettes to battle against fade. 

3. Talking about it as a strengthening service can help clients to distinguish 

between Smartbond and a conditioning treatment. It works on the internal 

structure of the hair, restoring its condition. 

Bright Ideas 

from Mark Byrne 

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hair? Help them reduce the 

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Gain valuable insight from Mark Byrne on the 

L’Oréal Professional Colour Inspiration course 

at Zeba Hairdressing, Dublin. A member of the 

L’Oréal Professionnel EDit team and colourist at 

Zeba, Mark will share what’s inspiring him. 

Discover where he gets inspiration for colour 

selection and application, and how this translates 

into a bespoke colour service for clients. This oneday 

course is perfect for hair colourists who want 

to gain confidence in recreating colour trends, 

learn new innovations and get inspired. 

Book your place now for the 19 September session 

in Dublin. Head to lorealprofessionnel.co.uk or 

call 01 6045914 


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#CHedit 

Inside 

story 

FLATIRON, DUBLIN 

What are the magic ingredients for creating a salon as beautiful as 

Flatiron? “It took a great deal of faith, imagination, and wild optimism 

to see the salon as it is now”, says owner Carlin Doran. “It’s a listed 

building so we were protective and restorative in our approach. 

Healing as opposed to transforming!” With a fi nal result this gorgeous, 

you might suspect that Carlin had some professional help, and 

you’d be correct – his wife Aoife is an interior designer and the 

driving force behind the look of the salon. Bespoke furniture ensures 

everything is perfectly placed within the Flatiron, with each detail 

carefully considered. “Our counters were designed by Aoife. They are 

statement pieces, adding extra height to the mirrors, they draw the 

eye up to the soaring ceilings and bounce the natural light.” 

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SHARING THE SECRETS OF 

SUCCESS TO HELP YOU 

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS 


ROAD TO STARDOM 

MARTHA GALVIN, OWNER OF ALLURE HAIR AND BEAUTY SALON 

IN CASTLEBAR, CO. MAYO, SHARES HER SECRETS TO SUCCESS 

IN THE BEGINNING 

“I COME FROM a family of business 

people – we had a grocery shop and a 

crystal shop to name a few – so starting 

my own business came naturally,” says 

Martha Galvin, owner of Allure Hair and 

Beauty salon. “I’m also the youngest 

of six, so I am used to dealing with 

people.” Martha joined the hair industry 

aged 16, drawn in by the chance to 

meet new people, use her hands and 

be artistic. “The beauty of hairdressing 

is that it doesn’t matter who you are 

you’re accepted because of your talent 

with your hands,” she says. Martha 

opened her own salon when she was 22, 

for one reason only: “I wanted to give 

hairdressers somewhere to do their job 

but also have fun.” 

STRENGTH TO STRENGTH 

Two years into her career, Martha 

discovered competitions, and it 

ignited a lifelong passion. “I was 

always competitive, so to be able to 

do hair competitions was brilliant,” 

says Martha. “When you compete, 

you have the freedom to do what your 

heart wants, and if you’re artistic then 

you need that release.” Competitions 

like the ALFAPARF Milano Fantastic 

Hairdresser Awards, Ireland’s largest 

hairdressing awards show which takes 

place in Dublin on 5 November, provide 

Martha with the perfect platform. 

She has her work cut out juggling her 

business with her creativity, so it was 

important to find the right brand. “I 

have always kept up my three elements 

of work – my business, my artistic 

side and my competition work. I had 

to find a company that could combine 

education, retail and excellent products 

– I couldn’t do it without ALFAPARF 

Milano.” Martha is also an educator 

for ALFAPARF Milano, and uses her 

expertise to design upstyling courses. 

“To be an educator, you have to know 

more than the skills you’re teaching 

– that way you can always provide the 

answers,” she adds. 

★ Martha has been 

hairdressing since 

she was 16 and 

opened Allure 

Hair and Beauty 

salon aged 22. 

★ She now has 

24 staff across 

two salons. 

KEEP ON LEARNING 

Martha has enjoyed working on the 

Essential Upstyling and Creative 

Upstyling courses: “They are courses for 

when you already have skills and you 

want to learn how to create and design 

work.” And the Begin to Win course is 

invaluable: “It’s for people who want 

to compete but don’t necessarily come 

from competitive salons,” she says. 

Martha sends each member of her team 

at Allure to a minimum of four external 

ALFAPARF Milano courses each year, 

along with running weekly courses in 

the salon to keep everyone up-to-dates. 

She believes learning is the key to 

success in the salon. “We have to go 

out and get educated,” Martha adds. 

“It keeps everything fresh.” 

★ In the past 17 years she has won more 

than 100 awards including three international 

medals and an Icon in Business award 

from the Irish Hair Federation (IHF). 

★ She also captained the IHF and won two 

Irish Bridal Hairdresser of the Year Awards, 

Upstylist of the Year and Irish Fantasy 

Hairdresser of the Year awards. 

★ Martha designs and runs ALFAPARF 

Milano Essential Upstyling Step 1, Creative 

Upstyling Step 2 and Begin to Win. 

Want to know more about the wide range of courses exclusively on offer at the ALFAPARF Milano Academy? 

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The modern face of 

colour 

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With influence from the catwalk and Instagram, hair colour is taking 

inspiration from the bright and beautiful world of make-up 

Instagram @kimkardashian 

IT ALL STARTED WITH Kim 

Kardashian West, of course. A 

snap of her unblended contouring 

sent social media into meltdown. 

It suddenly brought a make-up 

artist’s secret – tailoring shades 

to help slim a nose or accentuate 

cheekbones – into the public’s 

awareness. Hair colourists have 

always created bespoke shades for 

clients, but this offered a fantastic opportunity to tie 

it in with a cosmetic trend people are fascinated with. 

“There has been a surge of people using make-up 

to not only change the tones of their skin but also 

sculpt their face shape. It has meant that clients are 

much more aware that colour isn’t just about your 

shade choice but also about placement and how it can 

massively alter the shape of your haircut,” explains 

Headmasters colour ambassador and L’Oréal Colour 

Trophy Ireland judge, Siobhan Jones. 

Niamh Paget, colour specialist at Brown Sugar 

Ranelagh near Dublin, agrees: “Make-up has been 

responsible for the adoption of these colours into 

hairdressing. We use a contouring technique in hair 

colour to highlight facial features, and a blending 

technique for merging colours according to the 

change in the seasons.” 

One of the most frequent concerns Siobhan Jones 

hears from clients is that their hair is lacking in 

volume. “Now, with the power of contouring with hair 

colour just like you would with make-up, you can give 

the illusion of structure and form,” she says. “With 

clever light and shadow colour placement you can 

make it appear hair has more volume.” 

And as the similarities between hair colour as 

make-up become better understood, clients become 

more open to the idea of experimenting with their 

colour. A subtle way of dipping into this trend is with 

a rose blush over blonde hair, or braver clients can 

transform their look with a rainbow of colours, like 

facepaint for hair. 

“Colourful hair is arguably the most innovative 

move in hair in decades,” says Jenny Dawson, master 

colourist at Dylan Bradshaw and part of the team that 

won the first L’Oréal Professionnel Style & Colour 

Trophy International Awards for Ireland. 

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truths 

Sophia Hilton, owner of Not Another 

Salon in London and a L’Oréal 

Professionnel Colour Specialist, has 

taken the hair world by storm since 

winning the UK and Ireland L’Oréal 

Colour Trophy in 2013, and she’s 

worried about the pressure being 

put on her fellow colourists 

“Overly retouched Instagram images 

flood our clients’ social media, leaving 

them with unrealistic expectations. 

Each of these ‘perfect’ images represents 

how the gap between the highly paid 

and regular colourists is widening to a 

dangerous degree. Clients are losing faith 

in hairdressers’ abilities and, saddest of all, 

hairdressers are losing faith in themselves. 

Clients bring these videos and images 

in and are confused – why can’t their 

hairdresser create the same look in their 

45-minute appointment on a Saturday? 

So, what do we do? I refuse to contribute 

to the mess that we are in and I urge you 

to do the same. NEVER post or repost an 

extreme image without explanation and 

when you do hashtag #honestcolourist. 

Most importantly, at every opportunity 

educate your clients about ‘the truth’ of 

modern colouring.” 

Enhance eyes… create 

the darkest colour shades 

on the under layers of a 

fringe. This helps make 

the line look stronger just 

above the eyes, which in 

turn brings them out. 

Enhance cheekbones… 

extend colour with 

sectioning so the darker 

shades sit down near the 

top of the cheekbone. 

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The tricks of 

the (makeup) 

trade 

“It is a trend that is becoming mainstream – 

there are thousands of tags for #colourfulhair 

#rainbowhair or #unicornhair.” 

“Find out about your clients’ make-up 

regime as hair colours are heavily inspired by 

cosmetics,” says Zara Lynch, colour expert 

at Salon Services. “Some clients are a little 

put off by the exaggerated, statement looks 

seen on the catwalks, so explain to them how 

they can carry key trends in more natural 

and understated ways. For example, if your 

client’s complexion lends itself to warm or 

fiery shades, but they’re looking for a subtler 

alternative, talk to them about blended tones, 

brushed on like paint.” 

Brands have been quick to embrace these 

trends and provide the tools to make it 

happen. Olaplex, the original colour additive, 

has enabled colourists to transform colour 

while maintaining hair quality. 

L’Oréal Professionnel has launched its 

#COLORFULHAIR looks – including 

Peekaboo, Candy, Lavender and Mermaid Hair 

– and Redken has revealed City Beats, full of 

fashion-forward shades. For clients who want 

to change their colour as often as their makeup, 

the JOICO InstaTint Temporary Color 

Shimmer Sprays offer a short-term option, 

and Schwarzkopf Professional’s IGORA range 

offers intense, permanent brights for stunning 

looks. Kenra’s Color Metallic collection is 

inspired by shimmering pigments found in 

eyeshadows and, echoing the vampy reds of 

autumn cosmetics, Ion’s Colour Flash Semi- 

Permanent Hair Colours are bang on trend. 

Hair colour is changing, giving hairdressers 

more freedom and opening up new markets – 

it’s an exciting time to be a colourist. “I really 

believe that colour is an accessory, and I think 

the more we have a younger conversation 

around colour like make-up – wash-off colour, 

you’re not tied in for life – the better,” explains 

Redken color creative director, Josh Wood. 

Jenny Dawson agrees that this new breed 

of colour can be adapted to suit every client. 

“Taking your client to the next level can be 

as simple as adding hidden panels of colour 

to transform an existing cut,” she says. “All 

the while, condition the hair beautifully so it 

reflects in a glass-type effect!” 

Make a round face 

narrower… extend 

colour down through the 

hairline section to help 

slim the facial features. 

Bring wide eyes closer 

together… colour should 

be extended down the 

sides, so darker shades 

sit at eye level. 

Elongate a round face… 

lighten the top of the 

hair and the ends using 

a freehand technique. 

To shadow the sides of 

the face, use a darker 

shade to add depth. 

Soften a triangular 

face… darken the top of 

the head and crown areas 

and apply lighter pieces 

through the mid-lengths 

and ends. This will 

lighten under the jawline 

and create shadow at the 

top of the head. 

Source: Aveda and L’Oréal Professionnel 

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Make it pop! 

You know the colour trends – now make sure you and 

your clients have the products to make it happen 

Olaplex enables colourists to make 

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Citybeats from Redken is a sure-fire way 

to turn heads – this range of colours is 

your new paintbox – so get creative! 


redken.com 

#COLORFULHAIR from L’Oréal 

Professionnel offers unlimited colouring 

possibilities, from pastels to brights. 


lorealprofessionnel.co.uk 

Revlon Professional’s Nutri Color Creme 

range gets to work in minutes – perfect 

for colour-hungry, time-poor clients. 


revlonprofessional.com 

The milk_shake color maintainer 

shampoo and conditioner are hydrating, 

protective and gentle on the hair. 

RRP from €15.39 

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Use Smartbond during the colouring 

process for hair that’s gloriously glossy 

and full of strength. 


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Crazy Colour is celebrating its 40th 

birthday with a new Metallics range – 

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Colouring royalty Guy Tang is a big fan 

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IT’S TIME TO 

REVISIT THE 

CLASSROOM 

WITH A SELECTION 

OF THE LATEST 

COURSES TO KEEP YOUR 

TEAM ON THEIR TOES 

We all know the importance of education, but when your salon is busy it can be difficult 

to stay on top of skills development. We’ve rounded up a range of the most exciting 

courses to help you reignite your creativity. Whether you want to study full-time, pick 

up a new technique or brush up your styling, there’s something for everyone! 

Hairdressing LIVE 

Building Profits UP 

with Liz McKeon 

In this online 

masterclass Liz will 

be sharing tools and 

strategies to maximise 

your business. As 

an owner, you have 

to commit fully to 

‘minding your own 

business’ in order to 

generate profits, and 

Liz will guide you 

through it all. 

Date: 17 September 

Cost: €20 for lifetime 

access 

Duration: One hour 

Location: Online 

Contact: 

hairdressinglive.com 

Salon Services 

Ombré, Balayage 

and Freehand 

Hair Painting 

Master these soughtafter 

techniques and 

deliver the ultimate 

colour results. This 

course will help you 

update colour services 

in your salon, and 

learn about the 

latest trends and 

application methods. 

Date: 18 September, 

15 November and 

13 December 

Cost: €115 

Duration: One day 

Location: Dublin 

Contact: 1890 253 402, 


Wella Professionals 

Patrick Cameron 

Long Hair 

This one-day course 

covers all elements of 

working with long hair, 

with plenty of handson 

practise. You’ll 

explore the art of hairup 

from traditional 

styles to contemporary 

looks and leave with 

new skills and plenty 

of inspiration. 


Cost: €395 


Location: Wella 

Studio Dublin 

Contact: 01 416 0900, 

wellastudiodublin@ 

cotyinc.com 

Affinage 

Principles of Cutting 

Workshop with 

Chris Munt 

This course will give 

you a guide to the four 

Affinage Principle Cuts 

that can be adapted 

to create numerous 

modern styles. With 

plenty of support from 

Chris you’ll practise 

your new skills – it’s 

perfect to build up 

cutting confidence. 


Cost: €85 


Location: Gainfort 

Academy, Wexford 

Contact: 053 912 3681, 

gainfort.com/academy 

L’Oréal 

Professionnel 

Intermediate Cutting 

Inspirations with 

Michael Corcoran 

Specially designed 

for hairdressers at the 

start of their careers, 

this course will 

develop skills and 

help you carve out a 

unique style, with the 

L’Oréal Professionnel 

EDit team. 

Date: 9 October 

Cost: €120 


Location: Peter Mark, 

Donegal 

Contact: 01 6045914, 

lorealprofessionnel. 

co.uk 


House of Colour 

CREATIVE HAIRDRESSING 

s 

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Senior Stylist 

Fully qualified hair stylist with complete up to date 

qualifications to a European level 

Master Stylist 

Senior stylist with at least 5 years experience and a 

further own 12 month your intensive own diploma course salon achieved 

or have your current 

salon join us AND 

become a part of an 

Style Director 

Highest level in our group. Managers, Directors, Stylists 

have all achieved the most prestigious hair award in 

Ireland - the Style Director Award 

award winning group 

Join our success story to 

create a great salon with 

amazing benefits. 

We are looking for salons or people interested in opening 

salons nationwide to become part of our group. 

House of Colour can offer you the complete package 

offering support in staffing, education, stock 

purchase, salon design, POS, accounting, HR, payroll, 

business/creative development, PR and marketing, legal 

and day to day running. Partners, Affiliates and franchises 

available Nationwide. 

Our process includes training in all the aspects of 

running and maintaining a successful hairdressing salon. 

The typical time for your House of Colour salon to open 

from your initial enquiry will be 8 months. You start your 

journey on our training programme which offers fantastic 

hands on experience in salon and in our in-house academy 

training facilities. 

There is a lot involved in the running of a House of Colour 

partner, but you do not need to have previous experience 

within the hair industry. You will need to be committed 

to the partnership for at least 5 years, and then your 

contract will be up for renewal. You will receive continuous 

support and education and a full review of your progress 

after your first 5 years as a House of Colour partner. 

CREATE 

WORK 

INSPIRE 

T: 01 878 3633 

M: 085 861 4118 

E: info@houseofcolour.ie 

www.houseofcolour.ie 

Partnership Journey to your own 

House of Colour Salon 

• Your initial contact with House of 

Colour 

• You will the meet and get to know the 

Directors, David Campbell and Susan 

Byrne 

• A bespoke business plan is created 

and a suitable location is agreed upon 

• The franchise agreement is agreed 

and signed 

• Shop fitting, recruitment, training and 

marketing campaigns begin 

• The grand opening of your brand new 

salon 

• This is it! You begin the day to day 

running of your salon 

• Ongoing support, training, marketing, 

and in depth, financial analysis, to 

ensure your success

#Education 


David Campbell 



Schwarzkopf 

Professional 

Colour Decoded – 

Colour Correction 

This in-depth course 

covers everything 

about righting colour 

wrongs, helping you 

to achieve the best 

results. Throughout 

this seminar you will 

also get ample handson 

experience. 

Dates: Cork 16 and 17 

October, or Dublin 23 

and 24 October 

Cost: €230 

Duration: Two days 

Locations: Cork, Dublin 

Contact: 01442 278000, 

ASKacademy 

@henkel.com 

ALFAPARF Milano 

Nexxt Generation 

Precision Cutting 

Programme 

Delegates complete 

nine levels of cutting 

training, taught by the 

elite Nexxt Generation 

Style Ambassadors, 

in a course designed 

to give stylists the 

knowledge to create a 

technically excellent 

structure and cut. 

Dates: Throughout 

the year 

Cost: Varies, €75 nonrefundable 

deposit 

Duration: Six days 

Location: Nationwide 

Contact: 045 856487, 

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Level 2 Diploma 

in Hairdressing & 

Barbering 

This intensive, fulltime 

training course 

will provide all the 

skills needed for a 

budding hairdresser to 

thrive. Styling, cutting 

and colouring are all 

covered in depth. 

Dates: Throughout 

the year 

Cost: €14,000 

Duration: 18 months 

Location: Dylan 

Bradshaw Academy, 

Dublin 

Contact: 01 671 9353, 

academy@ 

dylanbradshaw.com 


Business Academy 

David Campbell and 

Susan Byrne have 

grown House of Colour 

into a national brand – 

so who better to learn 

your business skills 

from? Choose from 

a variety of courses 

designed to help 

salon owners improve 

their team’s skills. 

Date: Throughout 

the year 

Cost: On application 

Duration: Various 

Location: House 

of Colour Training 

Academy, Dublin 

Contact: 01 6040717, 

houseofcolour.ie 

Robert Chambers 

Men’s Contemporary 

Barbering Course 

A blend of 

contemporary, 

classic and advanced 

barbering work, this 

course combines 

scissor over comb and 

clipper work. So get up 

to speed with the best. 

Date: Throughout 

the year 

Cost: One day €225, 

five days €999 

Location: Robert 

Chambers Hair 

Academy, Dublin 

Duration: One to 

five days 

Contact: 01 6771323, 

robertchambers.ie 


TRAIN FOR 

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THE ROBERT CHAMBERS HAIRDRESSING ACADEMY IS THE 

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34 YEARS IN EDUCATION AND THE LEARNING GOES ON, 

HERE’S A SELECTION OF WHAT’S ON OFFER FOR 2017/2018 

6 Month Fast Track Course 

If you are a third or fourth year Trainee Hairdresser and want to finish your training 

and qualify as a Graduate Stylist, this course is tailor-made and specifically designed 

for YOU. 

COURSE CONTENT: All aspects of modern, commercial hairdressing. 

AWARDS: Robert Chambers Certificate of Qualification, Wella Certificate in 

Foundation & Correction Colour. 

DURATION: 6 months full-time or 10 months part-time. 9.30 - 5.30. Clients provided. 

START DATES: October / January / March / June 

REQUIREMENTS: Assessment and interview 

COST: €4,999 - €500 discount for first 10 applicants before end of September, 2017. 

Limited places available. 

Advanced Diploma Hairdressing Course 

The advanced diploma in Hairdressing is an intensive beginners course which 

will qualify you to Graduate Stylist, in all aspects of hairdressing, in 16 Months. 

Limited places available. 

COURSE CONTENT: Theory, blow-drying, dressing hair, up-styling, heat styling, 

perming, advanced colour and colour techniques, advanced cutting, salon 

etiquette, customer services and communication. 

AWARDS: Robert Chambers Advanced Diploma accreditation, 

Qualified Advanced Graduate Stylist, Wella Certificates in 

Foundation, Advanced and Corrective Colour, 

Wella Certificate in Perming & System Professional. 

DURATION: 16 months, full-time. Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5.30 

START DATES: October / March 

REQUIREMENTS: No former experience needed 

COST: Leaving Cert Special for first 10 applicants 

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TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FOR TIGI SOUTH WEST UK 

“I loved my time at The Robert Chambers School of 

Hairdressing. The teachers were amazing! 

I learned so much and have gone on 

to do amazing things. I am currently 

Technical Educator for Tigi covering 

the South West UK and work along 

side the International Creative Team in 

London. I worked at Lunatic Fringe Dublin 

after my training and managed a salon in Melbourne 

Australia. I am so happy I chose to go to The Robert 

Chambers School of Hairdressing. It gave me the skills 

and confidence to take my career anywhere!!” 

FERGAL DOYLE 

FIELD EDUCATOR AT WELLA PROFESSIONALS IRELAND 

“I completed the course with Distinction and went 

on to become a stylist in Lunatic 

Fringe, Dublin, Trevor Sorbie 

and Hob Salons in the UK. I am 

now a Field Educator for Wella 

Professionals Ireland. My career 

couldn’t have reached the glamorous 

heights that it has without the education and solid 

foundations I received as a student at the Robert 

Chambers Academy.” 

If you would like to fast track your hairdressing career with Robert Chambers, renowned all over the country and abroad for his 

reputation and status as an icon of Irish hairdressing and education, then call 01 677 1323 or email academy@robertchambers.ie 

for an interview or tour of the academy or to secure a place on one of the courses.

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HAIR Bridget Haren Hair & Beauty. MAKE-UP Linda Lafferty. 


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B O Y S 

D O N 

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C R Y 

A FIRST COLLABORATION BETWEEN TIM HARTLEY AND TINA HAUKJAER ANDERSEN, GARÇON IS A 

BACK-TO-ROOTS APPROACH TO TODAY’S GENDER FLUIDITY. A STAUNCH CALL TO PRECISION HAIR, 

THIS IS A STATEMENT OF UNITY BETWEEN PLAYFUL ESCAPISM, THE QUIRKY AND THE POWERFUL 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICHARD ISRAEL 


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HAIR Tim Hartley and Tina Haukjaer Andersen. STYLING Tim Hartley, with clothing from the Tim Hartley Archive. MAKE-UP Sara Egri. 

TIM HARTLEY is our Featured 

Artist this month. To see more visit 

creativeheadmag.com/education 


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Scene 

THE HOTTEST EVENTS AROUND – GET YOURSELF SCENE! 

Nicky Byrne 

Style Council 

The finalists 

An iconic 

NIGHT 

WELLA PROFESSIONALS ICONS – An Exclusive View, featuring 

the TrendVision Award, drew hairdressers from all over Ireland to the 

Clayton Hotel in Dublin. Nicky Byrne of Westlife took to the stage to 

host the evening, which began with Edward Darley and Gareth Vance 

of Sasoon Academy showcasing their ‘Underpass’ collection. Inspired 

by Brutalist architecture, hair was cut in panels and coloured for a 

clean finish. Darren Lacken of Crow Street Collective, who took home 

the Platinum Color Vision title at the Wella International TrendVision 

Award Final in Barcelona last year, then shared his advice for success 

– it’s all about the model by the way. Then the Wella Professionals 

Style Council in collaboration with Leonardo Rizzo and Laura Daniel 

from Sanrizz presented a Sebastian Professional-inspired show, 

which captured the brand’s fashion-forward philosophy. And then, 

the moment everyone had been waiting for – the announcement the 

winners of the Wella TrendVision Irish Heat. UK hairdressers Jayson 

Gray of Karbon Kyd and Joshua Goldsworthy of Goldsworthy’s 

revealed the victors, who will now travel to London for the Wella 

Professionals TrendVision Award UK and Ireland Final. 

Edward Darley and Gareth Vance 

Model showcase 

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Style Council 

Style Council 

Sassoon Academy 

Style Council 

And the winners are… 

COLOR VISION 

Stephen Aiken, Conroy Hair 

Aaron Healy, Wayne Lloyd Hair 

Albena Hristova, Style Club 

Rachael Hunter, House of Colour 

Alex Reid, Alan Keville for Hair 

Sharon Sheehan, A C Pure 

CREATIVE VISION 

Claire Donnelly, House of Colour 

Shauna Forman, House of Colour 

Donnchadh Kurland, Bellissimo 

Kathy McLean, Aviary Lane 

Carmel McQuirk, House of Colour 

Victor Hugo Pessoa, The Studio 

RUNWAY 

Alejandro Gerdez, Santanna Hair Studio 

MALE GROOMING 

Sean Bryan, Cut and Sew 


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A wild shoot on the 

Mourne Mountains 

with @mattlicari 

Out to find inspiration at the 

National Botanic Gardens 

Taking part in our 

peace day, standing for 

something we believe in 

I'm in love with this 

healthy blonde hair! 

In the 

frame 

Lisa Roe (@lisaroe.prohair) of The Space, 

Drumcondra, snaps away 

An amazing day shooting 

with @alexhutch for @iclothing 

SHOOT AND SEND Want to give us 

a snapshot of your world? Tweet 

us at @creativeheadmag now! 

Behind the scenes of the 

L'Oréal Colour Trophy, being 

judged by @shivvvey 

My L'Oréal Colour Trophy 

Star Award model 

Goosebumps moment! 

Celebrations with the best 

team @thespace.drumcondra 

Copper indulgence – 

beautiful shiny hair! 

We take the preparation 

to another level! 

Textured half up style, 

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Creative HEAD Ireland September/October 2017

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