Salon SOUL Brothers & Sisters 7@7 Interviews: Recent Episodes
Greg Clarke
Our Soul mission for creating SOUL Brothers & Sisters 7@7 Interviews is to help create a passion for education and life long learning within a community of proudly independent business owners. We are Committed to creating an environment where people have a pride in their place of work and work mates, that when asked about their work you can feel they have it in their Soul. In our 7@7 Interviews we hope to show the passion, hard work and love that goes into running a top Hair Salon as told by amazing salon owners.The 7@7 Interviews were started during the first Covid 19 lockdown.
In this episode I'm delighted to welcome the very original wildflower that is Danielle Garner of Wildflower & Wholehearted located in Dublin Ireland. Danielle will share with us her childhood passion for hair, that was started by playing with her dolls hair, then progressing in her teenage years to her friends hair and getting her first hair lessons on YouTube. Starting her journey in salons as a teenager in a local salon while at school. Danielle waited to finish her school exams before joining Peter Mark and under the guidance of the brilliant star maker Cathal Keaveney with his help this wildflower started to blossom. Danielle's talents started to shine quickly with success at hair competitions and working as a session stylist at major fashion weeks. With the security of a senior stylist position in one of Irelands leading Salon Groups this true talent decided it was time to leave and have the freedom to pursue her session styling while work in a smaller relaxed environment. This was the creation of Wildflower Danielle's first baby, not happy to just have one baby to nurture Danielle and her partner Craig decided to have a real baby and a short while after giving birth to Wildflower Danielle gave birth to her baby son Harrison. Most people would struggle with two babies, but this Mammy with the help of her soulmate Craig, Her Mam and some close friends grew the salon baby into a multi award winning Salon team of over 20, renowned for their fantastic work and forward thinking views on Team Care and Salon Sustainability. Danielle shares with honesty the highs and lows of her journey and her new salon education project Wholehearted. This amazing young lady has proven to this 38 year veteran of the hairdressing industry, that we can learn as much from the talent comming behind us as we can from the talent that went before us. So sit back relax with your favourite beverage and enjoy some time with the wholehearted, wildflower that is Danielle Garner.
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Geno Stampora Hump of the week 7@7 Interview
This episodes international guest is a true industry leader and Icon in his home country USA and around the globe Mr Geno Stampora.
Geno’s work has been featured in Modern American, Salon Today, Nails, Nailpro, Dayspa, Launchpad, and almost every salon and spa trade magazine. You can also find articles in Glamour, Elle, The New Yorker, Washingtonian Magazine and others. He is considered an industry expert and Business Guru.
He has made a major contribution to the beauty industry in many ways. He has owned, managed, and worked behind the chair in his collection of salons. He has owned two beauty academies’, where he also instructed. Geno has been a distributor and sales consultant to salons, a major platform artist, and has shared the stage with the world’s greatest artists.
As an industry expert and speaker, Geno has consulted with many manufacturers. He has educated industry artists and sales people all over the world. He has and continues to be a keynote speaker, contributing artist, and consultant to the industry’s finest teams, such as: Professional Beauty Association, International Beauty Systems, International Chain Salon Association, National Cosmetology Association, Cosmoprof, Intercoiffure, Chicago Cosmetology Association and the Midwest Beauty Show, North American Hairstyling Awards, and more.
As a coach and image consultant, as well as In Salon Educator, Geno Has trained thousands of salons worldwide. He has worked with groups large and small helping them to fine tune and refine their ability to grow. He has been named as a strong force in the success of thousands of beauty professionals. The industry’s finest salons use Geno frequently as a Guest artist and salon trainer helping to keep them on the cutting edge.
He is author of SUCCESS DYNAMICS, a beauty academy text book. He has written the best selling CD’s in the industry, ADVENTURES IN CREATIVE HAIRDRESSING, and ACHIEVING SALON SUCCESS. Geno continues to contribute to beauty by being an outstanding role model and keeping the creative juices of beauty professionals flowing. In 2009 Geno was inducted into the North American Hairstylists Awards HALL of LEADERS. One of only 27 Beauty Professionals in History. If after this interview you want to meet and hear Geno in person he will be one of the keynote speakers in January 2023 at the Phorest Salon Owners Summit. To find out more about Geno’s education go to genostampora.com
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This weeks Hump of the Week 7&7 Archive Interview sees me travel to the beautiful region of Tuscany in Italy to meet a great friend of mine, Luigi Martini owner of the salon brand Gocce (drop in English). Luigi says at the moment he has four drops but eventually wants rain. Over the last 10 years Luigi has also traveled the world educating and working as a platform artist for Kemon m, Sensus and in 2020 became a global ambassador for Alfaparf. Listen to Luigi amazing story of growing up in his families barber shop to opening his first salon with his brother 17 years ago and his fantastic drive that has seen him open a new salon during the pandemic. A true gentleman and artist sit back with a nice cup of Cappuccino or a glass of Prosecco and enjoy a truly belissmo hair journey.
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This Evenings Hump of the Week 7@7 Archive Interview is Samantha Byrne of Vanilla Hair Design Co Carlow Ireland. Sam is the current IHF Hairdresser of the year one of many awards this young lady has won in her 16 years in hairdressing. Sam shares her hair journey to date, of becoming a salon owner over 11 years ago, being in a partnership and going it alone 16 months ago. Sam is an inspiration to any young salon owner with her drive and enthusiasm for her business and our industry. A winner at Wella Trend Vision, Alfaparf Fantastic Hairdresser to name just a couple more of Sams awards to date. A passionate hairdresser who loves all aspects of her craft and who leads a strong loyal team who are in safe hands as she guides them to achieve their goals and be proud ambassadors of Vanilla Hair Design. So sit back after hopefully a very busy day in your salon and enjoy the positive uplifting story of this fantastic young salon owner. The screen is yours Sam.
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This weeks Hump of the week 7@7 Archive Interview is with a true visionary in our industry. Nobody has made a sweeter splash on the Dublin hairdressing scene than the one and only Mark O’Keeffe of Sugar Culture. Mark began his career with Peter Mark where his Dad Frank was a director. He worked his way up to managing Peter Mark Hair & Beauty in Dublin’s city center. In 2005 Mark opened his first salon Brown Sugar along with leading MUA Paula Callan creating the first complete Hair & Make Up experience in Ireland. With three highly successful Brown Sugar Salons, that now sit under the Sugar Culture brand along with, 2 Sugar Daddy Barber Shops & a premium nail bar Sugar Coated and a team of over 100. Always leading the way in the latest trends and innovation and punching their weight in all major competitions, this led to a yet to be matched night of success for the company in 2018 when at the L’Oreal Colour Trophy they not only put on one of the most adventurous interval shows, they swept the board in the main categories winning, the Ladies Colour Trophy & Men’s Image Award. Mark still has a strong vision of growth for the Sugar Culture Brand & a passion for the welfare of our Industry he is a key member of the IHF Executive Committee. The future is sweet for this man and team. So sit back with a sweet beverage and enjoy a sweet taste of success with Mark O’Keeffe.
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This evenings Hump of the Week 7@7 Archive Interview is with International Award winner and Bridget Haren of Bridget Haren Hair & Beauty in Ennis Co Clare. Bridget shares her amazing journey from an ambitious gothic teenager with a plan to becoming an international award winning stylist and salon owner. Someone who has a passion not just for hairdressing and her salon but the industry as a whole. A true believer in how mentors can help your career. Bridget has been a part of the steering group that helped develop and launch our new Irish Hairdressing Apprenticeship. A fantastic story of following your dreams and goals and a commitment to life long learning. Sit back grab your beverage of your choice and enjoy the Hair life of a fantastic lady.
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Todays Archive Interview is with a true visionary of the hair dressing industry Past president of the IHF and one of the founders of House of Colour David Campbell along with one of the co owner's of House of Colour multi awarding hairdresser Olive Tucker Lee. This amazing duo along with Susan Campbell have created one of the most well know salon groups in Ireland. Winning every award there is to mention while growing and developing an amazing team, some have gone onto amazing success on their own. This is a must watch episode for any salon owner with dreams to yet for fill. Grab a large drink and sit back and listen and learn from two of the industry greats.
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Tonight’s Hump of the week 7&7 Archive interview guest is a truly Irish & UK hairdressing ambassador, the London based Mr Robert Kirby. Robert and his husband Matt run their two boutique luxury salons Robert Kirby Hairdressing based Balam & Wimbledon. Robert’s career has scaled the highs, lows and highs again of being at cutting edge of being a Hairdresser & Salon Owner. Training in Dublin with Peter Mark & London with Vidal Sassoon his career has taken many turns. Robert shares his amazing journey with honesty and sincerity that only a true warrior of our profession can. Now global creative director for Denmark based product company ID Hair, the future bolds bright for this gem of Ireland & UK. Sit back enjoy a beverage of your choice and enjoy the world of Robert Kirby.
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This weeks Hump of the week 7@7 Archive interview Is with Father & Son duo owners of the Black Amber chain of salons in Ireland.with a combined 62 years experience of working in hairdressing. In this interview we will get to know the highs and lows of working with a sibling and what it takes to build a brand with close family. From Liams journey from trainee at Peter Mark to becoming one of the first non family directors of this amazing family run company to having two sons follow him into the business and Roy’s breakaway to open his first salon Talking Heads at the tender age of 21. Then the guys joining forces again to set up Black Amber. Don’t miss great truly family hairdressing tail. So join us sit back grab your favorite beverage and enter the world of the Kennedy hairdressing dynasty.
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Todays guest is the Bray Dynamo Alison Keogh from Headkaze Hair Salon in Dubai. Alison shares her forever love of hairdressing from training in Peter Mark to becoming a stylist and her decision to pack her scissors and comb during doom and gloom of the last recession and head to the bright lights of Dubai. She will share how a chance of fate of meeting and working with a fellow Irish Hairdresser led them to becoming great friends and deciding to open their own salon in Dubai Headkase Hair Salon. Alison has a true passion for cutting and colouring hair and shares her fantastic work regular on Instagram. Her energy and love for her trade is infectious and she approaches her work with professionalism and fun. So take a break and sit back and enjoy some time in the world of a Irish, Dubai talent.
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This weeks Hump of the week 7@7 Archive Interview is a duo who between them have run one of Dublins City’s biggest & busiest salons Ultimate Hair & Beauty for the last 28 years.Des Murray & Tanya Murray no relation other than a passion to lead people in a friendly family manner, Des one of my great friends and mentors opened Ultimate Hair & Beauty in Dublins GPO arcade back the 90s after running one of Peter Mark’s busiest salons in the Ilac Shopping Center. One of the industry’s true gentleman Des moved into retirement in 2020 and handing over the ownership of the salon to Tanya his Loyal right hand salon manager of over 15 years. Their story will inspire any young salon owner who has aspirations of building a team and after 28 years still have a lot of the original team working in the salon and for any salon coordinator or lead stylist who’d love someday take over the business they grew in. So sit back grab your favorite beverage and listen to a unique story of a salon created by a fantastic hair professional and continued on by a brilliant Salon manager.
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Todays guest on Stylist of Influence is an all round true international stylist of influence and a fellow Hair Dude & Multi Award Winning, Sean Dawson of The Chapel Salon's in London. Sean has influenced stylist's with his work and passion for our industry for over 35 years.With his photographic and platform artist work he has influenced hair professionals not alone in the UK & US where he has worked. He's a well known name in Ireland and been honoured with award's as far as Australia and educated in Asia & Russia. His career has taken him from starting as an Apprentice, then Salon Stylist and Creative Stylist - Alan Soh Knightsbridge. Sean will share how he started at Alan Soh and how it led to him working with leading names in the industry and helping to build some Iconic brands. Salons such as HOB Hair Salons UK, Sean Hanna London, Electric Hair London, Eden by Eden Sassoon LA, Adam Reed London and The Chapel Salons London. Sean has covered every role possible a stylist can aspire to in their career from senior stylist, salon manager, operations director, lead educator, art director, Taking a blow-dry- & make up bar on Sunset Plaza Hollywood from 600,000 in the red and turning it into a full operational salon with 21 stylists and a multi million dollar turnover. Sean has great memories of his time with the guys at HOB where he was a general manager for a time and worked closely with multi British Hairdresser of the year Akin Konizi. Sean has helped grow many a well know brand, he's been UK Education Director with Sebastian Professional, Global Creative Director with KMS California. Sean worked as a session stylist in his early career working with top advertising and magazine companies on campaigns & fashion in the UK & Internationally. Now after more than 4 decades in the industry he's currently enjoying going back to his stylist roots and looking after guests in the forward thinking Chapel Salons where he feels he's so happy doing what attracted him to the industry doing amazing hair and building relationships with the guest in the chair and making them look and feel amazing. So sit back and listen to an amazing stylist journey with the legend that is Sean ( Hair Dude) Dawson.
Awards & Recognition 1998 - Winner of ‘Glamour Award’ L’Oréal Colour Trophy 1999-2000- Fellowship F.A.M.E Team Member 2000 - Fellow with Honours Award - Fellowship for British Hairdressing 2001 - 2003 F.A.M.E Team Manager 2002 - Fellow with Distinction - Fellowship for British Hairdressing 2004 - 2006 - President of the Fellowship for British Hairdressing 2006 - Inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ at the Australian Hair and Fashion Awards 2006 - Inducted into the ‘Hall of Fame’ at the Australian Hair and Fashion Awards 2008 Winner of BHBA Manager of the Year 2012 - Winner of Image of the Year - Fellowship Awards 2013 - NHF Hairdresser of the Year
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This weeks archive Hump of the week 7@7 interview is with a man I refer to as my rock star friend in a hairdressers body and one of my earliest mentors In hairdressing it’s the one and only Mark McCauley of Kazumi Hair in Dublin. Mark’s career has seen him work as a Stylist & Academy Educator with Peter Mark, a Technican with L’Oreal, opening his first salon in Derry Northern Ireland, relocating back to Dublin and creating Kazumi Hair in Dublin. Looking after a celebrity clientele from Rock Stars to Politicians and never afraid to speak his mind Mark is a true passionate hair professional who leads a strong team of over 30. Sit back you gotta grab a beer for this one and enter the creative, rock music loving, outspoken mind of an industry rocker Mark McCauley.
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This weeks Hump of the week 7@7 interview is with the queen of sass Sophie B of Colour Me Sophie B & Sophie B Pro. This powerkeg of energy is taking online education by storm with her sell out courses on her Sophie B Pro platform. Her salon of 2.5 years Colour Me Sophie B is fast becoming the go to salon in Suilhull, Birmingham England for creative sassy hair delivered by a team of home grown talent who fit in to the Sassy Culture of the salon and it’s guests. Sophie will entertain us on her 25 year journey to where she is now and where she see her sassy business in the future. Grab your favorite beverage and enjoy. Cheers Greg
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Micheal Started his career at 16 on a local salon above a butcher shop in Waterford. Eventually moving to Dublin and then deciding to move to London where he honed his craft as a stylist. Moving back to Dublin where he has grown to legendary status within his hair home for the past 30 years Peter Mark and nationally with his multiple awards, show & TV work. Micheal has educated for leading industry houses such as L'Oreal, The IHF to name a couple and still continues to educate within Peter Mark. Some of Micheal's greatest career highlights have been being part of a team or producing and leading teams at such prestigious events as the L'Oreal Colour Trophy Awards which he has done four two of which he produced and his best remembered was producing the 50th anniversary event at the Irish National Convention Center in Dublin, under the theme of Opera & Ballet.Past manager of the Peter Mark Pro Team he has covered the NACD graduate shows for thirteen years which are sponsored by Peter Mark. Micheal was Knighted for his contribution to the Hair Dressing Industry by Inter Coiffure in Paris a fitting award to someone who has inspired so many others with his passion, hard work and commitment to his craft. So sit back and enjoy some time in the company of a true Knight of our Industry arise Sir Micheal Doyle the show is yours.
Knighted by inter coiffure in Paris
I did four Loreal Colour Trophy shows.
I produced two. Best was 50th anniversary show at convention centre. Opera and ballet.
I have in the past managed the PM pro team.
Covered NCAD graduate shows for 13 years, sponsored by PM
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Tonight’s Hump of the week 7@7 Interview is a true story of brotherly love. It has seen a passion and love for hairdressing & business that has helped the two guys go on and create one of the most successful salon chains in Ireland.Paul & Richard Dromgoole along with Paul’s wife Angie started Zeba hairdressing 28 years ago. Building the company to 4 salons with a team of 70. While along the way picking up nearly every award hairdressing has to offer and being the 1st Irish Salon to win the Schwarskopf Global Business Award and adding another two into the bargain. Inspired by their mother who was a hairdresser, these guys have a fantastic story to tell. So sit back grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the Zeba Brothers Journey to success and beyond.
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Tonight’s Hump of the week 7@7 interview is with Sligo’s own Hairdressing legend Anthony Kilcoyne of Salon 2. Anthony took over Salon 2 from his former boss at the age of 24. Over the last 27 Years he has built a team of 30 many of them award winning stylists with himself leading the way with OMC world championship medals to go with his numerous national titles. This year Anthony & his wife and partner Deirdre totally rebuild their salon from the foundation’s a massive commitment to his loyal team and clients. Anthony is a senior educator with Alfaparf and looked forward to launching the Salon 2 academy in 2021. A true gentleman in our industry please sit back with your choice of beverage and listen to true passionate salon entrepreneur.
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Today's Stylist of Influence Rosmary Tejeda started her hairdressing journey 33 years ago. Not many people in the world can say they love what they do, but when asked Rosemary will say loud and proud "I LOVE WHAT I DO". Rosemary shares with us how she feels working in the salon industry for 30+ years constantly leaves her humbled and determined to provide the best experience she can for her salon guests. She takes great pride to have had the opportunity not only to be the student but to be a conduit to help others grow both professionally and personally in our industry. One of Rosemary's mantra's is "You must touch a heart before you lend a hand'.
Working with several icons and companies such as Vivienne Mackinder, Goldwell, Kerastase, Redken, Sharon Blain and Beth Minardi. Rosemary feel's continues to help me hone my craft. Rosemary shares the love and enjoyment she has had on the journey of working on a variety of TV shows such as- Ricki Lake, Maury Povich, Sally Jesse Raphael, Fashion week in NYC, Intercoiffure (Ireland, Brazil, Rome, Dominican Republic, Canada and USA), ABS, IBS, ISSE, Orlando Premiere and Beauty Palooza. Rosemary share's her proudest moment of her career is that she in the process of reinventing herself by going into salon ownership. Rosemary tells us of her best personal investment she has ever made was when she joined the Maxwell leadership team in 2011 for personal and professional development. Rosemary let's us know what she feel's makes a fantastic stylist in one word and it didn't surprise me what iwas is self proclaimed "behind the scene's kinda gal". Relax and enter the world of one of the most calming Hair Stylists I've had the honour to spend time with Rosmary Tejeda.
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Why you want to listen to the full interview. Today's Stylist of Influence Rosmary Tejeda started her hairdressing journey 33 years ago. Not many people in the world can say they love what they do, but when asked Rosemary will say loud and proud "I LOVE WHAT I DO". Rosemary shares with us how she feels working in the salon industry for 30+ years constantly leaves her humbled and determined to provide the best experience she can for her salon guests. She takes great pride to have had the opportunity not only to be the student but to be a conduit to help others grow both professionally and personally in our industry. One of Rosemary's mantra's is "You must touch a heart before you lend a hand'.
Working with several icons and companies such as Vivienne Mackinder, Goldwell, Kerastase, Redken, Sharon Blain and Beth Minardi. Rosemary feel's continues to help me hone my craft. Rosemary shares the love and enjoyment she has had on the journey of working on a variety of TV shows such as- Ricki Lake, Maury Povich, Sally Jesse Raphael, Fashion week in NYC, Intercoiffure (Ireland, Brazil, Rome, Dominican Republic, Canada and USA), ABS, IBS, ISSE, Orlando Premiere and Beauty Palooza. Rosemary share's her proudest moment of her career is that she in the process of reinventing herself by going into salon ownership. Rosemary tells us of her best personal investment she has ever made was when she joined the Maxwell leadership team in 2011 for personal and professional development. Rosemary let's us know what she feel's makes a fantastic stylist in one word and it didn't surprise me what iwas is self proclaimed "behind the scene's kinda gal". Relax and enter the world of one of the most calming Hair Stylists I've had the honour to spend time with Rosmary Tejeda.
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Today's episode is with a young Stylist of Influence Aisling Kenny of House of Colour. Aisling started her hairdressing career a mere 8 year's ago in a suburban salon close to her home. This young ambitious apprentice hairdresser started to see her career move into another gear when in 2017 she won a place on the prestigious Irish Hairdressers Federation Star Team at her second attempt. This along with the amazing training with some of the leading Hair Stylist's in Ireland gave her the confidence to enter The IHF Championship's as a not yet qualified stylist at he new hair home at House of Colour she had to enter the senior competition as she was more than four years hairdressing & to Aisling's amazement she took first place in The Ladies Full Fashion Cut & Colour category. This inspired Aisling to carry on competing and since then she has won the silver award at the Wella Trendvision award's. This then led to Aisling been invited to be part of Wella’s Generation Now team where she got opportunities to be mentored by some of the best in the industry, while getting incredible opportunities to teach and do a college tour with wella across the UK & Ireland getting opportunities, such as working with VIP's back stage at the National Television Awards in London also to work as backstage hair stylist for London fashion week. Aisling has been so proud to see her work featured in various fashion & hairdressing magazines. Recently Aisling was awarded an Icon of House of Colour Award at the company's annual award's. Aisling used her time in lockdown to up-skill and even found the time along with her mentor and owner of House of Colour David Campbell to write a book HEAD START (a trainee survival guide) based on her own experience as a trainee hairdresser th aim of the book is to help future professionals achieve the career they deserve from hard work and dedication they put into their training, by giving them guidelines and goal's to follow as they progress through their training.
All that Aisling has achieved I have to remind myself has been done in 8 years. Aisling is A list example of what you can achieve when you put focus on your goal's and most importantly Show Up a lot of people talk the talk but don't walk the walk this young 27 year old didn't just walk through her career to date she's ran and knows to be an amazing Stylist isn't a sprint it's a Marathon that you must continue to train for to stay in the race. The race has just begun for Aisling and I look for ward to seeing where it takes her. So take a listen to an Inspiring young Stylist of Influence Aisling Kenny.
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TRAILER FOR Salon SOUL Brothers & Sisters 7@7 Stylist of Influence Interview with Aisling Kenny of House of Colour & Co Author of Head Start (A trainee hairdresser survival guide)
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This weeks Hump of the week 7@7 Archive Interview is a double treat, two industry icons Andrew Dunne & Dempsey. These two amazing guys who have had great careers working together creating the legendary, visionary and multi award winning Dublin salon Zoo back in the 90s. Before going their separate ways with Shay following his dream by becoming global educator for Sebastian and moving to LA and Andrew opening the exclusive Hair by Mane on Dublins South William Street. Don’t miss this story of two great friends who’s paths crossing created an amazing brand and a friendship that through good times, hard times & thousands of miles has remained as strong as ever. So grab your chosen beverage sit back and enter the world of two extraordinary creative talents. Tonight we launch this episode the day after Andrew made the top 5 most influential people in hairdressing 2021 bravo brother.
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Tonight’s Hump of the week 7@7 interview is with one of my favorite avant-garde hairdressers the amazingly talented & creative owner of Chameleon Hair Salon David Murray. A former Irish Hairdresser of the year three times, David has won numerous awards in Ireland and Internationally, while running his salon for over 20 years. David is part of the international Joico creative team. His avant-garde hairdressing is second to none. David has gone from building a salon team of 30 to choosing to down size to a team of 6 as he felt this best suited the style of salon he wanted and allowed him the time to travel in his educator role for Joico. So sit back grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the fantastically successful but humble David Murray.
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Some of the prestigious awards won in Jenni's amazing career are, Twice L'oreal colour trophy winner.L'oreal colour trophy image award. Twice winner of IHF Cut and colour. An IHF all star award .An IHF photographic award . BEST OF THE BEST Editorial winner & BEST OF THE BEST Image award . International Alternative Hair Show image award .And Best of the Best Life time achievement award .. Jenni started her hairdressing life in 1978. Working within the Peter Mark salon group. She opened her own salon ,Ebony and Ivory for 2 and a 1/2 years returning to Peter Mark and artistic team led by Gary Kavanagh, before moving to Pzazz. Then finding her hair home with fellow passionate industry creative Mark McCauley at Kazumi and has been a big part of the team there for the past 26 years. With a much varied career, from salon work, which She continues to do daily and loves and respects her loyal salon guests. Fashion work, shoots and shows for international and local designers have been a personal pleasure along with her TV and Film work . Jenni has been a key Educator for several product companies and salons throughout Ireland, UK and Paris. Has been a Judge on many a competition floor and photographic competitions. Jenni describes herself as an all time hair adventurer, always happiest when pushing her creative ability. So sit back and enter the Hairdressing aventure of a salon creative warrior.
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Tonights Hump of the week 7@7 interview is with the one and only Katrina Kelly Perry of Cut Social. Katrina one of the most influential hairdressing vloggers in Ireland and a much sought after salon educator at home in Ireland and abroad. A lady who’s not afraid to show her emotions and express her honest views. She leads a passionate team in her Phisboorogh salon. So grab a beverage sit back and be entertained by this amazing lady.
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With a career spanning 31 years from TV to runway shows ,11 L'oreal colour trophy shows to date of which were 6 eliminator's and 5 grand finals, you can tell Stephen is a hair stylist in demand, some of the awards accumulated in his fantastic career to date have been, winner of the I H F creative fantasy 2000 and runner up two years later this shows Stephens passion for creativity.
Stephen has also worked on some well know TV shows including; The MTV music awards 2003 in Edinburgh, RTE fashion show Off the rails, He's been a guest artist on TV3 makeovers and Expose glam squad live makeovers.
Stephens passion for his craft and education has not only been an asset to Zeba's in salon training over the years, he's also been a L'oreal guest educator for 19 years an I D artist & H3 ambassador.
Stephen adores the buzz of Zeba hairdressing and hanging out with the incredible team and the salon's fabulous guest's.
Stephen feels his vast experience gathering information from current trends and a good instinct as to what suits face shapes and hair types, also his passion for precision cutting has helped him combine bespoke looks for his guests.
Using his clever eye for hair colour and fashion techniques to suit all all types of hair and a passion for dressing hair up and down, has kept Stephen busy styling for weddings and red carpet events. Stephen says he is at his happiest when behind the chair with a scissors in hand.
So sit back and enjoy some time with hairdressing passionesta Mr Stephen Kelly.
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Tonight’s Hump of the week 7@7 Interview guest is the inspiring, thought provoking and all action Chris Moody of Moody Hair. Chris will keep you on the edge of whatever your sitting on with his passion for his salon our industry and education. So grab your mid week beverage and enjoy some time with this great guy.
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Tonights guest is multi award wining Stylist & Platform Educator Ciaran Dowd. Ciaran's award winning bio is massively impressive for someone of his age. Alfaparf Milano’s fantastic hairdresser award. Alfaparf milano’s fantastic colourist award Alfaparf inixia photographic award Irish hairdresser of the year Leinster hairdresser of the year x2 1st place creative fantasy 1st place senior ladies full fashion 1st place photographic individual 1st place photographic collection Irish best of the best hairdresser of the year Best commercial image Best editorial image Best mens classic barber Best extensions image x2 Wella trend vision craft artist gold winner Former creative director of Occasions Hairdressing, Alfaparf nexxt generation style ambassador and educator.Ciaran hails from Ballyfermot in Dublin but made a name for himself in Occassions , Started hairdressing at 14 Alfaparf Milano’s fantastic hairdresser award. Alfaparf milano’s fantastic colourist award Alfaparf inixia photographic award Irish hairdresser of the year Leinster hairdresser of the year x2 1st place creative fantasy 1st place senior ladies full fashion 1st place photographic individual 1st place photographic collection Irish best of the best hairdresser of the year Best commercial image Best editorial image Best mens classic barber Best extensions image x2 Wella trend vision craft artist gold winner Coming from Ballyfermot in Dublin Ciaran started his hair journey in Occasions Hairdressing Lucan Dublin, where he started at the age of 14, but his career really took off when he became a stylist in Occassion's Hairdressing in Naas Co Kildare becoming Creative Director for the company and after 16 amazing years there Ciaran has just embarked as a full time Educator.An alfaparf nexxt generation style ambassador and educator. If you would like to know more about booking Ciaran for education in your salon or attending one of his courses. Message Ciaran of his Instagram page chezzzz212. So now sit back and be inspired on what it takes to be a multi award winning stylist,
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Salon SOUL Brothers & Sisters 7@7 Interview with Paul Davey of Davey Davey Hair Salon, Founder of Hairdressing Live & Elements Education.
I'm so delighted to have as my guest on this episode, Industry visionary Paul Davey. Paul will share his early beginnings cutting friends hair along with his brother Ian in the family home in Wales when only teenagers. To his move to Dublin to join his best friend at Toni & Guy and going on to becoming a franchisee with his brother Ian and why as successful franchisees they packed it all in to open Davey Davey and the creation of Hairdressing Live and more recently Elements Education. A not to be missed packed Interview that will inspire and move you to push the boundaries of you career.
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Salon SOUL Brothers & Sisters Stylist of Influence Interview with Carolann McGuirk of Red's Hair Salon.
My guest in this episode is someone who I had the pleasure of being her first manager in hairdressing 33 years ago the lady I call superstar Carolann McGuirk. Back then she showed a passionate drive and determination to achieve her goals in hairdressing. This has led this lady to multi awards in her fantastic career to date. Carolann started her career in Peter Mark working her way from apprentice to senior stylist and academy educator. Moving to Charles Wordington in London for two years during this time got to work on London Fashion Week and introduced to TV work. On returning Carolann joined Alan Bruton at exclusive Dublin 2 Reds Hair Salon. Through her hard work and determination Carolann got the opportunity to work as lead Hair Stylist of such smash hit TV shows The Voice Ireland, Operation Transformation & Dancing with the Stars. In 2021 Carolann got her dream gig being a Hairdresser on the latest Disney movie to be filmed in Ireland Disenchanted and all this while running a busy salon column. You would think there's nothing left for Carolann to achieve in her career but knowing the lady there's a lot more to come in the future. So relax and enjoy some time in the action packed world of a true hair professional.
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Greg
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This weeks Hump of the week 7@7 interview is the amazing hair artist and salon owner Sarah Mason Murray of Sarah Mason Hairdressing Galway. Sarah shares her story of starting to make money at hairdressing aged 6 to becoming IHF Hairdresser of the year twice and her journey to moving to Galway starting a family and finally realising her dream of owning her own high end salon where she can grow a new generation of like minded hair professionals. So sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy the inspiring story that is Sarah Mason Hairdressing.
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This weeks guest on the Salon SOUL Brothers & Sisters 7@7 interview is Multi award winning and founder and front person of Sean Taaffe Hair & Beauty. Sean heads up a team of 50 in 3 salons and one barber shop in The beautiful county of Kerry in Ireland. Winner of multi awards in hairdressing and business he is also co founder and current President of the Irish Hairdressing Council. So sit back with your preferred beverage and enjoy Sean’s 30 year success story.
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This weeks guest on Salon SOUL Brothers & Sisters 7@7 interview is super successful salon owner & amazing award winning business woman Valerie Finnegan Cahill of Ikon Hair Cork. Val"s story is inspiring for any salon owner of staying true to your Why your standards and culture. Sit back and enjoy Val"s journey over the last 23 years in 7 fantastic answers to our 7@7 questions.
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Our guest on episode 2 of the 7@7 Interview is the trail blazing man from the north Mr Rossa Danagher. Rossa for the past twenty years has owned Rossanos Hairbeauty in Sligo & Donegal. Rossa's passion for his craft his team is second to none. While always keeping his great sense of fun and good humour. Thank you Rossa for your time, trust and giving a fantastic insight into how you keep the Soul in your salon business. Until we can share a pint of the black stuff again cheers my good friend. So grab your favourite tipple sit back and enjoy a fellow Soul Brother open up for us all.
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Welcome to Salon Soul Brothers & Sisters very first Hump of the week 7 @ 7 INTERVIEW with Lisa Eccles of Zinc Hair & Beauty and Vice President of The Irish Hairdressers Federation. So sit back enjoy a glass or cup of your favourite tipple and enjoy a listen to a like minded Soul Sister on her 7 @ 7. Lisa is a passionate Hair Stylist,Salon Owner and most of all a true lover of our industry.
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Welcome Salon Soul Brothers & Sisters to our very first.
HUMP OF THE WEEK 7 @ 7 INTERVIEW
With Lisa Eccles of Zinc Hair & Beauty and Vice President of The Irish Hairdressers Federation. So why not sit back enjoy a glass or cup of your favourite tipple and enjoy a listen to a like minded Soul Sister on her 7 @ 7. This evenings interview is with the inspirational Lisa Eccles.
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