IHF In Search For Educators

Body is opening up educator opportunities to its members and their teams

by AMANDA | INFORM

IHF Star Team

The Irish Hairdressers Federation are offering members the chance to become educators for future IHF education days.

The opportunity is available to IHF members, or members of their teams, with the IHF acknowledging the wide range of talent, experience and expertise within their membership: “We want to provide an opportunity for those who feel they have something valuable to share to put themselves forward for consideration.”

This would be a chance to share skills and experience with the wider industry, contribute to accessible, member-led education and be considered for participation in future IHF education initiatives. 

Members who wish to be considered must meet certain criteria, with all submissions reviewed as part of the planning and selection process.

To be considered as an IHF educator, applicants must:

Have a minimum of one year’s experience delivering education and have delivered education outside of their own salon environment.
Have experience delivering education on behalf of a professional brand.
Have completed a recognised course in education delivery, for example Train the Trainer.
Be confident and comfortable with public speaking and group education.
Be able to plan and clearly outline their proposed education content, which will be reviewed before any decision is made on delivery.

Interested? Fill in the form – good luck!

JOICO Color Talent Awards Reveal Finalists

Marc Antoni stylists among the line-up

by AMANDA | INFORM

Hair by Alysha O’Keefe

The JOICO Color Talent Awards have unveiled the names of finalists, with more than 200 entries logged in the first year of the competition.

Charlotte Lauren Giamattei and Alysha O’Keefe from Marc Antoni are representing the UK, with the stylists finalising in the (In-Salon) Transformation Snapshot and Young Creative Talent categories. The winners will be announced in January on the @joicoeurope Instagram feed.

The judging panel featured a roster of leading names, including colour educator Grace Dalgleish alongside JOICO artists and ambassadors such as Bruno Marc Giamattei, Sevda Durukan, Dan Spiller, Alberto Di Domenico, JOICO EMEA head of marketing and Danielle Swartebroeckx and JOICO EMEA head of education.

The 2025 finalists are:

(In-Salon) Transformation Snapshot
Maria Ahle – Juma Hairstudio, Denmark
Clinton (Chante) Herries – The Goddess Emporium, South Africa
Charlotte Lauren Giamattei – Marc Antoni, United Kingdom

 Young Creative Talent
Ruby Lowe – Marc Antoni, United Kingdom
Regina Kiss-Varga – Fésűszépségszalon, Hungary
Alysha O’Keefe – Marc Antoni, United Kingdom

Creative Talent
Monika Woźniak – Hair Colorist Studio, Poland
Maria Sanotchi – JOICO Központ, Hungary
József Szikrist – HAIRSZIKRISZT, Hungary

HairCon Now Powered By Fresha

Hair and barbering event announces revolutionary new five-year premier partnership

by AMANDA | INFORM

Exciting times lie ahead for the UK’s most innovative hair and barbering experience as HairCon reveals a major new chapter, welcoming Fresha as its official Premier Partner for the next five years.

Bold, disruptive and future forward, the partnership marks the launch of HairCon powered by Fresha, bringing together two brands driven by a shared ambition to empower and push the hair and barbering industry forward.

HairCon has quickly earned its reputation as ‘no ordinary trade show’. Set within a live music venue, it blends high production creative moments, real business insight, and a festival atmosphere that runs long into the night. Fresha, meanwhile, has changed how tens of thousands of salons and barbershops operate around the world with its booking software. It equips professionals and business owners with the tools they need to run their businesses day-to-day with confidence, as well as thrive in a fast-changing industry.

Together, they are focused on championing creativity, supporting strong, sustainable businesses, and bringing the global hair and barbering community together.

Book your tickets to HairCon now: 13-15 June, O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester

Who’s A 2026 Remi Cachet Super Stylist?

Top extentionists for the brand revealed as new incentive programme is unveiled

by HAYDN | INFORM

Hair Syrup’s Lucie Macleod 

Extensions brand Remi Cachet have revealed their Super Stylists for 2026. The Super Stylist community comprises the top tier of Remi Cachet extensionists, offering them exclusive access to extra benefits that include discounts, training,collaboration opportunities and more. Discover who’s made it onto the 2026 Super Stylist Honour Roll.

Led by founder and global creative director Victoria Lynch, Super Stylists represent the most passionate and committed professionals. “Each year we open the Super Stylist opportunity for applications, ensuring that we broaden the chance to participate. We are always inspired by the quality and talent of the individuals that choose to apply,” she said.

A new part of the project for 2026 is the Super Stylist of the Month Incentive Programme, celebrating the stylists that go above and beyond as brand champions. Each month, one Super Stylist is celebrated for their creativity and impact, receiving a £100 Remi Cachet Gift Card and brand wide recognition across their channels. Every month focuses on a different way for Super Stylists to get involved, from content creation and creativity, to education, sustainability, storytelling and craftsmanship.