Irish Government Unveils Business Hub

Oct 9, 2025 | HOME INFORM, INDUSTRY NEWS, INFORM, INFORM HEADER

Irish Government Unveils Business Hub

Grants, Funding And Expert Advice All Under One Virtual Roof

by AMANDA | INFORM

The government has launched the National Enterprise Hub, a new one-stop shop designed to make life easier for business owners and entrepreneurs across Ireland. Whether you’re running a busy salon, starting a new venture or simply looking to grow, the Hub can connect you directly with grants, funding, loans and expert advice.

It’s completely free to use, with a dedicated team ready to guide you through the support available for your sector. Even if you’ve never accessed government help before, this is your chance to see what’s out there. Visit neh.gov.ie for details.

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Energy Flash by STIL

Oct 8, 2025 | EXPLORE, HOME EXPLORE, PORTFOLIOS

Energy Flash by STIL

In this narrative from STIL, hair is an expression of the energy and freedom that the early ‘90s brought, drawing from the clubbing scene in New York and London. Think rave club scene merging with modern Scandi and Y2K fashion.

by AMANDA | PORTFOLIOS

Hair: Christel Barron-Hough and Gen Itoh, STIL

Hair assistants: Bekki Delehedy, Annie Franklin and Stevie-Leah Loscombe

Make-up: Katie Moore

Styling: Claire Frith

Photography: Alex Barron-Hough

Unfinished Symphony by Harry Andreou

Keen to create a collection that celebrates imperfections, the hair within Harry Andreou’s story feels raw, messy, seen almost as if mid-transformation. It speaks to rough edges, ideas unresolved with each look rebelling against the need for everything to be polished for approval.

by AMANDA | PORTFOLIOS

Hair: Harry Andreou

Make-up: Si James

Styling: Magdalena Jacobs

Photography: Chris Bulezuik

Ethereal by Project Scotland 2025

With a central ethereal and dreamy theme, each model in Project Scotland’s collection looks looking angelic, dressed in soft white with floaty diffused hair and powdered faces. All delivering a feeling of being brand new…

by AMANDA | PORTFOLIOS

Mentor: Colin McAndrew

Assistant mentor: Sarah McCulloch

Mentees: Lisa Glen, Alison Simpson, Alison Pilichos, Connie Graham, David Fisher, Justin Mackland, Katie Shirkie, Kelly Evans, Chelsea Dunlop, Natalie Stephen, Nikki Rundel, Christina Thomson

Brand partner: ALFAPARF Milano Professional

Make-up: Trafford College

Styling: Bellanude by Sarah Murphy Styling

Photography: Richard Miles

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TrendVision Award 2025 Winners Revealed

Natural History Museum plays host to competition and shows from iconic names such as HOB Academy and James Earnshaw

by AMANDA | INFORM

More than 520 guests explored London’s legendary Natural History Museum as Wella Professionals hosted the UK & Ireland TrendVision Award 2025 Final.

From the ‘Wella red’-bathed exterior to the presentation of finalist looks ascending the Earth Hall escalator into a giant globe, the event made the most of the iconic surroundings, with dinner, show presentations and winner reveals centred in Hintze Hall under Hope, the famous 25m blue whale.

Hosted by Patrick Cameron and Fergal Doyle, the night included three jaw-dropping shows with 25 models showcased artistry from some of the biggest names in UK and Irish hairdressing.

Surreal Colour: A Celebration of Emerging Talent presented a celebration of rising stars, spotlighting the 2024 TVA winners who have enjoyed mentoring by some of Wella’s guest artists (you might recall them working together for our March front cover shoot!). Mentors Stil, Sassoon Academy and HOB Academy presented bold, imaginative colour work crafted on nine models using the full Wella portfolio to incredible effect.

Shape Your World: A collaboration between Sebastian Professional and Koleston Perfect delivered edgier looks that pushed boundaries to mark the evolution of the brand, all craftedby Simon Tuckwell, Pedro “Plastic” Pinpao, Guy Kleinhaus, Dom Capel and colour direction by Nikki Clifford.

Make It You shared a dramatic exploration of hair as identity and personal expression, brought to life by James Earnshaw, Michelle Thompson and Calum Tierney. It was an electric and eclectic fusion of glam volume, bold colour and braids.

Following the shows, the 2025 TrendVision Award winners were unveiled, a line-up that will now enjoy myriad money-can’t-buy experiences, from a bespoke education development plan tailored to both the winner and their salon to a brand building professional photoshoot and digital content creation session.