The Irish Hairdressers Federation Junior Stylist Challenge used Instagram to drive entries across four categories
Favourite Holiday Winner, Danielle O’Sullivan, Vanilla Hair Design, Carlow
Vogue Inspired Winner, Abi Moloney, Brown Sugar, Dublin
The Irish Hairdressers Federation has revealed the winners of its Instagram-based Junior Stylist Challenge. Trainee hairdressers from around the country poured their artistic energy into creating looks for four categories, posting them on Instagram using #IHFStarTeamChallenge23.
The IHF Star Team of 2023, alongside help from Star Team mentors Damien Nolan and John Keegan, selected the winners.
Head Turning Colour Winner, Shannon Power Divine by Niamh-Hayden, Waterford
Get Texturising Winner, Ciara Harrington, Lynda Mahers Hair Studio, Carlow
And the winners are…
Head Turning Colour: Shannon Power – Divine Hair by Niamh Hayden, Waterford
Favourite Holiday: Danielle O’Sullivan – Vanilla Hair Design, Carlow
Vogue Inspired: Abi Moloney – Brown Sugar, Dublin
Get Texturising: Ciara Harrington, Lynda Maher Hair Studio, Carlow
The IHF will soon also launch applications for Star Team 2024. Candidates will fill in an online application form, sharing their future ambitions before participating in a virtual interview. Those who impress the judges will be invited to the Semi Finals to showcase a Colour & Cut model before judges whittle it down to a handful of finalists. For updates follow the @irishhairfed on Instagram.