Hairdressing Council

The Hairdressing Council of Ireland (“the Council”) was set up as a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation to have a fresh approach to what was needed within the entire Hairdressing sector. Progressive thinkers, with open minds, and a genuine selfless interest came together and formed the executive committee.

Primarily, the aim was for a National Apprenticeship which has now happened and the second term students have started. There were other issues including keeping VAT at 9% VAT. Covid issues are of course front and centre now. The first President of the organisation was Bridget Haren. Followed by a 2 year term by Sean Taaffe.

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As one of the founding members of the Hairdressing Council, The Council is for the totality of the Hairdressing Industry. Wayne is delighted to step up to the role of President this year. He will continue to support the progression of the new Professional Hairdressing Apprenticeship and push the boundaries to get the industry regulated and recognised as the vibrant professional community it is.

Wayne has two salons in Cork and has been at the forefront of Hairdressing Awards such as Ireland’s Hairdresser of the Year Best of the Best, Alfaparf Fantastic Awards and L’Oreal Colour Trophy. At the OMC World Championship in Frankfurt, he won a bronze medal in progressive haircutting, in Kuala Lumpur won the Gold OMC medal in Cutting and Colouring. In 2020 saw he won Gold in the Global Awards with his colour

Shaun Moriarty is the co-owner with Orla Greene of “The Greene Room” Hair salon in Killaloe Co. Clare and Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The company has been trading since 2008 and has grown from a 2 seater salon to a 2 location, multi-chair salon since that time with a dedicated team of 20 talented professionals.

Shaun believes that the Hairdressing industry is unique in its ability to transform a person’s soul on a daily & Cut model

basis and watching that transformation is a privilege he gets to perform every working day. He is delighted to get more involved now as Vice President of the Hairdressing Council which he has been part of since its inception. Shaun is the reigning “Alfaparf Milano Fantastic Hairdresser of the Year” and holds the current title of Irish Alternative Hair Visionary Award winner as well.