David Murray

One of Ireland’s finest hairdressers, David Murray, salon owner and winner of multiple awards, is the most senior member of the JOICO European Design Team. David’s creativity knows no bounds and is in demand as a session stylist for fashion and bridal shoots in Ireland and is regularly called upon by magazine editors as their hair expert. Bringing his photographic work to life, David has twice presented his work at the esteemed Alternative Hair Show at London’s Albert Hall. A cutting perfectionist, David works in a methodical and precise way. tutorial.

David: I am a Joico Europe Educator. Twenty one years ago I married Eilish and we have 3 children Adam, Cameron and Charlie. I own my own salon in Drogheda ‘David Murray Hair’. I am hairdressing a long time, 33 years actually. I started when I was 16. I pestered Peter Mark in Drogheda for a job until finally at 16 I got it. I am now 48 and still as passionate as I was then. I wouldn’t want to be working at anything else.

David: My role with is ‘Educator for Joico Europe’. Twelve years ago when I was asked initially to try out the Joico products by David Donnellan of Xpert Professional, I said no as I didn’t know anything about the brand. Joico sent educators to me for a couple of days and I wasn’t ready to commit. They came back again and then yes, I was then definitely interested.

David: I was to help backstage at a Joico Show in Dublin. 500 people had bought tickets. Hair Icons Damian Carney and Sue Pemberton were the stage artists. I got an early call to get to Dublin asap as I would have to take Damians place that evening on stage as he was ill. I was shocked and said no way! People are coming to see Damian. I worked really hard that day and finally I was told I was ‘doing the show’ not just working backstage! I loved being on the stage that night. I was told I did a great job by many. I was happy. Next day I got a bigger surprise I was offered the job as Educator for Joico Europe.! WOW. A long time before that day Team Ireland Manager Maeve O’Healy-Harte said that I should stage. At that time I couldn’t image it. But… she is always right ! I started doing some stage work for Irish Hairdresser and was voted Best Platform Artist so it gave me the push I needed. I now spend my working life travelling throughout Europe for Joico on stage and still keeping my own clientele happy in my salon. What more could I wish for!

David: Yes, she is great. Eilish trained as a bookkeeper but five years ago decided to do something completely different. So she went and trained as a phabotomist (someone who takes blood in a hospital) and absolutely loves her job now. She works at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan and is now working all the hours possible on the front line for the Covic 19 pandemic. I am so proud of her.

David: Eilish has me power-washing everything and keeping me busy. I also have the children so it’s nice to have that time with them. My favourite pastime is running and I run a lot. I should have been doing a marathon soon but it was cancelled. When I run it clears my mind and lets me focus on one thing…that’s when I plan what my next photoshoot will be, what I will do for my next stage show or plan my next consider being a platform artist that I would be great on

David: You should never be bored. There is just so much free education demonstrations and business seminars on the internet at the moment. Improve your skills. Everyone has a mannequin at home. Take it out and repurpose it. Remember mannequins never complain and have lots of time and patience with their stylist. Go on learn something new! Think about competiting abroad. I won several awards and medals during my journey with Team Ireland. It’s great for honing your skills under restrictive time limits and specific rules and guidelines.

David: There are a few. I received a Knighthood from Intercoiffure Mondial in Paris. That was a very proud moment. I am now one of only five in Ireland to have this world award. Also, I love my ‘Hall of Fame’ Award from Irish Hairdresser ‘BEST of the BEST’. I won the competition three times and then the following year was awarded the ‘Hall of Fame’. Lastly my two Alternative Hair Awards for having two of my own Hair Shows at the Royal Albert Hal, London.

• 80% less breakage* • 5X stronger hair* • Increased & more even lift** • Evens porosity for better color deposit • Maintains over 90% of color vibrancy***

* Against combing breakage on damaged hair during heat styling; when using Defy Damage Shampoo and ProSeries 2vs.a non-conditioning shampoo **When lightening ***After 10 shampoos; when using Defy Damage Shampoo and ProSeries 2

- Spray-on bond protection & color perfection -