Reintroduced in 2025, the Art Team is one of the Federation’s most prestigious initiatives, designed to showcase innovation, elevate standards and inspire the wider industry.
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Art Team is selected through a highly competitive live judging process, recognising exceptional creativity, technical ability and professional vision.
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The IHF Art Team 2025 consists of five outstanding stylists, selected from across Ireland, and led by Artistic Director Stephen Kelly.
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Together, the team is developing an original photographic and educational collection that will be showcased throughout 2026.
Stephen Kelly
Artistic Director
Zeba Hairdressing
Kon Kelly
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Hair by Kon
Sean Losty-Mooney
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Alchemy Hair & Makeup, Dublin
Aoife O’Toole
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Vanilla Hair Design, Carlow
Suzie Dowling
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Elite Hair Extensions
Pauline Whelan
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Queen Salon Group