Helen Reavey triumphs at Visionary Awards 2010

The Irish Final for the Hairdressing Visionary Awards 2010 took place at the Button Factory in Dublin’s Templebar on July 12th. The highly contested awards embrace artistic hairdressers and recognise their talent and vision. 15 stylists from across the country competed for the prestige of showcasing their designs in London’s Royal Albert Hall in October.
The golden girl on the night was Peter Mark Dundrum’s senior stylist, Helen Reavey, topping the Avant Garde category with her interpretation of Masquerade. Her Spanish design was created by meshing the model’s hair with synthetic hair to form a lace effect. The result was inspiring; she transformed a classic look with alternative hair into something unique.

“I am delighted to be awarded first place and am so excited to be heading to London to present my look. It is an absolute honour and privilege to be representing Peter Mark and Ireland on a world stage”, said Helen Reavey.

Michael Doyle scoops Top Accolade at Icon Awards

The annual Irish Hairdressers Federation 'Irish Icons Ball' took place on Sunday 20th June at the Shelbourne Hotel celebrating the contribution and creative genius of Ireland's most talented hairdressers. This exclusive event was a who’s who of world hairdressing and was even attended by the renowned Annie Humphreys, a past International Colour Director for Vidal Sassoon.

On the night, our very own Michael Doyle, stylist to the stars and one of Ireland’s best known hairdressers, picked up an Irish Hall of Fame Icon Award for his tireless efforts promoting the industry over the past 20 years. This exclusive accolade is passed on every two years or so, and the Irish Hairdressing Federation only awards Ireland’s top hairdressing talents.

Michael Doyle commenting on the award: “I am overjoyed to have received this coveted award. It’s amazing to be recognised by the industry and to be rewarded for my years in the industry. I am really appreciative to have even been considered for such an award, it is a great honor”.

Make-over Madness in Merchants Quay

Hot hair for the summer season was the theme of the make-over in Merchants Quay. Gary Kavanagh, mentor to the stars on Celebrity Salon and creative director of Peter Mark along with the Merchants Quay Peter Mark team were on hand to offer the style lovers of Cork a tip or two to keep their hair looking lush and on trend for summer 2010. Makeup on the night was by Smashbox and Debenhams latest collections took to the runway in an exclusive fashion show.

Cork’s Got The X Factor

Simon Cowell eat your heart out – Cork has the X Factor!!! Stylists from the six Cork Peter Mark salons swapped their scissors for microphones and hair dryers for keyboards, all in aid of the Marymount Hospice. Top acts on the night included Tina Turner, Oasis, Amy Winehouse and Peter Mark Wilson’s Glee and Moulin Rouge tribute acts.

The Peter Mark stylists from Mahon Point were the winners of the group category, impressing the judges with their energetic dance routine. Rosaleen Herlihy a client of the Blackpool salon was queen of the mic, stunning the audience with her amazing rendition of the Celine Dion and Bee Gee’s classic ‘Immortality’.

Ms Kitty Cartier, former winner of 'Alternative Miss Cork' presented the show and local band 'Failing Earth' entertained the audience before and after the performances. All contestants were amateurs and the majority of them were salon staff. The night was a huge success as a fantastic €10,000 was raised so well done to all involved.

Buy My Dress raises €60,000 for the Down Syndrome Centre

This year’s Buy My Dress, which is run as a fantastic fundraiser by the Down Syndrome Centre, was a three venue affair with mega dress sales in Dublin, Cork and Galway. Over 4,000 dresses were donated and Peter Mark was delighted to play a part in the event by acting as a drop off point for people who had cleared out their closet! Between the three sales, €60,000 was raised which is an incredible achievement. Our congratulations to all who worked so hard to bring these events together and thanks to our salon teams and clients for getting involved. The Down Syndrome Centre is a brilliant organisation which does invaluable work and we are thrilled to have played a part. To find out more about the Down Syndrome Centre and their work see www.downsyndromecentre.ie

 

More Awards Winners in Dundrum Town Centre

Our Dundrum Town Centre salon excelled at the recent Peter Mark Hairdressing Competitions held in the Burlington Hotel on the 7th of February.
Helen Reavey won both the Senior Stylist and Creative Fantasy Awards, Michelle Byrne won the Trainee Award, Michelle Mc Dermott was runner up in the Senior Stylist category and Erica McMahon was the runner up in the Graduate Stylist category.
All in all a very talented team.

He has done it again - Michael Doyle takes home the Gold twice!

Peter Mark Joint Creative Director, and stylist at our St Stephen’s Green salon, Michael Doyle has done it again and not only took home one award but two! The stylist to the stars has won the Ladies Full Fashion category in the Irish Hairdressing Photographic Awards and was given the gold in the All Ireland finals in the Visionary Awards.

This June Michael was awarded with the Ladies Full Fashion category in the Irish Hairdressing Photographic Awards run by Irish Hairdresser International magazine. He was presented with his award by International Hairdressing Icon Patrick Cameron at the Shelbourne Hotel.
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The Alternative Hair Visionary Awards embraces artistic hairdressers and recognises their talent and vision. Michael Doyle goes forward as the Irish contestant, chosen from 15 finalists from all over Ireland. He will get the opportunity to present a model on stage at the first ever International Visionary Award presentation which will take place at the 2009 London Alternative Hair Show in the Royal Albert Hall on October 18th 2009.

Michael discusses his awards, “As a Joint Creative Director I am absolutely delighted to be recognised by my peers for something I work so hard at. I love my job and the opportunity it allows for my creativity to shine. I am really looking forward the final in London where I hope to take home the gold for Ireland”.

To book an appointment with Michael Doyle please call the Peter Mark St Stephens Green salon on 01 478 0362 or 01 478 0404. To find the nearest salon to you check www.petermark.ie. Remember right now there’s 20% off all hairdressing services at Peter Mark.

More Winning Ways from Peter Mark

Peter Mark has always ourselves on the quality of the training we give our team members, so it was with delight that we congratulated two of our most talented trainers, Michael Corcoran and John Harvey as winners at this year’s L’Oreal Colour Trophy National Finals.

As well as the superb work they do at the Peter Mark College, Michael and John are also guest stylists at the Peter Mark Killiney and Valentino, St. Stephen’s Green salons respectively, where their clients are well used to the work of this talented duo.

Peter Mark are currently offering 20% off all haircare services, so there’s never better time to make the most of the talent on offer in Peter Mark salons nationwide.

To contact Michael, call the Killiney salon on 01 285 5565 or John at Valentino, St Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, Dublin on 01 478 1297.