The Irish beauty industry: made up and making it

To survive the recession, the industry gave itself a makeover

Paul Hession: ‘We now offer hair, make-up and nails under one roof, and we have our own make-up line’ Pictures: Feargal Ward

When Frank Hession opened a hair salon on Dorset Street in Dublin 40 years ago, he didn’t have much competition. “Back then there were very few top hairdressers,” said Paul Hession, ...