Mags Costello
Tuam
Summary
Experienced hairdressing professional who began career in 1993 after completing Art College in Galway.
Over 30 years of salon management, technical training and adult education, including leading QQI Level 5 Hairdressing at GTI and serving as Ireland & UK Lisap Milano Technical Trainer.
International Wella technical Consultant, teaching courses and in salon training nationally . Organising hair shows with international guest artists .
Gold‑medalist with Team Ireland at the 2006 IHF World Hairdressing Championships.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Job‑shadowing, Malaga Hairdressing College – Feb 2025
- Empower AI Course, Bilbao, Spain – May 2025
- Moodle/IT Training – May 2025
- Dyslexia Ireland Online Training – Sep 2025
- Active Consent Training – Sep 2025
*Key Achievements*
- Gold Medal – IHF World Hairdressing Championships (Team Ireland, 2006)
- Lead Technical Trainer for Lisap Milano across Ireland & UK
-Wella technical Consultant UK & Ireland
Core Skills
- Salon management & staff development
- Strong communication & mentoring to students and staff
-creative in avant garde hairdressing skills
Reference
Available on request.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Adult Educator
GRETB GTI Galway Technical Institute
Galway
11.2024 - Current
Teach QQI level 5 Hairdressing and Barbering
Lisap Milano International Technical Educator
Alainn
Ireland
12.2012 - 12.2024
- communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, and fellow educators.
- Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for new salon users.
Technical Trainer
Alainn Hair and Beauty
Galway /Athlone /Castlebar
12.2012 - 10.2024
- Conducted training sessions on product knowledge for beauty professionals.
- Developed instructional materials for hair and beauty techniques.
- Facilitated workshops on customer service and sales strategies.
Wella Technical Consultant
Wella UK
London/Manchester /Dublin
09.2002 - 12.2008
Delivered many courses in the Wella academy in Manchester, London and Dublin , teaching trainees and stylists new techniques and product knowledge.
In salon staff training nationally
Organised many hair shows with international artists
IHF Team Ireland
IHF
Ireland
04.2006 - 04.2006
- Represented Ireland in the IHF World Championships in Paris 2006 , where Team Ireland won Gold
Education
Hairdressing
Aidan Fitzgerald Hairdressing College
Blackrock , Ireland 09.1993 - 06.1994
Skills
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
- Creative
- Portrait artist
- Singer
Timeline
Adult Educator
GRETB GTI Galway Technical Institute
11.2024 - Current
Lisap Milano International Technical Educator
Alainn
12.2012 - 12.2024
Technical Trainer
Alainn Hair and Beauty
12.2012 - 10.2024
IHF Team Ireland
IHF
04.2006 - 04.2006
Wella Technical Consultant
Wella UK
09.2002 - 12.2008
Hairdressing
Aidan Fitzgerald Hairdressing College
09.1993 - 06.1994