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Supplying Excellence for Over 40 Years
Hennessy Hair and Beauty has been supplying excellence for over 40 years in Ireland's hair and beauty industry. We take pride in delivering top-quality brands alongside friendly and efficient service. We are a second-generation family run business and are delighted to share our wonderful memories with our loyal customers throughout our 40 years in business.
Founders and Directors of Hennessy Hair & Beauty: Brian McCarthy, Susan McCarthy, Kathleen Hennessy & Patrick Hennessy.
Our Story
1980's
The adventure begins!
Our founder, Patrick known to many by Paddy Hennessy, grew up in St. Luke’s in Cork City. As the third eldest child, Patrick grew up in a household of business entrepreneurs. Patrick started his career in the hair industry, working for a leading hair company called Wella. He built up great knowledge in the industry for 16 years as a sales rep and regional manager. He then saw an opening to deliver a cash-and-carry service in Cork. In the early 1980s, Paddy and his wife, Kathleen, founded Hennessy Hair & Beauty and delivered cash and carry services to their customers from their home across Munster.
I really benefited from doing this Course (OPI Gel Colour), I would highly recommend!Ashling Daly Essential Beauty Skibbereen Co Cork
I have been shopping with Hennessey's for my hair & beauty salon in Co. Tipperary for quite some time now. I have to say I'm very happy with their service. They supply everything I need for the hair & the beauty side. Their very friendly reps call me once a month and its next day delivery without fail. They're always very pleasant and informative and professionally helpful with fixing queries of any sort.Lisa Lewis, Templemore Hair and Beauty Salon
We have been in business for 30 years and confidently place Hennessy Hair & Beauty at the top of the list for distributors. Doing business with Hennessys is always a pleasure. The service provided is exceptional from product selection to service. Being a salon owner these days is challenging because the salon suppliers are large companies that really are out of touch with the small independent salons. At Hennessy, they value each and every customer. The staff are always available to talk through new products and follow up on products received. Having a colour technician available on the phone to talk through products is great. Kieran is a very helpful rep and with next day delivery, you are always able to offer the best to your client. Education and support is second to none with training on new products provided. Hennessy's value their customers by offering competitive pricing. Without hesitation I can highly recommend Hennessy Hair & Beauty as a supplier to you!Marthas Hair Salon Killorglin Co Kerry
Paddy rented his first premises on Oliver Plunkett Street in the heart of Cork City, and a few years later, he moved to the existing premises on Pembroke Street. The move to Pembroke Street was a strategic one and aided the company in attracting more customers. The business went from strength to strength after the move to Pembroke St.
The investment by Paddy & Kathleen laid the foundation for how the business would develop in the future. Initially, with a small team, he was offering a unique service that no one else in Cork was doing at the time. Paddy & Kathleen poured their heart and soul into establishing and growing the Cash & Carry business to support their customers.
1990's
The Pembroke Street store was revamped during the 1990s. The Hennessy Hair & Beauty team expanded with both Paddy’s daughters, Michelle & Susan as well as son in law Brian joining the company.
2000's
In 2003 Hennessy Hair and Beauty purchased their first warehouse in Wilton, Cork. This new spacious and more efficient cash and carry aimed to provide a one stop shop for all their business needs. Strong connections were continuing to be built within the industry and the end goal was to help customers achieve their dreams of running their own salons.
During this period of transition into a larger wholesaler, Hennessy’s continued to grow their product range and began to expand into the Beauty sector during the mid-2000s.
2010's
In 2010, our website was launched, which became another platform for customers to shop.
Hennessy’s increased their sales force to 4 Hair & Beauty Sales Representatives servicing the country nationwide. This unique offering enabled the business to offer the customer a regular ordering and delivering service.
2012
In 2012 we celebrated our 30th Anniversary.
2014
In 2014, Susan McCarthy, daughter of Paddy and Kathleen Hennessy, began to transition into the role of Managing Director. Susan joined the company at the early age of 16, and under Patrick’s guidance, they built up great knowledge and experience within the industry. Susan' great relationship with her staff and customers alike enables her to continue to provide the level of excellence within the hair and beauty sector that has been long established.
Together with her husband Brian McCarthy, they expanded the business nationally and secured Hennessys as the well-established “go to” cash and carry for all hair & beauty requirements. Both Susan and Brian continue to focus on Customer support and loyalty as they drive the business forward.
2016
Hennessy Hair & Beauty hosts Award Winning Hairdresser Patrick Cameron training event.
2018
In 2018, the company expanded its warehouse to facilitate a better shopping experience and to deal with the growth in customer demands for its top-quality product range. The Hennessy family purchased Unit 27 to connect to Unit 28, which became the stock warehouse and dispatch area.
Hennessy Hair & Beauty celebrates 35 years in business!
2019
Hennessy Hair & Beauty wins Hi Style’s Hair and Beauty Awards Best Salon Supplier.
2023
2023 saw the revamp of the cash and carry, which again improved the in house shopping experience and enabled us to display and market brands more efficiently.
2024
Hennessy Hair & Beauty celebrates 40 years in business! As we look back at all the amazing memories and milestones Hennessy Hair & Beauty has achieved over the decades, we are so proud of our wonderful, hardworking team. We value our relationships with our customers, suppliers and staff. Together, we are celebrating 40 years in business.
