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A body representing the hair and beauty industry has defended salons like Peter Mark, which has come under fire for plans to charge hefty fees as add-on costs for hair treatments.

Incoming President of the Irish Hairdressers Federation, Danielle Kennedy, told RTÉ's Today with Sean O’Rourke programme that there had been a huge surge in demand from customers who felt they could not wait until July, when restrictions are expected to be eased on hair salons and barbers.