Salon owner, educator and podcaster 

Oliver has been working in hairdressing for 26 years. His career began in a small independent salon in Brighton, and he later joined the prestigious Trevor Sorbie company, honing his craft and expanding his expertise. A decade at Headmasters in London followed, where he excelled as art director, art team manager and educator, after which he returned to his coastal roots and set up his own studio that eventually evolved into The Hair Salon Collective – a vibrant freelance-only space in the heart of Brighton and Hove. Driven by a passion for creativity and collaboration, Oliver is proud to have created a space where stylists and clients alike can thrive. 

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Co-owner, Dylan Bradshaw Dublin

Dylan is the co-owner of Dylan Bradshaw Dublin, a 10,000 square foot concept store offering high quality hair services, extensive retail – spanning home, hair and personal care, speciality coffee and tea and artisan baked goods. Throughout his 30-year career, Dylan has constantly looked for ways to evolve and lead, always listening to his clients to ensure his business remains relevant and well-regarded. Dylan is a staunch believer that strong education and ongoing skills development are vital to maintaining an industry that is prosperous, progressive and robust.

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Group operations manager, Alchemy & I Group  

Sean is an award-winning and published colourist and stylist and has collaborated with leading industry names including Toni&Guy, Mark Leeson and Cooper & Taylor. Exclusively aligned with L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, Sean is an accredited Colour Specialist (earning a distinction) and he now mentors the entire Alchemy & I team, boosting the group’s reputation for providing expert colour services. Since the company’s inception, Sean has played a key role, working closely with CEO, Haylee Benton, to bring her vision to life. 

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Salon owner and entrepreneur

Katya founded Myla and Davis in 2009 – then a four-chair salon in south-east London. Fifteen years later, she now runs four thriving spaces and a 55-strong team. Not a hairdresser by trade but captivated by the industry and its fundamental values, she has built a business rooted in care, skill, and community and her people-first approach ensures longevity – stylists staying, clients returning, and an enduring culture. Beyond hairdressing, Katya also owns Llewelyn’s, a neighbourhood restaurant, and Lulu’s, a deli and wine bar, reflecting her passion for hospitality and love of a challenge! 

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Founder, WIG London

Lisa is a multi-award-winning session stylist and educator, resolute about using her platform to teach hairstylists how to be texture neutral – a trademark she has claimed. When she’s not on set styling music artists or presenting prime time television shows, she’s regularly booked by salons, colleges and individuals to impart her knowledge and skill. Determined to “change the hair game”, Lisa’s on a long-term mission to ensure every hair client is best served, arming those she teaches and mentors with a bespoke approach to learning – and growing – in skill and confidence.  

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Owner, Architect Hair Collective 

Hairdressing “practically all of her life”, Louise set up Architect Hair salon aged just 24. Since then, the award-winning salon has moved three times, finally landing in Headingley, Leeds, where it has stayed for the last 12 years. Having successfully navigated her business through pandemic, Louise went on to suffer massive hair loss a year later, a trauma she is still emerging from. She’s a strong supporter of salon-based apprenticeships, and she sat on the advisory panel for the ill-rated T-Level in hairdressing. In 2024, Louise restructured her business model, relaunching as Architect Hair Collective – a space allowing hair professionals to grow independently. 

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Owner, Not Another

Since opening the doors Not Another Salon on London’s Brick Lane 15 years ago, Sophia has continued to disrupt the hairdressing industry, bringing progressive education to the masses through her hugely successful in-person academy, online learning platform and social media consultancy. She currently serves 11,000 students across 52 countries, her courses are being translated into five languages, and with demand ever-increasing, Sophia recently launched the Hilton Club – a monthly social media and marketing membership program that’s really taking off! A whopping 14 business awards (she has a further four for colour) further confirm what we already know: Sophia is an industry titan. 

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Co-owner, Kitch

With roots in high fashion (he worked previously as both a tailor on London’s Savile Row and a couturier for Vivienne Westwood), Scott’s barbering skills have been honed to perfection, and he believes the craft is not only for men but for every client, regardless of gender identity or expression. In July 2020 he and partner Luca Jones opened Kitch – a no-judgement, nostalgia-inducing 50s kitchen-inspired salon in Angel, London, providing an inclusive menu of hair services – and it’s taken off, with plans well underway to open Kitch #2 in the coming months.

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Writer, artist, speaker and coach

Mikyla is a problem-solver, creator and storyteller, championing kindness and connection. She has a passion for helping individuals and small businesses uncover unconscious barriers and identify simple paths forward. An accomplished author and artist, Mikyla is known for her vibrant energy, deep empathy and inspiring perspective, providing the tools and encouragement needed to make meaningful change. Her business, The Company of Smiles, provides workshops, talks and project design, creating transformations through the power of human connection.  

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Product designer, Phorest 

In his role as product designer at Phorest, Jacob specialises in payments and mobile design – building financial products and features that are applied by most of the 11k+ users of the platform. Over the course of the past year, he has been heavily involved with the new PhorestTips product offering and is in the process of designing additional financial tools that will help hair professionals run a smoother, more efficient and more profitable business.  

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Co-founder, Supply 91  

Together with co-founder, Luke Davies, Maxwell opened the doors of Supply 91 in 2021 with the aim to provide a grooming space that is inclusive, progressive and unique. Little more than three years on, the company has evolved to comprise four London locations, including a permanent residency at 180 The Strand – a burgeoning cultural and creative hub, and a flagship site on Regent Street. It’s also been named ‘No 1 Best Barbershop in London’ by GQ magazine. Maxwell has fostered a reputation for truly listening to and celebrating every one of his clients, and his journey is defined by a drive to create a brand that is recognised for quality, care and true innovation.  

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Managing director, OB-1 Hair and Inside Outside   

Lorraine founded OB-1 Hair in 2002 – not as a trained hairdresser, but as an entrepreneur with a vision. A bold move, which led to an incredible journey of growth, learning and industry leadership. At OB-1 Hair, colour is a hero service – a creative, high-performance business driver that keeps clients loyal and stylists inspired. But to Lorraine, great colour isn’t only about technique; it’s about the entire client journey, with every touchpoint shaping experience and loyalty. So, she created Inside Outside, an education platform teaching body language, voice dynamics and communication strategies to help salon professionals elevate interactions and build deeper client connections.

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General manager, L’Oréal Professionnel Paris UK & Ireland 

With a 20-year career building brands and businesses internationally, Sussan now leads L’Oréal Professionnel Paris in the UK and Ireland. At L’Oréal, she led multiple brands into growth and acceleration by leveraging her premium hair and beauty category experience. L’Oréal Professionnel Paris is a brand that has been committed to the hairdressing industry for more than 115 years and Sussan is passionate about helping to empower salons for future success, by not only providing innovative products and education excellence but also by recognising and scaling trends and co-creating new professional services powered by technology. 

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General manager of education and professional development, L’Oréal Professional Products UK & Ireland 

With a career heavily rooted in the hairdressing industry and an unrelenting passion for supporting its future evolution, Monica has become an established and trusted voice for all hair professionals. From how the industry can power ahead through first-class education, to nurturing talent and managing online-offline strategy, Monica is dedicated to paving a way for a new era of hairdressing. 

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Salon owner and business mentor/coach 

Just three years into a career in hairdressing, Tony was managing his first salon team. By year eight, he’d established Anthony John Salons, opening the doors of his first space in a converted barn in Staffordshire. Today, Tony employes more than 20 staff, boasts a customer retention rate sitting above the 90 per cent mark, and has earned a raft of industry accolades. Leading his team through effective communication and mentorship, Tony also provides coaching services; he is committed to ensuring excellence in hairdressing and business and helping others to reach their full potential. 

Owner, Bloom Salons  

Sheona began her career as a 15-year-old Saturday assistant, before training and qualifying as a professional hairdresser. Passionate about business, she studied and earned a degree while working full-time and went on to co-found a multi-location salon group. In 2019, Sheona branched out on her own and launched Bloom in Glasgow, Aberdeen and later in with the Keune flagship salon, House of Keune by Bloom. With a focus on innovation, guest experience, and sustainable growth, Sheona continues to evolve the Bloom Salons brand and enhance the ultimate environment, within which both clients and team can thrive. 

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