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Alan Edwards

Alan started his Hairdressing Career in 1976, leaving school at 16 to Train as an Apprentice in Irvine Rusk. In these 11 Years Alan was with Irvine Rusk he became a key part of The Rusk Team, as a Stylist, Manager, and Art Team Member, being involved in Shows, Seminars and Photographic work.

Holly Fairley

Tilly Capel

Tilly joined Lara Johnson Lifestyle in 2020 after graduating with First Class Honours in Law, having studied at Swansea and San Francisco State University. With a passion for people and an eye for detail, she quickly progressed within the company to become Operations Director. Tilly oversees the day-to-day running of the salon, managing operations and nurturing a strong, supportive workplace culture.

Matt Hide

Amanda Flory

Award-winning Salon Owner, Creative Director, and Educator, Amanda is passionate about hairdressing, education, and innovation. From starting out as a Saturday girl at 13, to training at Trevor Sorbie and working backstage at London Fashion Week and international shows, her journey has been nothing short of inspiring. In 2014, she launched her dream salon in Weybridge, now a thriving hub of creativity and education where she leads a team of 12.

Mark Woolley

Samantha Cusick

SAMANTHA CUSICK IS AN INDUSTRY POWERHOUSE. COMBINING UNFALTERING COLOUR SKILLS AND BUSINESS INTUITION, HER BALAYAGE AND COLOUR SPECIALIST SALONS IN CENTRAL LONDON ARE A FAVOURITE WITH PRESS, INFLUENCERS AND CELEBRITIES. HER ROLE AS A GLOBAL AMBASSADOR FOR LEADING HAIR BRANDS SHOWCASES SAMANTHA’S ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND ENGAGE BOTH HAIRDRESSERS AND CONSUMERS.

Ricky Walters

Owner and Creative Director of Salon 64

Darren Carr

Owner and Founder of Webster & Carr

Phoebe Rowley

Account Manager at Fresha

Josh Lamonaca

Frankie Farnesi

Alan Austin Smith

Michael Van Clarke

Michael Van Clarke is one of London’s leading hairdressing experts, with nearly 50 years’ experience at the cutting edge. He has travelled the world looking after the most discerning clients, including nine Royal families, political leaders, models, rock stars and A-List film celebrities. He has worked with leading international designers for their catwalk shows, worked in photographic studios for the top magazines – getting his first eight-page Vogue spread at just 19

Benjamin Shipman

Benjamin Shipman is the Brand Director for Kasho and The Hair Movement Salon brand, where he also overseas their successful concept salon in Southeast London. As a third generation expert in the professional hairdressing industry, Benjamin blends his deep rooted industry knowledge with a background in behavioural psychology and a proven track record of working with the leadership of iconic global brands like Adidas, Levi's and IKEA

Billy Ryan

Billy Ryan, Co-Director of Tribe Salons, has grown the family-run business from one site to a thriving multi-location salon group employing 26 people. Overseeing strategy, operations, HR, training, and client experience, he is recognised for his steady, values-driven leadership. Billy has championed gender-equal pricing, sustainability, and a culture of accountability and care.

Rob Wood

Rob Wood has 20 years in the hairdressing industry and 10 years ago found a real passion with client who have hair loss. Following a life changing experience with a hair system on a good friend he knew his path within the industry. With TV appearances on channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch & ITV This Morning Rob loves sharing his expertise with hair loss clients, hairstylists and barbers all over the UK & Europe. Proud CEO of Novo Cabelo his mission is to break down any stigma about hair replacement.

Steven Gunnip

Steven Gunnip is a new client acquisition specialist. He is the Founder & CEO of Savvy Salon Club, a trusted growth-partner for business-minded salon & spa owners across the UK & Ireland. Since 2005, Steven has helped salon owners transform their team’s downtime into an effective growth strategy called “GAPs into Profit”. This proven programme attracts new locally sourced clients, generates revenue from predicted downtime, and helps salon teams develop communication skills

Paul Philipps

Rochelle Raye Anthony

Kate Woods

Kate Woods - Founder, KOR Digital Kate has been helping hair and beauty businesses thrive online since 2007. Through her agency, KOR Digital, she’s known for cutting through the noise and getting things done - from websites to marketing strategies that attract the right clients. An early adopter of AI in the salon space, Kate created the course AI for Salon Owners: The Cut (time) and Finish (procrastinating), helping busy owners use AI to save hours each week and grow with less stress.

Tina Din

Tina Din is an Associate Solicitor at Irwin Mitchell LLP, specialising in employment law with a strong focus on advising across the creative, hospitality, and wellness sectors. Tina offers strategic legal guidance on workforce management, compliance, and dispute resolution. She has extensive experience advising on legal challenges from managing contracts and employment status to navigating discrimination claims and neurodiversity in the workplace.

Lorenzo Colangelo

Andrew Jose

Carolyn Sweeney

Jamie Brooks

The award-winning Brooks & Brooks team are one of the most dynamic teams in British hairdressing. Led by owners Sally Brooks and Jamie Brooks, the central London salon is a mecca for passion, education and creativity and is the Home of the Hair Artist. The business partners met when they both worked at the Trevor Sorbie salon in Covent Garden, before opening their eponymous salon in Holborn.

Christel Barron-Hough

Founder Of STIL Christel boasts an impeccable pedigree with a combination of creative flair and technical expertise that has seen her become one of the industries most respected and skilled colourists, renowned for her chic Scandi style, creative flair and precise technical skill resulting in her wining the prestigious British Hairdressing Awards British Colour Technician of the Year Award three times. Christel’s passion for colour has seen her be successful with a range of creative projects.

Jason Downes

Jason Downes is the Managing Director for Vagaro’s UK team. He is a passionate and driven individual who excels at growing & transforming businesses. Jason has been at the helm of Vagaro’s UK offices since the company first expanded there in 2022; driving success and nurturing business relationships internationally. With almost three decades of experience in sales, marketing, and business operations, Jason excels at leading companies in all different stages, from start-up to international expansion

Gavin Hoare

With over 40 years in the industry, Gavin, now a company director, has spent the past 25 years as part of the senior management team at Richard Ward Hair & Metrospa, the UK’s largest single independent hair and beauty salon. Based in the heart of London's Chelsea, the 5,000 sq ft salon welcomes more than 1,500 clients each week. Gavin oversees all aspects of operations, from turnover to team development, leading a staff of 95, many of whom began their careers within the salon.

Noel Halligan

Jessica Parrish

Jessica is the founder of Shedid & Parrish, the award winning premium quality hair range for curly and textured hair. With over 20 years experience, delivering international business strategy across the food and property sector, Jessica launched Shedid & Parrish as a brand that champions hair inclusivity, empowers all curl patterns and makes them a pleasure to look after. Jessica has an Executive MBA specializing in Leadership & Entrepreneurship from Cranfield University

Chris Grimley

Matt Surplice

Scott Cooper

Andrew Hansford

Andrew is a leader in aesthetics education, an experienced educator and treatment development specialist with over 20 years in the UK and international aesthetic industry. He modelled in America, sparking his passion for aesthetics, which led him to study aesthetic medicine there before returning to the UK. Andrew has travelled worldwide for experience and education, frequently appearing on global television, in the press, and on international podcasts, as well as offering one-on-one treatment.

Sheona Wills

Peter Cross

Peter is one of the world's foremost authorities on customer behaviour and author of the best selling book "Start with the customer" which guides businesses of all sectors and sizes through the challenges of building a world class customer service culture in a changing world. Eight years in charge of the customer experience at John Lewis and Waitrose and ten more as Mary Portas’ business partner, mean there are few who can match Peter's unique blend of strategic and practical experience.

Siobhan Jones

Siobhan Jones is a global hair colour educator, brand ambassador, podcast host, and advocate for working mums in the hair industry. With nearly two decades of experience, she has built a reputation for breaking down complex education into clear, relatable teaching that empowers professionals at every stage of their career. Known for translating trends into understated, luxurious colour that feels personalised and wearable, Siobhan’s work inspires both clients and colourists worldwide.

Sean Hanna

Sean Hanna is a renowned figure in the UK hairdressing industry. Over the past 50 years, Sean Hanna has lived the entrepreneur’s voyage. From his first salon in Worcester Park which was generating £20K per year in year 1 - he grew the business to an extremely profitable multi-million-pound brand with 10 salons and an academy.

Rachael Dee

James Foster

Jade Williams