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National Post
10-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
Vagaro's New "Textured Hair" Badge Makes It Easier for Clients to Find Stylists Trained in Coils, Curls, and More
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — As the beauty industry continues to make meaningful strides toward greater inclusivity, including when it comes to textured hair, Vagaro – the leading software for beauty businesses – recently introduced their new 'Textured Hair' business type badge, empowering salons and independent professionals to easily showcase their expertise in caring for coils, curls, and more. Article content The badge can be toggled on within a business profile, helping clients quickly identify stylists who are trained and confident in working with textured hair. Article content Article content Vagaro's recent launch addresses a long-standing challenge for many clients: the time and uncertainty involved in finding someone who understands their hair. Article content It simultaneously helps to highlight the professionals who have expanded their education to better serve a broader range of clients. Article content 'Hair is deeply personal, and textured hair requires specialized knowledge,' said Charity Hudnall, CMO at Vagaro. 'The ability to easily signal that expertise helps clients, especially those in the Black community, feel seen, while also helping to elevate industry standards.' Article content Launched ahead of National Black Business Month in August, the badge gives Black-owned salons and textured hair specialists a powerful way to identify their services and be more easily discovered by the clients looking for them. Article content This effort builds on Vagaro's recent activation in the UK at HairCon, where a dedicated mainstage showcase with Project Afro and a braiding bar in partnership with Braids Gang highlighted the artistry and expertise of textured hair professionals, bringing visibility to both stylists and consumers. Article content This also comes as an increasing number of states are passing new legislation requiring cosmetology schools to teach textured hair education. Article content Several states including Washington, Vermont, Maine, California, Minnesota, Connecticut, Louisiana, and New York have now officially recognized & required the need for stylists to be trained across all hair types. Article content As more recognize textured hair education as a professional necessity rather than an optional skill, tools like this badge reflect an important factor in what quality hair care truly means: inclusion, education, and accessibility. Article content Article content Article content
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Vagaro's New 'Textured Hair' Badge Makes It Easier for Clients to Find Stylists Trained in Coils, Curls, and More
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the beauty industry continues to make meaningful strides toward greater inclusivity, including when it comes to textured hair, Vagaro – the leading software for beauty businesses – recently introduced their new 'Textured Hair' business type badge, empowering salons and independent professionals to easily showcase their expertise in caring for coils, curls, and more. "Hair is personal. Textured hair requires specialized knowledge," says Vagaro CMO Charity Hudnall. "The ability to easily signal expertise helps clients, especially those in the Black community, feel seen while also helping to elevate industry standards." Share The badge can be toggled on within a business profile, helping clients quickly identify stylists who are trained and confident in working with textured hair. Vagaro's recent launch addresses a long-standing challenge for many clients: the time and uncertainty involved in finding someone who understands their hair. It simultaneously helps to highlight the professionals who have expanded their education to better serve a broader range of clients. 'Hair is deeply personal, and textured hair requires specialized knowledge,' said Charity Hudnall, CMO at Vagaro. 'The ability to easily signal that expertise helps clients, especially those in the Black community, feel seen, while also helping to elevate industry standards.' Launched ahead of National Black Business Month in August, the badge gives Black-owned salons and textured hair specialists a powerful way to identify their services and be more easily discovered by the clients looking for them. This effort builds on Vagaro's recent activation in the UK at HairCon, where a dedicated mainstage showcase with Project Afro and a braiding bar in partnership with Braids Gang highlighted the artistry and expertise of textured hair professionals, bringing visibility to both stylists and consumers. This also comes as an increasing number of states are passing new legislation requiring cosmetology schools to teach textured hair education. Several states including Washington, Vermont, Maine, California, Minnesota, Connecticut, Louisiana, and New York have now officially recognized & required the need for stylists to be trained across all hair types. As more recognize textured hair education as a professional necessity rather than an optional skill, tools like this badge reflect an important factor in what quality hair care truly means: inclusion, education, and accessibility. To learn more or to activate your Textured Hair badge, visit Vagaro.
Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Vagaro Returns to HairCon 2025 as Headline Sponsor
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vagaro, the leading software for businesses in beauty, wellness, and fitness, is proud to announce its return to HairCon as a headline sponsor for the second consecutive year. "HairCon gives us a platform to celebrate what makes this industry so vibrant: diversity in both people and practices,' said Charity Hudnall, Chief Marketing Officer at Vagaro. As the UK's premier celebration of hair artistry enters its second year, Vagaro is excited to once again support this groundbreaking celebration of talent, innovation, and community. Following a successful 2024 debut, Vagaro reaffirms its commitment to helping UK beauty and hair professionals thrive by bringing powerful tools, technology, and inspiration to the HairCon stage and beyond. This year, Vagaro will place a spotlight on textured hair and the importance of diversity in beauty education. 'HairCon gives us a platform to celebrate what makes this industry so vibrant: diversity in both people and practices,' said Charity Hudnall, Chief Marketing Officer at Vagaro. 'Textured hair has been underrepresented for too long. We're proud to be part of a movement that's not just styling curls, but creating space, recognition, and opportunity.' The organization will collaborate with the Fellowship for British Hairdressing's Project Afro on the mainstage. 'Textured in Motion: Celebrating Curls, Coils & Creativity' will feature award-winning beauty professionals styling models with various types of textured hair. At the booth, a collaboration with the Fellowship All-Stars will showcase Coachella-inspired hairstyles, blending Vagaro's California roots with a celebration of creativity. Vagaro will also lead thought-provoking panels on the social stage: exploring the power of education, mentorship, and business mastery in the barbering world, as well as featuring trailblazing women breaking barriers and reshaping the beauty space. These initiatives will feature collaborations with major industry figures like Rochelle Raye Anthony, Lisa Farrall, and Adam Sloan, among others. Jason Downes, Vagaro UK Managing Director, says, 'The energy, creativity, and passion were unmatched at last year's HairCon. It's an honour to return as headline sponsor and support the next wave of artistry. We're here to help professionals succeed by combining smart technology with real-world support, and this event is the perfect stage to do just that.' About Vagaro Vagaro is the leading salon, spa, and fitness software, serving hundreds of thousands of professionals worldwide. Vagaro simplifies business management, credit card and payment processing, and makes it easy for businesses to grow their clientele on a modern consumer marketplace. Vagaro's a-la-carte options and affordable pricing provide a unique level of scalability, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes, from the solopreneur to enterprise franchises. Simple, innovative, and reliable, Vagaro empowers beauty and wellness professionals to excel in a digital age. Visit Vagaro to learn more.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vagaro Returns to HairCon 2025 as Headline Sponsor
SAN FRANCISCO, June 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vagaro, the leading software for businesses in beauty, wellness, and fitness, is proud to announce its return to HairCon as a headline sponsor for the second consecutive year. As the UK's premier celebration of hair artistry enters its second year, Vagaro is excited to once again support this groundbreaking celebration of talent, innovation, and community. Following a successful 2024 debut, Vagaro reaffirms its commitment to helping UK beauty and hair professionals thrive by bringing powerful tools, technology, and inspiration to the HairCon stage and beyond. This year, Vagaro will place a spotlight on textured hair and the importance of diversity in beauty education. "HairCon gives us a platform to celebrate what makes this industry so vibrant: diversity in both people and practices," said Charity Hudnall, Chief Marketing Officer at Vagaro. "Textured hair has been underrepresented for too long. We're proud to be part of a movement that's not just styling curls, but creating space, recognition, and opportunity." The organization will collaborate with the Fellowship for British Hairdressing's Project Afro on the mainstage. "Textured in Motion: Celebrating Curls, Coils & Creativity" will feature award-winning beauty professionals styling models with various types of textured hair. At the booth, a collaboration with the Fellowship All-Stars will showcase Coachella-inspired hairstyles, blending Vagaro's California roots with a celebration of creativity. Vagaro will also lead thought-provoking panels on the social stage: exploring the power of education, mentorship, and business mastery in the barbering world, as well as featuring trailblazing women breaking barriers and reshaping the beauty space. These initiatives will feature collaborations with major industry figures like Rochelle Raye Anthony, Lisa Farrall, and Adam Sloan, among others. Jason Downes, Vagaro UK Managing Director, says, "The energy, creativity, and passion were unmatched at last year's HairCon. It's an honour to return as headline sponsor and support the next wave of artistry. We're here to help professionals succeed by combining smart technology with real-world support, and this event is the perfect stage to do just that." About Vagaro Vagaro is the leading salon, spa, and fitness software, serving hundreds of thousands of professionals worldwide. Vagaro simplifies business management, credit card and payment processing, and makes it easy for businesses to grow their clientele on a modern consumer marketplace. Vagaro's a-la-carte options and affordable pricing provide a unique level of scalability, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes, from the solopreneur to enterprise franchises. Simple, innovative, and reliable, Vagaro empowers beauty and wellness professionals to excel in a digital age. Visit Vagaro to learn more. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Press@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
