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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.
Daily Record
04-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Rainbow Room International brings Japanese innovation to the Ayr salon
Ayr salon director Riccardo Corvi and apprentice Ava Lester returned from the experience with a deeper appreciation for precision, calm, and purpose in hairdressing. After an inspiring educational trip to Japan, Scotland's largest salon group, the award-winning Rainbow Room International, is now implementing key insights gained from the experience into their salon environment. The trip was made possible by Laura Leigh Kerr, the Director of Howard Street Academy, and the 2024 Educator of the Year for the prestigious Fellowship for British Hairdressing. She played a crucial role in securing the successful bid that allowed the group to embark on the unique, once-in-a-lifetime journey to the Far East.. The opportunity followed a rigorous application process funded by the Turing Scheme, which ultimately approved the trip. The experience was not only an opportunity for the eight young apprentices selected to participate, but it also proved transformative for everyone involved. The meticulous techniques, respectful client rituals, and deep appreciation for the hairdressing profession in Japan left a lasting impression. For Riccardo Corvi, salon director of Rainbow Room International Ayr, and apprentice Ava Lester, the educational trip to Japan was a profound reminder that true excellence in hairdressing lies in technique, focus, and the courage to create with intention. Travelling as part of the select group representing Scotland's leading salon group, Riccardo and Ava were immersed in Japan's unique salon culture, where discipline, calm, and craft go hand in hand. Riccardo said: "What we experienced wasn't just skill, it was precision with purpose. Everything we saw, from cutting to styling, was about control, discipline and deep respect for the process. That mindset has already elevated how we're approaching our work back in Ayr." Ava, one of the eight apprentices chosen for the opportunity, was particularly struck by the serenity of the salons. She said: "It was so chilled and quiet. You felt relaxed as soon as you stepped in, like you were in a completely different world." But beyond the atmosphere, it was the technique that left a lasting impact. Ava described a hair-up demonstration that used just a single pin to create a perfectly formed French roll, no heat, barely any product, only backcombing and technique. She said: "It was so precise and so effortless. It showed me how much you can achieve when you strip it all back and focus on the craft." Riccardo agreed that this minimalist, deeply considered approach is something his team in Ayr is now embracing more than ever. He added: "Less product, less rushing, more thought, more purpose. The team has returned with a sharper eye, a steadier hand, and a real appreciation for the power of precision." Inspired by Japanese calm, clarity, and technical mastery, both Riccardo and Ava are championing a return to thoughtful creativity, where each section, snip and styling move is done with care, clarity and confidence. Riccardo said: "Japan reminded us that hairdressing is an art form, one that deserves time, focus, and a genuine love of the craft. "And that's exactly the energy we're bringing back to Ayr."
