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Our line up of speakers for 2026:

Carolyn Sweeney - Kin Connect

Carolyn Sweeney, owner of Creations Hair Salon in Chichester and Director of Kin Connect, a consultancy dedicated to advancing salon businesses through strategic team development, marketing expertise, and financial planning. Her extensive experience includes roles as a salon manager, business coach, and educator, which have equipped her with the skills to help salon owners thrive.

Chris Amos - Chapters Hair

Chris Amos is the founder of Chapters Hair Company, one of the most successful single salons in the country. Established in 1987 and located in Bromsgrove, the salon employs 32 talented professionals, including 18 skilled stylists. Under their leadership, the salon achieves a net turnover of £1Million, with an average weekly retail income of £3,000. Recently, the team has taken over the salon through an  Employee Ownership Trust, ensuring it’s continued success and legacy.

Mark Woolley - Electric Space

Creative Entrepreneur & Visionary:

Mark Woolley is a renowned Hairstylist and Entrepreneur based in London, England

Mark’s passion for Art, Music & Fashion made his journey into a creative industry inevitable.

Mark’s session & editorial work regularly appears in leading publications across the globe, and he maintains a loyal clientele of noted musicians, actors and sports personalities including Siena Miller, Paloma Faith, Luke Evans & Paolo Nutini from his Electric space in Rathbone place, central London.

Dedication to elevating British creativity, and the global perception of Hairdressing, has been his fuel for innovation, collaborating and developing talent.

Electric brand:

Mark possesses a unique ability to mix celebrated creativity within his craft, with proven success in business.

Most famously, Mark is the founder and International Creative director of leading British hair brand Electric.

Electric is one of the beauty industry’s most celebrated hair brands, encompassing award winning salons, an ethical products line, global education, a photographic and film studio, a shared workspace for leading creatives in central London, and its farm & headquarters in the Sussex countryside.

Dedicated to Ethical products:

The Electric brand continues to grow, absorbing Mark’s down-to-earth and nature, and accessible style, as well as reflecting his energy, drive and vision.

Mark bases himself between London and Falmer court, his home in the Sussex countryside, where he has devoted himself to developing and manufacturing ethically sourced, professional hairdressing products, that are regularly used by some of the worlds most influential hair stylists.

Contemporary Artist:

Mark is also an esteemed visual artist in his own right, with a collection of contemporary art produced over a number of years, that is fast becoming appreciated on the British art scene.

Jo Haywood - The Signing Hairdresser

Jo Haywood is a hairdresser working full time behind the chair who has built a career on creativity, connection, and making people feel their best. With a passion for all aspects of hairdressing, she has developed a loyal client base who value both her technical skill and her warm, personal approach.

A big part of her work is about inclusivity. By using British Sign Language (BSL) in the salon she has created a space where Deaf clients can enjoy the same ease, comfort, and quality of service as anyone else. This commitment to accessibility has become a defining part of her identity as a stylist.

Beyond the chair, Jo aims to help spread Deaf awareness and inspire change within the industry encouraging hair and beauty professionals everywhere to embrace inclusivity and accessibility as part of their craft.