Salon Evolution 2025

​Strive to achieve • Embrace the change • Earn a better living

​We are very excited to announce the bookings are now live for Salon Evolution 2025.

​Join us for a day of inspirational speakers to motivate you and your teams.

​Let’s come together to know where the future of our industry is heading, and how to raise the standards.

​Get inspired • Be motivated • Know your worth

​Our line up of speakers for 2025 are as follows:

​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.

​Arif Isikgun - Ai Beauty Consultancy.

​Arif is a distinguished expert in retail excellence with extensive experience in luxury retail, including Harrods, Selfridges, and the Aman Hotel Group's spas. His innovative course has revolutionised the retail industry, helping participants double or triple their sales and performance.

​Shereen Ritchie

​Shereen Ritchie is a dynamic leader with 25 years of experience spanning hospitality, PR, and construction. As the former Managing Director of LEON, Shereen guided the brand through both its most successful and challenging periods, ultimately overseeing its £100 million sale to Euro Garages during the Covid pandemic. Currently serving as CEO of the independent bakery brand "buns from home,"

​Claire Martin-Kennedy

​Claires 13 year experience at the highest levels has not only wowed the Caucasian market but has taken the Afro hair scene by storm. Winning and finalising for the industry’s most credible awards in textured hair. Most recently Creative Head’s Most Wanted Texture Expert Award 2024. Not just known across salons and the fashion industry but has accomplished huge achievements in the TV world becoming a finalist on E4’s “The Big Blow Out” tv series spanning over 8 episodes with incredible viewing ratings.

​Simon Tickler - Salon Industry Expert

​Simon has been part of the hair and beauty industry since his teens, With a degree in economics and a lifetime of industry knowledge. At Salon Evolution, Simon will be sharing how he sees the changing future of our industry, market insights and what we can expect moving forward.

​Gemma Hopkin - It’s Science

​Gemma is set to share her expertise on 2025 trends in fashion and social media for the salon industry. Delivering actionable advice on how salon owners can position themselves as experts in their field, through both traditional and digital platforms to showcase their skills and knowledge, and how to adapt to changing client preferences.