22 September 2025
The HairCon Social Stage (presented by fresha) was the beating heart of business insight and community connection
Across two days, over 30 talks and panel sessions featured more than 100 influential speakers sharing expertise on everything from social media mastery to salon sustainability.
Highlights included “Smashing Social Media to Build a Business,” where digital-savvy stylists Rob Wood, Cal Newsome, and Jaymz Rigby-Marsters revealed how to go viral for growth. BarberEVO magazine hosted a lively “Beyond the Short Back & Sides” panel with some of the UK’s biggest names in barbering, challenging professionals to think outside the traditional barbering box. In “The Big Idea: How to Stay Inspired,” legendary icons Cos Sakkas (TONI&GUY), Antoinette Beenders (Aveda), and Errol Douglas MBE shared personal stories of finding fresh inspiration, in a conversation moderated by Sergi Bancells that left the audience buzzing with creative ideas. Another standing-room session, “Breaking the Mould: Women Redefining Beauty and Hair,” presented by Vagaro, featured trailblazers like Lisa Farrall and Rochelle Raye-Anthony discussing the future of beauty standards in the industry. Wellness brand Glowwa brought together a powerhouse of ambassadors to delve into “The Power of Word of Mouth,” highlighting how authentic buzz can elevate a business. Capping it all off, the NHBF (National Hair & Beauty Federation) took over the Social Stage to unveil the Top 50 Hair Influencers of 2025 live on Sunday hosted by last year’s winner Cal Newsome announcing Efi Davies as top of the charts!
