## Curls, Coils & Cashflow: Wealth, Wellness & Belonging
An exclusive one-day experience for textured hair stylists & Black beauty brand founders ready to elevate their business, reclaim their wellbeing, and connect with a powerful community.
Join us for a transformative day that blends business insight, personal care, and connection. Designed for independent stylists and beauty professionals, this event brings together industry leaders, wellness leaders, and brand partners to help you grow, not just behind the chair, but as a business owner and creative visionary.
## 🎁 What Every Guest Receives
- Full access to talks, panels, and your chosen track
- A thoughtfully curated goody bag
- Delicious food (included in your ticket)
- Time and space to connect with like-minded stylists, brands and supporters
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## 🔀 Choose Your Panel and Masterclass: Build the Day That Serves You
Explore three tracks designed to support stylists at every level — from the newly self-employed to the seasoned salon founder.
💼 Business Track:
Master your business, streamline your operations, and discover tools and funding to grow a profitable business.
Speakers include:
- Jo Wong, Founder of Let's GROW BFF
- Lulu Pierre, CEO of Boho Locs
- Yomi Onashille, Founder of The Wig Bar London
- Jessica Parrish, Founder of Chief Curl Officer at Shedid & Parrish
💇🏾♀️ Community Track:
A powerful conversation about how community-led innovation is driving transformation in beauty and beyond.
Speakers include:
- Efia Mainoo, Founder and CEO of BlackOwned Studios & Marketplace
- Leyone Banda, Wig Specialist and Hairstylist at The Frontal Sleyer
- Gabriella Anderson, Founder of Braids Gang Community
🧘🏾 Wellness Track:
An immersive track exploring how wellness, nutrition, and self-care impact textured hair and overall wellbeing.
Speakers includes:
- Dr. Charlene Makita, Founder of Natural Aura & World Afro Day Advocate
- Sarah Sango, International Hair Stylist & Owner of Peaches Hair & Beauty Salon (ex-formulator at LUSH)
- JaRoy Buffong, Wellness Coach & Founder of Naiquan
- Teresa O'Nwere Tan, Advanced Nurse Practitioner & Founder of Tan&Co
NEW: 🎓 Education Track
Covering the value and importance of education in the world of hair styling and product creation.
Speakers include:
- Jade Buffong, Founder of Mane Hook-Up
- Lauralyn Clinton, Hairdresser and Hair Educator
- Dr. Vanita Rattan, Founder & Formulator at Dr. Vanita Rattan Hair & Skin care
- Andree Marie, International Hair stylist & Founder of Masion Style Salon
Speaker applications are now closed but feel free to get in touch if you'd like to take part in our future events!
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## 🎤 Stylist Pitch: From Behind the Chair to CEO
A live pitch competition where select stylists will present their business ideas to a panel of industry leaders and potential backers.
Winners will receive prize packages with funding, marketing support, and business tools to take their ideas to the next level.
Perfect for stylists ready to scale a side hustle, launch a product, or bring a big vision to life.
Finalists will be announced soon!
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## 🌿 The VIP Lounge (VIP tickets only)
Designed exclusively for VIP ticket holders, this calm retreat offers refreshments and space to rest throughout the day.
Because those who care for others deserve care too.
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## 🛍️ Goody Bags You’ll Love
Every guest leaves with more than just inspiration — you’ll also take home an exclusive Curls, Coils & Cashflow goody bag filled with some of the industry’s best-loved products.
- Early-Bird & General Tickets (worth £150)– Get a selection of hair & beauty essentials worth £150, featuring brands like amika, Tangle Teezer, Cantu, and more.
- VIP Guests (worth £200) – An upgraded goody bag worth £200, with extra premium products and limited-edition items.
It’s our way of making sure the event continues to support you and your clients long after the day is over.
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## 🎟️ Ticket Options
- General Admission – £75
Includes access to all tracks, panels, and the pitch competition + food and goody bag.
- VIP Admission – £115
All General perks plus exclusive access to the Wellness Lounge, early check-in, premium gift, and reserved seating.
- Early Bird – £60
Limited quantity — first come, first served!
- Mane Hook-Up + Let's Grow BFF Community Discount – 20% off all tickets
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## 🙌🏾 Thank You to Our Sponsors
Curls, Coils & Cashflow wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our partners.
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for investing in the future of textured hair stylists, beauty founders, and our community at large.
Their commitment to supporting creativity, entrepreneurship, and community wealth-building makes this event possible.
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## Who’s Behind the Event
This event is powered by Mane Hook-Up and Let’s Go BFF — two brands rooted in building wealth, visibility, and belonging for textured hair stylists and Black beauty entrepreneurs.
- Mane Hook-Up is a platform designed to help textured hair stylists find clients, manage bookings, and grow their business.
- Let’s Go BFF is a creative network and community dedicated to building better business futures for Black female founders.
Together, we’re creating space for stylists to thrive in work and life.
