By Rachel Lauren
Rachel Lauren is a braid stylist passionate about merging creativity, intention, and healthy hair care. Known for her effortless stitch and knotless styles, she creates space for connection, inspiration, and growth – both behind the chair and online – empowering creatives to elevate their craft with purpose.
The Shaii Effect
Aaliyah Sullivan, founder of Theshaiieffect, is a creative hairstylist with over 8 years of experience in the hair industry specialising in braids.
ByRhii Studios
Byrhii.studios is a luxury hair studio offering sew-ins, sleek ponytails and quick weaves for black women.
C Gaskin Hair
a Freelance Hairstylist based in Kent, with 8 years experience and has a passion for hair with health being at the forefront.
Elle Moore Beauty
Moore curls you say? Definition, moisture, shape, texture, volume, confidence, expression, style, flair and sass! At Elle Moore’s Beauty our philosophy is, to know is to love. It’s simple, when you understand your hair and learn your hair. We are focused on providing each and every client with the perfect curly hair experience.
BlackOwned Studios + Marketplace
BlackOwned Studios + Marketplace is the UK’s first co-working space and retail hub dedicated to Black beauty. Our Manchester-based space is home to flexible studios for Afro hairstylists and beauty creatives, alongside a curated marketplace stocking Black-owned haircare, skincare and wellness products.
Ivy Wild Academy
IVY WILD Academy is a leading education platform dedicated to the artistry and science of textured hair. We provide hair educators with the knowledge and techniques to confidently and skilfully educate our community.
community mixer
An open invitation with a capacity of 50 for our Ruka village to celebrate the pilot of the Ruka Pro Academy powered by Schwarzkopf.
0 – 100, not so quick
This session will offer foundational textured hair and scalp knowledge followed by breakouts focused on care + styling for the full ageing spectrum.
protective styling (beginner friendly)
This session covers foundational textured hair and scalp knowledge, followed by breakouts on beginner protective styling like cornrows and braids, installing Ruka extensions, and extension care.