ABOUT SALON SMART
Salon Smart is Creative HEAD’s
business education and networking event for salon and barbershop owners and managers, delivering unique opportunities to learn from and spend time with a host of respected industry innovators.
Hosted at a London riverside venue
look forward to a jam-packed, day-long agenda featuring solo talks, group discussions, topical debates, live Q&A – and a working lunch!
Two decades on
the event is much-loved for its relaxed, fully inclusive and positive energy vibes – and for providing the perfect space for like-minded hair professionals to gather to gain next level insight and support one another.
Plus
endless opportunities to network with others and make valuable connections that could become lasting partnerships.
FAQ
What is Salon Smart?
Salon Smart is Creative HEAD magazine’s annual business education and networking event, providing a whole day of new insight, learning and inspiration, delivered by industry experts and innovators.
Who is the event for?
Salon and barber shop owners, employers, and their teams.
What’s the vibe and format?
Friendly, informal and inclusive. All the main sessions take place back-to-back, in one space, with seating for all, while meeting, mixing, eating and drinking takes place in another. We aim to create an environment where attendees feel comfortable, confident and supported to share their own experiences and ask their burning questions.
What will I learn?
Salon Smart is packed with support, guidance, and fresh thinking on business, to help you build a better one. The agenda comprises a variety of theme-led sessions including, for example, response pieces to changes in business or industry legislation, insight into current and future customer trends, guiding a team to greatness, shaping an award-winning space, crafting the ultimate customer experience, the power and value of providing specialist services, optimising client engagement, and so much more! You’ll also be connected with the hair and business brands whose products and services could revolutionise and support future business growth.
Is food and drink included in the ticket price?
Yes! There’s a delicious hot and cold buffet on the lunch menu, plus drinks and snacks served during scheduled breaks. We also provide all-day nutrition stations for refreshment on the fly!
Do I need to bring anything on the day?
Just you and your smart phone or other smart device (if you have one), to access our digital event guide (don’t worry if you don’t have a smart device, we have printed agendas on site). We’ll provide some note-taking materials, and you won’t need to spend a penny while you’re with us. Ooh, if you carry a reusable water bottle, bring that with you, too!
I’m not a salon owner or manager; can I still attend the event?
The content delivered at Salon Smart is designed, primarily, to support and inform hair business owners, employers and their teams – the workplace decision-makers. But regardless of your status at work, if you are a hair professional and feel Salon Smart’s up your street, then of course we would love to welcome you. Unfortunately, it is not possible to attend Salon Smart if you are a product brand, product distributor or product marketer (unless the product brand has sponsorship affiliation).
I have a question; how do I get in touch?
Please email laura@theassemblyevents.com in the first instance. For urgent enquiries, you can call +44 (0)1277 288315.