Hairdresser: [hair-dres-er]:noun; a person who arranges or cuts hair. (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/hairdresser?s=t)

Strong (strawng, strong): adjective 4: especially able, competent, or powerful in a specific field or respect (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/strong?s=t)

Hairdresser Strong: The especially able, competent, and powerful individual who works in the field of hairdressing

At HairdresserStrong.com, we envision a world where every Hairdresser, Barber, and Hairpreneur thrives in their pursuit of happiness. We are dedicated to tearing down barriers and empowering through community-building events, compelling storytelling, education, impactful public speaking, and innovative solutions.  This is a vibrant, but underserved community, particularly in the areas of financial services and professional & personal development. Join us in shaping a future where every hair professional and entrepreneur, regardless of their background, stands strong in their journey to success.

  • Robert Hughes

    Founder, Host

    Robert, almost a 20-year veteran, has worked passionately, for the bulk of his career to empower stylists, democratize the industry, and shift the power dynamic to be more equitable for the hairdresser. This is an ambitious undertaking that has been guiding Robert through his entire career. This career includes being an educator (both in-house and as a solo artist), launching various experiential start-ups, consulting for various salons, and now piloting a business model that reimagines the relationship between owner and operator…another step in making lasting, foundational change in our industry. Hairdresser Strong is no different.

  • Sammi Heffron

    Marketing, Operations, & Strategic Partnerships

    Sammi grew up in Santa Monica, CA where she was surrounded by sunshine and palm trees. One could even go as far as to say that’s where she gets her positive outlook. Working as a salon coordinator, she has interacted throughout the salon including working with clients, resolving conflicts, and keeping people happy. Her complete background goes even further. From managing social media channels and engagement to organizing in-person and virtual events, she has found that she thrives in opportunities that allow her to make connections with people. Sammi works to get the message of HairdresserStrong.com out to the world and helps Hairdressers to be strong, efficient, effective, and successful by developing educational opportunities and materials.