The UK’s Leading Multicultural Beauty Conference

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Michelle Li is CEO of Sonagi Skincare, founded in London and providing DTC solutions in the beauty masks and patches category, and Co-Founder of the Beauty Intelligence Project, which bridges the AI gap for female leaders in beauty. Previously, she worked in China for over 17 years across the fashion, retail, and automotive industries. She has experience building businesses from the ground up and leading both inbound and outbound investment deals, with a focus on cross-border strategy, investment value creation, and consumer community building. With a Chinese-American background, Michelle has held senior roles in both multinational and local Chinese companies. As an entrepreneur, she founded her first start-up in 2016 to deliver leadership training and educational events for professional women in China. Michelle served on the L’Oréal Women’s Advisory Board, consulted for WME Fashion (Endeavor), and regularly speaks at women’s leadership forums.

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Dr Vanita Rattan is a cosmetic formulator and a doctor in Medicine (MBBS) and Physiology/Pharmacology (BSc). She has treated 40,000 cases of hyperpigmentation globally with a 95% success rate, and was also awarded The BMA Book Award for outstanding contribution to medical literature. Dr Vanita Rattan has become the go-to voice for skincare, with 3.5+ million followers across YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. She is passionate about sharing her science-based wisdom to all, leading her to formulating her own doctor-backed Skincare and Haircare ranges formulated for skin of colour, under ‘Dr. Vanita Rattan’. At Tones of Beauty, Dr. Vanita Rattan will be launching ‘The Skin of Colour Glow Facial (For Professionals)’, featuring The Complete Daily Range, Glow Chemical Peel and Glow Serum.

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Gabriella Anderson is the Founder and CEO of Braids Gang, one of the fastest-growing global platforms dedicated to elevating textured-hair artistry, cultural representation, and the empowerment of women and girls. Originating from her own journey of hair loss and rebuilding self-esteem, Braids Gang has evolved into a digital community of almost 600,000 people, impacting more than 250 million individuals globally.   Under Gabriella’s leadership, Braids Gang has become a trusted partner for leading professional and textured-hair brands, including MYAVANA Hair AI, Design Essentials, Denman Brush, Tangle Teezer, Amika and Vagaro to name a few. Her work and community impact have been recognised across major media outlets such as ELLE, Essence, Cosmopolitan, Glamour UK and Hairdressers Journal International, with Braids Gang highlighted by Huda Beauty as a top global source of braid inspiration.   Beyond building a powerful movement, Gabriella plays a key role in industry advancement. She is a member of the Hair Equity Taskforce with the British Beauty Council, contributing to national advocacy, education reform, and improved textured-hair standards across the UK. Her influence extends into youth empowerment through her work as Lead Mentor at Our Pain 2 Power CIC, where she delivers trauma-informed, transformative programmes centred on self-love, confidence, and career development for vulnerable young girls.   Driven by a commitment to equity, representation, and innovation, Gabriella continues to shape the future of textured-hair beauty, building opportunities for professionals while shifting the cultural and educational landscape on a national and global scale.

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Lin is the founder of Nuwa, a wellness brand inspired by family traditions and Traditional Chinese Medicine, created for the demands of modern work and high-performance living. Its flagship product, Nuwa Productivity, was developed with leading Biochemists to support busy lives with focus, energy and stress.Prior to founding Nuwa, Lin was a consultant at McKinsey, where she advised FTSE 100 clients across healthcare, insurance, consumer goods on venture-building and digital transformation. Previously, she worked in Venture Capital supporting early-stage startups; and led global innovation programmes for Arup, helping drive change across its 16,000-person organisation. Originally from Singapore and now based in London, she brings a global perspective on business, culture, and wellbeing. She speaks on female entrepreneurship, innovation, workplace equity, resilience, and leading with empathy and purpose. Passionate about helping others grow, she has mentored dozens of students and early-career professionals to build meaningful careers.

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Tiffany Siaw-Misa is a creative entrepreneur and operational architect whose career has placed her at the highest levels of fashion, luxury, and creative enterprise, including serving as Chief of Staff to Ozwald Boateng OBE. She has spent two decades building the infrastructure that allows visionary leaders and brands to bring their most ambitious projects to life, delivering major productions across the globe, from the 9th African Union Summit in Accra to the first ever fashion show at the Harlem Apollo and Ozwald Boateng's participation at the Met Gala. She is a problem solver who identifies structural gaps that others overlook, an approach that has led her to develop a portfolio of ventures sitting at the intersection of culture, design, and operations. She is the founder of The Noah Project, a consultancy providing senior-level operational partnership to creative founders and entrepreneurs; co-founder of The Siaw Misa Project, a boutique brand design studio blending impactful design with emotive storytelling; and co-founder of Tapestry & Co, a cultural intelligence consultancy helping beauty brands authentically connect with and serve multicultural consumers.

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Shanice Hoo-Mills is a Cultural Strategist with over 10 years of experience advising founders, brands and organisations on positioning, reputation and cultural influence, with a focus on translating visibility into commercial growth. She is the Founder of Kallure, a boutique brand and cultural strategy consultancy working across lifestyle, wellness, beauty, luxury and tech. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, culture and visibility, helping brands move beyond noise to build clarity, connection and long-term influence. She is known for shaping narratives that cut through, turning ideas into movements, brands into communities, and visibility into measurable influence.   Shanice has led and contributed to strategies for brands including Vodafone, Slenky, Coutts x VaynerMedia, Beauty Logistics and Tressly, bringing a perspective that bridges corporate environments with grassroots cultural insight. Her work focuses on helping brands translate visibility into clearer positioning, retail readiness, and opportunities for distribution and growth. She has been recognised as one of the “9 Founders to Watch” by the UK Black Comms Network, featured across BBC, ITV and The Evening Standard, and has served as a judge for leading industry awards including M&M Global, PRmoment and the London Impact Awards. Shanice is a sought-after speaker, regularly contributing to industry conversations at events including the Professional Beauty Show and Tones of Beauty Conference.

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Marta Zaczkowska is a Global Waxing Expert, International speaker, Educator, and International Judge with over two decades of experience in the beauty industry. She is the President of BCA UK – The Beauty Connect Association, Founder and Owner of Zakawax Professional Line, and bestselling author of “The Art of Pregnancy Waxing”. Recognised internationally for her expertise in advanced waxing, skin safety, and inclusive treatment protocols for all skin tones, Marta is also an Industry Advisor and passionate campaigner dedicated to raising professional standards within the global beauty industry.

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Ayan Osman is Founder of Twenty Fifth Media, a growth agency helping beauty and wellness DTC brands scale profitably through performance led paid media. We build the creative strategy, design funnels, and source content creators to drive sustainable growth across Meta, TikTok, and Google. With a proven track record of driving millions in ad revenue, we help brands turn attention into profit. Over the past 3 years, they’ve helped scale 4 of the biggest beauty brands on TikTok through sharp content strategies and smart media buying - including Pink Honey (famous for their brows) and Clomana Marshmallow sponges.