Past, Present, Future: Rainbow Room International Marks 37th Annual Congress with Awards

On Sunday, 15th February, Rainbow Room International brought together all eleven salons for an evening of inspiration, recognition, and celebration at their 37th Annual Congress, held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow. The day kicked off with a welcome from founder Alan Stewart, who shared the remarkable journey of Rainbow Room International over the past decades, reflecting on the team’s growth, achievements, and the guiding Kaizen philosophy of continual improvement that underpins everything the group does. With the theme ‘Past, Present, Future,’ the day took on a fresh format, kicking off with a live podcast-style session hosted by Ayr Salon Director Riccardo Corvi, sharing insights, inspiration, and reflections on the Rainbow Room International philosophy and creative journey with the entire team. The morning continued with engaging discussions in front of a packed audience featuring Alan Stewart, SalonDirectors Wil Fleeson and Tara Jack, and Academy Director Laura Leigh Kerr, sharing their perspectives on the group’s evolution and vision for the future. Each salon then took to the stage to present their goals and creative visionfor 2026, demonstrating ambition and innovation across the entire team. The afternoon saw the Rainbow Room Artistic Team, led by Suzie McGill, take to the stage, drawing inspiration from the Schwarzkopf PRO UK Pop Icons shoot, as they presented striking …