Earlier this month we headed up to Revlon HQ to meet with their line-up of creative artists for 2025. Combining some of the most distinguished names in UK hairdressing, this roster of talent will lead Revlon in an all-new educational programme kicking off in 2025.
Revlon Professional General Manager UKI, Matt Horder commented: “I’m immensely proud of the people that represent our brand. At Revlon, we always say our power is in our people and today that has never been truer. Combining talent, expertise and pure passion for their craft, this is an outstanding fusion of brilliant hair artists who we know will continue to drive the brand forward.”
Revlon Professional UKI Group Education manager Rio Agor Watts added: “Over the last six and a half years, I’ve had the privilege of watching our brand, Revlon Professional, grow, evolve, and blossom into something beyond exciting. I’ve been blessed to work alongside some of the industry’s best. While the landscape may have changed over the years, I am honoured to have witnessed such amazing talent and I’m proud to know so many incredible icons who have all played a part in our growth. We’re thrilled to build something we believe can be truly revolutionary for the future.”
Rio will be at the helm of an all-new education programme, assisted by Philip Meehan, Brand Master Educator Ireland and Karen Thomas Brand Master Educator UK. Rio goes on to say: “Education has always been my heart and soul, and I’ll continue championing it as the heartbeat of our industry. The power lies in our people, and that’s exactly what we can’t wait to bring in 2025!”
As well as some long-standing partners, there are also two new faces being welcomed into the Revlon family. Erica Liburd joins as UKI Cross Cultural Texture Expert and Ashley Long joins as UKI Revlon Creative Artist.
Erica Liburd
Erica Liburd is a UK curl specialist and educator and one of the country’s leading textured hair education advocates. Founder of The Muse Salon in Northampton, Erica is also co-founder of the Cross-Cultural Curl Collective and campaigner for curl inclusivity in the industry.
Ashley Long
Ashley Long is Creative Director of Directors in Bearsted, Kent and was part of the highly successful Revlon Professional Visionaries team 2023. Ashley is a Celebrity Balayage, Corrective Colour and Hair Extension Specialist and is a finalist for BHA Southern Hairdresser of the Year 2024.
The Revlon Professional Creative Artistic Team
- Danilo Giangreco – UKI Artistic Ambassador
- Robert Masciave – UKI Artistic Ambassador
- Andrew Jose – UKI Artistic Ambassador
- Phil Smith – UKI Revlon Brand Advocate
- Erica Liburd – UKI Cross Cultural Texture Expert
- Ceri Cushen – UKI Revlon Creative Artist
- Marney Lian – UKI Revlon Creative Artist
- Emy Roccabella – UKI Revlon Creative Artist
- Emma Simmons – UKI Revlon Creative Artist
- Mark Nesbitt – UKI Revlon Creative Artist
- Ashley Long – UKI Revlon Creative Artist
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