It’s vital that whatever your status, experience and responsibilities as a hairdresser or salon owner, you continue to evolve. Just as the world keeps on turning, so must your approach to working, particularly creatively. But it’s tough. Especially if you’re a solo artist or sole owner of a business. How do you feed your artistic soul? How do you make time, find inspiration and motivation to work on yourself?
We’re delighted to announce the second edition of The Creative Retreat London. This experience could be just what you need. Eminent hairdresser and educator, Candice Mckay is hosting a 2-day dive into reconnecting with how you think and create, not just what you do. The first iteration earlier this year was superbly successful. We can highly recommend!
Let’s hear from someone on the first Creative Retreat
“Candice is truly a visionary. The Creative Retreat provided exactly the reset my mind needed to grow and evolve. I was especially struck by how thoughtfully the experience guided us through each stage of the creative process, gently sparking new ideas and perspectives along the way.
“Being surrounded by other creatives was equally inspiring. It highlighted just how powerful and unique each individual vision can be. I’m leaving with a renewed sense of clarity and a much stronger understanding of the creative direction I want my identity to follow “ Matty Bradshaw, Apre Hair Concept
Take a creative retreat
The Creative Retreat is two-day reset for hairdressers. For those of you who want to think deeper, create better, and reconnect with why you started. It’s hosted in East London in the calm, nurturing space at Mash Studio near Hackney, with the emphasis on pausing for thought. Reconnect with your creative instinct – the part of you that knows why you do what you do.
Hairdresser Candice McKay has an extraordinary breadth of experience as a hairdresser, salon owner and educator. We’ve known her a long time here at Tribu-te Magazine. In our view, Candice is a guide and mentor. She will share with you how to step out of routine and back into curiosity, confidence, and creative flow.
At its core, this Creative Retreat is about helping hairdressers reconnect with how you think and create, not just what you do.
There’s a strong focus on:
– mindset and creative confidence
– how to stay creative on a daily basis
– stepping out of repetition and back into curiosity, curating ideas and concepts
– reducing the pressure around social media. Building a more natural, sustainable way of showing up
– understanding trends and translating them into work that feels relevant and personal.
If you’re good at what you do, but feel stuck in pace, pressure, or routine, then join. This is two days you’ll carry with you for years to come.
Who is it for?
The Creative Retreat is designed for hair professionals who are:
• Ready to elevate their artistry and thinking
• Interested in planning and producing professional shoots
• Keen to develop stronger branding, content and visual direction
•Looking for education that goes beyond technique.
Discover all the details HERE
To look at booking (and there are payment plans available), click HERE
Visit the socials and see the plans and content – this could be just the reset you never knew you needed! Make 2026 the year you rekindle your burning love for hairdressing.
@candicemckay
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