News, Awards & Industry Recognition
A space to share professional milestones, media features, educational projects, industry recognition, speaking engagements, and ongoing work connected to Vegan Hair Salon UK and Desiree Djanie MSc.
This page highlights public speaking, specialist training, conferences, awards, professional development, community involvement, and major business updates across the hair, scalp, beauty, and wellbeing sectors.
Entered: OCS Community Salon of the Year
Vegan Hair Salon UK has been entered into the OCS Awards under the “Community Salon of the Year / Positive Impact” category, recognising ongoing work centred around inclusion, education, wellbeing, ethical practice, and community contribution within the hair and scalp sector.
The business continues to support conversations around textured hair, scalp health, professional education, confidence, and community wellbeing through events, collaborations, and specialist services.
Community Involvement: Youth of Africa Network - Action Against Violence
Vegan Hair Salon UK continues to support community-led initiatives and collaborative events focused on wellbeing, empowerment, and social impact.
This included involvement with the Youth of Africa Network’s “Action Against Violence” event, supporting wider conversations around community safety, youth empowerment, and positive social change.
Guest Speaker: The African Network - The Confident Woman Conference
Desiree Djanie participated as a guest speaker at The African Network’s “The Confident Woman” conference, contributing to conversations centred around confidence, wellbeing, identity, and community empowerment.
The event brought together speakers and attendees focused on personal growth, leadership, and supporting women within the community.
Launch of Relaxer Protection Professional Training Programme
A specialist professional training programme designed to support safer relaxer practices, scalp-first decision-making, chemical risk reduction, and long-term hair and scalp health for professionals working with chemical services.
The programme focuses on ethical practice, practitioner accountability, and improving long-term client outcomes when working with chemically altered hair.
Guest Speaker: Influential Success - "All Things Hair"
Desiree Djanie appeared as a guest speaker on Influential Success with host Nora Badu, discussing hair, scalp health, professional practice, and wider conversations connected to wellbeing and education within the hair industry.
The discussion formed part of a wider community-focused radio and media initiative aimed at education, empowerment, and connection.
Continuing Professional Education: Institute of Trichologists
Desiree Djanie attended a specialist education session through The Institute of Trichologists, focused on recognising rare and clinically significant forms of scarring alopecia.
The session reinforced the importance of careful clinical assessment, early recognition, and evidence-informed practice within hair and scalp health.
We're proud to have been named Community Salon of the Year 2026 by Organic Colour Systems.
This award recognises our commitment to making a positive difference both inside and outside the salon. Through specialist hair, scalp and skin care, community education, public speaking, radio appearances, and partnerships with local organisations, we help people feel more confident, informed and empowered.
At Vegan Hair Salon, we believe hair, scalp and skin health are closely connected to wellbeing, identity and self-confidence. Every consultation, treatment and community initiative is guided by our mission to ensure people feel seen, heard and supported.
This recognition reflects the trust our clients and patients place in us, the relationships we've built within our community, and our ongoing commitment to education, ethical practice and specialist care.