Sola Salons has announced its 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries, spotlighting nine independent beauty and wellness professionals building standout microbusinesses.
Now in its 11th year, the annual ambassador program recognizes exceptional entrepreneurs, community leaders, and working artists who share a commitment to excellence and social impact beyond the chair or treatment table.
Among the honorees are a hairstylist behind the Sensory Chair Project, focused on making salon visits more accessible for neurodivergent clients; and a Google employee-turned-hairstylist who founded a trauma-informed medical sanctuary focused on custom cranial prostheses.
Others bring education and experience from major cultural and industry moments, including work for the Grammy and Emmy Awards, and New York and Milan Fashion Weeks.
The 2026 Faces of Sola Visionaries are:
- Abbey Jae, Bridal Hair Specialist, Wilmington, DE founder of the @sensorychairproject)
- Alex Sharkey, Barber, Cedar Knolls, NJ
- Alex Quinn, Tattoo Artist, Warwick, RI
- Caroline Kim, Hairstylist/ Color Specialist, Los Angeles, CA
- Emily Clark, Esthetician, Chicago, IL
- Pich Seng, Hairstylist, Houston, TX
- Rashleigh Béaton, Barber, Euless, TX
- Rachel Swire, Hairstylist, Atlanta, GA
- Victor Scotti, Jr., Hairstylist/ Cranial Prosthesis, Arlington, VA
Together, they represent nearly 100 years of industry experience and a fresh, entrepreneurial read on modern independent service providers.
Selected from more than 700 Sola suite holders, the Visionaries receive national recognition, storytelling opportunities, industry features, event invitations and a seat in Sola’s Pro advisory group.
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