The Hair Escape retreat, hosted by Blake Reed Evans, an educator, influencer, and part owner of Shear Art Salons, in collaboration with industry icon and owner of Gracias Madre in Jaco, Costa Rica, Sheri Doss, had its first successful outing.
Designed to provide a space for hairstylists to recharge, learn, and connect, the event blended education, wellness, and business development to inspire and empower attendees.
Educational sessions were led by Deb Rosenberg, a Product Development Expert based in New York, and Laura Frazier, Wellness Expert, Educator, and Salon Owner of Blush & Bone in Charleston, SC.
Hair Escape offered attendees a space to step away from the hustle and bustle of their daily routine and spend time investing in their personal and professional growth.
“The first Hair Escape retreat was a huge success, and I would like to say a huge thank you to all of our guests and session leaders for making it such a wonderful experience. The event was born from my passion for community, travel, and elevating the beauty industry through education, and it was fantastic to see it so warmly received,” says Reed Evans. “I wanted to provide an event that blended education, wellness, business, adventure, and relaxation and the feedback we have received indicates we did just that, with many attendees already expressing excitement for the next one.”
With a focus on self-care, Hair Escape blended educational workshops covering essential skills such as product development and color techniques to sessions on how to build a sustainable career.
Attendees also participated in various wellness sessions such as yoga, meditation, and mindset coaching which were specifically tailored to support the physical and mental wellbeing of hairstylists. Guests were also able to enjoy a number of excursion and bonding experiences, including surfing, jungle ATV adventures, and a charted boating trip.
“Hair Escape was more than just a retreat—it was a transformative experience where hairstylists and wellness seekers reconnected with their purpose and their life plans. Through meditation, breathwork, and limiting belief unblocking, I helped attendees shed self-doubt and step into their power. The time we spent on wellness left everyone feeling fresh, inspired, and truly empowered. Facilitating this part of the journey was an honor, and I can’t wait to bring this experience to more retreats.”–Laura Frazier.
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