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Beauty innovator & MBE entrepreneur

Sharmadean Reid

Transform beauty industry innovation with Sharmadean Reid, speaker and entrepreneurship expert. Sharmadean works with brands to revolutionize beauty standards and empower female leadership, delivering MBE-recognized expertise for Nike, ASOS and Vodafone.

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Sharmadean Reid

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Sharmadean Reid's biography

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  • Founder of WAH Nails
  • Awarded MBE in 2015
  • Launched Beautystack platform
Sharmadean Reid is an incredibly inspiring entrepreneur who has made a profound impact in the beauty and fashion industry. Her journey began in 2006 when she founded the fanzine WAH, with the aim of promoting females in creative industries. Through her blog and panel events, she quickly gained a global following, solidifying her position as a respected figure in the industry. While building the WAH brand, Sharmadean also worked as a stylist and brand consultant for prominent youth brands such as Nike and ASOS. In 2009, she took her passion for beauty to new heights by opening WAH Nails, a revolutionary salon and creative space in Dalston. This establishment completely transformed nail culture and redefined beauty standards. In recognition of her groundbreaking contributions to the beauty industry, Sharmadean was awarded an MBE in 2015. WAH Nails expanded its reach to London Fashion Week and enjoyed a successful pop-up salon in Selfridges. Sharmadean also launched FutureGirlCorp, a powerful platform that empowers women in leadership roles. In 2016, she opened a salon in Soho, offering an innovative VR Nail Design app that set her apart from the competition. Sharmadean has collaborated with major brands such as Vodafone, Pearson, Adobe, Majestic, and Johnnie Walker, solidifying her position as a sought-after partner in the industry. Sharmadean shares her expertise and insights as a columnist for The Guardian's Weekend Magazine. In 2019, she launched Beautystack, a groundbreaking platform connecting beauty professionals with consumers, revolutionising how beauty services are accessed and provided.

Why we recommend booking Sharmadean

Book Sharmadean Reid as a speaker to inspire your team with her groundbreaking journey in the beauty and fashion industry. Her innovative approach and collaborations with major brands like Nike and ASOS will provide invaluable insights. Empower your audience with her expertise in leadership and entrepreneurship, proven by her MBE and successful ventures like WAH Nails and Beautystack.

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What topics does Sharmadean Reid specialise in?
Sharmadean Reid specialises in discussing beauty industry, entrepreneurship, women's empowerment and more.
What is Sharmadean Reid's speaking style like?
Sharmadean Reid inspires with her innovative approach to beauty and fashion, delivering impactful insights and empowering experiences that resonate deeply within the industry and beyond.
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