Denise Walsh, founder of Rustiq Salons and CurlyCo, recaps her whirlwind year after winning Women in Hair at the Women of Vision Awards 2023. “From expanding my salon’s reach to launching CurlyCo, each experience has further fueled my passion for empowering women in the beauty industry.”
From teaming up with fellow entrepreneurs to launching exciting new projects, her professional journey has been enriching and amplified by the award. “Each collaboration has allowed me to amplify my impact and reach new heights in my career”.
Taking a closer look at Denise’s work approach, she reveals how she strives to boost her clients’ self-esteem and confidence. “This shift has allowed me to make a deeper impact in my field and foster meaningful connections with my community,” Denise notes.
Talking about CurlyCo mission, she emphasises how it goes beyond product creation. “Utilising my platform to inspire and empower other women has been a priority for me,” Denise explains, highlighting how CurlyCo range has something for everyone, from loose curls to tight curls to coily curls and everything in between.
Denise’s message to aspiring women professionals is empowering and straightforward: “Embrace failure as a learning opportunity and never lose sight of your dreams.”
Her goals and aspirations for the future focus on continued growth and impact. “I plan to expand CurlyCo, empowering more women to embrace their natural curls with confidence. With the momentum gained from receiving the Women of Vision Award, I’m excited to see where this journey takes me next.”