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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Uddingston hairdresser nominated for Scottish title
Diana Carson of Rainbow Room International is in the running at the prestigious British hairdressing awards ceremony in November An Uddingston hairdresser is celebrating after being named as a finalist at the prestigious British hairdressing awards. Diana Carson, creative director of Rainbow Room on Main Street, has been nominated in the Scottish hairdresser of the year category for November's glittering industry ceremony in London. She earned the accolade after impressing experts at the first round of judging, and says it is 'such an honour' to be nominated for the national title; while the company's international artistic team of which she is a key member has also earned a nomination at the awards. Diana stood out from competitors from across the country in the first round of judging at Epsom Downs racecourse, where an expert panel reviewed hundreds of collections with a high standard of entries submitted. The talented hairdresser impressed with her 'exceptional creativity, technical skill and artistic flair' – and will now submit a further four images of her work for a second round of judging in September, when the winners will be decided before being crowned later in the year at the awards ceremony. She said: 'It's such an honour to be named a finalist at the British hairdressing awards and I couldn't be prouder to represent Scotland. 'This recognition means the world to me and I'm constantly striving to push boundaries, stay inspired, and bring something fresh to our clients and the wider industry. To have my work recognised on this scale is incredibly rewarding, and we can't wait for the awards night!' Senior stylist Diana began her career with Rainbow Room International at a young age, training with the group and progressing up the ranks to her current creative director role; as well as holding a senior position in the firm's award-nominated artistic team which focuses on creative hair design and styling. Her work such as the 'intention collection' are described as emphasising 'authenticity and raw texture [and] showcasing her signature cutting techniques'; and she has twice been nominated for the Scottish hairdresser of the year awards and travels the world sharing her high-demand work at shows and seminars. She also recently joined colleagues in running the popular backstage salon at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow, styling star performers and their teams ahead of taking to the stage for their sets. Rainbow Room say: 'Diana is one of the busiest senior stylists in the group and holds a top-level position in the art team; her knowledge and expertise now see her teaching and coaching in both the salon and the Rainbow Room International academy. 'As a qualified educator, Diana plays a pivotal role in mentoring emerging talent at both the academy and within the salon environment.' The annual British hairdressing awards are described as 'one of the most respected and celebrated events in the global calendar' and are run by Hairdressers Journal International. Executive director Jayne Lewis-Orr said: 'Every year, we're blown away by the level of talent on display. These artists set the standard and inspire thousands — their vision helps shape the future of hairdressing, both in the UK and around the world.' * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Uddingston hairdresser styles stars at TRNSMT
Rainbow Room International creative director Diana Carson joined the backstage salon team ensuring the stars looked their best as they took to the stage at Glasgow Green A leading Uddingston hairdresser once again styled the stars as they took to the stage at the TRNSMT festival on Glasgow Green. Diana Carson, creative director of Rainbow Room International on Main Street, teamed up with fellow senior staff plus rising-star stylists from across the company to run their backstage pop-up salon in the artists' village. They created a range of cuts and styles fit for the stage on Scotland's hottest weekend of the year, welcoming performers, managers and crews at the busy three-day event with a big-name line-up including 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro, Snow Patrol, Fontaines DC and Amy Macdonald. Diana said: 'I love being part of TRNSMT and soaking up all that festival energy – it's such an inspiring experience. 'This year, there was a real throwback vibe with Oasis-inspired looks like textured crops and soft mod shapes. Bringing those trends back to the salon and adapting them into something our clients in Uddingston can wear every day is always so exciting.' She teamed up with fellow Rainbow Room creative directors from Glasgow, Ayr and Lanarkshire neighbour Jacqueline Curran of the East Kilbride salon for the festival, as well as emerging young talents to run the popular and trend-setting festival salon. Described as 'a long-standing backstage fixture since the festival's inception', it is located beside the performers' dressing rooms and was 'a constant hub of energy throughout the weekend' as stars and their teams queued up for creative styles. The Rainbow Room team said: 'The team delivered expert cuts and styling to withstand the summer heat and humid temperatures, while setting the tone for festival hair trends right at the peak of the season' – including more Oasis-inspired looks and 'disconnected fringes and hair full of lived-in, natural movement. 'Now those cutting-edge festival trends are making their way back to Rainbow Room International Uddingston so clients can book in and capture a little TRNSMT magic for themselves.' * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
