
Regional Beauty Long Lunch.
Where Connection, Capability and Community Converge. By Linda Woodhead. Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains | March 28–29 Set high in the breathtaking surrounds of the Blue Mountains, the Regional Long Lunch once again delivered a powerful and purposeful gathering of the beauty industry, bringing together regional salon owners, therapists, educators and brand leaders for a weekend grounded in connection, education and real-world business insight. More than just an event, the Regional Long Lunch has become a movement, one that champions collaboration over competition and creates space for meaningful conversations that shape the future of the industry. An Immersive Start The experience began ahead of the main event, with speakers and sponsors arriving at the Fairmont Resort for a thoughtfully curated welcome. A standout moment came in the form of a hands-on clay modelling session led by Emelly Simons, where guests, champagne in hand, embraced creativity and



