Lia Hakim
Founder & CEO Hott Salons and Hottblowdry Franchising 
Lia Hakim is the founder and CEO of Hott Salons and Hott Blowdry & Beauty Lounge, a multi-location luxury beauty brand based in New York. She is also the founder of Hott Franchising, a fast-growing national franchise empowering women through salon ownership. In addition, Lia serves as a senior coach with the High Performance Salon Academy, mentoring salon owners across North America in leadership, profitability, and growth. A breast cancer survivor, Lia champions clean, high-performance beauty and reduced chemical exposure without compromising results. Known for innovation and elevated guest experience, she brings both industry expertise and real-world consumer insight to evaluating beauty products