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Salon International 2008 in Pictures and Video
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 30, 2008 4:58 PM
Dated: October 30, 2008 4:58 PM
If a picture tells a thousand words; this page tells you a million words about Salon International 2008.
To see the full gallery, just click on an image or why not feature your favourite HJi Salon International gallery on your own website or blog?
It's really simple! Contact Kerrie from the HJi team to find out more.
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Salon International Snippets
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Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 30, 2008 10:57 AM
Dated: October 30, 2008 10:57 AM
As tens of thousands of hairdressers flocked through the Hair Show at Salon International there were plenty of tales to be told.
From charity initiatives to competitions and giveaways, these are some of the many stories that came to our attention on the weekend of October 18-20.
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Tags: Salon International
Men's Hair Goes Military Style
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Kate
Dated: October 29, 2008 11:38 AM
It's no secret that male grooming is now a fundamental part of the hair industry, with men making up nearly a third of salon clientele.
Many leading manufacturers now have bespoke men's ranges, shows, seminars and stands throughout Salon International were all demonstrating the return to barber shop style.
Taking inspiration from the short back and sides of the 50s, men's hair had a military feel with hair left slightly longer on top for a smart look with an edgy twist.
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Tags: Akin Konizi , hob salons , male grooming , men's hair
Weird and Wonderful Sights of Salon International 08
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Kate
Dated: October 28, 2008 10:24 AM
When it comes to innovation and inspiration, Salon International is second to none.
And with exhibitors all hoping to stand out from the crowd and catch the attention of the thousands of guests, it wasn't just the hair presentations and on stage demonstrations that needed to be different.
These are just some of the weird and wonderful - we'll leave you to judge which category they fall into - sights that caught our eye over the course of the weekend.
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hob Salons Create a Colour Spectacular
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Kate
Dated: October 27, 2008 10:34 AM
Firey reds, vivacious violets and beautiful blondes set the tone as hob salons showed you can push the boundaries but still meet your clients' needs in their Salon Seminar.
Taking inspiration from Vivienne Westwood, artist Marcus Rothko and Louis Vitton, this was all about using colour to create a wow factor.
Colour guru Christel Lundqvist created a series of stunning hairstyles, as blondes were given flashes of black, violet and blue; reds were infused with coppers and plums and brunettes received the glossiest shine.
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Tags: hob salons , Salon International , Salon Seminars
TIGI Inspirationl Youth shine at Salon Live
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Matthew
Dated: October 22, 2008 5:10 PM
With so many huge names appearing at Salon International it's always good to see some of the new talent coming through - possibly the big names of the future.
And judging by the standard of work on display during the TIGI Inspirational Youth show, there is no shortage of new talent.
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Tags: Gothic , Punk , Salon International , Salon Live , TIGI , Tigi Inspirational Youth
Alan Austin-Smith: Join the Hairdressing Revolution
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Kate
Dated: October 22, 2008 2:37 PM
Business Extra
Alan Austin-Smith, The Fantastic Hairdresser Group
The Fantastic Revolution
Alan Austin-Smith believes that the hairdressing industry is in need of a revolution that must take hold from the moment youngsters walk into the salon at 16.
Alan, the Fantastic Hairdresser, told his Salon Business Extra audience that the team is the most important aspect of hairdressing and therefore salon owners need to change the way they think to get the most out of their people.
He said: "I keep on hearing from salon owners who tell me that their team is not committed, is de-motivated and working against them.
"So I say that it is time for some dramatic changes to what we are doing."
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Tags: Alan Austin-Smith , Business Extra , Salon International
TONI&GUY's Flux Wows The Salon Live Crowd
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Kate
Dated: October 22, 2008 10:33 AM
Combining a preview of the TONI &GUY's innovative new collection with the team's stunning work from London Fashion Week and an eclectic set of adventurous avant-garde looks, there was plenty to inspire at the TONI&GUY Salon Live show.
As the Ting Tings' blared through the speakers, a fleet of 15 models filled the stage, showcasing stunning looks from TONI & GUY's latest collection, Flux.
From cool blonde voluminous curls to dark flicks accented with orange and fuchsia flicks and a 21st-century take on a chic, sweet Julie Andrews-inspired short cut, the collection was a riot of varied, vibrant colours and shapes.
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Tags: Salon International , Salon Live , Toni & Guy
Sean Hanna's Guide to Effective Salon Marketing
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Kate
Dated: October 21, 2008 1:27 PM
Business Extra
Sean Hanna
10 Key elements of successful salon marketing
"Marketing is all about communication and if your marketing isn't effective it's pointless," that was Sean Hanna's opening message to his Salon International Business Extra crowd.
Sean, who is in the British Hairdressing Business Awards Hall of Fame for his Marketing prowess, Sean revealed his ten point plan for effective hair salon marketing.
But like any plan, what works for one salon might not work for another so Sean advises his audience to take his ten key points and adjust them to suit your salon needs.
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Tags: Business Extra , Salon International , Sean Hanna
Peter Lunn: Improve Business with a Care Surge
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Kate
Dated: October 21, 2008 11:53 AM
Business Extra
Peter Lunn, The Business Coach
Improve yourself, your business, your team
The effervescent Peter Lunn opened his presentation promising that after his 60-minute stint onstage, the audience would learn something, feel inspired and be motivated. And judging by the cheers at the end, he didn't disappoint.
Peter said people management is core to a successful business and all-important client retention.
And this theory culminated in his Care Surge four-point plan for keeping those customers coming back.
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Tags: Business Extra , Peter Lunn , Salon International
Use Your Salon Stars To Boost Business
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Kate
Dated: October 21, 2008 11:20 AM
Business Extra
Jon MacLeod, Paterson SA
Increase your profit without spending a penny
Jon MacLeod's Salon International Business Extra presentation focused on how finding the stars in your salon team can help your business boost profits without busting your budget.
Running through a roll-call of Paterson SA's brightest sparks, Jon explained the talents each high-achieving member of what he calls his salon family brings to the business - and why those skills have helped shape the company's success.
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Tags: Business Extra , Jon MacLeod , Salon International
Jamie Stevens Creates Wigs on the HJ Stand
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Kate
Dated: October 20, 2008 11:56 AM
One of the biggest challenges facing any hairdresser who wants to create fantastic shapes and colours is being restricted by model's contract. To solve this, ghd creative director Jamie Stevens, has come up with his own way of creating wigs that give the freedom to create, which he showcased on the HJ Stand at Salon International.
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Steven Carey Creates Hair Turbans
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Kate
Dated: October 20, 2008 9:37 AM
"Anything goes in avant garde," that was the key message from Steven Carey who, assisted by three junior members of his art team, created looks from his Turban Collection on the HJ Stage.
Dior recently sent models dressed in turbans to the catwalk dressed and Steven and his team decided to recreate that look using hair in place of the fabric.
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Tags: Salon International
Patrick Cameron launches his Prestige collection
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Matthew
Dated: October 19, 2008 1:55 PM
Salon International favourite Patrick Cameron wowed the crowds yet again with his new Prestige collection.
The anticipation for his Salon Live show, sponsored by Wella Professionals, started as the international audience jostled for the best seats in the house, and once it began they certainly weren't disappointed..
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Tags: long hair , Patrick Cameron , Wella Professionals
Tim Hartley wows Salon Live audience
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Kate
Dated: October 19, 2008 1:23 PM
Simplistic elegance was the buzz phrase of Tim Hartley's stunning show for Salon Live. There was, he said, a return to classic techniques with a twist - something reflected beautifully in the looks he presented to the capacity crowd.
Tim began by sharing some of the major references for his work, and as always with this master of cutting, they were diverse and inspirational, including Italian furniture designers, cutting edge photographers and modern art.
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Tags: Salon International , Salon Live , Tim Hartley
Back to Nature with Rush Technature
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Emma S.
Dated: October 19, 2008 1:11 PM
It was back to nature at the Rush seminar, when the artistic team presented its Technature collection.
Taking inspiration from nature and the current trend for animal prints, the eclectic mix combined with panels of colour with masses of movement.
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Tags: Rush , Salon Seminars
Key Trends on Display at Salon International
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 19, 2008 9:34 AM
The talent is on the stage, the music is blaring out, the hairdressing crowd are getting excited: it can only mean one thing: Salon International is back in town.
Hundreds of exhibitors from across the globe have flocked to ExCel to demonstrate everything from hair extensions to colouring techniques to wet shaves and the very latest in scissors.
Eagerly awaiting their displays, soaking up the atmosphere and seeking inspiration for new products and techniques are thousands of visitors of all ages and levels of experience.
And if the exhibitors have a global feel, that's nothing compared to the guests. In one seminar alone visitors came from as far afield as Denmark, Slovenia, Hungry, Sweden, Finland, Japan, Korea, Italy, Germany, Australia. Talk about multi cultural!
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Sassoon Deconstruct with their New Collection
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Kate
Dated: October 18, 2008 5:25 PM
If you don't know the rules you can't break them and if you can't construct great haircuts you can't deconstruct them to make even better hair styles.
That's the principle of Sassoon's latest collection, Deconstructionism.
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Tags: Salon International , Salon Live , Sassoon
Mahogany Create Illusions with Optec
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Kate
Dated: October 18, 2008 12:56 PM
Has it ever occurred to you that creating a great hairstyle is just a series of optical illusions to create shape and movement?
Mahogany spotted the optical illusions in hair shapes and worked with them to create their Optech collection of two distinct styles that play with curves, asymmetry and geometric shapes to create balance and movement.
Demonstrated in a two hour Salon International Seminar the creative team created a variety of hair cuts that were interpretations of the Optech's two key looks.
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Tags: Mahogany , Salon International
Salon International: Hairdressing Event of the Year
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 16, 2008 5:37 PM
What are you doing this weekend? Clubbing with your friends? Hanging around at home?
Well, why not be inspired - come and visit Salon International at ExCeL London on Saturday 18 to Monday 20 October. It is guaranteed to be three days of non-stop excitement, education, motivation and innovation. BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW!!!
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Offers and Promotions at Salon International
Posted by
Kate
Dated: October 15, 2008 4:42 PM
BOOK YOUR SALON INTERNATIONAL TICKET NOW!!!
Salon International is a mecca for new and innovative products and throughout the weekend there will be not-to-be-missed offers and exciting launches.
These are just some of the promotions that you can make the most of over the course of the weekend.