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A branded Rolls Royce, digital gurus and more hairdressing A-listers than you can shake a straightener at, all this and more will be at Salon International 2019.
A is for A Listers
A host of hairdressing A-listers will be at the show including Patrick Cameron (catch him at his Salon Live show and the Wella Professionals stand X140), Guy Tang (watch his Salon Live show and see him on the Salon Success stand W156), as well as Instagram star Sofie Pok (who will be doing a live BaByliss Pro seminar).
B is for Barbers
Around the Modern Barber stage there will be a dedicated area for barbering and male grooming brands such as The Bluebeards Revenge (stand A110), Mr Barbers (stand A132) and the British Barbers’ Association (stand A140). Don’t miss the demonstrations on the Andis stand (K126), Wahl stand (S140) and Panasonic stand (L146).
C is for Colour
Make a resolution to be more experimental with colour this year. Head to the Crazy Color stand (V155) to see the brand’s new HYPE Pure Pigments and OSMO stand (V154) to see the Color Psycho range.
D is for Digital Gurus
If you haven’t already, get tickets for the digital seminar ‘Can you Go Wrong on Social Media?’ The panel discussion with Sophia Hilton, Jaymz Marsters, Jack Howard and Lisa Maynard-Atem is part of the new Business Seminar series held on Sunday. Head to salonshow.co.uk to reserve your place for £10 as tickets are selling out fast!
E is for Education
Sassoon is celebrating 65 years of pioneering education with its collection video on stand G124. Toni & Guy is running a drop-in service where you can talk to experts from its Academy (stand U156). Rush will be showing its range of courses on offer on stand M140.
F is for Furniture
Salon International is a great opportunity to see furniture in real life rather than in a catalogue – and even try out some of the lines yourself. The UK exclusive stockists of Pietranera, Salon Supplies, will even have a mini showroom on stand D140. Takara Belmont will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in the UK on stand N126. The furniture brand will feature its Hair Lab, which shows its contribution to hair science.
G is for Gold
LA barber Sofie Pok (@staygold31) is making her Salon International debut with an exclusive education seminar. Sofie will be showcasing her globally sought-after barbering skills and will be working with the BaByliss Pro grooming range which can be seen on stand B140.
H is for Haul
Add free samples to your haul… Manic Panic are giving out goody bags on stand P158, Schwarzkopf Professional will be offering minis of Blondme Clay lightener, the Bonacure range and Oil Ultime on stand Y164. Saco will be tempting visitors with sample-sized products on stand C120, Panasonic will be giving out free gifts with purchase on stand L146 and Hair Passion (stand W180) will be offering free kits when visitors register on their portal.
I is for Inspiration
See the finalist collections for HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional for the first time at the British Hairdressing Awards Gallery on stand Y170.
J is for Jack Howard
Jack Howard will be demonstrating balayage using the BlondMe range on Saturday and Sunday. The Schwarzkopf Professional stand (Y164) will be themed around the brand’s tbh – true beautiful honest and BlondMe ranges.
K is for Kinks…
...coils and waves. Ouidad products are made exclusively for curly hair and are now available in the UK from Wonderful Brands (stand P130). The US curl brand opened its first salon dedicated to curls in 1984.
L is for Learn
Head to the Denman stand (R156) to see the new Denman Academy – a hands-on interactive space where hairdressers and barbers can connect with the products and the brand. At the Denman Academy you can ‘try-before-you-buy’ and see the professional results first-hand.
M is for Museum
There will be a museum on the Wahl stand (S140) this year. The Wahl 100 Year Museum will be filled with vintage products, artwork and displays showcasing the history of Wahl from 1919 to the present day.
N is for natural
Deliver natural, on-trend balayage styles in next to no time with the Procare 24*7 Dispenser (see it on stand G142) and experiment with Maria Nila’s 100% vegan Balayage Bleach Set on stand W156.
O is for OMG
Prepare to gasp, swoon and say OMG at the Alternative Hair Show, which is taking place at ExCeL London for the first time on Sunday 6 October. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, go to stand D180 or call 0844 581 4915 (UK) or +44 (0)121 796 6291 (overseas).
P is for Personalisation
ghd is offering free personalisation when you buy a pair of ghd platinum+ stylers from stand Z140.
Q is for Quick
Have you heard about the new in-salon ‘No Strings Attached Colour’ service from Wella Professionals? Learn more about the speedy 10-minute colour service on stand X140. The brand will also be profiling its colour portfolio using the expertise of its key UKI guest artists and you can find Nioxin, System Professional, Sebastian and EIMI on the stand as well.
R is for Rolls Royce
Electric London will be bringing its branded Rolls Royce to stand X130, as well as showing its new range of electrical tools and pre-launching a cool artist collaboration. Mark Woolley, founder of Electric London, will also be presenting a seminar called ‘Building a Salon Brand’ on Sunday. Go to salonshow.co.uk to book tickets.
S is for Salon Software
Timely (K148), Booksy (H170), What Salon? (N176), Phorest (R174), Shortcuts (P174), iSalon Software (M170) and Beu (E154) will all be exhibiting.
T is for tamers
Pimp up your toolkit with buys from Denman (R156), Kent (F154), Tangle Teezer (P170), Wet Brush (P130), Hair Tools (P140) and Olivia Garden (R140).
U is for US Exports
US brands Pulp Riot from Salons Direct (G140), It’s a 10 from Aston and Fincher (R158), Amika from Alan Howard (J140) and Unite from Salon Success (W156), will all be exhibiting for 2019. The brands are set to bring excitement and some US party spirit to ExCeL London, It’s a 10 is even rumoured to have a DJ!
V is for Value
Whether you’re looking for a premium pair or a starter pair, the scissors stands are a must-visit. Look out for scissor brands such as Akito (O174), Bettertons (N140), Rand Rocket (P122), Kamisori (M124), Dowa International (L140), Matakki (M154), Hatori Hanzo Shears (X180), Matteck Matsuzaki (E110), Kasho (V174) and Ninja Scissors (K170).
W is for Watch
On Sunday watch the Extensionist of the Year, sponsored by Remi Cachet and NHF’s Britain’s Best competitions with HJ, including Ladies Commercial Fashion Look, Barber of the Year, Men’s Cut and Finish, Bridal Hairdresser of the Year and Avant Garde Stylist of the Year. On Monday don’t miss the Hair and Barber Council UK Student of the Year competitions and the Denman Stage Star battle live on the HJ Stage.
X is for ‘Xtensions’
Great Lengths (L122), Remi Cachet (J148), Zen Hair (J180), Seamless 1 (R125), Hair Development (R170) and Hair Dreams (F170) will be showcasing their new launches as well as their hero hair extensions.
Y is for You
We get it – shopping, soaking up education and walking around the huge show floor can be tiring. Take some time for you and relax and unwind at our bars, dedicated VIP lounges and salon owners lounge, sponsored by Salon Supplies (D130) where you can enjoy some fizz!
Z is for Zoom, Zoom
One lucky person will be winning a Mazda MX5 on the Nanokeratin stand (N146). The brand have been running a competition throughout the year. Visit the stand to find out the winner.