Salon International is hairdressing’s biggest weekend, and as well as a schedule of inspirational shows, insightful seminars and interactive stages, the opportunity to get hands on with some of the biggest brands in the industry is one of the main reasons to visit the event.

Hundreds of professional hairdressing and beauty brands will be in attendance at the show, presenting new products, exclusive show offers and the opportunity to meet and network with key business partners. It’s the ideal place to investigate new retail options, as well as stocking up on salon essentials and discovering the latest industry innovations. 

Brands exhibiting at the show will also be bringing inspiration with them, with stages on many of the stands boasting shows, techniques and trends from brand ambassadors and guest artists.

Interested in investigating new product lines for your salon? Schwarzkopf Professional and Wella Professionals are just two of the big names already confirmed, with Sassoon, Manic Panic, Osmo, Crazy Color, Advanced Pro Salon and Salons Direct also providing options for innovations in colour and care.

For those looking to upgrade their toolkit, BaByliss Pro, ghd, Hair Tools and Diva Styling will all be on hand to showcase the latest innovations in electrical styling. Representing the best of brushes, Denman, Kent Salon, Manta, Tangle Teezer and Wet Brush are all confirmed, too. Thinking of adding extensions to your services? Great Lengths, Remi Cachet, Hair Development, Glamlox, Hair Dreams, Zen Hair and The Hair Sanctuary will be sharing their insights, applications and technology. 

If you’re making a move into the booming men’s market, Andis, Wahl, Bluebeard’s Revenge, Dapper Dan and Barber Warehouse will all be on hand to help you get a headstart in grooming. 

Want to give your salon a revamp? Takara Belmont, Shortcuts, Procare and Majestic Towels are amongst the brands representing the essentials of furniture, software, foils and linens respectively.

Need to sharpen up your skills? Scissor brands abound at Salon International, with sharpening services available as well as retail and guidance on choosing the right tools. Cool Blades, GE Betterton, Kasho, Akito and Rand Rocket will all be in attendance.

With many more names still to be announced, Salon International is already shaping up to be a perfect weekend of retail therapy for salon professionals – time to start working on that shopping list…