20 reasons to visit salon international 2014

With Salon International 2014 just weeks away, here's HJ's guide to making the most of the biggest weekend in British Hairdressing. 1 Bring the team With 150+ exhibitors, free stages, demonstrations and a host of famous faces from the world of hairdressing, Salon International is a chance to get the team together for a day and celebrate the wonderful industry they work in. 2 Download the Salon 2014 app Ensure you maximise your Salon International experience by downloading the app from iTunes. It’s completely free and will help you navigate the show, find the suppliers and products you’re interested in and ensure you don’t miss a thing on the HJ Stage - just search for Salon International. 3 See your industry icons Some of the biggest names in hairdressing will make an appearance at Salon International. Many will be there in their role as brand ambassadors, offering education and inspiration from free stages throughout the show. Others will appear on the HJ or Fellowship stages, sharing their passion for hairdressing and insights into the secrets of their success. 4 Celebrate men’s hairdressing and barbering As the men’s hairdressing market continues to grow, its presence is increasingly being felt at Salon International. As well as loads of men's product brands, you can also expect to see plenty of on-trend men’s hair on the live stages, including TIGI, Toni & Guy and BaByliss Pro. Men’s hairdressing and barbering will once again be the focus on the HJ Stage every morning at Salon International too. 5 Stock up on the latest electricals Salon International is the launchpad for the latest electrical tools, offering you the chance to try them for yourself before they are released to the industry at large. Don't miss huge new launches from brands including BaByliss Pro, Wahl, Diva Professional Styling and Hair Tools! 6 Get tickets for Salon Live The headliners for live shows at Salon International have been announced, with Toni & Guy, Patrick Cameron, TIGI Inspirational Youth and Sassoon Academy all confirmed to present. Find out more about their shows here. 7 Pick up your salon essentials The Hair Show offers the perfect opportunity to stock up on all those everyday items, from hair grips to tool belts, with many exhibitors offering special show discounts over the three days of Salon International. 8 Get educated With some of the most talented stylists in the world demonstrating the latest trends and techniques on free stages throughout the weekend, Salon International offers you and your team a wealth of educational opportunities. For a more in-depth educational experience, you can also purchase tickets for one of the Salon Seminars. Find out more about who's hosting classes here. 9 Kick back and catch up Whether you’re a trainee or a salon owner, Salon International will be teaming with your peers, offering you the chance to network with like-minded professionals from around the world. ExCeL London offers a range of bars and restaurants where you can take a breather from the excitement of the show and catch up with colleagues or contemporaries. 10 Discover the latest product launches Salon International introduces hundreds of new brands, range extensions and formulations, so where better to discover what products will be having an influence next year? 11 Attend a trichology taster Due to the sell-out success of last year’s Trichology Taster seminars, Glenn Lyons, clinical director at Philip Kingsley, is back at Salon International. Glenn bridges the gap between trichology and hairdressing, while explaining the science behind some of the most common hair loss and scalp conditions. The full value of the ticket price is redeemable against any product purchases on the Philip Kingsley stand. 12 Check out the live competition area After huge success last year, HJ will once again be running its Salon International competitions: Barber of the Year, sponsored by Andis, and Student Creative Team of the Year, sponsored by Salon Supplies. This year also sees the launch of a new competition – Afro Stylist of the Year. All three competitions will culminate in a live final at Salon International. This year Salon International is also teaming up with the Clothes Show Live to bring you Clothes Show Live Young Hairdresser of the Year. The competition is open to hairdressers under 30, qualified to at least NVQ level 2 with a maximum of five years’ experience – and the prizes on offer are amazing! Find out more about all of the competitions here. 13 Boost your beauty business It’s not just about hair at Salon International. As beauty grows in importance to the sector, add-on services can help boost the bottom line of a salon business. This is your chance to discover the opportunities offered by companies including HD Brows. 14 Plan a salon refit Whether you’re looking to completely redesign your salon or just add some new statement pieces, you’ll find what you’re looking for at Salon International. The exhibition will play host to some of the biggest names in salon furniture, including REM, Aston & Fincher and Takara Belmont. 15 Have a night out If you are in London for Salon International, why not book tickets for one of the most spectacular evenings in the hairdressing calendar – The Alternative Hair Show. The show will take place on Sunday 12 October at 8pm at the Royal Albert Hall - find out more about it here. 16 Speak direct to your suppliers and give them your feedback Where else do you get the chance to meet face-to-face with suppliers and offer feedback on the products and the services they offer? 17 Celebrate 30 years of HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards Yes, this year HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, turns 30 – and the celebrations kick off at Salon International. In the British Hairdressing Awards Gallery, visitors to Salon International will have a chance to see all the shortlisted entries for the 2014 Awards for the first time – plus those collections created by this year’s nominees for British Hairdresser of the Year. This year, to mark the magic milestone, visitors will also be able to buy their souvenir British Hairdressing Awards 30th Anniversary book, containing images commemorating three decades of inspiring winners’ work. Pre-order your copy here. 18 Get tickets for Aveda’s Master Jam This year Aveda will be injecting an extra dose of excitement and inspiration into the Salon International mix by bringing its Master Jam event to ExCeL.  Find out more about Master Jam here, or visit www.amiando.com/masterjam2014 to book. 19 Chances to win While you walk around, watch out for special deals and chances to win free products. Keep an eye on the Salon International Facebook page for the latest updates! 20 Make a weekend of it For those travelling from outside London, Salon International is the perfect chance to take a short break and stay for the whole weekend. You can buy a three-day ticket to the event for just £55 plus VAT, and there are special deals on accommodation available through travel specialist Jigsaw Conferences (call 0870 62 60 148 and quote SALON2014).

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