Be inspired at salon international's salon live shows
Salon International 2008
October 18-20
ExCel London
The Salon Live shows at Salon International always offer exciting, unrivalled opportunities to see the industry's top talents at work, and this year is no exception.
It's an opportunity for you to learn from inspirational art teams and iconic individuals, who share their skills, inspirations, latest collections and trend predictions onstage in ExCeL's exclusive Platinum Suite.
Toni & Guy
Saturday 18 October: 12.45-2pm
Sunday 19 October: 1.30-2.45pm
What to expect: Catch a preview of the global salon group's hot new collection, Flux, presented by the legendary international artistic team.
The lowdown: "Salon International is a real highlight of our year and the Toni & Guy live show is something we work incredibly hard to achieve, to ensure that visitors to the show see our very best work," says group creative director Sacha Mascolo-Tarbuck. "It's the perfect opportunity for us to launch our new advanced education collection, showcase some amazing avant-garde work and share our London Fashion Week experiences. We aim to educate but, most importantly, to entertain. We are a global company and Salon International allows us to share our latest collections with visitors from all over the world."
Cost: £90
Sassoon Professional presents Sassoon Academy
Saturday 18 October: 2.30-3.45pm
Sunday 19 October: 3.15-4.30pm
What to expect: Working with the Sassoon Professional innovative colour line, see the brand's international creative team work their magic, led by Sassoon international creative director, Mark Hayes.
The lowdown: "The Salon Live event is extremely important to Sassoon as it provides the ideal vehicle to interact with a truly global audience," says Mark. "Bringing together the international creative team, it is the perfect platform for us to unveil our newest cutting and colouring ideas and the inspirations behind our latest collection."
Cost: £90
Tim Hartley
What to expect: Hairdressing legend Tim Hartley will unveil his fabulous new collection on the Salon Live stage this year. Inspired by art, design, fashion and architecture, Tim's signature style of chic, sleek work and his infectious sense of humour are sure to draw a capacity crowd.
The lowdown: "I see Salon International as the platform to launch my new collection each year," says Tim. "It's still the most important diary date for hairdressing aficionados worldwide - and one that I personally enjoy immensely."
Cost: £90
Wella Professionals presents Patrick Cameron
Sunday 19 October: 11.45-1pm
What to expect: Long-hair guru Patrick Cameron will showcase the Prestige collection before this year's Salon Live audience, taking inspiration from the pin-ups of the 40s and 50s and the exotic allure of burlesque.
The lowdown: "Salon International is my favourite show to launch my new looks, and October is the perfect time for me to release my collection for the following year," says Patrick. "This event is also visited by so many hairdressers from all over the world so it's a great platform from which to launch ideas."
Cost: £90
TIGI presents Inspirational Youth
Monday 20 October: 2-3.15pm
What to expect: See some of the hottest young talent in the industry at work as 12 of TIGI's rising stars hit the Salon Live stage.
The lowdown: "At TIGI we believe in investing in the future of professional hairdressing," says international creative director Anthony Mascolo. "My dedicated creative team, led by Nick Irwin and Akos Bodi, have spent six months mentoring 12 amazing young hairdressers. With training not only in hairdressing skills, but also presentation skills, fashion knowledge, photographic work and everything that goes into creating a show, the TIGI Inspirational Youth Team will certainly impress."
Cost: £7
Salon International 2008
