Business Live Stage

Business Live at Salon International

Sponsored by Revlon Professional

Cut through the noise and tackle the real issues facing salon owners today at the Business Live Stage. Hear directly from industry leaders who’ve put in the hard work and understand what it truly takes to create, grow, and sustain a successful hair business.

Lineup coming soon...

Business Live

Oct 04, 10:00am to Oct 05, 5:00pm
Business Live
Hosted over the three days of Salon International, Business Live will provide inspirational talks covering a spectrum of timely subjects, led by a range of industry specialists and experts. With insider insight, actionable takeaways, and the opportunity to ask questions and network, the seminars are an essential part of the weekend for anyone looking to develop and grow. This year’s Business Live schedule at Salon International is here to support salon owners, stylists, and freelancers through the realities of running a successful business in 2026 and beyond. Line-up coming soon...

Timetable

Why Most Salons Are Leaving Money on the Table

Business Live Stage

A discussion on how small changes e.g. pricing, consultation time, and service structure can improve profitability.

Grace Patel

Melanie Beech

Carolyn Sweeney

Ian Egerton

Grace Patel

Melanie Beech

Carolyn Sweeney

Ian Egerton

Start Time 11:00am
End Time 11:40am

Build a Salon Brand People Want to Work For

Business Live Stage

How workplace culture, training investment, and career progression reduce staff turnover.

Natasha Grossman

Benjamin Shipman

Tilly Capel

Andrew Jose

Natasha Grossman

Benjamin Shipman

Tilly Capel

Andrew Jose

Start Time 11:40am
End Time 12:40pm

Curious or Cautious? Understanding AI in the Salon

Business Live Stage

How artificial intelligence is already supporting salons, where it adds value, and what you should consider before adopting it

Ian Egerton

Fergal Doyle

Billy Ryan

Noel Halligan

Ian Egerton

Fergal Doyle

Billy Ryan

Noel Halligan

Start Time 01:00pm
End Time 01:40pm

The Future of Professional Colour - Are Client Habits Changing? Sponsored by Revlon Professional

Business Live Stage

Discover how client behaviour is influencing professional colour services and how salons can adapt their offerings.

Cheryl Bowes

Steven Smart

British Colour Technician of the year

Charlotte O'Flanagan

Cheryl Bowes

Steven Smart

British Colour Technician of the year

Charlotte O'Flanagan

Start Time 02:00pm
End Time 02:40pm

Hair Loss and Scalp Health – The Salon’s Role in Supporting Clients

Business Live Stage

How salon professionals can better recognise scalp and hair loss issues, provide supportive consultations, and understand when to refer clients to medical specialists.

Anabel Kingsley

Dr Amy Vowler

NHS GP & Hair Restoration Specialist

Anneliese Hesse

Bridgeen King

Dermatrichologist

Jerome Wilson

GLOWWA Global Education Manager

Anabel Kingsley

Dr Amy Vowler

NHS GP & Hair Restoration Specialist

Anneliese Hesse

Bridgeen King

Dermatrichologist

Jerome Wilson

GLOWWA Global Education Manager

Start Time 03:00pm
End Time 03:40pm

Why Am I Not Making Money From Retail?

Business Live Stage

Understand common barriers to retail profitability and practical steps you can take to improve sales performance

Sonny Playforth

Michael Van Clarke

Daniel Rice

Mark Trinder

Sonny Playforth

Michael Van Clarke

Daniel Rice

Mark Trinder

Start Time 04:00pm
End Time 04:40pm

HJ's Business Boardroom in partnership with L'Oreal Professional

Business Live Stage

Sean Hanna

Sean Hanna

Start Time 11:00am
End Time 11:40am

Where Can A Hairdressing Career Take You?

Business Live Stage

A panel for emerging hairdressers who want to find out about where the industry can take them

Amelia Evans

Maria Evangelou

Pete Burkill

Andrew Barton

Naomi Brooks

Amelia Evans

Maria Evangelou

Pete Burkill

Andrew Barton

Naomi Brooks

Start Time 12:00pm
End Time 12:40pm

What Young Hairdressers Really Think About The Industry

Business Live Stage

Hear honest perspectives from hairdressers about workplace expectations, culture, and future industry direction

Bailey Snowdon

Jude Taylor

Ella Fisher

Lewis Dunn

Bailey Snowdon

Jude Taylor

Ella Fisher

Lewis Dunn

Start Time 01:00pm
End Time 01:40pm

Everything You Need to Know About Opening Your Own Salon

Business Live Stage

Practical guidance covering planning, investment, location, and the key risks and rewards of salon ownership

Katie Knox

Butchers

Emma Marcey

Lorenzo Colangelo

Katie Knox

Butchers

Emma Marcey

Lorenzo Colangelo

Start Time 02:00pm
End Time 02:40pm

Mastering Colour Services, Sponsored by Revlon Professional

Business Live Stage

This panel explores emerging trends, training and education, product innovation, and service delivery models

Nancy Stripe

Ceri Cushen

Heffy Wheeler

Nancy Stripe

Ceri Cushen

Heffy Wheeler

Start Time 03:00pm
End Time 03:40pm

Is Self-Employment and Chair Rental Right For You?

Business Live Stage

The realities of self-employment, including financial planning, flexibility, and working within shared salon spaces

John Gillespie

Antoinette Ale

Dionne Smith

Jade Hayter

John Gillespie

Antoinette Ale

Dionne Smith

Jade Hayter

Start Time 04:00pm
End Time 04:40pm

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