Evening events at salon international 2008
The excitement and inspiration doesn't stop once the sun goes down. This year two evening events promise to make the Salon International weekend the most memorable yet.
Vidal Sassoon 80th Birthday Celebration Gala Dinner in aid of Leukaemia Research
Saturday 18 October 19.00-1.00, ExCel London, sponsored by TIGI, Ales International and BaBylissPRO.
This evening promises to be a particularly memorable and inspiring event as probably the biggest name in the history of British hairdressing is honoured.
This year marks the 80th birthday of Vidal Sassoon and HJ together with Alternative Hair is presenting him with a birthday party fit for a hairdressing legend.
The night will include a sit-down meal for 600 guests, followed by stunning catwalk presentation by some of the biggest names in hairdressing, including Anthony Mascolo, Daniel and Joshua Galvin, Trevor Sorbie and Tim Hartley.
A limited number of tickets (£150 plus VAT) are still available for this momentous event. Call 0870 272 2000.
The Alternative Hair Show
Sunday 19 October, Royal Albert Hall, London. Doors open 19.00
The Alternative Hair Show is a unique annual event, featuring breathtaking avant-garde hair in the stately surrounds of London's Royal Albert Hall.
As always, this year's event promises to be a visual extravaganza, stunning the 5,000 capacity audience, with presentations from some of the biggest names in hairdressing globally.
The evening will also see the presentation of the Alternative Hair Visionary Award, with 10 hairdressers selected to take part in the Visionary Award segment of the show, and one overall winner selected to present their own show in 2009.
Salon International 2008