Hairdressing theatre in the salon live shows
While the Hair Show was buzzing with visitors sampling the latest products and enjoying hair demonstrations on the stands and stages, the Salon Live Theatre added a whole new dimension.
A busy timetable featuring some of the most creative, esteemed names in the hairdressing industry launched their latest collections and showcased their take on up-to-the-minute trends techniques throughout the weekend.
If you weren't lucky enough to witness one of the live shows, here is a summary of each of the visual extravaganzas and an insight into the inspiration behind the shows.
A feast of hairstyles from high street to couture. TONI&GUY showcased their Project 10 collection as well as some of their awe-inspiring fantasty work.
Featuring a reminder of last season's Deco DeLux collection and the current Blast collection and the fortcoming Neuekraft collection, Sassoon Academy's live show featured the classic Sassoon bob with a twist.
Male and female models, a spectrum of stunning colours and, of course, the geometric shapes and "little whimsies" that have become Tim Hartley's hairdressing's trademarks were there for all to see.
Paul Mitchell Presents Robert Cromeans
If drama, theatre, inspiration, excitement and imagination are what make you tick, then the Robert Cromeans Salon Live show was the must-see show of the weekend.
At the Sassoon Future Creatives by Sassoon Academy show at Salon Live the next generation - already accomplished cutters and colourists, but not quite icons of the industry - clearly demonstrated why they are being heralded as the next big thing.
The lively show was presented by the 20 members of this year's TIGI Inspirational Youth who showcased young and cool hairstyles that featured quirky retro touches and plenty of movement.
