Two days of celebration, education and inspiration was on the cards for the Goldwell ColorSphere event in Milan from 14-15 September, and HJ's Editor Charlotte Grant-West was there on the ground to witness it all.
The first-ever Goldwell ColorSphere event was a meeting point for the global professional colour community. The sold-out event culminated in the high-energy Global Creative Awards 2025.
Milan buzzed with energy and creativity as stylists from across the globe gathered for ColorSphere, Goldwell’s international two-day showcase for the professional colour community. More than 1,200 colourists, salon professionals and educators came together for an immersive celebration.
ColorSphere sees a new look for the event. Global President, Kao Salon Division, Dominic Pratt told an exclusive press conference:
“We want to keep the Global Creative Awards at the heart of the event, but we wanted this event to reflect the needs of the changing market. Goldwell colour is the strongest partnership with our customers. We’ve introduced Masterclasses, featuring the brightest stars in our industry - all about delivering creative and business education and support." Before revealing a first glimpse of the new Goldwell brand… dropping early 2026, so stay tuned!
What HJ Saw - ColorSphere Was All About Learning and Upskilling
Across trend talks, interactive workshops, masterclasses, model showcases, networking spaces, and the grand finale of the runway show and iconic Global Creative Awards, ColorSphere delivered inspirational education geared to elevate creativity and drive business.
Two masterclasses stood out for HJ. Chroma Chronicles focused on wearable salon colour - from grey coverage to dimensional brunettes, as Jessica Price and Ashley Hood displayed their artistry live on stage. They also teased the 17 new Colorance Gloss Tones for 2026...
We also loved Spectrum Secrets with Seung ki Baek and Kylie Bussing, which saw the duo recreating Italian paintings such as Boticelli's The Birth of Venus using Elumen.
ColorSphere was All About Learning and Upskilling
Across trend talks, interactive workshops, masterclasses, model showcases, networking spaces, and the grand finale of the runway show and iconic Global Creative Awards, ColorSphere delivered inspiration and actionable education geared to elevate salon creativity and business results.
“The energy, creativity and community spirit we witnessed throughout ColorSphere surpassed all our expectations,” said Dominic Pratt, President, Kao Salon Division. “What better place than in the fashion capital of Italy to experience the transformative power of beautiful color fueled by Goldwell’s people, products, and leadership for the future.”
Throughout the event, attendees experienced a multi-sensory journey of professional growth that has never been seen before. Look-and-learn sessions by the world’s most admired creative artists and educators gave professionals fresh techniques to apply behind the chair. Collaborations allowed participants to work side-by-side with educators and get direct feedback and personal guidance. Business sessions equipped stylists with future-ready insights on tech, innovation, AI, and salon success. Guests immersed in masterclasses by Seung Ki Baek and Kylie Bussing, Jessica Price and Ashley Hood, Marianne Jensen and Gianluca Spagnuolo, Nicci Welsh and Huub Eysink, Mio Sota and Didier Lachapelle, Sal McKinzie, AI expert Andi Alleman, and more.
The Global Creative Award 2025 Winners
A huge congratulations to Emma Jones from New Wave Hair, who won Bronze in Creative Haircutter of the Year category. Go UK!
Head here to find out the all the Global Creative Award 2025 winners.
