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HJ Stage at Salon International
The HJ Stage at Salon International 2026 delivers focused, live education from leading names in hairdressing, showcasing the techniques and thinking behind today’s most influential looks.
HJ Stage
HJ Stage
Oct 04, 10:00am to Oct 05, 5:00pm
With every edition of Salon International the HJ Stage attracts a huge crowd to marvel at the talent and exciting spectacle on stage. Sharing tips, tricks and techniques that you can take back to your salon and teams. Showcasing looks that are client friendly and reflect what today’s customer is asking for on all hair types and textures. There is no wet prep available so cutting and styling is perfect for this stage. Disclaimer: All scheduled artists and stage times are subject to change.
Timetable
Alex Theddaus
HJ Stage
Start Time
10:30am
End Time
11:10am
Jake Unger and Demetri Deacon-Jones
HJ Stage
Jake Unger and Demetri Deacon-Jones will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Jake Unger
Precision-focused stylist at Larry King Hair Marylebone
Demetri Deacon-Jones
Dyson’s Global Beauty Training Lead for Pro and Retail
Jake Unger
Precision-focused stylist at Larry King Hair Marylebone
Jake Unger is a premier British session stylist, precision-cutting expert, and educator who has firmly established himself as one of London's most sought-after hair artists. Renowned for creating effortlessly chic, high-end "cool-girl hair" and striking geometric cuts, he currently styles a high-profile clientele from his base in central London.
Demetri Deacon-Jones
Dyson’s Global Beauty Training Lead for Pro and Retail
Demetri Deacon-Jones is an accomplished British hair stylist, educator, and corporate brand leader renowned for bridging the gap between salon-floor creativity and high-tech hair engineering.
Start Time
11:15am
End Time
11:55am
Sophie Gibson and Jonathan Turner
HJ Stage
Sophie Gibson and Jonathan Turner will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Sophie Gibson
Jonathan Turner
Sophie Gibson
Sophie Gibson is an award-winning British hair artist, master colour specialist, and industry judge based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Recognised as one of the UK’s most prominent hair colouring talents, she is celebrated for her striking, high-fashion photographic collections and her technical precision in bold, statement transformations.
Jonathan Turner
Jonathan Turner is an award-winning British hair artist, session stylist, and leading industry educator based in Newcastle upon Tyne. He is widely recognised for blending technical hair artistry with high-fashion concepts, serving as a pillar of the celebrated Hooker & Young salon group.
Start Time
12:00pm
End Time
12:40pm
Tony & Guy Artistic Team
HJ Stage
See BHA Finalists: Cos Sakkas and Efi Davies on the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Start Time
12:45pm
End Time
01:25pm
Rick Roberts and Zoe Roberts
HJ Stage
See Rick Roberts and Zoe Roberts on the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Rick Roberts
Zoe Roberts
Rick Roberts
is an award-winning British hair stylist, texture expert, and co-founder of the Rick Roberts Salon. He is widely recogniSed as one of the UK’s leading specialists in Afro and textured hair. Won the prestigious title at HJ's British Hairdressing Awards multiple times (including 2019, 2020, and 2021) leading to his entry into the Hall of Fame.
Zoe Roberts
Zoë Roberts is an award-winning British hairstylist, texture expert, and co-owner of the renowned Rick Roberts Salon based in Beverley, East Yorkshire. Alongside her husband and creative partner, Rick Roberts, she has established herself as one of the UK's leading authorities in high-fashion editorial hair, precision cutting, and specialist Afro hair textures.
Start Time
01:30pm
End Time
02:10pm
Akin Konizi and the HOB Artistic Team
HJ Stage
Akin Konizi and the HOB Artistic Team will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Akin Konizi
HOB Artistic Team
Akin Konizi
Akin Konizi is a globally renowned British hairstylist, educator, and the International Creative Director of HOB Salons & Academy. Celebrated for his precision cutting and bold geometric work, Konizi is widely considered an industry icon and stands as a four-time winner of the British Hairdresser of the Year award, the highest individual honour in UK hairdressing.
HOB Artistic Team
Demetri Deacon-Jones is an accomplished British hair stylist, educator, and corporate brand leader renowned for bridging the gap between salon-floor creativity and high-tech hair engineering. He currently serves as the Global Beauty Training Lead for Pro & Retail at Dyson.
Start Time
02:15pm
End Time
02:55pm
Goldsworthys Artistic Team
HJ Stage
Goldsworthys will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Goldsworthys
Goldsworthys
The Goldsworthys Artistic Team is a highly celebrated, multi-award-winning British creative powerhouse based in the South West of England. Serving as the creative and educational core of Goldsworthys Hairdressing—a prestigious, three-generation family salon group founded in 1961—the team is globally published and widely revered for its technical precision cutting systems, trendsetting colour blocking, and high-impact photographic collections.
Start Time
03:00pm
End Time
03:40pm
Fellowship for British Hairdressing - F.A.M.E. Team 2026
HJ Stage
Meet the 2026 F.A.M.E. Team – Olivia Rose Brady, Samantha Byrne, Chelsy Stone and Troy Tobias as they take you through their exceptional year as a member of this years F.A.M.E. Team. Led by the talented Christel Barron-Hough, the team have had a diverse year of education having presented shows in Germany and Manchester along with taking part in Fashion Weeks, mentoring days with leading industry names and taking part in photographic shoots. The team will discuss their year and its highlights along with their plans for the future as well as presenting a show stopping model in this session.
Fellowship for F.A.M.E Team
Fellowship for F.A.M.E Team
The F.A.M.E. Team (which stands for The Fellowship Academy of Merit and Excellence) is widely recognised as the UK hairdressing industry’s original, most prestigious independent launchpad for emerging creative talent. Managed annually by the Fellowship for British Hairdressing, this elite, year-long mentorship initiative selects four top-tier stylists under the age of 30 to sharpen their skills under the guidance of industry icons.
Start Time
03:45pm
End Time
04:05pm
Fellowship for British Hairdressing - F.A.M.E. Team Finals – The Show
HJ Stage
The eight 2027 F.A.M.E. Team finalists will take to the stage, and all have their individual moment to shine as they present a short show to the judges and to the audience at the HJ Stage. Each finalist will present a show that depicts who they are as a hairdresser – presenting their work on the stage, having curated the entire show – music, styling and make up as well as designing a look that will stand out to the judges along with the 2027 F.A.M.E. Team Leader, Lesley Jennison. We will have to wait until the Fellowship Luncheon on December 7th to finds out which four finalists will be known as the 2027 F.A.M.E. Team.
Fellowship for F.A.M.E Team
Fellowship for F.A.M.E Team
The F.A.M.E. Team (which stands for The Fellowship Academy of Merit and Excellence) is widely recognised as the UK hairdressing industry’s original, most prestigious independent launchpad for emerging creative talent. Managed annually by the Fellowship for British Hairdressing, this elite, year-long mentorship initiative selects four top-tier stylists under the age of 30 to sharpen their skills under the guidance of industry icons.
Start Time
04:05pm
End Time
04:25pm
HJ's Extensions Competition: Winners Announced, sponsored by Remi cachet
HJ Stage
The winners of the HJ Extensions Competition will be presented on stage, deciding which out of the finalists has exhibited the most skill in their extensions challenge.
Start Time
04:30pm
End Time
05:10pm
BHA Nominee: Tracey Ann Smith
HJ Stage
BHA Nominee: Tracey Ann Smith will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Tracey Ann Smith
Tracey Ann Smith
Tracey Ann Smith is a highly celebrated, multi-award-winning British hair artist, salon owner, and industry educator celebrating over 40 years of creative excellence. Renowned for her philosophy of "simple beauty," her striking, globally-recognised photographic hair collections have earned her a place among the top echelon of British styling talent.
Start Time
05:15pm
End Time
05:55pm
Melissa Timperley
HJ Stage
Melissa Timperley will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Melissa Timperly
Melissa Timperly
Melissa Timperley is an award-winning international hairdresser, entrepreneur, educator, and salon owner based in Manchester, City Centre. Two-time North West Hairdresser of the Year finalist, Wella Colour Expert, and winner of multiple accolades including Best Hair Salon UK.
Start Time
10:30am
End Time
11:10am
Sanrizz Artistic team
HJ Stage
Sanrizz will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Sanrizz
Sanrizz
The Sanrizz Artistic Team is a globally acclaimed, multi-award-winning British creative collective universally recognised for its avant-garde imagery, runway collections, and the development of the iconic Triangle Neo Geoc cutting system. Operating as the creative heartbeat of the Sanrizz Salons & Academy brand founded by Tony Rizzo MBE, the team acts as a premier force in international professional hairdressing education, training over 6,000 stylists annually worldwide.
Start Time
11:15am
End Time
11:55am
Steven Smart
HJ Stage
Steven Smart will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Steven Smart
Steven Smart
Steven Smart is a globally renowned, championship-winning British hairdresser, avant-garde colourist, and salon entrepreneur. With a competitive career spanning decades, he is recognized as one of the most prolific competition hairstylists in the UK, culminating in his induction into the prestigious British Hairdressing Awards Hall of Fame. He is the owner and creative force behind Smartest 73, a multi-award-winning boutique salon located in Weston-super-Mare.
Start Time
12:00pm
End Time
12:40pm
Darrel Starkey and Emma Simmons
HJ Stage
Darrel Starkey and Emma Simmons will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Darrel Starkey
Emma Simmons
Darrel Starkey
Darrel Starkey is an acclaimed British hair stylist, salon owner, and industry educator known for his bold, highly texturised creative collections and dynamic presence in the professional hair community. Based in Lincolnshire, he is celebrated for blending avant-garde editorial concepts with commercial versatility.
Emma Simmons
Emma Simmons is an elite, globally-recognised British hair artist, session stylist, and business owner with over 20 years of industry experience. Based in North Yorkshire, she is celebrated for her exceptional mastery in precision hair cutting and texture artistry, accumulating a resume that features more than 100 industry award nominations and wins.
Start Time
12:45pm
End Time
01:25pm
Jack Howard Next-Gen Masterclass
HJ Stage
Every great colourist started exactly where you are today. Join the industry's master of light, Jack Howard, for an interactive Next-Gen masterclass designed to fast-track your colour skills. Built specifically for students and apprentices, Jack will demystify the absolute basics of professional hair colouring. From perfect sectioning and clean product application to the critical do's and donts that will set you apart in the salon, this live show gives you the foundational toolkit you need to succeed. Get inspired, get the facts, and get ready to launch your future in colour.
Jack Howard
Jack Howard
Jack is the resident expert, owner and Educator. L’Oreal global Ambassador, content creator and Pod caster. He is an Experienced and Professional hair colourist with over 30 years’ experience, and over 20 years as a respected Educator. His personal colour philosophy is less is more, he is known for his supernatural polished looking colour finishes.
Start Time
01:30pm
End Time
02:10pm
Adam Reed
HJ Stage
Adam Reed will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Adam Reed
Adam Reed
Adam Reed is a highly celebrated British hairstylist, session artist, salon owner, and beauty entrepreneur with over 30 years of industry experience. Renowned for his effortless, intuitive aesthetic and boundary-pushing product development, he has transitioned from styling high-profile runway shows and A-list celebrities to pioneering the concept of "headcare"—merging high-performance haircare with mental wellness.
Start Time
02:15pm
End Time
02:55pm
L'oreal Professionel ID Artists and ProEDITs Collaboration
HJ Stage
L'oreal Professionel ID Artists and ProEDITs Collaboration will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Samantha Cusick. On Stage: Uniting live at Salon International 2026 for a collaborative showcase bridging next-gen creativity with elite technical precision.
Start Time
03:00pm
End Time
03:40pm
Ky Wilson
HJ Stage
Ky Wilson will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Ky Wilson
Ky Wilson
Ky Wilson is an acclaimed, multi-award-winning British session stylist, grooming expert, brand ambassador, and hair entrepreneur. Splitting his time between London and his home roots, Ky has carved out a unique reputation in the hair industry for his "lived-in," high-texture style, combining elite runway precision with a thoroughly relaxed, anti-ego approach to hair design.
Start Time
03:45pm
End Time
04:25pm
Dylan Jack McConnachie
HJ Stage
Dylan Jack McConnachie will take to the HJ Stage, hosted by Chloe Swift
Start Time
04:30pm
End Time
05:00pm
