Make a date for salon international 2012 - seven weeks to go!
Published
23rd Aug 2012
by rachael
With just seven weeks until Salon International 2012, here are some reasons why this year's event is a must-visit for anyone in the industry.
1 Creative inspiration
The Salon Live shows are a must-visit and this year Sassoon Academy, TIGI international creative team, Patrick Cameron, Toni & Guy and TIGI Inspirational Youth will be presenting their latest collections live on stage.
2 Salon Seminars
Gain in-depth knowledge of the latest techniques. Presenting seminars over the weekend will be the Mahogany creative team, and Saco led by Richard Ashforth. Making their Salon International debut are é Salon creative director Emiliano Vitale and the salon's creative team from Australia.
3 Business know-how
Head to the Business Extra seminars for top tips from business experts on Sunday 14 October. Carole Taylor will talk about the Ultimate Client Journey; Alan Austin-Smith will be asking Is it Working? Toby and Amanda Dicker will be talking about Positively Encouraging Complaints - The Art of Customer Retention, and James Davis and James Econs will be looking at Getting Social for Success - The Power of Social Networking.
4 Innovation
The Hair Show is the hub of Salon International, with the latest innovative products, tools, furniture and equipment being displayed by international exhibitors. Whatever your budget there will be exciting wares to take back to
the salon.
5 Trends and techniques
Presentations will be bursting with the latest trends and techniques as top hairdressers take to the many free stages around The Hair Show. Get set for the coming seasons as stylists predict the cuts, colours and styles your clients will be asking for.
6 Goldwell Color Zoom international final
This year the final is taking place at Salon International, with competitors from 40 countries vying for first place in the Creative Colorist, Young Talent Colorist and Partner Colorist categories and, the ultimate accolade, Color Zoom Global Winner. To find out more, visit www.color-zoom.com
7 The Alternative Hair Show
The show celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with a special show entitiled Legends. As well as spectacular presentations from international teams, there will be the international Visionary Awards, the AIPP Awards and a special tribute to Vidal Sassoon. To find out more, visit www.alternativehair.org
8 HJ's British Hairdressing Awards Gallery
Check out the work of this year's finalists at HJ's British Hairdressing Awards Gallery. Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional, the gallery will contain images from this year's collections and visitors will be able to see the collections of nominees for HJ's British Hairdresser of the Year title for the first time.
9 Relaxation
Take a break from shopping at the show's exclusive bar. Sponsored by Merchant Cash Advance - the perfect pit-stop.
10 Networking
Salon International is the perfect place to network - make new business contacts, meet your peers and chat with the industry's icons.
To find out more about Salon International 2012 and to book your tickets to the event, visit www.salonexhibitions.co.uk
