Salon international 2012: one week to go!

Salon International is just one week away - here are six reasons why you should be there!

1 The Hair Show will be bursting with the latest and greatest essential products for every salon. From software to scissors, styling products to stylers there will be everything you need for your kitbag. There will also be a host of free stage shows, including the HJ Stage, with top teams presenting live models.

2 The Salon Live shows give you the chance to see the upcoming collections by top industry names. Toni & Guy, Sassoon Academy, Patrick Cameron, TIGI international creative team and TIGI Inspirational Youth will all be presenting their latest techniques and inspirations for the coming season.

3 If you are looking for business motivation head to our Business Extra seminars, sponsored by ghd, on Sunday 14 October; Carole Taylor will be talking about the Ultimate Client Journey; Alan Austin-Smith will be asking Is It Working? Toby and Amanda Dicker will be looking at Positively Encouraging Complaints - the Art of Customer Retention while James Davis and James Econs will be talking about Getting Social for Success - The Power of Social Networking.

4 Get up close and personal and see the techniques behind the looks at the Salon Seminars. Mahogany, Saco and é Salon will all be presenting their inspiration behind the looks.

5 The excitement doesn't stop after dark - Goldwell's Color Zoom international final takes place over the weekend of Salon International, while the Alternative Hair Show will be celebrating its 30th anniversary on Sunday 14 October at the Royal Albert Hall.

6 For an interactive experience, download the Salon International app from iPhone or Android stores, free of charge, before you get to the show, to plan meetings, book tickets and request text alerts about highlights from the event.

Make sure you have your tickets and are set for a great weekend. Call 0844 894 2000; 44 (0)20 7744 2000, or visit www.salonexhibitions.co.uk