Salon international: the brands

Got your tickets booked for Salon International? Now's the time to start planning your visit! Big names are returning, interiors companies are back in force, and a host of new and long-term exhibitors are set to inspire, educate and entertain...

With more than 200 exhibitors vying to attract your attention, expect to be dazzled, not just by the sheer diversity of products and services on display, but by a host of live stages offering a free insight into the techniques that can be used to create today's on-trend looks.

For the latest cut and colouring techniques, head to the TIGI stage, where the company's latest collection will be presented. Members of the international creative team will demonstrate, in a step-by-step format, the essential looks for the coming season. 

Styling brand ghd is promising to wow the crowds with education, new products and room to network. Its global brand ambassador and HJ's 2009 British Hairdresser of the Year, Akin Konizi will be heading up the ghd creative team with trends, tips and techniques. 

At the Denman International stand, Mark Woolley, owner of Electric Hairdressing in London, Reading and Brighton, and HJ's 2010 British Hairdressing Business Awards Business Director of the Year, will be onstage, showcasing the company's range of tools, including the new TitaniumPro, designed to curl, flick, wave or smooth.

Also creating a stir this year will be SDL Hair. The distributor will be showcasing an array of top brands, including Sexy Hair, Awesome Colour and Ego. It promises to bring a big dose of excitement to The Hair Show with a range of innovative products and activity to attract the crowds.