Textured Hair Stage
Full Line-up coming soon!
Full Line-up coming soon!
11:15 11th October, 2025
Multi award winning & owner of New York Hair Design - north London. This year celebrates 25yrs in business. Catering to everyone; ladies gents and children. Specialising in all hair types & textures. A Guinness World Record holder ‘Fastest Hair Braider,’ since 2011. BHA 2025 Afro finalist.
12:00 11th October, 2025
12:45 11th October, 2025
Angela Stewart has been a hair and make-up artist for more than 24 years working across film, theatre and the creative arts. With a lack of Afro hair services growing up, she became an expert in Afro hair and now passes on her skills and knowledge to other hairstylists. She now teaches the joy of Afro hair knowledge to film schools and independent learners, while addressing the importance of representation.
13:30 11th October, 2025
Laura has over 24 years in the hair industry as a salon owner, Master Colour Specialist, and Curl Specialist. Recognised as Ireland’s leading educator in textured hair, she has dedicated her career to raising the standard of knowledge and skills around wavy, curly, and coily hair. Through her education, Laura empowers stylists across the country to work confidently with all hair types, championing greater inclusivity, representation, and diversity across the industry.
15:00 11th October, 2025
16:30 11th October, 2025
10:30 12th October, 2025
11:15 12th October, 2025
12:00 12th October, 2025
13:30 12th October, 2025
I have been in the hairdressing industry for 17 years starting my training when I was 17. In 2017 I took the leap and become a salon owner and currently in my 8th year of trading. I have used the Fellowship to help and further my career progression, beginning with assisting at events, joining Project Colour in 20/21 & winning my place on F.A.M.E Team 2022. Within the last 4 years I've created or been part of the main hair team for 16 incredible photo shoots. Finalising for multiple awards and having my work published on front covers worldwide. I’m inspired to continue and always grow, never giving up. Over the next couple of years I want to give back to the industry & become a mentor to help people on their journeys
15:00 12th October, 2025
15:45 12th October, 2025
16:30 12th October, 2025
17:15 12th October, 2025
Chris Grimley is a multi-award-winning hairdresser with over 40 years of experience in the industry. Having built a distinguished career spanning salon ownership, education, and session work, Chris has become a respected name in professional hairdressing. As the owner of Fusion Hair Co for the past 18 years, she leads a talented team of seven, establishing the salon as a destination renowned for its welcoming and inclusive approach to all hair textures. A specialist in curly and textured hair, Chris is passionate about education and equipping hairdressers with the confidence, skills, and cultural understanding needed to serve a diverse clientele. Her career has also included high-profile session work, showcasing versatility and creativity beyond the salon floor. Alongside her salon and education commitments, Chris is an ambassador for several leading professional hair brands, representing innovation and excellence while continuing to inspire the next generation of stylists.
12:45 12th October, 2025
Celebrity hairstylist with over 20 years plus experience in the industry including education assessing, session work, Fashion show’s, TV and film sets and salon owner. Lorraine started has a hair stylist at the age of 19. Her reputation as a hairstylist has led her to work with a series of well-know celebrities, including Wimbledon Champion Venus and Serena Williams, former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Lennox Lewis, award-winning international music artist Erykah Badu, Kelly Rowland, Sean Paul, actresses Gabrielle Union, Thandie Newton, American TV personality Lala and British TV star Sarah Jane Crawford.
10:30 13th October, 2025
11:15 13th October, 2025
12:00 13th October, 2025
12:45 13th October, 2025
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14:15 13th October, 2025
The Curl Specialist Redefining Textured Hair Leah is a trailblazer in the world of textured hair — an unstoppable force who's built a career on passion, precision, and purpose. As a salon owner, global educator, and industry disruptor, she’s made it her mission to elevate the standard of textured hair care from the inside out. Internationally recognised for her viral curly cuts and signature styling, Leah has become the go-to expert for A-list celebrities, influencers, and leading global brands. Her work doesn’t just create beautiful hair — it shapes trends and sets new benchmarks across the industry. Having educated over 1,000 stylists in the art and science of curls, coils, and waves, Leah is a driving force for change, inspiring the next generation of hairstylists. Now taking the spotlight on the first-ever Textured Hair Stage at Salon International, Leah promises more than just a performance — this is a movement. If you’re ready to be inspired, empowered, and challenged, her session is the one to watch.
13:30 13th October, 2025
10:37 13th October, 2025
The Textured Hair Stage is free to attend with entrance to the show.
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