The Colour Stage at Salon International saw attendees get up close and personal with their favourite colourists and colour houses, who showcased new techniques, trending transformations, and a whole host of colour inspiration
Hosted by Lloyd Court and Jaymz Marsters-Rigby, leading colourists created live colour transformations all day before taking to the stage to show off their finished looks in a twice-daily colour catwalk.
Keep scrolling to check out what went on...
Plus, check out the amazing brands that showcased their colour portfolios live in the Colour Pods.
Salon Services
Discover the Salon Services Wunderbar Difference at the Colour Stage! As the hair professional’s best-kept secret and go-to destination for one of the widest selections of professional hair and beauty brands, Salon Services knows exactly what today’s salons and freelance stylists need to stay ahead.
Join the expert Salon Services Education Team at the Colour Stage to explore the biggest colour trends set to define 2026/27. From rich espresso brunettes and buttery blondes to glossy "quiet luxury" tones, watch live demonstrations of the techniques clients are asking for, including colour melting, AirTouch balayage, high-gloss glazing and seamless lived-in hues using the award-winning Wunderbar colour range. Then visit the Wunderbar Colour Pod for expert advice, creative formulas and discover how Wunderbar delivers vibrant, long-lasting colour with exceptional shine and healthier-looking hair.
L'Oréal Professionnel Paris
L’Oréal Professionnel Paris will be bringing the industry's brightest rising stars to the Colour Stage this year. The renowned ID Artist programme will share the stage alongside the newly launched ProEDIT team – an exclusive development programme for ID Artist alumni. Together, these elite creatives will showcase inspiring colour techniques, creativity and innovation while sharing the talent journey that has shaped some of the UK's most recognisable hairdressers.
Whether you're looking to elevate your career, discover the next generation of talent or learn more about these prestigious programmes, don't miss this opportunity to be inspired!
The Colour Stage Artists
Sunday 4 October
11.10 - 12.10 - The Watt
Specialising in vivids, The Watt stayed true to from by showcasing a multi-tonal neon pink transformation – working with extensions to add drama to the finished look.
12.20 - 13.20 Georgia Mountain
13.30 - 14.30 The Colour Catwalk
14.40 - 15.40 Charlotte O'Flanagan
15.50 - 16.50 Becki Jones
Becki demonstrated the 'bubble technique' with a twist, opting for vivid shades of purple, pink, orange and blue instead of the classic pastel shades commonly associated with this technqiue. While on stage, Becki also shared her three top tips for rinsing out colour: Keep the water as cold as possible, seek a tap with high water pressure, and skip the shampoo.
17.00 - 18.00 The Colour Catwalk
Each of the day's Colour Catwalks saw a variety of finished looks, from wearable coppers and rich brunettes from the Wunderbar team, to Fox Tips and pastel panelling from some of the L'Oréal Professionnel ID Artists.
Monday 5 October
10.00 - 11.00 Heffy Wheeler
11.10 - 12.10 Georgia Mountain
Georgia showcased a clean, caramel blonde balayage lifted in one step without toning - with products used from Wunderbar.
12.20 - 13.20 Liam Tyler
13.30 - 14.30 The Colour Catwalk
14.40 - 15.40 Niamh Hayden
Working on a textured bob, Niamh demonstrated a toning technique keeping the creamy vanilla blonde bright and beautiful, but low maintenance. Using a few shades and with a root smudge, Niamh used the tonal control acidic toners from Matrix
15.50 - 16.50 The Colour Catwalk
