Top 10 reasons to go to salon international 2011

If you've never visited Salon International, here's 10 reasons why you should.

1 - Salon International began in 1973, designed to offer the latest and greatest products, trends and techniques to the industry. Today, it covers 20,254sq m with some 200 exhibitors demonstrating essential salon tools and equipment.

2 -  The Hair Show is the perfect place to find exciting products for stylists and salons. The hall will be bursting with the latest developments for the creative hairdresser and business minds - from scissors to styling stations, computer systems and colour. 

3 -  See your hair heroes in an up-close-and-personal environment. The programme of Salon Live shows includes collections by Sassoon Academy, Tim Hartley, Patrick Cameron and Toni & Guy.

4 - For ideas and inspiration, the Salon Seminars are designed to educate and motivate the entire team. Discover the latest techniques from Mahogany and Saco in a step-by-step format that you can take back to the salon and introduce to your clients.

5 - Business Extra, sponsored by Salon Genius, hosts the must-visit seminars of the weekend. Held on Sunday 16 October, they are the perfect opportunity to pick the brains of loyalty expert Sarah Cross; learn to get the best from your team with Michael Van Clarke; discover supersalon secrets with Hellen Ward; and unearth tips from PR expert Louise Wood.

6 - See creative and colourful shows while raising money for charity at the Alternative Hair Show, which is back at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 16 October. Teams from Andrew Collinge, Sanrizz and é Salon will join many others to create a show entitled Illusion.

7 - Colleges bringing parties of 10 or more students to the event on Monday can benefit from a specially discounted entrance ticket rate, as well as one free lecturer ticket. 

8 - Make new contacts, or just meet up with old friends - Salon International is the perfect place to network. Mingle with like-minded people in the Salon Owners' Lounge, sponsored by 365 - register when you purchase your entry ticket - or sit and enjoy a glass of bubbly at the Salon Bar, sponsored by Business Cash Advance.

9 - See some of the best hairdressers live on stage in The Hair Show. Whether it is men's hairdressing, avant-garde work or up-and-coming names, The Hair Show will be bursting with free presentations throughout the weekend.

10 - If you are travelling to London and need somewhere to stay, contact Salon International's travel and accommodation partners, Jigsaw Conference, for special offers.

Call 0870 6260 148, and quote Salon International.