Top hairdressers love salon international
With shows, seminars, presentations and essential products for your salon, Salon International at ExCeL London is the biggest exhibition in the UK, with top names showcasing the essential must-haves for your salon.
Salon International 2009
October 17-19
Book your ticket - or call 44 (0)870 272 2000 for more info
Whether it is the latest product innovation , business solution or creative inspiration, there is something for everyone under one roof.
But don't take our word for it - a selection of hairdressers tell us why it's always a date in their diary.
"Salon International is the place to see the innovations and developments within the industry which keep us ahead of the competition.
"It's a great chance to catch up and see the major teams and people in the industry, who are presenting shows or seminars.
"Salon International is the only place to see the finalists' entries for HJ's British Hairdressing Awards which is a must-see for any serious hairdresser!"
Darren Fowler, Clipso, London
"We have been going to Salon International since it first began in 1974.
"As a platform artist or educator it's an essential place to visit, to look around, see the latest collections and techniques, or just to catch up with old friends - this is one date in our diary we'd never miss.
"No matter how long you've been hairdressing, Salon International is the essential one-stop shop for future trends and innovations."
Charles and Karen Dodds, Cutting Room Creative, Leeds
"Salon International is our industry's biggest exhibition of the year and it's an event anyone serious about succeeding in hairdressing should visit - every year!
"I love attending as we get an opportunity to share our new ideas to a wider audience, but you also get to see your own hairdressing icons and those you respect in our industry live on stage.
"Where else can you get all of that in one place, in one weekend? I never miss it."
Mark Woolley, Electric Hairdressing, Brighton
"Salon International is always the first date entered in our diary at the start of the year and it's a weekend we never miss.
"It is great to catch up with friends, discover new products, be inspired by shows and seminars and, of course, look around HJ's British Hairdressing Awards gallery - that is always our first port of call.
"Together with the buzzing Hair Show, Salon International is a must for every professional hairdresser."
Gary Hooker and Michael Young, Hooker & Young, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
"Salon International is a must for everyone and anyone in the industry.
"Whatever you want to learn, buy or see - from techniques to styling tools and the hairdressing industry's biggest talents - Salon International has it all.
"I love bringing my team to London and everyone leaves inspired, motivated and bursting with ideas."
Mark Leeson, Mark Leeson Hair, Body & Mind, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
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