Your personal guide to salon international 2019's stands

Don’t miss the unexpected sights, sounds and demonstrations on the following stands at Salon International 2019.

Step into the museum of Wahl wonders [Stand number: S140]

The Wahl stage will see the crowning of the brand's Barber of the Year as well as demos from the Wahl Artistic Team. If that wasn’t enough, the brand’s official stand will also feature the Wahl 100 Year Museum. Filled with vintage products, artwork and displays, it will showcase the history of Wahl from 1919 to the present day.

Spot a hairdressing celebrity [Stand number: W156]

Arguably the US’s most famous hairdressing export, Guy Tang will showcase his talents on the Salon Success stand – get your phone ready to take lots of selfies.

Be amazed at the British Hairdressing Awards finalist collections [Stand number: Y170]

See the finalists’ collections for HJ’s British Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Schwarzkopf Professional for the very first time in the British Hairdressing Awards Gallery. The 90 finalists and British Hairdresser of the Year nominee collections will be available for visitors to see before the winners are announced on 26 November.

Improve your salon business [Stand number: W190]

If you need advice about maximising your salon’s profit margins visit the Business Bubble hosted by 365 Salon Education. The company will be offering friendly advice on today’s business challenges, including pricing, social media, retailing, recruitment and you can ask your own personal questions too. Business guru Ken West will be available across the three days with his team of coaches.

Celebrate a big birthday with Takara Belmont [Stand number: N126]

Takara Belmont is celebrating 60 years in the UK on its stand this year. The brand will be displaying its Yume spa-style treatment experiences, as well as live barber demonstrations that show its legendary barbering equipment in action. The stand will also have the Hair Lab, which will concentrate on the company’s contribution to hair science through its processing technologies. There will be a VIP competition with a golden ticket in one goody bag each day where the lucky winner will receive exclusive prizes.

Be inspired by the Toni & Guy Academy team [Stand number: U156]

The Toni & Guy stand will have the Academy team on hand with a drop-in service where you can ask questions and talk to experts about the benefits of joining the academy or introducing label.m products into your salon.

Bright, bold and informative [Stand number: V154]

Sophia Hilton will be appearing on the OSMO stand bringing her unique colourful looks, client-friendly language and straight-talking style to attendees.

Go on a Patrick Cameron treasure hunt

See how many times you can spot Patrick Cameron at this year’s show! He will be appearing on at least three stages – including Wella Professionals, the HJ stage and his seminar sessions. You can also purchase his training video at the Wella Professionals stand so you can take Patrick home too.

Bag yourself a session styling kit [Stand number: X130]

Electric, also known as the craft brewers of hairdressing, will be selling Taster Boxes worth £72 on its stand. The boxes will be available at a special exhibition price of £39.99 and will be the perfect introduction to the Electric brand. You can talk to experts about becoming part of the Electric Family and see the brand’s personalised vehicles – which ones will they bring this year?

It’s time to get personal [Stand number: Z140]

On the ghd stand you can buy a pair of ghd platinum+ stylers and get them personalised with up to 18 characters for £10. You’ll be the envy of all of your colleagues in the salon (and your clients will love them too)!

Step into a showroom space [Stand number: D140]

The Salon Supplies stand will feature a mini showroom displayed on two levels with around 45 pieces of furniture. The ground floor level will be interactive so you’ll be invited to sit on and touch the furniture, whilst the second level will be for display only.

Find your perfect salon partner [Stand number: W170]

This year a match-making service will be available to pair up salon owners, distributors and exhibitors. Once a ticket to the show has been purchased salon owners, distributors and exhibitors will automatically be uploaded to a system where they can book meetings for the show, held either in the dedicated matchmaking lounge or on a brand’s stand.

Win a car! [Stand number: N146]

Nanokeratin is giving away a Mazda MX5 as part of a competition on their stand – check it out! Running from 1st October 2018 to 30th September 2019, salons will receive one ticket for the draw for every Pro Kit (3x320ml Treatments) ordered and one ticket for every litre of Revive, Refine, Replenish and Refortify Smoother, purchased during that period. These will be sent out quarterly by your distributor and a winner will be drawn at Salon International 2019 by Hairdressers Journal Editor, Jayne Lewis-Orr.

The Hairdressers Charity’s transformation at the show [Stand number: U138]

The Hairdressers’ Charity is relaunching as the Hair and Beauty Charity at Salon International. Head to the official stand to find out more about its new name and how you can get involved.

Meet LA’s hottest colourist couple [Stand number: G140]

Instagram stars and co-founders of Pulp Riot semi-permanent hair colour, Alexis and David will be on the Salons Direct stand doing live demos with the Riot Squad. They will also be performing on the HJ Stage on Sunday.