Salon International will host thousands of hair professionals at Excel London on 4-5 October 2026. The event aims to showcase industry innovations, creativity, and talent. This year, a significant portion of the programme will centre on hair colour techniques, trends, and product launches.
For UK colourists, the event presents a concentrated opportunity to learn. Leading brands like Wella Professionals and L'Oréal Professionnel will have a presence, offering insights into new products and professional advice. These displays are positioned as essential stops for salon owners and stylists looking to expand their colour services or stay updated on market shifts.
The programme includes dedicated Colour Pods, featuring live demonstrations of practical techniques. Sessions on blonding, balayage, and client transformations are designed to provide actionable takeaways for salon application. This format offers a more intimate setting for absorbing specific colour skills.
A larger Colour Stage is planned, promising two days of education and inspiration from prominent industry figures. Content will cover trend forecasting, creative showcases, and technical expertise across various colour applications. This platform aims to challenge and educate attendees on current and future colour directions.
Further specialised education is available, including a masterclass by Jack Howard focusing on grey blending techniques. This session highlights the demand for modern, wearable colour services that cater to clients with white hair, offering a strategy to re-engage this demographic.
Additionally, the British Hairdressing Awards gallery will display award-winning colour work. This exhibition serves as a source of artistic inspiration, showcasing the creativity that is advancing professional hair colour standards in the UK.
