Salon International 2026

Salon International 2026 – Europe’s Leading Professional Hairdressing Show

Salon International is the UK’s largest and most prestigious professional hairdressing event, bringing together more than 35,000 stylists, salon owners, educators and leading brands at ExCeL London. With over 50 years of heritage, it is the definitive meeting point for the global hair industry to discover new products, watch world-class education and do business.

About The Event

Held across two days at ExCeL London and co-located with Professional Beauty London, Salon International combines a vast trade exhibition with an unrivalled line-up of live stage shows, seminars and hands-on workshops. From emerging independent stylists to international salon groups and distributors, the show connects every part of the professional hair sector under one roof.

What To Expect

• Hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest professional hair, colour, styling and salon-business products.
• Live main-stage shows and demonstrations from internationally renowned artists and session stylists.
• Hands-on workshops and seminars covering cutting, colour, styling, barbering and salon growth.
• Business and marketing education for salon owners and managers.
• New product launches and brand activations from leading international manufacturers.
• Networking with thousands of hair professionals, educators and industry media.

Who Attends

• Salon owners, managers and franchisees
• Hairstylists, colourists, session stylists and barbers
• Educators, trainers and academy teams
• Brand founders, product developers and distributors
• Retail buyers, importers and industry media

For Exhibitors And Vendors

Exhibiting at Salon International offers direct access to tens of thousands of qualified UK and international hair professionals. Vendors can launch new lines, run live demonstrations, build brand awareness with press and influencers, and secure long-term B2B relationships in one of the world’s most influential hair markets.

Why Attend

• Europe’s leading professional hairdressing trade show, with over 50 years of heritage.
• 35,000+ engaged professionals and the world’s most influential hair brands.
• World-class stage education and hands-on workshops.
• Co-located with Professional Beauty London for cross-industry networking.
• A proven platform for product launches, education and business growth.
• Held at ExCeL London, one of Europe’s premier exhibition venues.

Location And Travel

Salon International takes place at ExCeL London in the Royal Docks, East London. The venue is served by the Elizabeth line, DLR and London City Airport, with extensive parking and on-site hotels, making it easily accessible for UK and international visitors.