HAIRCON 2026, the UK's premier B2B trade event for the professional hair and barbering industry, is uniquely described as a "revolution" and "festival." This 9th edition, held at the iconic O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, serves as a pivotal hub blending education, creativity, and innovation to shape the future of the sector. It's a must-attend for a broad spectrum of professionals, including seasoned stylists, barbers, salon owners, and buyers, as well as emerging talent seeking to enhance their skills and propel their businesses forward. Attendees will experience an immersive and dynamic weekend, utilizing expanded spaces for unmissable stage shows, interactive brand experiences, insightful panel discussions, engaging demonstrations, and vibrant evening entertainment. HAIRCON provides unparalleled opportunities to discover cutting-edge products, learn innovative techniques, gain invaluable insights from experts, and forge crucial connections with industry titans. It empowers professionals to elevate their skills, drive business growth, and actively contribute to shaping the industry's direction.
Highlights
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Expanded Immersive Experience
Utilizing two neighboring warehouses, HAIRCON 2026 offers increased room, stages, and interactive zones for a more dynamic and engaging attendee experience.
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Cutting-Edge Products & Tools Showcase
Discover innovative products and advanced techniques from industry leaders like Schwarzkopf Professional, KEVIN.MURPHY, Paul Mitchell, and Moroccanoil.
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Dedicated Education & Innovation Hub
Features a Cinema Room, "Ask the Experts" area, Social Studio, and "HairCon Unplugged" for professional growth and forward-thinking solutions.
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Captivating Stage Shows & Demonstrations
Witness unmissable performances including "Coming to Life: The Art & Vision of Vidal Sassoon," Evo's "Winning Women," and Nick Irwin with Schwarzkopf Professional.
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Vibrant Networking & Evening Entertainment
A dynamic weekend fostering creativity, commerce, and connections, complemented by engaging demonstrations and vibrant evening entertainment.
HAIRCON 2026 is the UK's premier B2B trade event for the professional hair and barbering industry, described as a "revolution" and "festival" blending education, creativity, and innovation.
HAIRCON 2026 will be held from June 13-15, 2026, at the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester, United Kingdom.
The event caters to stylists, barbers, salon owners, managers, buyers, and emerging talent looking to enhance skills, discover innovations, and grow their businesses.
New features include an expanded footprint across two warehouses, a Cinema Room, an "Ask the Experts" area, a Social Studio, and "HairCon Unplugged" for intimate sessions.
HAIRCON is organized by The Assembly Events, an established event management company known for successful global events.
