13 - 15 June 2026
O2 Manchester

James Earnshaw's models showing the results of the demonstration live on the main stage at HairCon, Manchester 2024.

Social Stage Monday

Explore the Monday Social stage line up

Diversify Your Income, Future-Proof Your Business

We explore beyond cutting and colouring. Discover new revenue streams, services, and business models that are reshaping the industry. Conrad Blandford, Saad Arshad, Jack Mead and Pablo Küemin will join Electric London Founder Mark Woolley, diving into this hot topic.

AI Cant Replace Us

Exploring the role of AI in hair. From creativity to client experience, where tech adds value and where the human touch still wins. Joining the social stage is Tom Humphreys, Fergal Doyle, Michael Douglas and Chris Foster to dive into…

Sustainability: Beyond the buzzword

Is greener always better? A realistic look at sustainability in salons and barbershops, from products to practices, and what meaningful change actually looks like. Hosted by Keith Mellen, a director at the UK Business & Biodiversity Forum CIC and championing…

Building a brand beyond the salon chair 

FRESHA

Bringing together industry powerhouses Thad Jayaseelan, Andrea Amighetti and Talitha Mackier, this panel explores how today’s hair professionals can grow beyond the salon chair and build brands with lasting impact. From identity and content to community and visibility, the session…

The Brand Builders

Cutting Through the Noise

Join our host Stephanie Mason alongside Victoria Lynch, the founder of Additional Lengths, and Remi Cachet and entrepreneur, founder of O&M Jose Bryce Smith, Paul Mitchell’s Vice President of marketing Jason Yates and José Rui Fernandes a Manchester-based barber and…

Your Clients Don’t Need Better Styling. They Need Better Hair

Dense

Ash, Mo, and guest to be revealed soon! Expose why the industry focuses on styling while clients quietly lose their hair. Learn how to spot early thinning, take action in-salon, and turn prevention into a powerful new service and revenue…

The Evolution of Hair Extensions & The Power of Social Influence

Beauty Works

Hair extensions are no longer just an add-on service; they are a powerful business driver and a defining element of modern hairdressing – This panel brings together three leading industry professionals, each offering a unique perspective on how hair extensions…

Money Talks

From apprenticeships to overheads, this session breaks down the financial realities of running a salon or barbering business. Hosting this session will be Charlie Collinge, and joining him on the stage will be Jayne Lewis-Orr, Adam Sloane, Jamie Brooks and…

The It List – Tomorrow’s Talent Finder

GHD and Creative HEAD

Presented by Amanda Nottage, Creative HEAD’s awards showcase for hair pros aged 30 and under – exclusively sponsored by ghd for the past 16 years! – has shone a spotlight on the likes of Chris Appleton, Sophia Hilton and Cyndia…

Longevity, Legacy and paying it back

Faded Barber Magazine

FADED editor Ben Evans welcomes our panel of industry heavyweights assess the true meaning of longevity; discussing the responsibility of senior barbers and industry leaders to leave the ladder down and protect the craft for future generations. FADED will host…

Future of Hairdressing

The industry is evolving fast: so how do you stay inspired and ready for what’s next? Learn how to reset your mindset and refocus your direction. Hosted by Tom Smith, a trend forecaster who advises leading beauty brands on innovation,…