21 - 23 June 2025
O2 Manchester

Rochelle Raye Anthony creating a futuristic hair style on the live stage Style Challenge at HairCon, Manchester 2024.

Social Stage Sunday

Effortless Impact: The Hack Edition

UKHHH & MOOD

Join Marlene Lamont as she shares her go-to Punchy Partial Placements—high-impact colour techniques designed to deliver standout results without the high cost. Smart, strategic, and stylist-friendly. Join Tina Michèl as she breaks down her 15 Foil Hack—a fast, focused blonding…

Smashing Social Media to build a Business

Join the panel with jaw dropping social profiles as they share how they smashed social media to get to the top of their game. Cal Newsome, Jamyz Rigby-Marsters, Ben Brown & more reveal the social media moves that skyrocketed their…

Embracing Change: New Business Models

How is the hair industry adapting in a changing world? Are new co-working models the answer for freelancers and businesses? Ashleigh Hodges discusses with Sheila Abrahams from the Freelance Association, Williams & Hirst, Lydia Wolfe from Jack and the Wolfe,…

INTO THE FUTRURE WITH TOM SMITH

In an industry that pioneers change, the trend forecaster Tom Smith meets the latest creative innovators shaping our future. Discover the brands and new tech that keeps taking our industry forward and to new heights.

HOW TO BECOME WORLD CLASS

Sally Brooks is joined by Efi Davies, International Artistic Director at Toni & Guy who also just happens to be Global Hairdresser of the Year, as they reveal their tips on climbing the ladder to the very top of the…

SCROLL TO SUCCESS WITH OSMO: HOW SOCIAL MEDIA FILLS YOUR CHAIR AND BUILDS YOUR BRAND

OSMO

In just 15 minutes, the OSMO ambassadors will deliver fast, practical advice on how social media can grow your client base, strengthen your team brand, and boost your career. Focused on real experience over theory, OSMO Ambassadors Becky Sutherland, Jude…

EVO HOSTS: BEYOND THE “SHORT BACK & SIDES”

BarberEVO

Hosted by EVO Media Group’s Co-Founder and Director, David Foster, this panel brings attention to the life of barbers, beyond the short, back and sides. With guests such as American Crew’s Ian Harrold and more. David will go into depths,…

THE BIG IDEA: HOW TO STAY INSPIRED

We’ve got a great idea! Join Cos Sakkas, Global Director at Toni & Guy, Errol Douglas MBE and more with host Sergi Bancells as they share where they find inspiration and new ideas and the processes they use to bring…

BREAKING THE MOULD: WOMEN REDEFINING BEAUTY AND HAIR

Vagaro

Join beauty industry trailblazers Rochelle Raye Anthony and Lisa Farrall, hosted by Vagaro CMO Charity Hudnall, for an inspiring conversation on women empowerment in the hair and beauty industry. With decades of experience between them, these trailblazers have not only…

BREAKING BRANDS: THE KEY TO MARKETING SUCCESS

How do you successfully market a new product in a flooded market and build a successful brand? Meet the panel who did just that. David Thurston launched Danger Jones 2 years ago and is making waves in 27 countries. Sarah…

RETAIL IS DEAD WITH ELEVEN AUSTRALIA

ELEVEN Australia

We’re diving into one of the biggest debates in the industry: Is salon retail still relevant, or have we handed the keys to Amazon, TikTok shops, and supermarket shelves? To help us unpack this, Jo Robertson on stage for this…

TALKING TEXTURE

Delving into the multi-faceted nature of textured hair, sharing their own skills, tips, knowledge and the product innovations that are best suited to its versatility and beauty.

THE ART OF TRICOLOGY: DEALING WITH HAIR LOSS

Everyone at HairCon loves hair; we love to cut, love to style, love to colour and salivate over photos of our creations. So let’s take a moment to focus on life without it. Are you or your business set up…

NHBF Top 50 Hair Influencers FINAL

NHBF

Get ready! The NHBF Top 50 Hair Influencers of 2025—ranked and revealed live—will drop at HairCon, 5–6pm on Sunday 22nd June at the Social Stage. Hosted by the legendary Cal Newsome—Bull & Co Barber Club boss, Wahl Creative Team star…