This weekend, the Southern Hemisphere’s hairdressing community will descend on Sydney’s Convention and Exhibition Centre for the 2013 Hair Expo. Offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the latest and greatest brands and products, the Expo will also play host to some of the world’s leading talents, showcased in the live performances held throughout the three day event.
At just $38 a ticket, even organisers are promising salon owners and stylists an unrivalled experience. “The price of your Expo ticket this year will let you take away so much,” says Hair Expo event director, Julia Erben. “With one of our most extensive line-ups, the exhibition is literally overflowing with inspiration, feature ideas and education. From salons in search of service improvements, to a cost effective team incentive to inspire staff – Hair Expo 2013 will deliver a multitude of business and personal benefits to increase performance and passion.
From inspiration to networking, creativity and education, if you’re a salon owner, make Hair Expo 2013 part of your plans this long weekend. Pre-purchase an Expo Pass for yourself and your team today by clicking here.
DON’T MISS
All the big brands
Home to more than 150 suppliers, this year will see some of the biggest names in the business showcase the latest industry innovations. On the floor, expect to see the likes of Schwarzkopf Professional, ghd, Goldwell, Wella, L’Oreal Professionel, Redken and Napoleon Perdis to name a few. For salons looking for new products and services, it provides an incomparable place to compare and directly negotiate with suppliers all in the one place.
The Main Stage
For non-stop inspiration, this year’s Main Stage will let you see some of the industry’s top experts working their craft live on stage. Get set to see performances by the Pivot Point Education team, Schwarzkopf Professional Creative Team, Tracey Hughes Education, Goldwell artist Nick Arrojo from New York City’s ARROJO Studio and Redken International Guest Artist, George Garcia.
Launch Pad
Watch the industry’s up-and-coming talent share their creative vision and looks for the season. These short sharp 15-minute sessions will give an insight into the next generation inspiration for your salon and team. Featuring young artists from some of the country’s top salons including Toni & Guy, Fruition, Wildlife, Rokk Ebony and Oscar Oscar.
Executive Hour
Back again for 2013 is the exclusive Executive Hour. Taking place on Sunday at 9am-10am, this invaluable hour provides a unique environment for Salon Owners and Managers to visit exhibitors and network with colleagues without the hustle and bustle of busy Expo traffic.
Business Education
Update your business skills and industry knowledge with these free information sessions. Direct from a leading panel of experts including Jo Burgess (Shortcuts Software), David Bates (Workforce Guardian) and Julie Piantadosi (Total Salon Solutions), these informative 45-minute sessions will cover topics covering customer satisfaction, consumer behaviour online and offline, leadership, e-commerce and staff communication.
Awards Lounge
Take a moment to be inspired by the creativity of the 2013 Schwarzkopf Professional Hair Expo Awards finalists in the Awards Lounge. Brimming with innovative originality, these collection images are must see for any stylist looking for industry inspiration.
Top Salon Lounge
After its popularity, the Top Salon Lounge is back for a third consecutive year. This dedicated area, exclusively for salon owners, will be home to Aveda, Kevin.Murphy and La Biosthetique. Its unique lounge environment will provide a serene meeting space to talk with representatives from these leading brands, network with other salons and refresh your energy levels with a complimentary selection of beverages.
