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05/10/10 at 2:18pm

Salon International 2010 - Preview

This years show boasts a fantastic line up with Stylists, and Products alike, that you won't want to miss!

Celebrating over two decades of Salon International exhibitions BaByliss PRO continues to innovate and excite.

Encompassing international runways, fashion shoots and dressing hair for red carpets around the world BaByliss PRO remains a top choice among the hairdressing elite, that's why this year we're celebrating a 'global style collective'.

International ambassador for the hairdressing world, Patrick Cameron returns to the BaByliss PRO stage with his bespoke creation the 'ULTRAVIOLET Collection'. Even more excitingly this year for the the first time Patrick has created an educational DVD that compliments his collection, demonstrating how to achieve eight glamorous, feminine looks.

Next up to grace the BaByliss stage is one half of leading hair experts Percy & Reed, Adam Reed. Reed boasts almost two decades of experience in the industry, during which time he has gained international acclaim for his gloriously flattering and instinctive artistry.

Recently appointed hair expert for the X Factor Reed boasts a celeb following including Madonna, Sophie Dahl, Henry Holland and Noel Gallagher. While his work has been celebrated in countless international titles such as; Vogue, Elle, Tatler and The Sunday Times.

Keeping the stage line-up stong is Nicholas French. From Pink Floyd to Oprah there aren't many people the inspiratation Nicholas French hasn't worked with. Nicholas hails from British hairdressing royalty, with several salons of his own he received numerous awards before relocating to the US where he now resides in New York.

For 2010 Nicholas' show mantra is 'Awaken, Imagine, Inspire, Connect'

Below is a collective of Nicholas' Avant Garde creations for which he won North American Hairstyling award of the year.........

'The Crew' boasts a star studded line up this year welcoming some of the hottest new names in our industry, led by the multi-award winning Christopher Appleton.

For Chris hairdressing has always been his passion, as he states 'it's my life. I live, breathe and sleep it.' Starting work at just 12 years old as a Saturday boy in George's Salon Leicester Chris talent fast-tracked him to becoming fully qualified within a year, and by the time he was 20 he had been appointed Retail Manager, followed a year later with the Artistic Director crown.

One of Chris' finest moments was receiving praise from the great Vidal Sassoon himself after noticing his work in a magazine.

The next place in the BaByliss PRO crew goes to New Zealander Stephen Cockle, European Art Director at Ozzie Rizzo Salon in Mayfair, London.

It was whilst working as a photographer's assistant when Stephen realised his passion for hair. Recognising and appreciating the creativity hairdressing offered Stephen ditched photography and never looked back.

Take a look at some of Stephen's talent in pictures.......

The third person to make up this talented trio is 2009's F.A.M.E team's Kathryn Dartnell.

Working within the hairdressing industry for thirteen years Kathryn became part of the Harington's Artistic team in 2004, teaching seminars and working on shows throughout the UK and Ireland.

As a recognised session stylist within the fashion world Kathryn assists the legendary Eugene Soulieman during New York Fashion week, and worked at both the Milan and Paris fashion weeks this Autumn.

Aside from the star studded stage line up we will be showcasing new products that will be sure to WOW the crowds...

Top of the bill is the long awaited Volare Professional Luxury Dryer. With a Ferrari designed engine this beautiful piece of machinery has been crafted to provide faster, ultra efficient drying.

Two world industry leaders with over 140 years of engineering excellence have combined to create this magnificent 2200W engine with maximum airflow, minimum weight and low vibration. Aside from the turbo power high perfomance this beautiful dryer will turn heads as well as making them beautiful...... 

Stylists, start your engines!