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X-presion continues with its preparations for the fourth edition of
Show Positivo at Salón Look Internacional 2014

The event will take a trailblazing approach to creativity in hairdressing based on research and freedom of expression. In a new development, the latest edition will contribute to Positive Forest, a collective project under which part of the takings from the event will be used to plant the first forest sponsored by all the professionals signed up to the initiative.

The show will feature Johanna Cree Brown, of Trevor Sorbie, and Tim Hartley, who will accompany the X-presion team at this fantastic festival of hairdressing on Sunday, 19 October at 15:30.

The tenth edition of Salón Look Internacional will take place from 17 to 19 October at Feria de Madrid.

Los creadores españoles X-PRESION, recogieron anoche su 7º AIPP AWARDS a “The Best Photography” en el mi más ni menos que Royal Albert Hall de Londres
donde fueron aplaudidos por la numerosa representación de profesionales y amigos llegados de toda España.
Próximamente podremos ver en directo su creaciones en El Salón Look Internacional de Madrid
el 19 de Octubre a las 15,30 horas.

Time waits for no man… or so they say. But you can make every second count by visiting the UK’s biggest professional hairdressing event.

Think of what you can achieve in just one day at Salon International:

• Have your scissors sharpened by some of the most skilful craftsmen around.
• Get shopping! Whether you’re buying in bulk or stocking up your kit bag, it’s a great place to buy.
• Benefit from great at show offers and discounts.
• See launches and innovations first hand and make up your own mind.
• Try and compare product and equipment and see what work’s best for you and your clients.
• Keep up to date with the masses of free education on offer.
• Motivate yourself and your staff by taking them on a team day out.
• Get inspired by your hairdressing heroes who’ll help you take the latest looks from catwalk to client.
• Network with industry friends and peers and make new contacts.
• Speak direct to your suppliers and give them your feedback.
• So come, soak up the amazing atmosphere and mix with the many thousands of like-minded hairdressing professionals that will be making their way to this year’s unmissable event.

The Hair Show – the best place to compare, try and buy the latest products and equipment whilst enjoying the wide range of free live stages featuring the best educators in the business, who will share creative insights and business know how.

Salon Seminars – these technical sessions are a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the best educators in the industry, giving you an unrivalled view of their methods, techniques and insights.

Salon Live – see some of the world’s best and most respected creative teams live on the catwalk as they share ideas and inspiration behind their latest collections, as well as giving their view on the forthcoming season’s trends.

Alternative Hair Show Announce International Visionary Awards Finalists 2014

The International Visionary Award is the brainchild of Alternative Hair President, Anthony Mascolo. It was created to encourage and identify new talent, giving hairdressers the opportunity to show their artistry on stage in their own show, as part of the Alternative Hair programme. Marking a new era this year, there are 2 categories in the International Visionary Awards: Commercial cut & colour and Avante-Garde.

The finalists who will present at the award’s finale are:
Ah Kim Anthony Tan Australia,
Anteo Geminiani Italy,
Alexander Kiryliuk Belarus,
Ashleigh Hodges UK,
Christoph Skoff Austria,
Dean Bradwell UK,
Edel Jones Ireland,
Emmanuel Esteban UK,
Gino Fung Taiwan,
Hu Fong-Wei Taiwan,
Joe Raad Lebanon,
Kilian Garrigos Spain,
Kurtis Blissett Wales,
Kobi Bokshish Australia,
Lenka Hajsove Czech Republic,
Matthew Whiting UK,
Mirko Battipaglia Italy,
Nadia Semanic Australia,
Nuru Perkins UK,
Orifici Tindaro Germany,
Paweł Babicz Poland,
Puck Essers Netherlands,
Richi Grisillo Australia,
Ramona Malaguti Italy,
Roberto Marcon Italy,
Roberto Baiocchi Italy,
Rossa Danagher Ireland,
Tony Ricci Canada,
Valeria Barba Italy,
Zfofia Eszteri Hungary,

Tony Rizzo, Founder of Alternative Hair, said ‘The International Visionary Awards received record submissions this year. The shortlist was truly impressive and competition to select the finalists was fierce. We have some amazing hairdressers in the final. It will be exciting to see who wins the International Visionary Awards, securing their opportunity to present at the 2015 Alternative Hair Show’.