Set to take to its Main Stage at Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse.
Published:HairCon powered by Fresha has revealed the first line-up of talent set to take to its Main Stage when the event returns to Manchester’s O2 Victoria Warehouse on June 14-15, 2026.
“More festival than exhibition”, HairCon continues to evolve as a dynamic celebration of the professional hair and barbering industry, blending world-class creativity, education and culture across a two-day experience.
At the centre of the event is the Main Stage, where leading global artists, brands and educators will deliver high-impact shows spanning precision cutting, colour innovation, avant-garde artistry and barbering culture.
Among the headline names confirmed in this first talent drop are visionary hair artist Charlie Le Mindu [Hairdreams], Giuseppe Stelitano and the Trevor Sorbie Creative Team, alongside Adam Reed, who will collaborate with Charles Gray, Elle Foreman, Dean Gleeson, James Busby and Ayeesha Coleman in partnership with Leaf Scissors.
Further Main Stage highlights include Suzie McGill with Schwarzkopf Professional, Errol Douglas MBE with Nishlady, and Lisa Farrall, whose work continues to influence global hair, fashion and culture.
Major brand-backed showcases will also feature Darren and Jackie Ambrose and Jack Howard for L’Oréal Professionnel, James Earnshaw for Wella Professionals, Sassoon Academy led by Richard Ashforth, and creative collective Manifesto. Additional talent includes KEVIN.MURPHY artists Kate Reid, Pascal Van Loenhout and Wade Blackford, alongside Alfaparf Milano Professional’s Jamie Benny and Andrea Dorata.
Barbering will play a strong role on the Main Stage, led by Josh Lamonaca and the MENSPIRE team for Nishman. International barbers Thaddeus Jayaseelan and Andrea Amighetti will appear with Fresha, while HD Cutz joins a collective of MHFed talent. Andis will also take to the stage with Baldy and Jim Williams.
Returning names include Danilo Giangreco and Robert Masciave with Revlon Professional, while new additions feature brands such as Moroccanoil and ASP making their HairCon debut.
The Main Stage programme is supported by an extensive roster of global partners including Fresha, Wella Professionals, KEVIN.MURPHY, L’Oréal Professionnel, Dyson, Schwarzkopf Professional and The Fellowship for British Hairdressing, among many others.
HairCon 2026 will open with an invitation-only Opening Night on June 13, followed by two days dedicated to the professional hair and barbering community. Organisers promise a programme packed with creative showcases, business insight and cultural conversation, all delivered within a high-energy, festival-style environment.
With more talent yet to be announced, HairCon powered by Fresha 2026 is set to be its most ambitious edition to date, bringing together the global industry to celebrate artistry, innovation and education.
