Welcome to HAIR The Movement x Hair Festival 2026
Where education becomes immersion, and craft meets its next evolution.
In 2026, two defining forces of the professional hair industry converged to create something more powerful. HAIR The Movement joined Hair Festival in a meeting of vision and velocity – an experience designed not just to educate, but to awaken.
Set within the iconic ICC Sydney, this one-day elevated education experience invited the industry into a space where technique is elevated, creativity is boundless, and the future of hairdressing is actively shaped. On Monday, June 29 2026, from 8:30am to 5:00pm, the stage was set for a new era of learning, one that moves beyond the expected and into the extraordinary craft of hair.
KEY EVENT DETAILS
Monday 29 June 2026 | 8:30am – 5:00pm
ICC Sydney – Parkside 1
At its core, HAIR The Movement is about rediscovery, a return to the artistry, the discipline, and the deeply human craft that defines hairdressing at its best. In collaboration with Hair Festival, this vision expands even greater, bringing together a global collective of leading artists and educators whose work doesn’t just follow trends, but redefines them. This is education reimagined: Immersive, intentional, and unapologetically high-level.
About HAIR The Movement
Founded by legendary hairdressing visionary Sharon Blain, HAIR The Movement was born from a desire to restore depth, precision and creative integrity to industry education.
More than an event, it is a global collective, uniting artists who are committed to advancing technical excellence while nurturing the creative spirit. It is here that knowledge is shared generously, ideas are challenged, and the boundaries of hairdressing are pushed forward.
Following a landmark debut in 2025, HAIR The Movement now steps onto the Hair Festival stage, expanding its reach while maintaining its uncompromising standards. Together, these platforms signal a shift and a new benchmark for what education in this industry can, and should, be.
As Sharon Blain reflects:
“My vision for HAIR The Movement has always been about returning our industry to true creative hairdressing—building excitement, connection and meaning through world-class education. Partnering with Hair Festival allows us to unite these communities and create something genuinely transformative.”
The Experience
This is not passive learning. It is a full-spectrum immersion into the art and business of modern hairdressing.
Across the day, a curated line-up of international and Australian artists will explore:
– Precision cutting
– Advanced colour
– Editorial and session styling
– Creative direction and inspiration
– Industry-led conversation and insight
Event Schedule
HAIR The Movement Main Event | Watch & Learn
8:30am – 5:00pm | Hair Festival ICC Sydney
A full day of cutting, colour and styling education, bringing together global masters and leading Australian artists to deliver a high-level learning experience that powers skills, inspires creativity and raises the standard of hair education.
8:30am – 9:30am
A.H Salon Team
James Akers, Suzy Kershaw, Kristina Russell, & Harrison Sansom
An electrifying opening from Australia’s leading collective of independent artists from A.H Salon Group. Precision cutting, innovative colour and next-level styling come together in a powerful statement on the future of our industry, delivering real skill, real artistry and a renewed sense of direction.
9:45am – 10:45am
Australian Cut & Colour Teams + Global Master
Bernadette Beswick & Rachel Vitullo | Katy Reeve & Louise Graham | Lyndal Salmon & Marilyn Guarino | Traci Sakosits (USA) & Rory Calasse
One of the most anticipated sessions of the day, bringing together Australia’s leading cutters and colourists alongside internationally renowned cutting educator Traci Sakosits. This is where trends are not followed, but created, as cutting and colour mastery unite to define what’s next in hair. Live, raw, and exclusively at HAIR The Movement.
11:00am – 12:00pm
Ben Brown (UK) Global Cutting Master
One of the world’s most respected and in-demand hair cutters, Ben Brown brings his globally recognised precision, structure and progressive approach to the stage. Known for redefining the way hair is cut and taught, his work sets a benchmark that hairdressers around the world aspire to – a rare opportunity to witness a true master at work, live and up close.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch Break
Time to recharge and connect with peers.
1:15pm-2:15pm
Sylvestre Finold (UK) Global Avant-Garde Master
For the first time in Australia, Sylvestre Finold takes the stage, bringing his extraordinary avant-garde artistry and world-renowned fashion week experience. His work is bold, directional and uncompromising, pushing the boundaries of what hair can be. This is a rare opportunity to experience one of the industry’s most visionary artists live on stage, where creativity, innovation and artistry come together at the highest level.
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Australian Styling Team
Richard Kavanagh | Sarah Laidlaw | Jelena Vasic
A true force in styling, this lineup brings together three exceptional artists from distinctly different worlds, celebrity and campaign styling, runway direction, and cutting-edge avant-garde. Together, they take you across the full spectrum of modern styling, where creativity, versatility and technical brilliance come together in one unforgettable presentation. It’s rare to see this calibre of talent share the stage. Fresh, fearless and inspiring, this collective will leave you energised and wanting more.
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Leoni (BR) Global Hair Art Master
Our final session of the day presents one of the most extraordinary stylists that HAIR The Movement founder Sharon Blain has witnessed in a lifetime of hairdressing. Leoni’s ability to move, shape, finish and polish hair transcends technique. It is a level of artistry that very few will ever reach.
Taking the stage to share his mastery, Leoni will reveal the skills and signature approach that have earned him global recognition in the world of styling. This is a rare chance to witness true brilliance in motion, a fitting and unforgettable finale to the day.
4:45pm – 5:00pm
Event Close
A final moment to close the day and celebrate the energy of HAIR The Movement.
Learn More About HAIR The Movement
To explore the full artist line-up and discover more about the movement behind the event, visit: