Professional Beauty London 2026
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From live treatment demonstrations and business advice to the latest thinking in skin longevity and wellness, Professional Beauty London is bringing some of the industry’s leading names to ExCeL London on October 4–5. Here’s a taste of what you can learn
Professional Beauty Stage
From practical demonstrations to honest conversations about building a career in beauty, the Professional Beauty Stage brings together some of the people shaping the industry right now.
On Sunday, Rosie Kefford, Andrew Hansford, Elle Winslow and Katie Clark will tackle one of the biggest questions facing professionals investing in their careers: how can you tell whether training is actually worth your money? There will also be a host of live demos including a Korean lash lift demonstration from Nancy Miles.
On Monday, the stage switches focus to industry conversations, including live podcast interviews with Blink Brow Bar founder Vanita Parti and multi-site salon and spa operator Becky Lumsden, chief executive of Pure Spa.
Don’t miss: How to grow a service business without losing what makes it special – Monday, October 5, 12pm
Hear from Blink Brow Bar founder Vanita Parti as she joins The Pro Beauty Pod live to discuss building one of the UK’s best-known brow businesses. Parti launched Blink Brow Bar in 2004 after spotting an opportunity to bring threading into central London in a fast, accessible format. More than two decades later, she’ll share what she has learned about protecting what makes a service business special as it evolves. Read our full interview with Vanita Parti on page 43.
Skin & Longevity Stage
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As clients increasingly look beyond short-term results towards maintaining healthier skin for longer, the Skin & Longevity Stage will explore what this shift means for professionals.
Experts will examine everything from consultation to acne scarring, hyperpigmentation and wider health factors that influence the skin. Dermalogica education expert Candice Gardner will unpack the what the longevity movement means for therapists, while Chelsea Dugdale explores why decisions made during consultation can matter more than the technology used afterwards.
On Monday, Teresa O’Nwere-Tan will look beyond the treatment room to explore how factors including hormones, nutrition, stress, sleep and health can influence skin and treatment outcomes, while Dermalogica’s Lesley Corridan tackles precision approaches to acne scar revision.
Don’t miss: How to treat acne and hyperpigmentation in skin of colour – Sunday, October 4, 1pm
Dr Vanita Rattan will explore the considerations professionals need to understand when treating acne and hyperpigmentation in skin of colour. With a specialist focus on cosmetic formulation and melanin-rich skin, Dr Rattan will share insights to help therapists better understand pigmentation and approach the concerns they see in the treatment room.
Business Stage
Great treatments are only one part of building a thriving beauty business. The Business Stage is dedicated to the practical skills that help turn expertise into a sustainable career, with sessions covering growth, marketing, PR, client acquisition and professional development.
Learn how to build a successful home-based beauty business; discover how strategic influencer collaborations can increase bookings with Sammy Macdonald; and find out how PR and media coverage can help establish you as an expert in your field. The programme will also explore ultrasound in aesthetics and the skills that will help beauty and spa professionals remain relevant as the industry continues to evolve.
Don’t miss: How to build a successful home-based beauty business: from your first client to being fully booked – Sunday, October 4, 11.45am Thinking about launching from home, or ready to take your existing home salon to the next level? Jodie Davidson-Joyner, Laura John-Baptiste, Smita Ahluwalia and Louise Tilden will share the lessons they’ve learned, and how to turn a home-based set-up into a profitable operation.
IIAA Active Ageing Stage
What does healthy ageing really mean for today’s beauty professional? Across two days, the IIAA Active Ageing Stage will bring together scientific insight, business education and real-life experiences from experts and salon professionals.
Sunday’s Expert Insights – Evidence & Expertise programme explores the science and strategy behind healthier skin and stronger businesses. Sessions range from Dr Ben Coyle on the foundations of healthy skin and Dr Gaby Prinsloo on inflammaging to Lorraine Perretta on the gut-skin connection and introducing supplements into a skincare business. Kat Martyn and IIAA managing director David Alpert will turn the focus to commercial growth and the revenue opportunities salons could be missing.
Monday’s Voices of the Industry – Real Stories, Real Experiences programme puts professionals and their experiences centre stage, with conversations spanning career development, award-winning skin transformations, makeup science and intelligent peeling.
World Spa & Wellness London Convention
For spa leaders looking beyond the treatment room, the World Spa & Wellness London Convention returns alongside Professional Beauty London for two days of education, networking and big-picture thinking.
Bringing together senior spa, wellness and hospitality professionals from around the world, the convention combines keynote sessions, panel discussions and interactive workshops covering the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector.
The 2026 speaker line-up includes senior leaders from some of the biggest names in global hospitality and wellness, including Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International/Ritz-Carlton, Six Senses London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire and Corinthia. Tickets for the World Spa & Wellness London Convention start from £225 at professionalbeauty.co.uk/ wswlondon
Cidesco workshops
Go deeper into practical skills and specialist knowledge with the Cidesco Workshops, which return to Professional Beauty London with an international line-up of educators including Marie Reynolds and Dr Shogo Mochizuki, the 26th Generation Kobido Grandmaster.
Designed for professionals who want more intensive education, the programme combines theory with demonstrations across skincare, facial treatments, massage and holistic wellbeing. Sessions range from exploring the connections between skin and wider wellbeing to professional facial techniques, body mechanics and Ayurveda. Tickets for the Cidesco Workshops start from £45 at professionalbeauty.co.uk/cidesco
International Manufacturers & Distributors Forum
Looking to take your brand to the next level? The International Manufacturers & Distributors Forum (IMF) brings brand owners, distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers together for business education, networking and new partnership opportunities.
This year’s programme gets straight to the challenges facing beauty businesses in 2026, from what the distributor of the future will look like and how brands can get noticed by the right partners to international expansion and the often-tricky question of pricing. Alongside panels, interactive roundtables give delegates the chance to exchange experiences and tackle topics including distributor relationships and going global.
There’s also dedicated time to network, with the IMF designed to help brands and distributors make the connections that could open up their next market or business opportunity. Tickets for the IMF start from £195 at professionalbeauty.co.uk/imf
Power Hour sessions
Sometimes the most useful business advice comes from getting around a table with people who understand the challenges you’re facing. The new Power Hour sessions offer focused business education alongside the chance to network and exchange ideas with fellow beauty professionals.
Hosted by leading industry business experts including Kelly Shaw, these sessions will give you dedicated time away from the busy show floor to focus on working on your business rather than just in it. Come ready to learn, make connections and leave with fresh ideas you can put into action.
Be there
This is just a taste of what’s happening across the live stages at Professional Beauty London 2026, with more speakers and sessions to be announced.
Professional Beauty London takes place at ExCeL London on Sunday, October 4 and Monday, October 5, 2026. Register now to meet industry leaders, discover the latest innovations and make the most of two days of live education, inspiration and networking. For more information visit professionalbeauty.co.uk/pb-londonstages