Hair Pieces: The Big One 2026

Hair Pieces: The Big One 2026 is a celebration of hairdressing. We bring you an immersive hair show plus the grand final awards giving for The Big One Trophy.

Our line up includes award-winning teams:
• Aminata Kamara session stylist powered by K18
• Oribe Creative with Kathryn Dartnell and Nicole Pizer
• Charlotte Cave at See Charlotte.London
• Karoliina Saunders & Michelle Griffin:  Session Squad
• FAME Team directed by Christel Barron Hough for The Fellowship for British Hairdressing
• Josh & Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy at Goldsworthy’s
• Darren & Jacki Ambrose celebrating 30 years of hairdressing at DJ Ambrose

From session to classic cuts to fashion archive... you'll see the best hairdressers share their visions and skills working live. Our immersive format means you walk through the show, on the same level as the artists. You're free to stop, watch, engage and photograph.Time to be inspired, and time to be joyful… all in the company of like-minded, forward-thinking hairdressers. This is a night to remind everyone how professional and dynamic our industry has become.

A REMINDER OF THE DETAILS YOU NEED:

THE FORMAT: This is an immersive hair show where you have time to walk the venue, watching the most inspiring and creative hairdressers at work. Up close, on the flat you can film them, photograph them and talk to them. It’s your time to enjoy and learn and share. The best hair in the best room. And our venue is magical.

HAIR ARTISTS This year we welcome watch our show teams working in a way that is engaging and inviting. You can enjoy seeing the details and the opportunity to ask questions. Session stylist Aminata Kamara is joining us for the first time, as well as the new Session Squad with Karoliina Saunders & Michelle Griffin. Oribe Creative with Kathryn Dartnell and Nicole Pizer will be bringing cut and styling to their space, and we welcome Charlotte Cave at See Charlotte.London who is commercial and session in one presentation. Christel Barron-Hough is mentor for the FAME Team 2026 who will be presenting their first show with us. Josh & Sophie-Rose Goldsworthy are also making a Hair Pieces debut - we can't wait. Celebrating 30 years, Darren and Jackie Ambrose are creating a gallery to share their fashion archive and installation of hair pieces... expect drama and exquisite taste in their collection. 

TICKETS

Early Bird- £60 + VAT - limited amount only so be quick

Lazy Bird- £68 + VAT - for pre-booking before the night

Late Bird- £75 + VAT - on the door.

TIMING: During the evening you have 90 minutes to enjoy the individual shows, then at 9pm, we enjoy a final catwalk of the models presented by these artists. And that’s not all. It’s time we gather to announce the winners of The Big One 2026 trophies. Cheer and applaud the winners. Admire the show and raise a glass to each other and this industry. This is a true hairdressing experience.The Battersea Arts Centre is a fabulous heritage venue to host our evening. You will love it. This is our 5th year and our audience tell us it’s the best place for hairdressers to feel respected! Close to Clapham Junction station in London.

Evening format:

6.30pm – Doors open

7pm – Hairdressing presentations begin

8.45pm –  All gather for the finale show

9.10pm – The Big One 2025 trophies are awarded

9.50pm –  Last orders - meet friends and icons at the bar

Groups of 4+ can apply for bonus seats to nicky@ihaa.co.uk