Industry sectors

Eight sectors of the African hair economy

Exhibitors are grouped by sector so buyers, stylists and barbers can move through the floor with purpose.

On the floor

Find your category

Each sector has its own content hub, directory listings and buyer interest profile.

01

Professional Haircare

Products, brands and professional salon solutions for every hair type.

02

Barbering

Barber products, tools, education and culture.

03

Hair Extensions & Wigs

Extensions, wigs, closures, frontals and protective styling.

04

Hair Colour

Colour products, techniques and colourist education.

05

Salon Equipment

Furniture, equipment and salon technology.

06

Beauty Technology

Digital tools, AI consultation, booking systems and salon software.

07

Education & Training

Academies, educators, colleges and recognised qualifications.

08

Business & Entrepreneurship

Salon owners, distributors, emerging brands and investors.

Buyers

Retail chains, distributors, importers and salon groups can join the buyer programme for curated meetings with sector exhibitors.

Join buyer programme

Brands

Secure a stand inside the sector where your customers are already shopping, with product launch and demo options.

Exhibitor packages

Educators

Academies and colleges can recruit students, host workshops and enter the student competition categories.

Apply as educator