Tones of Beauty Expo conference returns to ExCeL London in 2026

Bigger, bolder, and built to help you grow, scale, and lead in the most exciting segment of the UK beauty market.

2025 proved the demand.
2026 delivers the opportunity.

This is the only UK event where inclusive beauty meets serious business, connecting decision-makers across retail, distribution, product development, investment, and professional artistry.

If you want your brand, business, or career to stay ahead… you need to be in the room.

Meet our Head of Education

Lola Maja is a celebrated beauty and film industry professional with over 30 years of experience. Named one of the "Top 100 Inspiring Women in Nigeria" and a recipient of the "Lifetime Achievement for Contribution to The Industry" award, Lola's expertise includes Beauty & Holistic Therapies, Makeup Artistry, Lash & Brow Artistry, Nails, SFX Prosthetics and Inclusive Education.

Lola’s main focus now is mostly on education and consulting, working with several institutions in the UK including Screen Skills and Bath Academy to name a few.

Her work in Film & TV spans decades with the BBC, MTV, Netflix, Paramount and Amazon Prime, in print with international features in names like Vogue Italia and Forbes; hosting her own show "Kiss & Makeup" on AMC International’s EVA+ and a face of Lancôme’s 2018 West Africa campaign.

Her extensive portfolio includes projects with Iman, Ciara, Angela Griffin, Raheem Sterling, Danny Glover, Adjoa Andoh, Wizkid and many other notable figures.

120 +

Speakers

36 +

Hours of CPD-accredited content

3

Conference Stages

21

Sessions

New for 2026 — Bigger Value. Bigger Business.

Education, innovation, and artistry across every hair texture. From future-focused haircare to must-attend masterclasses, this is where brands and professionals level up.

Why Attend the Textures of Hair Conference?

Introducing a dedicated conference designed to help you learn, connect, and stay ahead in the rapidly expanding textured-hair market.

Learn from leading experts in textured-hair care, retail, and product innovation.

Gain practical insights into trends, consumer behaviour, and buying patterns.

Access exclusive education and demonstrations tailored to diverse hair needs.

Explore new product categories and supplier opportunities.

Build meaningful connections with brands, distributors, and salon leaders.

Who is the Tones of Beauty Conference Aimed At?

Retail Buyers

Distributors & Wholesalers

Salon & SPA professionals

Product developers and educators

Beauty entrepreneurs and emerging brands

Stylists & Barbers elevating their skillset

What You’ll Experience

Market Intelligence & Trend Forecasting

Get the insights others will rely on next year. Stay first, not fast-follower.

Distribution & Deal Flow

Meet buyers, distributors, and partners actively sourcing new brands. Real conversations. Real opportunities.

Innovation & Future Product

Discover breakthrough ideas, tech, and formulations before they hit the mainstream.

Brand Strategy & Leadership

Learn directly from the leaders shaping the future — founders, investors, analysts, and global voices.

Masterclasses & Professional Education

Upgrade your craft with hands-on sessions from celebrity stylists, creators, and skincare experts.

Why Attend? Because Inclusive Beauty Is the Future

Inclusive beauty isn’t a category — it’s the next major growth engine driving UK retail and global expansion.
Tones of Beauty Expo 2026 gives you the intelligence, the network, and the commercial influence to win in this growing market.
This is where culture meets commerce — and opportunity meets action.

The Proven Impact

Our 2025 debut featured 105 industry-defining speakers and delivered a powerful foundation for change.

The 2026 edition goes further turning inspiration into revenue, partnerships, visibility, and industry impact.

What You’ll Walk Away With

  • Clear strategies to scale inclusive beauty brands
  • Direct access to buyers, distributors & investors
  • Insight-led retail & trend forecasts
  • Professional development & advanced training
  • A powerful network shaping the future of UK beauty

Don’t Watch the Industry Shift - Lead It

If you’re ready to grow, ready to influence, and ready to be part of the future of beauty, Tones of Beauty Expo 2026 conference is where you need to be.

Keep up to date with all the news leading up to the conference, including the agenda’s, speakers, roundtable discussion topics and pre-event webinars