I have been every year for the past 7/8 years. its a good interesting day out, with lots of things to see like new products, shows and equipment. Although i have been disappointed as the year have gone on as the big names like Wella, Ghd, Schwarzkopf etc havent been there the last few years and they always put on good shows, but ihavent looked at the line up this year.
There are some fab paid for shows and seminars that you can go to but some are expensive.
I own a couple of hair salons and generally take my staff for the day out to salon international, its good fun, they enjoy it and its a kind of team building day out......ish.
The food is ok they have sushi, pie and mash bagettes etc a little bit pricey but yummy and there is a bar!!!!
Its great fun walking round looking at the other hairstylist and there own hair styles some times you see some real odd sights!!! lol
Depending on what day you go depends on the atmosphere, monday is the college day so lots of teens running around with attitude, saturday is quiet generally as most salons are working sundays are mega busy and as hairstudent said hot!!! defo wear flat shoes and something lightweight.
Enjoy x