Unleash Your Creativity at Inspire!
We’re excited to announce that the Freelance Hairdressers’ Association’s biggest event of the year, Inspire!, will return on Sunday, 28th June 2026 at the beautiful Hellidon Lakes Hotel, Daventry.
What is Inspire!
Inspire! is the highlight of the freelance hairdressing calendar and a chance for our community to come together, celebrate our craft, and enjoy a day filled with education, live demonstrations, and connections.
As always, attendees can look forward to inspiring stage presentations, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to explore our ever-popular Shopping Village, where leading brands and suppliers showcase their latest launches and exclusive offers.
Join hundreds of freelance hairdressers for a full day of world-class stage presentations from Wella, L’Oréal, Indola and Olivia Garden, hands-on education, exclusive discounts in our Shopping Village, a two-course buffet lunch, afternoon tea, and the glittering FHA Freelance Awards ceremony. All in the stunning surroundings of Hellidon Lakes Hotel, Daventry.
Your day at Inspire!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 10:00am | Welcome from the FHA |
| 10:15am | Wella presents Paul Corbett & Heather Shaw from Francesco Hair Salons |
| 11:00am | Indola presents Andy Smith, Abbey Smith, Sian Roscoe and Kirby Blythe |
| 11:15am | Coffee Break |
| 11:45am | L’Oréal presents Rachel Valentine |
| 12:30pm | Two-Course Buffet Lunch |
| 2:00pm | Wella’s Live Model Showcase |
| 2:20pm | Indola Presentation |
| 3:00pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:30pm | FHA Freelance Awards Ceremony |
| 5:00pm | Close of Day |
Some of our great friends that you’ll see throughout the day.
What’s Included
What is the cost?
We want to welcome everyone to our Inspire! event.
- Guest Ticket: £170 (includes lunch, afternoon tea & full day of inspiration)
- FHA Member Ticket: £135, SAVE £35!
Not a member yet? Join the FHA and save on your ticket today.
What & Where is Hellidon Lakes?
A modern resort hotel nestled within the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside with easy access from the M1, M40, and M6, offering the perfect setting for weddings, events, conferences, leisure breaks, and now Inspire!2026.
The hotel is home to eight sparkling lakes set within landscaped gardens – offering a stunning backdrop for a meal in our restaurant, a place to enjoy a relaxing break, enjoy a round of golf, or host a memorable event ;)
You can book rooms directly with them for the weekend or just the night, Let them know that you are staying for FHA Inspire!2026.
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28th June
28th June
Up to £170.00
colour, discounts, FHA, Freelance Hairdressers Association, Friendships, Guest Artists, Inspire, Networking, Shopping, training
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