HairCon Manchester presents: Pablo Kuemin & Jean-Baptiste Santens — A Look & Learn Experience

For one day only, two of the most influential names in session and editorial hair take the stage together for an exclusive four-hour Look & Learn at HairCon Manchester.This is not a product demo. This is not a brand presentation. This is four uninterrupted hours of creative process, technique, and the mindset behind two extraordinary careers — insights you simply can’t access anywhere else.

Pablo Kuemin

Pablo Kuemin is an international session stylist who works seamlessly between the session and salon worlds — helping hairdressers understand both. His mission is to give stylists the techniques and ideas to bring session-level creativity into their salon days, build confidence behind the chair, and turn creativity into both stronger work and greater commercial success.With a career spanning more than 18 years at the highest level of fashion, Pablo has worked across runway shows, global campaigns, iconic editorial covers, and education and product development for some of the world’s leading hair brands.Since the beginning of his career, education has remained at the centre of his work, and through Hair Mastery he now brings high-level training to hairdressers around the world.

Jean-Baptiste Santens

Jean-Baptiste Santens is one of the most technically and creatively influential hairstylists of his generation. Beginning his career in world championship competitions, he developed the precision, discipline, and obsession with detail that continue to define his work today — while constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with hair.Working backstage at some of the world’s most iconic fashion shows, Jean-Baptiste has helped shape runway looks for leading designers and create hair for artists and cultural figures including Beyoncé and Gottmik.His work across high fashion, editorial, and avant-garde styling has established a signature aesthetic that is sculptural, emotional, and unmistakably original.What sets Jean-Baptiste apart is his ability to combine technical discipline with intuition and visual storytelling. His creations are often described as impossible, architectural, and otherworldly — inspiring thousands of hairdressers globally.

Together at HairCon Manchester

Two perspectives. Two careers built at the very top of the industry. Four hours of pure knowledge, live demonstration, and creative thinking you can take straight back to your chair.This immersive Look & Learn experience offers a rare opportunity to witness both artists share their creative processes live on stage — from editorial styling and runway techniques to conceptual thinking, structure, texture, and modern session work.

What You’ll Experience

• Live on-stage demonstrations from both Pablo Kuemin and Jean-Baptiste Santens
• Advanced editorial, session, and runway hairstyling techniques
• Creative breakdowns of fashion-inspired and avant-garde looks
• Insights into the artistic and technical processes behind high-fashion hair work
• Cutting, styling, texture, and finishing techniques used backstage and on set
• Education focused on translating session creativity into salon work
• Product and tool selection for editorial and backstage environments
• An in-depth audience Q&A session with both artists
• Networking opportunities with fellow hair professionals and creatives

What’s Included

• Full event access
• Welcome pack with event programme
• Exclusive product samples from event sponsors
• Digital recap of key demonstrations (available post-event)
• Certificate of attendance

Spaces are limited for this exclusive educational experience — early booking is strongly recommended.