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SEARCHThe 51st Redken Symposium returned to Las Vegas in June 2026, bringing specialized education and community to hair professionals who want to "Learn Better, Earn Better, Live Best."
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MODERN SALON was invited to join in on the fun and education at the 51st Redken Symposium on June 13-15. 2026 marked Symposium’s return to Las Vegas, taking place at the Caesars Forum conference center, right in the middle of the action on the Las Vegas Strip.
Symposium is a pillar of Redken’s education mission to help hair professionals to “Learn Better, Earn Better, Live Best.” Throughout the weekend, attendees learned how to do their best work and improve business with the Redken portfolio of professional products from the brand’s Global Ambassadors and educators.
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The Education Gallery opened on Day one of Redken Symposium, providing a space for hands-on education, live interview conversations, networking and discovery with Redken partners, photo ops, and mingling.
The Gallery also featured a wide array of elaborate activations to help attendees learn about all the product lines that Redken offers. Attendees could visit the Redken Lab to learn the science behind the brand’s new Blonde IQ lightening line, Studio ALK for information and visuals on Redken’s Shades ALK line, and the Redken Public Library to discover Redken’s bestselling product lines, just to name a few.
On the conversation stage, Ambassadors were interviewed in pairs about their career journeys and what attendees could expect from their education over the weekend.
The Mainstage served as the centerpiece of Redken Symposium, bringing attendees together for some of the event's biggest educational and celebratory moments.
Redken Global Ambassador Sean Godard teaches a blonding class on the Mainstage.
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On opening night, the 2026 Redken Hair Color Awards took place on the big stage, recognizing standout colorists from across the Redken community and interwoven with artistic presentations that blended technical mastery with creative inspiration. Tennessee-based stylist Nicole Dalton (@nicolefromhairbenderssalon) took home the Overall Winner award for her gorgeous blonde creation, which also earned her the Best Freehand Hair Color Artistry award.
Throughout days two and three, the Mainstage hosted an exciting series of look-and-learn classes led by Redken's prestigious lineup of Global Ambassadors and educators, who shared the latest techniques, trends, and business insights with thousands of stylists in attendance.
The stage also played host to an emotional tribute honoring legendary educator Sam Villa as he took his final bow at Symposium. After decades of inspiring generations of hairstylists through his education and mentorship, Villa was celebrated with a heartfelt send-off that underscored his lasting impact on the Redken community and the professional beauty industry.
Educator Sam Villa receives an emotional tribute and sendoff on the Mainstage to mark his last year teaching at Redken Symposium.
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The Business Forum was new to Symposium this year, featuring presentations and sessions by educators in the spaces of leadership, finance, and wellness from across the industry.
Faces like Anna Manukyan of Beautiful Wealth, Heather Bagby of Summit Salon Business Center, and industry business coach Sophia Hilton graced the Business Forum stage.
Anna Manukyan talks about optimizing your finances on the Business Forum stage.
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Redken Symposium’s Sunday night celebration, the Electri-city Bash, transformed the venue into a vibrant, magenta-lit dance party. Attendees wore their best magenta ensembles and enjoyed plenty of dancing, drinks, and music provided by the saxophone-wielding DJ Natty Rico, whose live performance kept the energy high throughout the evening.
Contortionists and dancers adorned in mirrored disco-ball costumes added to the spectacle, creating an immersive, NYC and Vegas-inspired nightlife experience that carried the excitement of the day's education into the night.
DJ Natty Rico plays saxophone at the Electri-city Bash.
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From hands-on education and inspiring Mainstage presentations to unforgettable celebrations and meaningful moments of recognition, Redken Symposium 2026 reinforced its reputation as one of the industry's premier educational events.
Attendees left not only with new technical skills and business strategies, but also with renewed inspiration and a deeper connection to the Redken community.
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