October 10, 11, and 12, 2026 ⎯ Paris Porte de Versailles, France

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The finalists for the 2026 Innovation Grand Prix have been announced!

Discover the finalists for the 2026 Innovation Grand Prix!

‍Shampoo Category:

  • AS AFRO SISTERS: A solid shampoo designed for textured hair.
  • LBO HAIRCARE: Specialized Products for Fine Hair
  • URBAN KERATIN: Urban Keratin Professional COLOR: color protection

Skincare Category:

  • KERASTASE: Chronologiste Longevity Potion
  • KOVAS for By Elementum: Montibus: Conditioner for Hair Volume
  • SORA: Natural Skincare Line

Color Category:

  • Gaïa Colors: Red Shade: The first 100% plant-based, intense, luminous coppery red
  • L'OREAL PROFESSIONNEL: Dia Light, semi-permanent acid hair color enriched with hyaluronic acid
  • Vitality’s: HEART is a professional permanent hair color that enhances your hair’s natural color

Body & Face Category:

  • Inocos Cosmetics: BioGlitter—a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic glitter
  • Mel’uniq: The Mel’Uniq Signature Duo reinvents anti-dark spot skincare through mixology
  • Men Story: Men Stories' B2B Booster is a growth-activating serum designed for sparse beards or those lacking density.

Emerging Brands Category:

  • KOVAS for By Elementum: Montibus: Conditioner for Hair Volume
  • Mel’Uniq: The Mel’Uniq Signature Duo reinvents anti-dark spot care through mixology.

Furniture & Interior Design Category:

  • Coretec: Coretec® Tytan is a high-performance hybrid flooring system designed for the most demanding environments.
  • Mirplay: The HERA Massage is an electric shampoo basin designed to improve ergonomics for the stylist and comfort for the client.
  • Pro Headspa: The Ultra Table, combined with the Ultra Sauna Dome, reimagines the Head Spa experience.

Equipment & Accessories Category:

  • Panasonic for Professionals: Panasonic ER-GP50 Professional Hair Clipper: Lightweight Performance.
  • Serenity: Treatment with a VR headset and video projection
  • Takara Belmont: The Multi Spa Head Pro allows you to install the Head Spa directly onto a standard shampoo basin, without the need for major construction or salon remodeling.‍

Digital Category:

  • Cutz: Booking platform with cutting results
  • Last Call Beauty: Last Call Beauty offers a practical solution by helping you make the most of your open time slots.
  • Vish: Smart Weighing for More Profitable Hair Color Treatments!

Customer Experience Category:

  • At 84: A new space dedicated to hair care.
  • Ô Calm: The first salon in the Manche department 100% dedicated to scalp and hair wellness
  • René Furterer Salon: A unique journey through Aesthetic Science that combines high-definition imaging, artificial intelligence, LEDSTIM® photobiomodulation, and hair care expertise.

Category: New Services:

  • At 84: A new space dedicated to hair care.
  • Ô Calm: The first salon in the Manche department 100% dedicated to scalp and hair wellness
  • René Furterer Salon: A unique journey through Aesthetic Science that combines high-definition imaging, artificial intelligence, LEDSTIM® photobiomodulation, and hair care expertise.

CSR Category:

  • Hairdresser from the Heart: Hair services for people in extreme need, in the evenings, downtown.
  • MY PLANT-BASED HAIR SALON: The first national franchise specializing in plant-based hair coloring

A huge thank you to all the contestants for their creativity, dedication, and participation

Join us October 10–12 to find out who the big winners are among these finalists!

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