Coming Attractions
Don’t miss these standout shows, events and classes that will
take your business to the next level.
ShowS
America’s Beauty Show
March 12–14, 2011
McCormick Place,
Chicago
americasbeautyshow.com
Now in its 86th year,
ABS–Your Midwest
Beauty Show continues to draw thousands of beauty
professionals to Chicago for three days of education,
runway performances and booths showcasing leading
companies in the professional beauty industry. Highlights
of the 2011 event include an exclusive red carpet premiere
of Vidal Sassoon: The Movie, with an appearance by Vidal
Sassoon himself; runway presentations from industry icons
such as Vivienne Mackinder, TIGI’s Anthony Mascolo,
Matrix Logics’ Gina Khan, Jo Blackwell-Preston and Nick
Arrojo; Master Classes featuring hands-on styling and
coloring tips from top names like Redken’s David Stanko;
the P&G-sponsored 2011 Business Forum: On Target! for
business-building ideas; the International Nail Technicians
Association Conference featuring CND; and ABS Product
Knowledge College for dozens of classes sponsored by
manufacturers. ABS will also co-locate with Face & Body
Midwest and The Makeup Show.
Joseph Cartagena
teaches a class
International Beauty Show-New York
March 6–8, 2011
Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City
ibsnewyork.com
The International Beauty Show (IBS) New York is the
longest-running beauty event in the nation and boasts
more than 525 exhibitors offering in-booth education and
professionals-only pricing, more than 100 classes and
Main Stage performances by some of the biggest stars
in the industry. This year, Nick Arrojo, Martin Parsons,
Ted Gibson, Clairol Professional’s Danny LaPointe and
Anita Gutierrez, Woody and Amy Michleb, and Derek
Jay and the Hair Battle Spectacular Team will present
their coveted tips and techniques on the Main Stage.
These performances are all
included with the IBS ticket
price.
For the first time, the
Major League Barbers
will host the Super Barber
Cutting Competition,
sponsored by Andis,
featuring cash prizes and
Vivienne Mackinder
on Main Stage
other exciting awards. More cosmetics and skincare
companies than ever before will line the show floor,
including Dermalogica, RevitaLash, Kryolan Professional
Makeup, Stila, Temptu Pro and Eve Pearl Boutique &
Makeup Experience. Hands-on workshops are available
in haircutting, color, makeup and business for an
additional fee.
International Beauty Show-Las Vegas/Haircolor USA
June 18–20, 2011
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas (IBS)
The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas (Haircolor USA)
ibslasvegas.com; haircolorusaevent.com
The International Beauty Show (IBS) Las Vegas is the
fastest-growing beauty event in the nation and offers top-notch education, an exhibit hall packed with products
and tools and fantastic Main Stage performances by
some of the best in the business. The show features top
nail, hair, makeup and business classes that will boost
your skills and increase your profits. In-depth workshops
that allow for hands-on participation are also available for
an additional fee. Terrific in-booth education is provided
by leading companies, including China Glaze, Conair,
CND, Crown Brushes, EZ Flow, Farouk Systems, GKhair,
Nail Tek, OPI, Oster, RevitaLash, Royal Brush, Rusk, Stila,
Young Nails and many more.
Co-locating with IBS Las Vegas, Haircolor USA is
one of the nation’s foremost events for color education
providing education from leading color manufacturers.
Colorists will gain valuable information on updating their
skills, as well as insight into how to increase their salons’
revenue through color services, new products and
tools. With inspiring opening and closing sessions and
intimate educational programs, Haircolor USA will be the
preeminent event for colorists who are looking to stand
out from the competition and be more profitable.
International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest
March 26–28, 2011
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois
probeauty.org/issemw
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and
National Cosmetology Association (NCA) are launching
the International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest show
for 2011, modeled after the successful ISSE Long Beach
show in Southern California. ISSE Midwest will showcase
products and services in the hair, nails, skincare, cosmetics,
wellness and massage categories from exhibitors including
BaByliss Pro, Columbia Cosmetics, Keratin Complex,
