Now that the holidays are over, beauty professionals can look forward to the next item on their agenda—the International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE) from January 26 to 28. Did we mention that it’s in Long Beach, California?

With three stages dedicated to education and hands-on classes, here’s a recommended list of the ones attendees shouldn’t miss.

1. Faatemah Ampey – RetroEvolution stage presentation

Overview: This presentation celebrates classic hairstyles and silhouettes. Attendees will learn how to translate retro styles, including pompadours and pincurls, into bridal and special occasion hair.  

Time: Sunday, January 27 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., NAHA Stage;

           Monday, January 28 from 11:00 – 11:45 a.m., Stage Right

Cost: Complimentary admission  

2. Lisa Yamasaki – Tokyo Collection 2013 stage presentation

Overview: This two part presentation, featuring Lisa Yamasaki’s creative hair art of “Deep Space,” brings the hottest Tokyo hair and fashion trends together with special guest Allen Edwards.  

Time: Sunday, January 27 from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m., Center Stage

           Monday, January 28 from 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Center Stage

Cost: Complimentary admission  

3. Martin Parsons – The Magic of Long Hair stage presentation

Overview: This fashion forward presentation features multiple looks that can be easily reproduced in a salon within minutes. Attendees will be inspired to increase new services in their own salons.

Time: Sunday, January 27 3:00 – 3:45 p.m., Center Stage

           Monday, January 28 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. Center Stage

Cost: Complimentary admission  

4. Hiroshi Kitamura – Spiral Stroke Cut/Tribute to Vidal Sassoon class

Overview: This two-part advanced class will teach attendees how to texturize long layered hair using Kitamura’s “spiral stroke” technique. Kitamura will teach the “5 Point” haircut made famous by his mentor and friend, Vidal Sassoon.        

Time: Sunday, January 27 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Ed. Code 404)

           Monday, January 28 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Ed. Code 411)

Cost: PBA Members $125 | Non-Members $145

* Check website for list of what to bring for this course.  

5. Steve Elias – The Bombshell class

Overview: Elias will teach attendees the basics to create some of the silver screen’s most iconic looks, including waves, updos and bouffants.    

Time: Sunday, January 26 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. (Ed. Code 408)

Cost: PBA Members $125 | Non-Members $145

* Check website for list of what to bring for this course.

To register for classes, hair and nail competitions or for more information, please visit probeauty.org/isselb