Listings, by month, of the large beauty trade shows and other educational events in Canada and the United States.
JANUARY
Redken Symposium
Details: Hosted in Las Vegas, Redken Symposium is a three-day education event, offering classes and seminars on colour, design and style from hairstyling experts and industry pros.
More info: https://www.redkensalon.com/redken-education/redken-symposium-2017
See highlights from 2015’s show here
ISSE Long Beach
Details: Located in Long Beach, CA, the four-day event has educational classes on hair, nails, skin and business-boosting tips, offering free seminars and pre-registered classes, including hands-on training and education.
More info: https://www.probeauty.org/education/isselb/
See highlights from last year’s show here.
MARCH
Montreal ABA
Details: Produced by the Allied Beauty Association, this three-city tradeshow stops in Montreal, bringing together industry suppliers and beauty professionals, and includes education programs, stage shows and presentations. This year the event will be held on March 12 and 13 at the Palais des Congrés.
More info: https://www.abacanada.com/the-shows/montreal-aba/
See highlights from the 2015 show here.
IBS New York
Details: One of the biggest trade shows of the year, beauty professionals can interact with exhibitors and experience hands-on educational seminars and presentations, while also checking out the latest products from brands. This year’s show will run from March 12 to March 14.
More info: https://www.ibsnewyork.com/
See highlights from 2015’s show here.
Toronto ABA
Details: Produced by the Allied Beauty Association, this three-city tradeshow stops in Toronto, bringing together industry suppliers and beauty professionals, and includes education programs, stage shows and presentations. This year’s show runs from March 25 to March 27.
More info: https://www.abacanada.com/the-shows/toronto-aba/See highlights from last year’s show here.
Chicago ABS
Details: America’s Beauty Show, one of the leading industry shows in the country is produced by Cosmetologists Chicago and hosts hundreds exhibitors, with stage shows, educational seminars and runway performances for salon and spa professionals. The event will be held March 25-27, 2017.
More info: https://www.americasbeautyshow.com/
See highlights from last year’s show here.
APRIL
Intercoiffure Spring Atelier
Details: This three-day educational and showcase event takes place in Florida and encourages growth and education within the hairstyling industry. This year’s event will be held April 1-3, 2017 in Boca Raton, Florida.
More info: https://intercoiffure.com/
Maritime Beauty Show
Details: This three-day educational and showcase event takes place in Halifax and is hosted by Maritime Beauty Supply. The show also includes a live competition. This year’s show will be held April 8-10, 2017.
More info: https://www.maritimebeauty.com/Default.aspx
JUNE
Paul Mitchell The Gathering
Details: The annual Gathering aims to inspire stylists with educational workshops, main stage shows and networking opportunities. This year’s event will be held in Italy from June 4 to 6, 2017.
More info: https://www.paulmitchellpro.com/thegathering.php
See highlights from last year’s show here.
Premiere Orlando
Details: Held in Orlando, the three-day long trade show has main stage performances from celebrity stylists and the creative teams from some of the industry’s biggest brands. This year’s show will be held June 5-7, 2017.
More info: https://www.premiereorlandoshow.biz/shows/orl/default.asp
See highlights from a past show here.
Redken Fusion
Details: Redken Fusion is one of the largest manufacturer education events in Canada and is held every other year, meaning the next event will be in 2018. The event hosts seminars and education sessions, as well as business practices and tips to stay eco-friendly and boost business.
More info: Contact your distributor.
See highlights from last year’s show here.
IBS Las Vegas
Details: One of the biggest trade shows of the year, beauty professionals can interact with exhibitors and experience hands-on educational seminars and presentations, while also checking out the latest products from brands. This year’s event will be held from June 24 to 26, 2017 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
More info: https://www.ibslasvegas.com/
JULY
Cosmoprof North America
Details: This large B2B industry event is held in Las Vegas and features exhibitors and an opportunity for industry professionals to stay up-to-date with the latest innovations and brand launches. This year’s event will take place on July 9-11, 2017.
More info: https://www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com/
See our editor’s diary from a past show here.
OCTOBER
Calgary ABA
Details: Produced by the Allied Beauty Association, this three-city tradeshow stops in Calgary, bringing together industry suppliers and beauty professionals, and includes education programs, stage shows and presentations. This year’s event will be held October 1 and 2, 2017.
More info: https://www.abacanada.com/
Intercoiffure Fall Atelier
Details: The three-day educational and showcase event takes place in New York City and encourages growth and education within the hairstyling industry with exhibitors, brands and educational institutions present. This year’s event will be held on October 7-9, 2017 at the New York Hilton Midtown.
More info: https://intercoiffure.com/
Salon International
Details: Salon International is one of the largest hair shows in the UK and is hosted in London, England where visitors can experience live stage shows, educational sessions and have access to hundreds of exhibitors. This year’s event takes place from October 14 to 16, 2017.
More info: https://www.salonexhibitions.co.uk/
See highlights from a past show here.
Alternative Hair Show
Details: Celebrating artistic direction and creativity, this London-based hair show is also a fundraising event, in support of Fighting Leukemia, showcasing and inspiring hairstylists with creative vision and trends. This year, the Alternative Hair Show celebrates its 35th anniversary on October 15, 2017.
More info: https://www.alternativehair.org/
See highlights from past shows here.
TIGI World Release
Details: An experiential hair show complete with live demonstrations from TIGI International Creative Director Anthony Mascolo and the rest of the creative team, including inspiring styles, colours and trends.
More info: https://www.tigiprofessional.com/en
UNITE Global Session
Details: A week-long gathering in San Diego, California featuring inspiring shows, hands-on educational classes (including Paramount Business building courses with Andrew Dale, UNITE Professional Salon System Founder/CEO) and fabulous networking opportunities with some of the best hairdressers from around the globe.
More info: unitehair.com
Aveda International Congress
Details: Aveda professionals gather yearly for Aveda Congress, which celebrates hairstyling and education presentations and classes.
More info: Call your distributor
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