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*All exhibitors, workshops, artists, presenters, times and locations subject to change without notice. CE credit approved in IL, IA and NE. Please check with your state licensure agency to ensure that you have the approved credit hours you need to keep your license current.
Manufacturer Classrooms ABS also offers an array of manufacturer classrooms. These classes do not offer CE credit. Learn more about America's Product Knowledge College!
America's Beauty Show presents the finest educators in the industry. Get comprehensive, career-building classes that provide skills you can take back to the salon. 2010 Workshops include
SCOTT COLE & LINDA YODICE - "The Art of ColorCutting" A haircutter at heart, Scott loves the effect of color and cut together. With business partner and expert colorist Linda Yodice, a much sought after expert in the field of cut and color and was recently named Modern Salon Magazine's top "75 educators of the century", Scott teaches the how and why color works in relationship to cut designs, reducing the fear that many hairstylists have of the unknowns of coloring hair. Master Class Look & Learn
YOU WILL LEARN: to expand your creativity, encourage color service upgrades and make your revenues shine. Let Linda show you how easy it is to take your single process color service into single process 3-dimensional color through the Art of BlockColoring. Next connect brilliant color with cuts by allowing Scott to share with you the very best in ColorCutting techniques. Add more value to your services by knowing how to design, formulate and apply the best color technique to every cut!
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 10:00am – 12noon #702
PRICE/CEH: $95/2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers
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RAFE HARDY Of SEXY HAIR - "Sexy Hair Structure in Motion" Down to earth and infectiously energetic, every time Rafe Hardy steps on stage he strives to empower others to achieve a new, greater level of artistry. With over 25 years in the beauty industry, only Rafe's passion for learning rivals his passion for teaching, and his enthusiasm for Sexy Hair is unwavering. Master Class Look & Learn
YOU WILL LEARN: the Sexy Hair exclusive “Structure In Motion” cutting system created by founder Michael O'Rourke. This cutting technique is based on the principles of tai-chi and promotes creativity by allowing stylists to tap into new ideas, angles and shapes in haircutting. “Structure In Motion” also promotes the balance of body through the use of correct body posture, ensuring a stylist's career longevity.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 12:30pm – 2:00pm #705
PRICE/CEH: $95/1.5 Hours | MBR: $75/1.5 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
JAMES HARRIS - “Hair Cutting and Finishing” (Master Class) In the industry for more than 40 years, James Harris is the founder of the black stylists' organization, Hair Fashion Group. He has done shows in South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil and other countries, and has worked with Diana Ross, Tyra Banks, Nancy Wilson and Patti LaBelle among many others. He worked with designers Patrick Kelly, Betsey Johnson and Gucci and has been featured in several magazines. In 1991 he became the first black male member of Intercoiffure, an organization of elite hair stylists and salon owners. After a career with L’Oreal, Harris decided to return to the salon industry and establish the James Harris Salon in Boston and New York. Master Class Hands-on
YOU WILL LEARN: haircutting concepts and styling systems designed for excessively curly and chemically treated hair. These systems will give you the necessary tools and skills needed for creating the ever changing Global Hair Fashion Trends.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:00am – 11:00am #3009
PRICE/CEH: $225/2 Hours - Mannequin included What Do I Bring? Towel, spray bottle, sectioning clips, shears, razor, combs and brushes. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
AMERICAN CREW - “Experience American Crew’s 2010 Collection: Informant” American Crew is redefining the landscape of contemporary men’s grooming with our 2010 collection; Informant.
YOU WILL LEARN: Informant, the tipster he is, gravitates to the classic element of a buttoned-up, well-defined style. History repeats itself with a statement of 1950’s restraint, exhibited in the clean perimeter and proper taper. The magic of Informant is how this restraint coexists with the unabashed expression of the 80’s, inspired by those who embrace the texture of their hair. Join the American Crew All-Stars and learn two haircuts from the Informant collection--the next wave of old-school classics combined with tomorrow’s disobedience.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 9:00am – 12:30pm #2004 1:00pm – 4:30pm #2008
PRICE/CEH: $200/ 3.5 Hours (mannequin included) What Do I Bring? Shears (preferably the Menswork 6.5” shear), Razor (preferably Feather Razor), Clippers (preferably motor driven), Clipper blades - #1 and #000, Styling comb, Clipper comb (large comb 1-1/2" wide, Tapering/barbering comb (thin, angled and flexible), Sectioning clips, Spray water bottle, Mason Pearson Brush or a natural boar bristle brush Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
BRENT BORRESON - “Modern Trends in Long Hair” Brent Borreson has motivated audiences from New York to Sydney with his extraordinary ability to translate style and fashion into userfriendly salon techniques and his passion for helping salon professionals find their creative voice.
YOU WILL LEARN: the ins and outs of dressing hair for a photo shoot, fashion week or red carpet event and how to translate what is new, now and next for your salon clientele.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 9:30am – 12:30pm #2001 Hands-on Long 2:00pm – 5:00pm #2011
PRICE/CEH: $225/ 3 Hours - Mannequin included What Do I Bring? Blow Dryer with nozzle attachment and diffuser, Denman or Denman style brush, paddle brush, small/med/large boar bristle round brushes, Mason Pearson or Mason Pearson style finishing brushes, Boar bristle, Boar bristle nylon pin mix, small/med/large barrel curling irons (Marcel style will work best for most of the techniques), flat iron, cutting and rat-tail combs, sectioning clips (duck bill), pin-curl clips, grips (bobby pins) - long and regular and fine hair-pins – long and regular. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
KATHY KAFKA - “Today’s Texture” Focusing on professionalism, Kathy brings to her programs a vast knowledge of our industry. Kathy studied and worked throughout the United States, as well as internationally, and is Past President of Cosmetologists Chicago (CC), owners of America’s Beauty Show.
YOU WILL LEARN: to achieve “Today’s Texture”, to achieve soft, touchable, body and supported hair. The class will review the perm procedure and how to insure perfect perms, the chemistry of choosing the proper perm to address your client’s needs and desires and innovative wrapping techniques.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:30am – 11:30am #3005
PRICE/CEH: $95/ 2 Hours | MBR: FREE* / 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists, barbers, instructors and teachers in training. *This class is FREE to ABN Member Cosmetology instructors only. Registration required.
KURT KUEFFNER - “Men's Department - Design Forum” As Director of Aveda Men’s Market Development and Education, Kurt Kueffner has the exciting task of launching the company’s new hair care collection for men. Kurt brings a wealth of experience to his role, having worked in the professional salon industry for more than 30 years. He has dedicated the last 13 years of his career to men’s grooming and is a leading voice for the future of the men’s salon and grooming industry.
YOU WILL LEARN: to create new modern shapes for your male guests. The focus will be on two new shapes that can be interpreted to fit your clients head shape, hair type and style sense.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 2:00pm – 5:00pm #2012 Monday, March 29 10:00am – 1:00pm #3013
PRICE/CEH: $225 / 3 Hours - Mannequin included What Do I Bring? Full sized clipper (motor driven or magnetic), razor with guard (feather razor or similar), shears (preferably over 5.75 inches), conventional cutting comb, tapered comb, water spray bottle, hair clips. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
TONI LOVE - “A Hair Loss Alternative, Wigs and Extensions” Toni Love is an international educator, school owner, published author of "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" and trainer for licensed cosmetologists. Toni travels the U.S. and abroad training licensed cosmetologists in business, hair cutting, hair coloring, platform artistry, hair loss classes and so much more.
YOU WILL LEARN: the business of non-surgical hair replacement, the proper procedure for filing insurance claims within your business, different methods to increase your income, interlocking extensions: NO BRAIDS, NO GLUE and the proper technique to select commercial hair, identifying the different textures and technique to select, and to recognize different textures of commercial hair.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:30am – 11:30am #3007 1:00pm – 3:00pm #3021
PRICE/CEH: $95 / 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
MAJOR LEAGUE BARBERS - “The Greatest Barber Show on Earth” Come travel around the world with the MAJOR LEAGUE BARBERS and witness the most electrifying Barber Team in the industry.
YOU WILL LEARN: to accelerate your productive time and income with the World’s Fastest Speed Cutting Technique, and the latest in Barber Styling including: Clipper Cutting, Fades Razor Cutting, Color, 3D Art Designs, Eye Brow Arching, Detailed Outlining, Shearing, Clipper Maintenance and much more. This class is set in an entertaining and fun-filled environment with hands-on training and prizes. Don’t miss THE GREATEST BARBER SHOW ON EARTH.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 1:30pm – 3:30pm #3020
PRICE/CEH: $95/ 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
PIVOT POINT INTERNATIONAL - “Salon Sculpture” The global leader in educational solutions for the industry's top salons and manufacturers.
YOU WILL LEARN: two new Salon Sculpture concepts and techniques to adapt and personalize designs for each client. This is a dynamic new collection of contemporary, fashionable looks for the salon that shows you how to save time, work smarter and deliver superior customer service. Experience SalonSculpture first at ABS!
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:00am – 12noon #3003
PRICE/CEH: $225 / 3 Hours | MBR: $205 / 3 Hours - Mannequin included What Do I Bring? Towel, spray bottle, sectioning clips, shears, razor, combs and brushes. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
JEAN SWEET & BUD CARLSON - “Camera Ready Hairstyling To Build Your Brand” Jean Sweet, photographer/hair and makeup artist, began as an owner in 1975, followed by a career as a hair and makeup artist, marketing director for fashion designers and creator of camerareadyhair.com. Bud Carlson, co-owner of Intuitive Imaging and Design, has 30+ years experience in the industry in sales, management, education, graphic design and branding/marketing.
YOU WILL LEARN: valuable insights on the relationship between branding and the use of your own hairstyle images. Witness a live photo shoot seeing it develop on a shot-by-shot basis with both good and bad results projected for all to see.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:00am – 12noon #3001 12:30pm – 3:30pm #3017
PRICE/CEH: $95 / 3 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
TOOLS OF THE TRADE - “ROOTS 2010” Joseph Cartagena, nationally renowned platform artist, Co-founder and Creative Director of Cosmetologist Chicago’s Artistic Team, leads the team each year by presenting insight to hundreds of experienced hairdressers how hairdressing relates to fashion.
YOU WILL LEARN: Modern hairdressing returns to its heritage with a take on 70's Energy! Join Joseph Cartagena and the CC Artistic team for the trend of Spring/Summer 2010!
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 12noon – 1:30pm #3022
PRICE/CEH: $55/1.5 Hours | MBR: $10/1.5 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
CI Presents PIVOT POINT INTERNATIONAL - “DF Collection” The new seasonal collection that you can take back to your salon
YOU WILL LEARN: the Design Forum neoteric collection. These looks are designed to go from fluid and feminine to strong and edgy, with unexpected transformations of form and texture. The collection is wearable, which is essential to today’s clever and creative consumers. Class price includes custom mannequin, Design Forum full collection book and DVD.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 1:00pm – 3:30pm #3019
PRICE/CEH: $250 (includes CI membership) 2.5 Hours | MBR: $195/2.5 Hours Includes mannequin and educational materials. What Do I Bring? Towel, spray bottle, sectioning clips, shears, razor, combs and brushes. Who Can Attend? CI State Education Team, licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
RUTH ROCHE - “Fresh Cuts” Salon owner, editorial stylist, platform artist and educator, Ruth Roche’s work has appeared in magazines such as Elle and Vanity Fair. Her celebrity clients have included Anne Hathaway, Lyndsay Lohan, Mariah Carey and Sharon Stone. Her creations have not only been on the cover of countless magazines, but also on the runways of many designers during New York’s famed Fashion Week.
YOU WILL LEARN: sectioning patterns and techniques to create both medium length and shorter looks that are client-friendly yet modern, sexy and pretty. You will leave this class with more than two haircuts and a template you can use to create many more looks that suit your client’s individual needs.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 9:30am – 12:30pm #2003 1:30pm – 4:30pm #2009
PRICE/CEH: $250 / 3 Hours - Mannequin included What Do I Bring? Haircutting scissors, thinning shears, straight razor (traditional razor preferred), sectioning clips, cutting combs and a water bottle. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
All exhibitors, workshops, artists, presenters, times and locations subject to change without notice.
America's Beauty Show presents the finest educators in the industry. Get comprehensive, career-building classes that provide skills you can take back to the salon.
2010 Instructors:
DAMIEN CARNEY & SUE PEMBERTON - "Le Graphique" Over the last 20 years, Damien Carney, Joico International Artistic Director, has elevated hairstyling into an art form through his groundbreaking work with a virtual who’s who of fashion and beauty photographers. Sue Pemberton began her career in the hair industry in the United Kingdom more than 25 years ago. Her ability to create new and exciting techniques is second to none, and her smooth, relaxed delivery is uplifting and a pleasure to watch.
YOU WILL LEARN: a hands-on approach to combine classic cutting and coloring principles with artistic ingenuity to create a strong, linear framework for vivid color. With sharp, graphical lines and bold, contrasting color palettes that are tres Lutens, Le Graphique manages to be both worthy homage to Lutens’ work and a wearable collection of artistically daring looks perfect for the modern salon clients.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 9:30am – 12:30pm #2002
PRICE/CEH: $250/3 Hours - Mannequin included. What Do I Bring? scissors, comb, sectioning clips and water bottle. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
CI HAIR COLOR EDUCATION TEAM - "Color Now - Advanced Hands-on Color for Increased Profits" Diane Moltaji is a dynamic platform artist and industry judge who has performed throughout the United States. Besides specialty beauty industry work, she has also worked in Chicago-area salons for over 35 continuous years.
YOU WILL LEARN: new hair color patterns that enhance the six facial and hairline shapes. Three methods of Balayage/Baliage for 2010 trend colors. How to improve foil speed and efficiency. The top five Spring/Summer 2010 techniques. To create a color wheel in class that will help your corrective color eye and formulation. This class will help YOU make more money in 2010!
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:30am – 11:30am #3000
PRICE/CEH: $200/2 Hours* | MBR: $125/2 Hours Fee does not include mannequin, but attendees will learn on mannequins with three (3) various hair lengths to remain with instructor. What Do I Bring? Pen, paper, color apron, gloves, foils, clips, brushes, foiling and detangling combs, color application brushes, bowls, spray water bottle, towels and any other item you normally use to color hair. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
* includes CI Membership at discounted rate.
TECA GILLESPIE - “Hair Color Ingredients – What’s Right for Your Clients? P&G Beauty & Grooming Scientist Teca Gillespie enjoys teaching “the science inside the bottle” so stylists and colorists will know how to choose the right products for their clients’ individual needs. She brings hair science to life through practical and logical demonstrations.
YOU WILL LEARN: hair color ingredients, why it is important to know the science behind them, and how hair color ingredients affect your clients. How to choose the right hair color products. Myths and facts of hair color based on the latest scientific research. What drives scientific innovation in hair care and color. The latest developments in hair color chemistry.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 29 10:00am – 12noon #2005
PRICE/CEH: $50 / 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Hair colorists, cosmetologists, hairstylists, salon owners, managers, educators and students.
ROY PETERS - “Perfect Blondes” Hair color expert Roy Peters, who Modern Salon named “One of the 75 Strongest Educators of the Century,” recently announced his decision to join Keune Haircosmetics. As much of a powerful educator as he is a renowned stylist, Peters has taught countless classes, inspiring generations of competent colorists.
YOU WILL LEARN: the chemistry and secrets behind successful blonding.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:30am - 11:00am #3004 12noon – 1:30pm #3014
PRICE/CEH: $50 / 1.5 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
DAVID STANKO - “Autograph Highlights” Renowned colorist David Stanko is an industry expert, award winning colorist, consultant to Redken 5th Avenue NYC and salon colorist in New York City. Editors and bloggers seek him out for interviews, quotable quotes and to feature his color work.
YOU WILL LEARN: to create customized highlights by defining your own signature style and tapping into Stanko’s “Pasta Method,” change-of-direction sections and precision foiling techniques. Efficiency is maximized with a “less is best” approach with salon friendly patterns for highlighting.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 10:30am – 1:00pm #2006 2:00pm – 4:30pm #2010 Monday, March 29 9:30am – 12noon #3008
PRICE/CEH: $225 / 2.5 Hours – Mannequin included What Do I Bring? Pen, paper, color apron, gloves, foils, clips (sectioning clips & small single-prong style), color brushes, color bowl, tail comb, standard 8” cutting comb, spray bottle, towels; and any other items your normally use to highlight hair. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists who are comfortable foiling. This is not a beginner’s class.
KIM WHITEHURST - “Hands on Hair Color for Multitextural Hair” Renowned colorist Kim Whitehurst discovered her passion for color as a young stylist and soon learned that manufacturers had very little education available related to the majority African American clientele. As a result, she has taught technique throughout the US, in Puerto Rico, Asia and Europe. She has served as a master artist and consultant for Clairol and Soft Sheen, a subsidiary of L’Oreal.
YOU WILL LEARN: the collection technique demonstration, followed by a hands-on session where stylists will perform technique on mannequins. Stylists should have an understanding of basic theory (level system, color wheel and contributing pigment.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 10:00am – 1:00pm #3012
PRICE/CEH: $195 / 3 Hours | MBR: $165 / 3 Hours – Mannequin included What Do I Bring? Three (3) bowls and brushes, foil, foiling comb, gloves, shears, detangling comb. Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
BETH MINARDI - "Conversations in Color" Spend three exciting hours with the High Priestess of Haircolor. Join Beth Minardi for an in depth journey into the wonderful world of professional haircoloring. This Conversation in Color Class, sponsored by Joico and Vero K-PAK Color, brings Beth’s years of salon and manufacturer color experience into your hands, your heart and your head. You’ll leave with career changing ideas, techniques and enthusiasm. This is your chance to elevate your colorful world. Register NOW and receive a free gift from Joico. Master Class Look & Learn
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 1pm - 4pm #6012
PRICE/CEH: $50/3 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
Challenge Yourself! Study for and take the American Board Certified Haircolorist Examination. You will become a much better haircolorist. When you pass the examination you will become part of an elite group of haircolorists, be listed on a national referral website and your name will appear in national magazines. For more information go to www.haircolorist.com
America's Beauty Show presents the finest educators in the industry. Get comprehensive, career-building classes that provide skills you can take back to the salon. Following are the 2009 Nail Workshops:
PEGGY BELLAFIORE - “Build Your Own Business” Peggy Bellafiore Nail Tek Regional Manager, Mary Jo Zwirowski Master Tek Coach will team up with Maureen O’Brien CEO, MOF, named One Of The Most Influential Women In Business in Chicago, and author of Get Your Big Girl Pants On And Sell Something to jump start your salon for 2010 .
YOU WILL LEARN: effective ways of building YOUR PERSONAL BRAND in the market, new ways of engaging AND sustaining clients, strategies—that you can implement immediately to increase your income tomorrow and simple ways of bundling products and services to increase income. Also receive special show discounts, prizes and the opportunity to network with other salon professionals
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:00am – 12noon #3002
PRICE/CEH: $95/3 Hours | MBR: $75/3 Hours WHO CAN ATTEND? Licensed nail technicians, cosmetologists, salon/spa owners and managers.
JAYNE BERGER - “Creating a STUNNING French Manicure” Jayne Berger creates unbridled enthusiasm among her students and has been a Light Elegance educator for five years, a beauty school instructor for seven years and owns her own salon in Illinois.
YOU WILL LEARN: how to create a French manicure that will awe your clients and make their friends want to come to you! Learn to make stunning smile lines and glamorous arches and curves.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 1:00pm – 3:00pm #3018
PRICE/CEH: $75/2 Hours WHO CAN ATTEND? Licensed nail technicians and cosmetologists.
CHRISTINE TURNER - “Are You Earning What You Are Worth?” Christine Turner has won international acclaim for her commitment to raising the bar of nail industry standards. She has been featured in most international nail publications and has been a contributing writer for several publications.
YOU WILL LEARN: the business skills needed to fill your appointment book, improve your client retention rates, weed out unwanted clients, save time and money and give yourself a much deserved raise. See through the eyes of your client, obtain proven marketing and sales techniques, learn ways to streamline your salon's efficiency and be inspired to increase your professionalism to earn what you are worth.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 10:00am – 11:30am #3010
PRICE/CEH: $50/1.5 Hours WHO CAN ATTEND? Licensed nail technicians, cosmetologists, salon/spa owners and managers.
America's Beauty Show presents the finest educators in the industry. Get comprehensive, career-building classes that provide skills you can take back to the salon. You may also wish to check out education opportunities at Face & Body Midwest, which will be co-located with America's Beauty Show.
2010 Educators:
BONNIE CANAVINO - “Successful Bottom Line Practices are the Financial Basis of a Profitable Spa” Bonnie Canavino is a Board Member of Cosmetologists Chicago and President of the Red Cherry Group and has a passion for designing and manufacturing professional organic spa brands and teaching wellness and green spa living. From a successful 25 year career in spa, her experience brings new directions of wellness including Global and North American cultural rituals and superior products to build spa’s future. Look & Learn
YOU WILL LEARN: to critically look at your spa overhead including inventories, service product usage, your accounting and ordering system. Recognize the signs of spa waste and financial bleeding. How to overcome change and find a way to develop the perfect spa back bar system and designer spa room inventory based on professional product use and your spa culture. See how you can replace disposable dispensing and measuring tools with green and sustainable tools. New laundry tips that help a spa. How to use cleaning and sanitizing products efficiently.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 12:30pm – 2:30pm #3015
PRICE/CEH: $95 / 2 Hours | MBR: $75/ 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists & estheticians
DEBORAH CODDENS - “Male Grooming” Prior to joining the Satin Smooth Division of ConairPro in 2002, Deborah Coddens enjoyed a long and celebrated career as a hair designer and waxing specialist. Deborah has held high-level educational positions at several prestigious companies in the industry including Orly International. Deborah is currently leading the education program and trade show calendar for Satin Smooth, a division of ConairPro.
YOU WILL LEARN: to maximize revenue from clients. They are waiting for you to tell them what they need to look like a million bucks. Whether they are 16 or 76, all men want to attract women. Satin Smooth will give you the tools to become irreplaceable to your male clients. Topics include easy and painless nose waxing, how to tame ear hair, waxing chest and back hair fast and easy. By attending this class you will receive a Waxing Certificate.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 2:30pm – 4:30pm #2013
PRICE/CEH: $75 / 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists & estheticians
DEBORAH CODDENS - “Female Brazilian Waxing Class*” YOU WILL LEARN: to take your female Brazilian waxing services to the next level! Learn sanitation rules, how to use soft and hard wax for maximum comfort, why you need to customize your waxing services, how short you should trim the Brazilian area and how to determine what your client thinks a Brazilian wax really is! By attending this class, you will receive a certificate of achievement from Satin Smooth.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 12:30pm – 2:30pm #3016
PRICE/CEH: $75 / 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists & estheticians *Due to the topic, live models with nudity.
DR. MARK LEES - “A Real-World Approach to Aging Skin Treatment” Mark Lees, Ph.D., M.S. is an award-winning speaker and product developer, specializing in products for acne-prone and sensitive skin, and has been actively practicing clinical skin care for over 20 years at his multi-award winning CIDESCO accredited Florida salon.
YOU WILL LEARN: to work with clients who want to look younger and better but aren’t quite ready for plastic surgery. How to profile the boomer client and how combinations of topical esthetic treatments and development of treatment plans can help these clients achieve realistic results. See actual case studies and learn about the latest anti-aging science, including peptides, collagen stimulation, antioxidants, exfoliates and more!
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 12noon – 2:00pm #2007
PRICE/CEH: $95 / 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists & estheticians
DR. MARK LEES - “What Every Esthetician Should Know About Acne-Prone Skin” YOU WILL LEARN:Dr. Mark Lees’ time-tested techniques on treating acne and problem skin. Learn about hereditary factors, hormones, clogging cosmetic ingredients, dietary factors and most importantly treatment programs! See Dr. Lees’ actual case studies and learn his successful concepts in treating problem skin.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 10:00am - 12noon #3011
PRICE/CEH: $95/ 2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists & estheticians
LYDIA SARFATI - “Scientific Solutions to Acne Skin” Founder and CEO of the first company to bring seaweed-based skincare treatments and cosmetics to fruition in the U.S market, Lydia Sarfati is an international industry leader. She is the developer of the world-renowned Repêchage® Four Layer Facial®, offered in 30 countries, and today, she presides over a 50,000 square foot manufacturing, research and development and training facility in Secaucus, NJ.
YOU WILL LEARN: what causes acne, the different types of acne and how to control acne breakouts and prevent future breakouts. Learn the science behind the latest skincare technology, key ingredients and how they work, as well as proper effective extraction techniques. Give your clients the confidence of clear and healthy skin.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 9:30am - 11:30am #2000
LYDIA SARFATI - “Healthy Aging: A Holistic and Scientific Approach Towards Aging” YOU WILL LEARN: the holistic approach towards aging and how to incorporate health, wellness, face and body care in your spa/salon. Seventy-eight million baby boomers are approaching retirement age and are spending 6.4 billion dollars on anti-aging products*. Understanding the needs of this client will determine the success of your business in the next two decades. Find out Lydia Sarfati’s top 10-skincare do’s and don’ts for healthy aging at any age! *(US News & World Report, Packaged Facts research)
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 2:30pm - 4:30pm #2014
LYDIA SARFATI - “Facial Finished: Now . . .MakeUp! Easy, Fundamental MakeUp Techniques Required for Success” YOU WILL LEARN: the secrets and how to apply make-up in 10 minutes. The art of recommendation and how to turn your clients into your fans. "My motto was never to let the client leave my salon without make-up on after the facial. "I wanted my clients not only to feel good but also look good. Learn and earn."
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:30am – 11:30am #3006
Top notch busines education for salon owners, managers and booth renters. 2010 educators and events:
SALON BUSINESS SUCCESS SALON OWNER MANAGEMENT FORUM
Sunday, March 28 10:00am – 1:00pm #703 3 CE HOURS | $50 | MBR: $25
Keynote Address: Taking Back the Salon Beauty Client. Knowing who you are and who your client is are the two key insights that guarantee a salon’s profi table future. America’s Beauty Show invites salon owners who are intent upon growing their businesses to the most important forum of 2010–Salon Business Success.
Reuben Carranza shares how learning and identifying your clients’ behaviors will help you design a positive service experience and create clients for life. Learn Frank Gambuzza’s insightful perspectives into recruiting and retaining clients.
Interact with other owners in a fast paced panel of top owners sharing their management successes led by Salon Today’s editor in chief Stacy Soble.
Reuben A. Carranza, Keynote Address Managing Director, P&G Beauty
Frank Gironda, Moderator President Cosmetologists Chicago & Owner, Frank Gironda Salons & Day Spas
John Moroney Moderator Salon Business Development Leader, P&G Salon Professional
Frank Gambuzza Special Guest - Featured Speaker; Owner, SalonVisage
Stacey Soble Editor-in-Chief, Salon Today Magazine
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America's Beauty Show presents the finest educators in the industry. Get comprehensive, career-building classes that provide skills you can take back to the salon. 2010 Workshops:
DAMIEN CARNEY & SUE PEMBERTON - "Le Graphique" Joico International Artistic Directors Damien Carney and Sue Pemberton have taken The Art of Healthy Hair to the boldest place it has ever gone before: the fantastically beautiful, utterly unique world of legendary French hairstylist, makeup artist, perfume creator, fashion designer, art director, photographer and Shiseido Creative Director, Serge Lutens. Inspired by Lutens’ harmonious juxtaposition of light and dark, soft and hard, extreme elegance and madcap whimsy. Master Class Look & Learn
YOU WILL LEARN: to combine classic cutting and coloring principles with artistic ingenuity to create a strong, linear framework for vivid color. With sharp, graphical lines and bold, contrasting color palettes that are tres Lutens, Le Graphique manages to be both worthy homage to Lutens’ work and a wearable collection of artistically daring looks perfect for the modern salon client.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Monday, March 29 9:30am – 11:30am #714
PRICE/CEH: $95/2 Hours Who Can Attend? Licensed cosmetologists and barbers.
JAMES HARRIS - "Relaxing & Coloring" In the industry for more than 40 years, James Harris is the founder of the black stylists' organization, Hair Fashion Group. He has done shows in South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, France, Italy, Spain, Brazil and other countries, and has worked with Diana Ross, Tyra Banks, Nancy Wilson and Patti LaBelle among many others. He has worked in shows with designers Patrick Kelly, Betsey Johnson and Gucci and has been featured in several magazines. In 1991, he became the first black male member of Intercoiffure, an organization of elite hair stylists and salon owners. After a career with L’Oreal, Harris decided to return to the salon industry and establish the James Harris Salon in Boston and New York. Master Class Look & Learn
YOU WILL LEARN: Two hour Interactive Comprehensive certification class in “New” Relaxing and hair coloring techniques for excessively curly hair.
DATE/TIME/CLASS # : Sunday, March 28 2:30pm – 4:30pm #708
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