Conferences

America's Beauty Show affords a number of opportunities for industry peers to gather, network and learn. Click on one of the tabs to find out more about our innovative conferences and networking events.

Can't miss events at ABS include:

2010 INTA Conference
Exclusively for Nail professionals! Discover the latest trends and techniques from leading educators and experience what’s new in fashion, style and technologies.

Special Guest: Jan Arnold from CND
"From Runway to Real-Way!" Discover the latest designer craze featuring CND Colour & Effects and glamour! Your clients never looked so fashion forward! Plus a special preview for INTA Conference members of CND's newest innovation- Shellac™ hybrid Nail Color!

3 CE hours | Free product Samples
INTA Member: $95 | Non-Member: $150 (includes INTA Membership)

All exhibitors, workshops, artists, presenters, times & locations subject to change without notice.

Following is a list of artists and educators who participated in 2010. 2011 lineup will be announced soon.

MIZANI - Official Sponsor Presentation!
"Indigenous Texture"

Texture is a primary buzz word in fashion for this unique new decade! Hair trends are giving new life to the beauty of the natural curl.

Experience a deliberate departure from the ordinary as you embrace MIZANI’s 2010 trend collection: Indigenous Texture.

Natural curls in varied texture combinations are modified and enhanced to bring you tousled texture as a foundation for style. The Mizani International Design Team introduces three progressive yet wearable styles that you can learn to create using soft, fluid lines and multiple textures as a foundation for great hair art. Create an assortment of textured curls and transform curly hair smooth with no chemical commitment, all while maintaining healthy-looking and shiny hair in ultimate balance!

TONI LOVE
“A Hair Loss Alternative, Wigs and Extensions”

JAMES HARRIS
“Relaxing and Coloring”
“Hair Cutting and Finishing”

MAJOR LEAGUE BARBERS
“The Greatest Barber Show on Earth”

KIM WHITEHURST
“Hands on Hair Color for Multitextural Hair”

All exhibitors, workshops, artists, presenters, times and locations subject to change without notice.

Presented at ABS 2010! Come celebrate Texture! with the leaders and innovators of the category.

PIONEER PANEL Discussion and Q&A
This focused event brings together Texture! pioneers for a panel discussion and Q&A on trends, techniques and education.

MODERATORS:
Laurel Smoke, MODERN SALON Editor
Michelle Breyer, NaturallyCurly.com founder

PANELISTS:

Ouidad: “Queen of Curl,” a pioneer in the curly world who opened the world’s fi rst salon 26 years ago devoted to curly hair and author of "Curl Talk"
Jonathan Torch: Jonathan Torch, founder of Toronto’s Curly Hair Institute, creator of the Curly Hair Solutions line of hair products
Anthony Dickey: textured hair expert, author of "Hair Rules!: The Ultimate Hair-Care Guide for Women with Kinky, Curly or Wavy Hair," and creator of the Hair Rules line of products.
Miko and Titi Branch: creator of Miss Jessie's Line of products and owners of Miss Jessie's Salon in Brookyln
Devacurl: Denis Da Silva, co-founder of the Devachan Salon and creator of the Devacurl line of products
KMS California: Edwin Johnston
Mizani: Veronique Morrison, Director of Education

EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH FINDINGS!
Find out what your clients and peers think about textured hair services, styling treatments and products in a special presentation of research commissioned by MODERN SALON Media and NaturallyCurly.com.

SPECIAL TEXTURE! PRESENTATIONS:
CURLS
Ouidad
Mizani
KMS
Joico/ISO

TEXTURE TOOLS AND GOODIES!
Special samples, education materials and handouts available first come, first serve.

Presented at ABS 2010

SALON BUSINESS SUCCESS
SALON OWNER MANAGEMENT FORUM

Attention Salon Owners!
It's time we take back the salon beauty client! America's Beauty Show in conjunction with P&G Salon Professional and Salon Today Magazine invites you to the first-ever Salon Business Success Owner Management Forum

Reuben Carranza, North American Leader, P&G Salon Professional, shares holistic insights on how a better understanding of client buying and behavior patterns can drive salon growth and profitability.

Listen to Salon Today's podcast on this event with Reuben Carranza & Stacey Soble

Deborah Schmidt, owner, Mitchell's Salons & Spas, Cincinnati, OH on changing your business formula from simple transactions to treasured client experiences.

William George, owner, James Joseph Salons, Boston, MA outlines how strategic product selection ensures clients stay involved and collect, not just select, your recommended retail., owner, Eva Scrivo Salon, New York City and syndicated beauty talk show host, speaks on building so much client trust that you become her sole and cherished Beauty Authority!

Eva Scrivo, owner, Eva Scrivo Salon, New York City and syndicated beauty talk show host, speaks on building so much client trust that you become her sole and cherished Beauty Authority!

Frank Gambuzza, owner, Salon Visage, Knoxville, TN on engaging employees to build stronger client relationships, market their services and recommend home-care products to enhance the client experience.

All-Pro Panel moderated by Salon Today Editor-in-Chief Stacey Soble. Tap into the these experts' success strategies, along with Salon Today 200 winners Ginny Eramo, Interlocks Salon & Spa, Newburyport, MA and Jason Hall, Red 7 Salon, Chicago, IL.

Cosmetologists Chicago President Frank Gironda, Frank Gironda Salons & Day Spas, Naperville, IL completes the panel. All your management questions answered!

Plus, moderator John Moroney, P&G Salon Professional's Salon Business Development Leader, offers exercises to engage your business senses, prizes to enhance your own experience and plenty of resources for a beautiful future.!

Sponsored by P&G Salon Professional. Powered by Salon Today. Only at America’s Beauty Show.

Space is limited – Plan to attend

All exhibitors, workshops, artists, presenters, times and locations subject to change without notice.

2010 Student Assembly
Nurturing the Future of Our Industry

ABS STUDENT CONFERENCE
Admission is FREE
FREE PRODUCT GIVEAWAYS (while supplies last)

Inspiration and career building advice from living legends - the perfect way to get your students primed for the classroom. Scott Cole of John Paul Mitchell Systems, Pivot Point International alumni, Angie Hornbach of Solano, Darico Jackson for Mizani and Alison Shipley for Modern Salon!

And very special guest appearances by superstars Tabatha Coffey of the Bravo hit series, Tabatha’s Salon Takeover and Kim Vo from Bravo's Shear Genius!

L.E.O Awards & PIVOT POINT ALUMNI REUNION!
Did you graduate from Pivot Point Academy, a Pivot Point Member School or take Pivot Point advanced training? Come join other salon professionals and hair designers at the Alumni reunion.

Stay connected - check out our MySpace page . . . MySpace.com/ClubCMBS or our Facebook page!

All exhibitors, workshops, artists, presenters, times and locations subject to change without notice. Photo by Rob Brinson and Scott Cole of John Paul Mitchell Systems.