This guide is all for cosmetology students, school faculty, and staff attending the International Beauty Show-New York-2024!
Here are the resources that will help you get the most out of the show: Classes, exhibitors of interest, and more.
Advanced technical and skills education, exhibitors, and more resources for professional hair stylists, barbers, and makeup, lash and nail artists can be found here.
For salon/barbershop owners, beauty independents, and entrepreneurs — business education, inventory, retail, exhibitors, and other matters relevant to business growth can be found here.
Checking In & Items of Note
- Student Day is on Tuesday, March 5.
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School officials will pick up their packets with badges and wristbands on Concourse A (level lower than Crystal Palace).
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No rolling bags will be allowed on the show floor.
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There is no shuttle bus service this year.
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There will be identified “all gender” restrooms available.
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Admission to IBS-NY also gives you free, full access to the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference taking place at the Javits Center adjacent to the show.
Education for Cosmetology Students, Faculty & Staff
The full education schedule is here — filter by Student Day for classes geared toward beauty professionals in training.
Looking for a specific educator or speaker and their classes and events at IBS? Find them here.
Education Highlights
For Faculty & Staff
School Management: Manage Systems, Not Moods! with Stephen Gomez
Panel Discussion: New York State & Beyond: What Bill S6528A Means For You and Texture with Keya Neal
For Students
Barber: Clipper-Over-Comb Demystified with Ivan Zoot
Becoming a Beauty Independent: Blueprint for Solo Success with Amy Carter
Blowouts: Blown Out: Achieving Perfect Blowouts on All Textures with the Texture vs. Race Collaborative Coaches
Brow & Body Waxing: Leveling Up Your Beauty Skills - Brow Styling & Expert Waxing Techniques with Eloise Agostinelli and René de la Garza
Career Planning: Begin With The End in Mind: The Ultimate Guide for Success as a Cosmetologist with Niki Smith
Cutting: Head Shape Hair Cutting with Wayne Tuggle
Color: Color Correction 101 with Brenda Amaral
Makeup: Bridal Glow Unleashed: Unleashing the Power of South Asian Makeup Techniques with Barbie Patel
Nails: The Secrets Behind the Perfect Polymia Structure with Gaby Torres
Panel Discussion: The Student Power Hour with Penny Burns & Friends
Skin Care: Ingredient Empowerment with Tina Buckley
Skin Concerns: Oxygen and Enzymes in Skincare: Treating Acne and Rosacea with Michael Pugliese
Skin Peels: Unlocking the Secrets of Peeling Acids: A Beginner’s Guide for Skin Peeling with Michael Pugliese
Taking The State Board Exam: Aren’t You Glad You’re Done With Beauty School? with Thomas “Mr. Stateboard” James
Texture: Natural Styling 101: The Essentials with the Texture vs. Race Collaborative Coaches
Wellness: Mental Health and the Beauty Industry with Justin Kace, Niki Smith, Thomas James, and Dave Ray
Exhibitors to Visit
Nonprofit - Volunteer Beauty Professionals
Pro Tips
What to Wear: Comfortable shoes and a bag roomy enough to stash a jacket or wrap.
What to Bring: Pen and notebook for note-taking; credit card or cash for purchases.
Bathrooms: There are several bathrooms at the Javits Center! If the restroom line is long, keep walking — you’ll most likely encounter a bathroom with a shorter line within 5-10 minutes.
Eat & Drink: The Café is located on the exhibit floor between the Powerhouse Pavilion & the Look & Learn Stage; the Business Bar & Lounge is located at the Look & Learn Stage. Starbucks is located left of the registration desk as you enter the building — but get there early or send a delegate, because that line stays long.
Where to Sit/ Relax: Look & Learn Stage, The Studio Stage, Say Yes to You Hub, Café, or food areas located within Javits.
Plan Your Visit
Logistics Guide: Info on hotels, transportation to and from the Javits Center, and more can be found here.
Five Boroughs Guide: Tap here for info on Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island to help you plan for your time in NYC outside the Javits Center.
NYC Delegate Pass: Created exclusively for meeting and event attendees, the free NYC Delegate Pass racks up savings on dining, attractions, and more in all five boroughs. Get your NYC Delegate Pass here.