This Ultimate Guide is for professional hair stylists, barbers, and makeup, lash and nail artists attending the International Beauty Show-Las Vegas 2024.
Here are the resources that will help you get the most out of the show:
- Spotlight on classes from the event's world-class educator lineup;
- Show floor exhibitors you'll want to visit;
- What's new this year at IBS-LV;
- Event perks and hot spots; and
- Logistics to get there and get around.
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
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This show is for licensed industry professionals only.
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Registration counters can accommodate either a Spa or Beauty Badge — no need to go to “Spa Counters” or “Beauty Counters.”
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Rolling bags no larger than an airline carry-on are permitted on the show floor.
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Admission to IBS-LV gives you free, full access to the International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center adjacent to the beauty show.
Education for Beauty & Grooming Professionals
The full class schedule is here — you can filter by topic or venue.
Looking for a specific educator and their classes & special appearances? Find them here.
Education Highlights
Barbering: Diverse Cuts with Carl Littles and Thomas James
Barbering: Addicted to Winning with Rodrick Samuels
Barbering: Techniques to Elevate Yourself into a Super Barber with Isis Moreno and Osiris Pastor
Brows: Bump up Your Brow Game with Adamme Sosa
Business Building: Elevate Your Brand: Mastering Social Media, Storytelling, and Mindset with Rebecca Taylor
Business Building: Marketing your Business & Finding your Niche in the Nail Game with Miranda Richardson
Business Building: Master Effective Communication with Bonnie Bonadeo
Career Building: The Call to Coaching with Niki Smith
Career Building: 3 Steps to Weeding Out the Wrong Clients (even if they are friends/family) with Dawn Bradley
Career Building: Untold Secrets: How To Become an International Educator with Justin Kace
Color: Khemical Reaction Kolour Kollab, Powered by Texture VS Race with Keya Neal and Brenda Amaral
Color: Bold & Blended Master Class* with Larisa Love
Color: High Impact Blonding with J Ladner
Cutting: Signature 3 Section Curly Cut with Presley Poe
Cutting: Precision in Motion: Elevating Hair Cutting Efficiency with Roger Molina
Cutting: Thinking for Yourself: Free Yourself from Unprofitable Haircutting with Collin Martin
DEI: Navigating Autism and Sensory Sensitive Guests with Christine Maughan and Kate Owens Heins
Extensions: Multi Method Weft Extensions with Megan & Beka Diez
Hair Loss: Introduction to Trichology and Certification with Rodney Barnett
Lashes: Mastering Speed and Style: The Flower Bouquet Technique with Lydia Dominick and Nikki Jacobson
Lashes: 2024 Lash Trends: Master Dimension & Customization with Calculated Texture with Ashley Gonzalez
Makeup: Lights, Camera, Action - Makeup for Social Media & HD with Adamme Sosa
Nails: Gelish Softgel Demo with MaeLing Parrish
Nails: Hard Gels Made Easy with Jaime Schrabeck
Locs: 6 Figure Locking Techniques for Dreadlocks with Keya Neal
Permanent Jewelry: Permanent Jewelry Intro with Nina Nguyen Iles
Scalp Health: Signature Scalp Detox Treatment and Blow-Out with Jeremiah Sammons
Smoothing: Amika Pro Smooth Over Frizz Fighting Treatment Certification with Mallory Savery & Lindsay Cohen
Styling: Updo Basics: 5 Things You Need to Know about Updos with Stephanie Hodges
Styling: Bridal to A-List Glamour: High-End Hair Styling Master Class* with Monae Everett
Texture: Creating Editorial Textures with Robin LaChance
Texture: Capitalize on Coloring Natural Hair with Oliver Adams
Texture: Styling & Finishing for Short with Najah Aziz
Wellness: Stretching for Haircutting Health and Safety with Ivan Zoot
Wellness: Revitalize & Rejuvenate: Cannabis for Self-Care with Jordan Person
*Class is available for an additional fee, which includes full 3-day admission to the Exhibit Hall.
Exhibitors to Visit
New This Year
Debuting on the IBS-Las Vegas Show Floor in 2024 are:
Say Yes to You Hub: Sponsored by Dove, this is an oasis of wellness in the busy exhibit hall.
What's New For You Zones: Two areas featuring first-time exhibitors bringing the latest products and tools to Las Vegas.
Selfie Blitz: Hit the four Selfie Stations located around the show floor and rack up entries to daily prize drawings.
Don’t Miss
The Opening Night Party on Saturday and Happy Hour on Sunday — get your tickets here.
Free Headshot Photoshoot at the Say Yes to You Hub
Free Oasis Chair Massages at Booth 2049 in front of the Look & Learn Stage.
Pro Tips
What to Wear: Comfortable shoes and a bag roomy enough to stash a jacket or wrap.
What to Bring: Cash or major credit cards for purchases.
Eat & Drink: Besides the food vendors at the Las Vegas Convention Center, there are two cafés and a bar surrounding the Look & Learn Stage.
Plan Your Visit
Download the International Beauty Show app.
Follow the International Beauty Shows on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Hotel Booking: For up-to-date hotel availability, please call the event's Contact Center at 702-476-6976, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm ET.
Vegas Unlocked: Show your IBS-LV badge and save on dining, entertainment, attractions, tours, and more.
Getting Around: Transportation logistics such as parking, rental cars, and public transit options including Las Vegas Monorail.