This guide is all for professional hair stylists, barbers, and makeup, lash and nail artists attending the International Beauty Show New York-2024!
Here are the resources that will help you get the most out of the show: Advanced technical and skills education, exhibitors, and much more.
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
-
Registration counters can accommodate either a Spa or Beauty Badge — no need to go to “Spa Counters” or “Beauty Counters.”
-
No rolling bags will be allowed on the show floor.
-
There is no shuttle bus service this year.
-
There will be identified “all gender” restrooms available.
-
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 Beauty & Grooming Professionals
The full education schedule is here — you can filter by topic or venue.
Looking for a specific educator and their classes and events? Find them here.
Education Highlights
Barber: Fast Fades & Detachable Blades with Danny Amorim
Blowouts: Blown Out: Achieving Perfect Blowouts on All Textures by the Texture vs. Race Collaborative Coaches
Blonding: Black to Blonde with Texture in Mind with Keya Neal
Business Building: How To Be Your Own PR Agent on Social Media with Martina Nicholas
Cutting: Trendsetting Foundations with Sam Villa & Roger Molina
Color: Color for Curls & Coils with Faatemah Ampey
Extensions: The Top 10 Mistakes That Made Me a Master Extension Artist with Toni Fountain
*Hands-On Workshop: Painting Balayage with Candy Shaw
Lashes: Secrets to a 45-Minute Lash Extension with Ninoshka Alvarez
Makeup: Makeup for Mature Clients & Why You NEED to Know to Service Them with Adrienne Vazquez
*Master Class: Hairvolution: Shaping the Future of Haircutting with Sam Villa & Roger Molina
Nail Art: Creating 3D Illusions: Nail Art with Depth and Dimension with Darcy Olin
Panel Discussion: Breaking the Backstage Barrier: Pioneering Diversity in Hair and Makeup with Monaé Everett, DeShawn Hatcher, Rodney John, and Gabrielle Corney
Personal & Professional Growth: Sam’s Pursuit of Knowledge: The Value of Education & Health with Sam Villa
Silk Press: The Silk Press: The Art of Preserving Hair Integrity by the Texture vs. Race Collaborative Coaches
Styling: The Biggest Mistakes Hairstylists Make During Photoshoots with Monaé Everett
Tech: Unlocking Hair Insights: Exploring MYAVANA’s AI Technology for Hair Analysis with Karen Marie and Tanisha Billups
Texture: Rules of Engagement for Texture: Texture Rules 101 by Keya Neal
Waxing: Smooth Operator – The Ultimate Brazilian Speed Waxing Class with Elise Agostinelli
Wellness: Mindfulness & Movement for Beauty Pros with Martina Nicholas
*Classes are available for an additional fee, which includes full 3-day admission to the Exhibit Hall.
Exhibitors to Visit
Nonprofit - Volunteer Beauty Professionals
Don’t-Miss Perks
Free Headshot Photoshoot at the Say Yes to You Hub
Free Chair Massages at the Say Yes to You Hub
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.
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.