Incredibly, it’s that time of year again — America’s Beauty Show 2024! Salon professionals will know America’s Beauty Show (ABS), one of the industry’s biggest events, owned and produced by Cosmetologists Chicago®, a non-profit organization owned by licensed beauty professionals for beauty professionals. In just a few days, ABS, which happens to be celebrating its 101st year, will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The show is set to showcase the future of beauty with an extraordinary lineup of artists, educators, and influencers, delivering the latest in education and innovation.
Here’s everything attendees can expect at ABS 2024!
Unrivaled Educational Experience
With over 330 educational sessions, including more than 50 hands-on workshops, ABS 2024 offers an extensive range of learning opportunities in Hair Color, Haircare, Skincare, Barbering, Business, Nails, Lashes & Brows, Styling & Finishing, Waxing, and more, many of which are CEU eligible.
Show-Stopping Runway Events
The ABS Runway will be the spotlight of innovation, featuring high-caliber presentations in hairdressing, barbering, and fashion from renowned teams such as the The Ulta Beauty Pro Team; Chrystofer Benson Collective; Social Art House, featuring Ammon Carver, Leysa Carrillo, Ethan King, Tippi Shorter, Ira Pope Sage, Whitney VerMeer, Rolando Aqui, Jack Howard, Chita Beseau, J Ladner, Sonna Brado, and Jay Mahmood; SalonCentric “It Takes A Pro” Team; BaByliss Pro; L3VEL3; and many more.
Meet the Industry’s Best
Be inspired by industry leaders including Ted Gibson, Jason Backe, Sam Villa, Candy Shaw, Justin Kace, Chrissy Danielle, Lici Ladybarber, Chrystofer Benson, Kenny Duncan, Jalia Pettis, Ronit Enos, and more, who will share their visionary approaches and groundbreaking techniques.
Engage with Top Social Influencers
Connect with leading TikTok influencers, boasting over 16 million followers collectively, for an interactive and engaging experience at the forefront of beauty trends.
Barbering Excellence at The Barber Connection
Barber and Grooming take focus at The Barber Connection, a vintage-styled stage featuring the biggest barbers from around the world creating the newest looks. Experience the latest in men’s grooming and styling with live demonstrations from barbering brands like Andis and Wahl.
Competitions and Comprehensive CEU Classes
Beauty Cast Network is hosting a dynamic competition for students on Monday, April 22, 2024, with the theme, “Cyberpunk.” The competition is for currently enrolled barber, esthetics, nails, and makeup students, with three competitions to choose from, all included with the admission ticket. Licensed professionals can earn the hours they need to keep their license current by attending ABS ’24. CEU class topics included with the ticket price are hair color, cutting/styling, barbering, business, nails, extensions, make-up, and esthetics.
How to Get Tickets
Tickets for America’s Beauty Show ’24 are available now and the show starts in just 4 days! Join over 21,000 licensed beauty professionals who have attended and grab your tickets today.
