The search ends here for the most complete list of hair and beauty trade shows for 2012. Score some deals and meet the pros at these beauty blow-outs that cover everything from hair, skin, nails and cosmetics.
1. The Beauty Expo – Las Vegas
January 8-10, 2012
Pack your bags this January and head to sunny Las Vegas for this years Beauty Expo. This non-stop event covers education from leading companies in the beauty industry, showcases product technologies and as always, you get to rub elbows with representatives of nationally recognized beauty companies.
2. America’s Beauty Show – Chicago
March 3-5, 2012
For over 80 years, America’s Beauty Show has been bringing you the best of the best in the beauty industry. ABS is created by local legends, showcases international icons and delivers your favorite suppliers.
3. International Congress of Cosmetics and Spa – Las Vegas
March 4-5, 2012
Another great chance so soak up some sun and get schooled about what’s hot in the skin care industry, is the International Congress of Cosmetics and Spa in Miami Florida.
Guests walk away with endless ideas to apply in their spa, and tons of free samples!
4. The Makeup Show – Los Angeles
March 17-18, 2012
The Makeup Show is coming to LA! This show will bring together top brands and inspirational educators, for two amazing days of community, career and craft building events. There will be floor demonstrations, complimentary seminars, workshops and keynote forums presented by renowned makeup artists.
5. Esthetique Spa International – Las Vegas
April 15-16, 2012
The Esthetique Spa International in the largest even exclusive to aesthetic, spa and medi-spa professionals. This two-day event will showcase products from the beauty and cosmetic industries
6. IBS – New York
April 22-24, 2012
The International Beauty Show is the fastest growing beauty trade show in the nation. Get recharged with the latest trends, techniques, products and tools from more than 500 exhibitors. Stock up on your salon’s needs at the longest running beauty show in the world.
7. International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa – New York
April 22-24, 2012
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa New York hails as one of the largest events in the cosmetic and beauty product industry. At this 3-day blow-out you can view professional equipment, instruments and accessories for beauty and nail salons.
8. The Makeup Show – New York
May 13-14, 2012
The Makeup Show is coming to New York! This show will bring together top brands and inspirational educators for two amazing days of community, career and craft building events. There will be floor demonstrations, complimentary seminars, workshops and keynote forums presented by renowned makeup artists.
9. Premiere Orlando
June 2-4, 2012
Premiere Orlando is an exclusive trade show solely for beauty industry professionals and students. This unique beauty event brings together the best professionals specializing in hair, nails, spa, esthetics and more, all under the same roof. The event provides the tools, techniques, training and quality education essentials to grow and succeed in this fast pace industry.
10. IBS – Las Vegas DONE
June 9-11, 2012
The International Beauty Show is the fastest growing beauty tradeshow in the nation. Get recharged with the latest trends, techniques, products and tools from more than 500 exhibitors. Stock up on your salon’s needs at the longest running beauty show in the world. Featured artists will include Nick Arrojo, Richard Ashforth, Mike Karg, Woody & Amy Michleb, Marco Pelusi & Martin Parsons.
11. International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa – Las Vegas
June 9-11, 2012
International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Las Vegas hails as one of the largest events in the cosmetic and beauty product industry. At this 3-day blow-out you can view professional equipment, instruments and accessories for beauty and nail salons.
12. The Makeup Show – Chicago
June 10-11, 2012
The Makeup Show is coming to the Mid-West once again. This show will bring together top brands and inspirational educators for two amazing days of community, career and craft building events. There will be floor demonstrations, complimentary seminars, workshops and keynote forums presented by renowned makeup artists.
13. Spa & Resort Expo & Conference – New York
June 19-20, 2012
This event brings together the conventional and medical spa industries. Discover cutting edge medical techniques and luxury spa services at this 2-day event in the Big Apple.
14. HBA Global Expo – New York
June 19-21, 2012
HBA Global Expo (Health & Beauty America) has established an international reputation as one of the world’s most important and fastest growing beauty exhibitions. This event will give opportunity for the health care and pharma industry to showcase the total solutions, facilities and infrastructures available in the health and beauty industry.
15. International Make-Up Artist Trade Show – Los Angeles
June 23-24, 2012
This huge makeup event will feature leading make-up artists and professionals from the fashion and film industries including Oscar, BAFTA and Saturn award winners. The show will also feature a make-up museum and a special socializing event.
16. International Makeup Artist Trade Show-New York
June 25-26, 2012
International Makeup Artist Trade Show New York is the only show of it’s kind. Thousands of makeup artists, vendors, manufacturers and enthusiasts convene for the makeup world’s biggest gathering to discuss, display, discover and collect the best the industry has to offer.
17. Image Expo – Houston
July 15-16, 2012
The Image Expo is organized by International Conference Management and will be taking place this year in Houston. This event is dedicated to providing all beauty industry professionals the opportunity to make new connections, learn about new techniques and gain valuable knowledge in an effort to better the industry as a whole.
18. PBA Beacon – Las Vegas
July 21-23 , 2012
Beacon is a chance for outstanding cosmetology students to learn about the business side of hairdressing at The Salon Association’s annual Symposium. Beacon helps expand cosmetology student’s understanding of the industry they have chosen. It also allows TSA members and Symposium attendees, access to some of the most promising new employees in the country.
19. PBA Symposium – Las Vegas
July 21-24, 2012
The new PBA Symposium is the educational and networking event of the year for the professional beauty industry. Designed exclusively for salon and spa owners, managers, distributors and manufacturers based on PBA’s year-long landmark study, Business of Beauty: Maximize Your Profitability. PBA Symposium events will allow attendees to capitalize on decades of expertise in strategic retail branding and marketing and gain the collective knowledge of top-line beauty professionals.
20. Cosmoprof North America – Las Vegas
July 22-24, 2012
Cosmoprof North America 2012 is a three day event that invites all beauty industry professionals. The expo presents an extensive range of cosmetic and personal care items, spa and wellness products and much, much more. More than 500 exhibitors are participating from across the globe to present their latest products and services. Cosmoprof North America 2012 will provide an outstanding opportunity to enhance business contacts and collaborations. This event is not open to the general public.
21. The International Congress of Esthetics & Spa-Long Beach
September 9-10, 2012
The International Congress of Esthetics & Spa-Long Beach is one of the biggest American trade show for aesthetic, spa and medi-spa professionals. This four days event is being organized by Aesthetic Expo and will be taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center.
22. Day Spa Expo & Business Forum Atlanta
October, 2012
Day Spa Expo & Business Forum Atlanta affords facility owners and managers all the tools necessary to give their customers everything they need for a total beauty program, through demonstrations, workshops, product demos, equipment and services. Exhibitors will benefit from being able to meet face to face with the buyers from every type of spa, resort, medical, eco and wellness centers.
23. Premier Beauty Classic
October 7-8, 2012
Premiere Beauty Classic is an exclusive trade show solely for Beauty industry professionals and students. This unique beauty event brings together the best professionals specializing in hair, nails, day spa, esthetics and more.
24. Premier Birmingham
October 21-22, 2012
Premiere Birmingham is an exclusive trade show solely for beauty industry professionals and students. This unique beauty event brings together the best professionals specializing in hair, nails, day spa, esthetics and more. The event provides the tools, techniques, training and quality education essentials to grow and succeed in this fast paced cutting edge industry.