
Pros teach latest in styling, healthy hair care
By Collette Emery, My Salon Scoop writer
Summer is just around the corner, and with it some of the hottest hair shows around. Here industry insiders and regular hair-nistas learn side by side from the pros about the latest styling techniques, hair care products and up-to-date information on how to keep hair healthy! This season while on vacation, drop in on a hair show near you. We guarantee you'll learn something that will help you make "smarter decisions for healthier hair."
MAY International Hair and Beauty Show This is the largest multicultural show in the country. Dates: Sunday, May 23 to Monday, May 24, 2010 Location: Meadowlands Expo Center, New Jersey Address: 355 Plaza Dr., Secaucus, N.J. 07094 Educators: Luster Silk Products International Design Team, Janel Sealy-Smith—coloring weaves, Nikita Smith—business strategies, James Mack-cutting, Danessa Myricks & Team IMYB—lashes, etc. Web site: www.ihshow.com General Tickets Cost: $60.00 in advance; $75 at the door (two-day tickets) (Free classes for two-day ticket holders) Cost: $40 in advance; $50 at the door (one-day tickets) Student Tickets w/proof of ID Cost: $30 in advance; $35 at the door (two-day tickets) Cost: $15 in advance; $20 at the door (one-day tickets) Call 1.800.676.SHOW to purchase tickets
JUNE Premiere Orlando Show Dates: Saturday, June 5 through Monday June 7, 2010 Location: Orlando/Orange County Convention Center-West Complex Address: 9800 International Drive, Orlando, Fla. 32819 Educators: Alfredo Kierszman—Persona Styling, Crystal Wright—Portfolio Building and Presentation, Steve Gomez—Essential Business for Success, and Miki Wright—Five Things to Know Before You Open Your Salon Web site: www.premiereshows.com General Tickets Cost: two-day tickets in advance (Sunday and Monday) $65 Cost: Professional one-day tickets in advance (Sunday or Monday) $60 Cost: Student two-day tickets Advance (Sunday & Monday) $55 Call 1.800.335.7469 or 407.265.3131 to purchase tickets
Texas International Hair and Trade Show Date/Time: Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 9 a.m. to Monday, June 28, 2010 at 6 p.m. Location: The Dallas Convention Center Address: 650 S. Griffin Street Dallas, Texas Educators: Gary Gerard—New Wave Wrap and New Wave Cutting incorporating Directional Wrapping, Sharon Reams—Micro Stitch, Tomeka James—Roll-N-Sew, etc. Web site: www.texashairshows.com General Tickets Cost: Students $25 Cost: Regular Tickets $40 Cost: Regular Tickets at the door: $50 Cost: Texas Hair Show VIP: $100 Call 1.903.926.7211 or 214.674.1995 For competition, vendor, barber Island and stylist fees, see Web site.
JULY Chews Multicultural Hair Affair Expo 2010 Dates: Saturday, July 10 to Monday, July 12, 2010 Location: Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, La. Address: 900 Lake Shore Drive, Lake Charles, La. 70501 Educators: Mark Morgan, Nakita Smith, Sharon Reams, and Nail Academy Web site: www.ChewsHairAffair.com E-mail: chewshairaffair@yahoo.com General Tickets Cost: VIP $100 in advance, $125 at the door Cost: Professional $60 in advance, $80 at the door Cost: Student $40 in advance, $60 at the door Call 1.337.540.7617 or 225.266.9602
AUGUST Bronner Brothers Atlanta Hair show Dates: Saturday, Aug. 7 to Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010 Location: Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center Address: 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30313-1591 Web site: http://www.bronnerbros.com/shows/show201008/index.php E-mail: faithe@bronnerbros.com General Tickets Cost: Advance Registration - $35 until 5/31/2010 ($70 at the door) Cost: VIP Registration - $62.50 until 5/31/2010 ($125 at the door) Cost: Student Combination Registration - $20 until 5/31/2010 ($40 at the door) Call 1.800.547.SHOW (7469)
Collette Emery is a freelance writer in the Midwest.
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