The 2022 was incredible! I had HIGH expectations for 2023 (the 100th anniversary) and I was disappointed.. product companies weren’t there like I expected.. no CHI, no Redken, no Paul Mitchell it felt more like a swap meet with Jerseys & knock off purses being sold. The Highlights were meeting Nicholas French, Sam V, Theresa Vandam, Siri Parks, & Mermeghair..the student competition was amazing to see.
I don’t think I will attend again. Worst part is having a educator from K18 trash talk salon suite owners..
I've been to this event for years. As a nail tech, I'm very disappointed. Every year, there are fewer vendors and classes for us. Maybe you all should consider doing a nails only show.
Update for 2023: WOW! This year exceeded expectations for sure. So much to do and see. I did end up getting some bargains on product, and discovered a few new brands I wanted to try. The parties were so much fun, a great excuse to dress up.
Just finished setting up Malina vegan Smoothing Booth 1823. This show is going to rock it !! Happy 100 th 💕💕💕
Great show! Instructors I met today were great.
Had a little difficulty finding my way to certain vendors using the floor map until I finally saw that the vendor booth # on the map can be found by looking up over the booths—the booth numbers are overhead all around the floor. Duh!
I really liked the benches that allowed a brief stop to regroup and plan activities and check in to the ABS app.
I liked the show being in the Fall in 2021. I wish it could be at that time every year.