2024 Show Highlights

Discover the standout moments from the 2024 America's Beauty Show. This page features the event's highlights, including groundbreaking workshops, innovative product launches, and record-breaking competitions. Take a look back at what made 2024 an exceptional year for beauty professionals.

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America's Beauty Show 2024 was an absolute success, and you won't want to miss it next year. 

Attendees witnessed world class runway shows, learned from top educators, and were a part of the biggest highlights — The ABS Global Image Awards, Sunday Night ABS Party, and CBC Collective  in Rosemont. 

Key Highlights: Introduction of the Skincare Universe, record-breaking participation in the Global Image Awards, and the debut of our Wellness Pavilion.

Memorable Moments: Industry legends shared their secrets on the main stage, and new technologies in haircare stole the show.

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Reliving the 2024 Experience

The 2024 America's Beauty Show was a weekend filled with energy and inspiration. From the moment you arrived on Friday, the excitement was in the air as attendees reconnected with old friends and met new ones. Saturday kicked off with engaging workshops and sessions that offered the latest in industry trends and techniques. Walking the show floor, you discovered innovative products and met vendors who became essential to your craft.

Between sessions, there was time to recharge, grab a coffee, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. This wasn’t just a learning experience; it was a chance to connect, grow, and find new inspiration. As the show wrapped up on Monday, attendees left with fresh ideas, valuable connections, and a renewed passion for their work. The 2024 America's Beauty Show was a milestone in the beauty journey, setting the stage for even greater things to come.

“These are my people!

I get to be with my tribe of other salon owners, and in-person. The vibes leave me feeling sparked & re-energized for months.”

  • McKenna
    Jasmine / Aveda Salon & Spa
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Unbelievable lineup at the most badass beauty show in the Midwest.

Get inspired by amazing speakers and workshops while learning the latest techniques.
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Sonna Brado

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Chrystofer Benson

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George Alderete

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Anna Manukyan

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Sam Villa

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We Celebrated the Beauty Industry in Style

ABS Global Image Awards

We celebrated the passion and artistry of professional and emerging stylists in an electrifying image competition with both professional and student categories.

The Makeup Show

Attendees were captivated as makeup experts and industry pros demonstrated the latest trends in beauty, making it an unmissable event.

President’s Party

It was a night of glitz, glam, and hair-raising excitement! The ABS President's Party had everyone rubbing elbows with industry legends and strutting down the red carpet like true VIPs, all hosted by Cosmetologists Chicago President, Robert Passage.

We Got Red Carpet Ready

Join us April 5-7, 2025

As we continue to make history, these past few years remind us of the resilience, creativity, and innovation that define America's Beauty Show. Join us in 2025 for the 102nd show, as we continue to shape the future of beauty.

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