IBS New York 2023: Full Schedule

10:30am EST

A Guide to Healthy Blonding

The Blonding industry is forever pushing the boundaries of both, hair and the stylists behind the creations. What if you could have all the tools to create even the most advanced modern results in a healthy way? These tools would give you the confidence to tackle every blonding service that sits in your chair. In this class you will get just that! Kristeena and Erica will give you the latest, healthy blonding tips, tricks and techniques to refine your skills, increase your profits and be successful at healthy blonding.

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Kristeena Van Cleave and Erica Six

Blonde Culture Salon

Kristeena Van CleaveKristeena has been in the hair industry for 13 years and has always had a love for blonding. Kristeena became more focused on blonding after attending the Redken Exchange in New York in 2020. Since then, she has spent all of her extra time educating herself in... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2023 10:30am - 11:45am EST
Room 1E10

Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

12:15pm EST

Passion, Attitude, Technique

Hair legend Nicholas French will teach you dozens of tips and tricks in this class. Nicholas will demonstrate his expert styling, cutting, braiding and special event hair techniques which will take your skills to the next level. Get up close and personal with The Godfather of Hair.

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Nicholas French

Nicholas French Hair

Nicholas French hails from a world famous British Hairdressing family. He has produced over 2,000 shows and seminars in over 25 countries. His editorial experiences stretch from Vogue to the 1st cover Cosmopolitan. He has expanded his experience to print, video and even motion... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2023 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 1E10

Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

2:00pm EST

Greys-ful Blending

If the last two years have shown us anything it’s our true (hair) colors. In this class, Fatima will demonstrate ways to seamlessly blend and transition guests into embracing their natural color. Fatima will discuss game plans and verbiage to use with your clients and when to start the transition along with long term planning. Grey hair does not equal no-maintenance. You will leave this class feeling confident in helping clients gracefully grey!

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Fatima Rahman

FS Charlie

Fatima Rahman is an industry insider with over 20 years experience. She started out in the makeup industry working in film and television with Oscar winning mentors. She has apprenticed with the legendary educator Ruth Roche, owner of Rare Salon in NYC. Ruth passed the torch... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2023 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
Room 1E10

Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

3:45pm EST

The Wave Tour

In this class, Najah will share “bite-sized” educational and technical tools to achieve her signature Like The River textured wave look. Najah will focuses on molding, permanent soft waving techniques, product usage and recommended styling tools so you can achieve the look with ease behind your chair.

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Najah Aziz

Beauty Beyond the Hair

Najah Aziz is the owner of Like The River The Salon in Atlanta, GA. Dedicated to professionalism and innovation, Najah’s business practices have changed the hair industry and inspired hairstylists all over the world. Najah abandoned a 16-year corporate career to pursue her passion... Read More →

Sunday March 5, 2023 3:45pm - 5:00pm EST
Room 1E10

Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

10:30am EST

Navigating Blonding Obstacles

We all know the feeling - you’ve made a plan, formulated perfectly, chosen your technique, and then all of a sudden, something goes wrong, mid service. In this class, you will learn how to troubleshoot some of the most common obstacles that arise during a blonding service. Whether it’s over-toned hair or a chemical reaction, you can feel confident, that no matter what, you will be armed with the tools to navigate through every situation in your chair.

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Kristeena Van Cleave and Erica Six

Blonde Culture Salon

Monday March 6, 2023 10:30am - 11:45am EST
Room 1E10

Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

12:15pm EST

Up, Up & Away

Join the Grandfather of Hair, Nicholas French to learn tips and tricks to create beautiful wedding and red carpet hairstyles. Nicholas will teach multiple techniques including back combing, hair sewing and will explain how to utilize elastic bands to create high speed up-dos.

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Nicholas French

Nicholas French Hair

Monday March 6, 2023 12:15pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 1E10

Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

2:00pm EST

The Wave Tour

Speakers

Najah Aziz

Beauty Beyond the Hair

Monday March 6, 2023 2:00pm - 3:15pm EST
Room 1E10

Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

3:45pm EST

Ultra Modern Finishing

Break out of your “beachy wave" rut! Learn trending tool techniques, fresh finishing looks, buzzworthy blow-out tips + tricks, plus new approaches to styler waves, deep waves, glam waves, and more. All can be applied behind the chair or set the foundation for updo’s and editorial.

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Aoife McCarthy

Amika

Being in love with making people feel good and beautiful has lead Aoife to her career in education. You will always find her sharing knowledge and laughter with anyone whether it’s at a class, mainstage, or backstage. In addition to working with Amika, she works as an editorial... Read More →

Jamie Brice

Amika

If you're looking for a trendy hairstylist then Jamie Brice is your girl. Her love for the beauty industry has been her driving force for over a decade now. Working backstage at NY Fashion Week, as well as creating over the top, avant-garde looks for multiple hair and makeup shows... Read More →

Monday March 6, 2023 3:45pm - 5:00pm EST
Room 1E10

Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

11:00am EST

Essential Framework

Classic doesn’t have to be boring. Learn techniques crucial to all aspects of styling from undone updos to polished ponys, including pinning with a purpose and style structuring. See how they come together in two full looks, a glam chignon and sleek, precise ponytail.

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Mallory Savery

Amika

Mallory is a Portland born hair & makeup artist. With over 10 years of experience, Mallory has built a career focused on learning and working with all hair types and textures. As amika’s West Coast Regional Pro Educator & Platform Artist, Mallory has had the opportunity to teach... Read More →

Christina Carlsson

Amika

With over 18 years of experience in the beauty industry, published hair stylist Christina Carlsson brings her highly creative vision, technical expertise, and eclectic experience (from print + television to runway + bridal) to her dedicated roles in education, behind the chair and... Read More →

Tuesday March 7, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Room 1E10

Student Day, Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass

12:30pm EST

From Brows on Down

Become a pro at brow artistry and body waxing in this combo class, where you will walk away with valuable knowledge on how to perform highly booked services such as Brow Lamination and Brazilian waxing. NaturaverdePro and celebrity brow artist René de la Garza have teamed up to bring you a class that focuses on product selection and knowledge, the art of the consultation, proper techniques, body positioning, and pro tips on increasing client satisfaction and loyalty. You will learn from the pros to become more confident in performing these services efficiently and at the highest level of quality to keep your clients coming back again and again.

Free with your paid expo hall pass
*Schedule subject to change

Speakers

Elise Agostinelli

NaturaverdePro

Elise Agostinelli is a 20 year beauty industry veteran, and expert in waxing techniques, is a licensed Master Esthetic and Cosmetology educator committed to continuing education for beauty professionals. Elise operated 4 salons and spas in the New York area for over 10 years, but... Read More →

René de la Garza

Brow Down Studio

René de la Garza is a celebrity brow artist and licensed esthetician, founder of Brow Down Studio and Brow Down Studio Pro, and now creator of the newest Pro Lamination brand on the market.

Tuesday March 7, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST
Room 1E10

Student Day, Hair Techniques & Trends

Session Fees Free with Your Paid Exhibit Hall Pass