November 4 – 5, 2012 ? Donald E. Stephens Convention Center ? Rosemont,
Illinois (Chicagoland)
Phoenix, AZ (August 13, 2012) –
The International Salon & Spa Expo (ISSE) Midwest show, which is the only
major industry Fall / Holiday cash-and-carry expo and educational event for
licensed beauty professionals, will return to the Chicago area November 4 – 5,
2012. Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), ISSE Midwest is
more than just a “hair show” and will feature an array of education, including
continuing education (CE) credits, hair and nail competitions, artistic
presentations from some of the industry’s biggest stars and top beauty brands
exhibiting with the latest tools and products.
ISSE Midwest will be held at industry
favorite, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, which is
conveniently located just outside Chicago near O’Hare International Airport and
has been redeveloped with a host of new entertainment, dining and lodging
options. Five new restaurants, a casino, bowling alley, ice rink and a high end
outlet mall all bring Rosemont into a league of its own, competing with the
likes of downtown Chicago.
Education for Everyone – Don’t Miss
Those CE Credits:
An array of education classes in hair,
nails, skin and business will be presented by notable beauty professionals and
companies, including: Charlie Price, Chuck Caple, Faatemah Ampey, Derek J, Geno
Stampora, Martin Parsons, Lydia Sarfati/Repêchage, Mikal Clay, Millie Haynam and
many more!
For those who need Continuing Education
(CE) credits, ISSE Midwest will have an assortment of more than
60 classes to choose from.
In addition, the show will offer hands-on hair and nail classes and CIDESCO USA
skin classes. (Some classes require additional investment.)
It’s Time To Compete – Hair & Nail
Competitions for Students and Licensed Professionals:
With cash, prizes, and prestige on the
line, ISSE Midwest will offer hair and nail competitions for students and
professionals, competing separately. All hair competitions are performed on
mannequins.
Hair Competition Categories Include:
Fantasy-Inspired by Hollywood, Long Hair Bridal and Women’s Trend Cut, Color &
Style
Nail Competition Categories Include
(Sponsored by NailPro): Competitors Report, Soak Off Gel Manicure, French
Twist – One Hand, Tip & Overlay, Salon Success. A NailPro Competition Class will
also be offered for those looking to enter the competition circuit or just pick
up some great pointers.
Top Industry Stars Presenting on Two
Main Stages:
See international platform artists,
educators and some amazing artistic presentations on ISSE Midwest’s two main
stages. Some of the many featured artists include: Derek J, DJ Riggs & Berry
Bachen, Farouk, FI Hair Gear, J’s Hair Studio & Academy, Kris Sorbie, Martin
Parsons, RUSK, The Teals & Steve Elias and many more.
The Products & Tools You’ll Want to
Have for the Holidays & New Year:
Be prepared for the holiday season and
New Year with the latest products and tools from some of the top international
and indie brands on the expo floor. Plus, take advantage of year-end close outs
from major manufacturers and distributors. Be sure to stop by the BSG Value
Center for amazing deals on tons of products. Some of the many ISSE Midwest
exhibitors include:
Acific, Inc., American International
Industries (AII), Beauty Systems Group/BSG/Cosmoprof Beauty Systems, Body Toolz
Inc., Bonika Shears, Cricket Company, Crisace Hair Extensions, Dashing Diva,
Daysmart Software /Salon Iris Software, Emani Green Professional Cosmetics,
Farouk Systems Inc., Garfield International Company, Inc., Glimmer Body Art,
LLC, GoLoyal Inc., Hair Addictionz, Jatai International, Kadori Hair, Mikal
Corp., Nail Harmony, Odyssey Nail Systems, Olivia Garden, Oster Professional
Products/Arius Eickert. Passion Beauty, Inc. , Ranco Industries, Repechage,
SalonBooker, SalonSwipe, Sorme Cosmetics, SureThik, Inc., Surface Hair, Takara
Belmont USA, Tamsco Shears and Instruments, The Empowerment International Group
Inc., TIGI, Venique, Inc., Worcester Reading Company and many more.
ISSE Midwest is open to licensed
professionals and students only. All attendees are required to show proof of
license and photos identification before entering. For a list of accepted
professional credentials as well information on classes, exhibitors, hotel and
travel reservations, and to purchase tickets, please visit
www.probeauty.org/issemw.
PBA Salon/Spa members receive two free expo tickets and Beauty Professional/NCA
members receive one free expo ticket (registration required). All other PBA
members may purchase up to two expo tickets.
