ISSE LIVE in Long Beach June 25-26
The International Salon and Spa Expo (ISSE), the largest professional beauty event on the West Coast, returns live and in-person June 25-26, 2022, to the Long Beach Convention Center.
Produced by the Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the largest and most inclusive trade organization representing the entire beauty industry, ISSE 2022 features groundbreaking education from the industry’s top educators along with innovative exhibitors, networking opportunities with top industry pros and insight into tomorrow’s hottest beauty trends. Tickets can be purchased at https://probeauty.org/isse/ with special pricing exclusively for PBA members.
ISSE has curated more than 100 different classes and workshops led by the industry’s biggest and brightest, all designed to empower, inspire and educate. All ISSE 2022 tickets include Main Stage Education, featuring world-class presentations from the industry’s top stylists and platform artists including SalonCentric, Andis, K18, Olaplex, CLICS and Redken.
Hands-on education at ISSE 2022 is unparalleled and is available in a variety of categories including Haircutting, Barbering, Haircolor, and Styling & Finishing. All Hands-on classes include a certificate of completion. Featured educators include Iconic Barber, Candy Shaw, Sam Villa, Nicholas French and many more.
Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to discover the latest trends as they shop and connect with their favorite brands such as Andis, Biologe, CLICS, Halo Couture, Hattori Hanzo, K18, Keratin Complex, L3VEL3, Matrix, Olaplex, Redken, Pureology, SalonCentric, The Powder Group, Virtue, Wahl and more!
Other ISSE 2022 highlights include:
Hairstylists Change the World-- Hair Love University is premiering their documentary, Hairstylists Change the World, at ISSE 2022. All attendees are invited to a free screening showcasing the magic and power of a hairstylist behind the chair.
Hot Hands Beauty & Barber Brawl—Back by popular demand, the competition is tight at the Hot Hands Beauty & Barber Brawl- just like the fades! Attendees can enter to show off their barbering skills or pop in to check out the Brawl - where winners take home cash, products and prestige.
Hairbrained Teach In- The Hairbrained Teach In returns to ISSE with an inspiring and diverse line up of leading educators. Attendees can expect a 90-minute Master Jam focused on technical demonstrations and community connection.
Blonde Solutions Bleach Battle-- This immersive blonde education experience puts some of the industry’s top blonde specialists center stage while they achieve their platinum results.
PBA Pro Connect Lounge—Attendees can rest, rejuvenate and collaborate at the PBA Pro Connect Lounge. On Sunday, June 26, attendees can stop by the Lounge for influencer meet and greets to connect and take photos with some of the hottest names in the industry including Sam Villa, Jamie Dana, John Mosley, Elizabeth Faye and J Ladner.
California Compliance Session—Critical topics include employee compensation, legislative and licensing updates and IRS tax updates.
To maximize their two-day show experience, attendees can download the ISSE 2022 Mobile App before the show to explore education, build schedules, browse exhibitors, and get up-to-the-minute info on special events. The comprehensive 2022 ISSE Show Directory can be downloaded here. Additionally, attendees can download the ISSE Preshow Preview here.
"We are thrilled to bring the best of the industry back together in person to engage and collaborate at ISSE 2022,” shares Nina Daily, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association. “This year’s ISSE brings new curated experiences, a must-visit networking lounge, and so much more to give today’s beauty professional the tools they need for creative, business, and technical success.”
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit probeauty.org/isse.