What not to miss at IBS – Las Vegas
Shows are an amazing way to get TONS of education under one roof… and where better to do it then LAS VEGAS! Here’s just a few of the classes/educators we think you shouldn’t miss. Don’t forget to check out the stages to see some of your hair-hero’s and stalk the show floor and stock up on your favs!
Dj Muldoon – The Factory
Saturday – 4pm – Knowledge Destroys Fear: A Look and Learn
Join DJ Muldoon as he reveals how to unleash your haircutting creativity with form, function and flow techniques. DJ will take you through the fundamentals and teach you how to fuse salon styles with creative ideas. You’ll elevate your day-to-day salon work to a new level after taking this class!
Sunday – 2:30p – Creative Haircutting Techniques that’ll leave you Fearless: Hands on Class
HAIR FOCUSED CLASS Join DJ Muldoon as he reveals how to unleash your haircutting creativity utilizing proper form, function and flow techniques. DJ will take you through the fundamentals and teach you how to fuse salon styles with creative ideas. You’ll elevate your day-to-day salon work to a new level and will gain confidence in your skills after taking this class!
Lauren Moser-Samuels
Sunday 10:30am – The art of curly haircutting
Detriot Curly hair is dominating the industry – are you ready to create amazing curly styles? Join 2016 NAHA texture winner, Lauren Moser-Samuels, as she reveals her secrets to flawless, curly hair styles. By understanding the different curl types and proper product application, you will be able to create long lasting curly styles that can be controlled and conservative, or built out and opened up for a more carefree finish. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a curly hair expert and increase your curly client base!
Sunday – 4:45pm & Monday – 11am – Creativity Advanced: Inspiration
Join NAHA winners and finalists Lauren Moser-Samuels and Rodrick Samuels for a creative session in creating looks for photography competitions and creative photoshoots. From texture to men’s editorial looks, this performance will inspire, enlighten and empower all who attend. Learn styling techniques and on-set lessons that will make your next shoot, your best shoot.
Matty Conrad – Victory Crown Barbers
Saturday – 2:30pm & Monday – 11:45am – Keep it Handsom
Learn award-winning men’s grooming techniques and top trending men’s cuts, from international barbering icon, Matty Conrad. Matty will introduce you to the latest and greatest styling tools and products for men. From textured crops to contemporary pompadours, Matty will show you exactly what to use to create the effortlessly tousled looks that keep handsome men in your chair and can earn you an impressive following online. You’ll also learn about Matty’s work and how he created the Victory Barber & Brand products. Through this performance, you’ll increase your knowledge of the men’s market along with your social following!
Natalie Boos – Business of Balayage
Sunday – 12:30pm – The Secret Behind Pricing
The Secret Behind Pricing is a course dedicated to taking the guess work out of pricing. If you follow our simple formula, you will have pricing that will pay the bills and keep you and your business profitable. We also have a section dedicated our favorite ways of handling price complaints from clients. Discover the three main methods that we use in addressing these clients. For the most effective experience, please bring a list of all the costs that go into running your business behind the chair each month and a list of your most common services.
Monday – 10am – Natural Looking Color
COLOR FOCUSED CLASS Color melting and root shadowing are advanced techniques used behind the chair to create the most seamless and natural looking colors. In this class, Natalie will demonstrate the skills that are needed daily to give clients their top requests. Natalie will teach you the natural laws of color so you learn when it’s best to use a color melt and when a root shadow will serve you best.
Stephen Gomez
Saturday – 12pm – Recruiting 101
As an owner, it is important to recognize that your staff supports your salon as much as your customers and that a powerful team can make a huge difference for your business. This course will teach you recruitment strategies for attracting the right people at the right time. Stephen will show you the tools and systems needed to recruit the dream team.
Sunday – 12:30pm – It’s time to raise your prices
In this session, discover how to make the money you deserve and embrace service price increases with your customers. Stephen will coach you through how to “charge your worth,” raise prices based upon expenses, when to raise prices and how to raise prices with no fear!
Heres a list of all the available classes/workshops in a nice easy place!