STUDENT RATES.
Professional Vibes.
You’re learning the craft. Now step into the industry. Spend three days discovering new techniques, meeting beauty professionals, exploring brands, watching live competitions, and building connections that can help shape what comes next.
Come curious. Leave more confident, connected, and ready for your next step.
STUDENT 3-DAY TICKET | $49.99
April 3-5, 2027
Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL Get Directions
Located in the heart of the Entertainment District, Chicago’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers world class hotels, excellent dining options, and superb retail shopping opportunities.
Learn from professional beauty educators.
Discover new techniques, tools, and products.
Explore brands across the show floor.
Watch live stages and competitions.
Meet students and professionals who share your passion.
Build connections as you begin your career.
Experience the energy of the professional beauty community.
YOUR 3 DAY GAME PLAN
Three days. So many possibilities. Start with the moments you don’t want to miss, then leave room to explore.
SATURDAY, APRIL 3
GLOBAL BEAUTY CUP NAIL COMPETITION
8:20am - 5pm, Rooms 8 & 9
REGISTRATION & CHECK IN
10am - 5pm, Lobby
EXHIBIT HALLS
11am - 5pm
VALUE CENTER
11am - 5pm , Hall F
PRESIDENT'S PARTY
6pm, Lobby
ABS GLOBAL IMAGE AWARDS
7:30pm, The Runway Stage, Hall F
SUNDAY, APRIL 4
REGISTRATION & CHECK IN
8am - 5pm, Lobby
EXHIBIT HALLS
9am - 5pm
VALUE CENTER
9am - 5pm , Hall F
HQ BARBER COMPETITION
2pm - 5pm, Hall A, Barbershop Stage
ABS PARTY - L.I.V.E 312 by CBC
6:30pm, Joe's Live, Rosemont IL
MONDAY, APRIL 5
REGISTRATION & CHECK IN
8am - 4pm, Lobby
EXHIBIT HALLS
9am - 4pm
VALUE CENTER
9am - 4pm , Hall F
BCN STUDENT POWER HOUR
9:30am - 10:30am, Hall F, The Runway Stage
BCN STUDENT COMPETITIONS
10:30am-4pm, Hall F, The Runway Stage
Start Your Career Here.
WATCH. COMPETE. Get inspired.
GLOBAL IMAGE AWARDS
Entries Open: July 1–November 30, 2026
See extraordinary work from artists pushing professional beauty forward. Explore the competition and get inspired by what’s possible.
NAIL COMPETITION
Saturday, 4/3 | 8:00am - 4:00pm CST
Watch creativity, precision, and next-level nail artistry come alive in competition.
BARBER COMPETITION
Sunday, 4/4 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
See emerging and professional barber talent bring technique, creativity, and stage presence together.
FACIAL COMPETITION
Sunday, 4/4 | 11:00AM - 4:00PM CST
See emerging and professional barber talent bring technique, creativity, and stage presence together.
STUDENT COMPETITION
Sarturday, 4/3 | 11:00am - 5:00pm CST
See emerging and professional barber talent bring technique, creativity, and stage presence together.
step into the
Beauty community
SEE WHAT YOUR WEEKEND COULD FEEL LIKE
Meet your people. Make new connections.
Experience what it feels like to be surrounded by people who share your passion for beauty.
Discounted Student Rates available.
I’ve met so many new people!
It’s good to know classmates, but here I met a woman who owns 3 salons and we’re having a Zoom chat next week.
– Natasha
Student from Grand Rapids, MI
Evening entertainment
Get Red Carpet Ready
Beauty careers are built on more than technique. They're built on people, ideas, confidence, and connection. Meet fellow students and working beauty pros, celebrate your creativity, and make memories with the people who may become part of your professional journey.
And yes — get red carpet ready.
STUDENT 3-DAY TICKET | $49.99
Student ticket includes admission to the show, free education, stages, panels, competitions, shopping, and evening entertainment.
YOUR BEAUTY CAREER IS ALREADY IN MOTION.
Come learn. Come explore. Come meet the community that’s ready to welcome you.
$39.99/ticket
LEARN
See techniques and education beyond the classroom.
DISCOVER
Explore brands, tools, products, and career possibilities.
CONNECT
Meet students, educators, brands, and beauty professionals.
BELONG
Experience the community you’re preparing to belong in.