It’s true – we took America’s Beauty Show by ‘social’ storm and must admit, it was quite the time! If you weren’t able to be there in person, we made it our business to check out all of the social pit stops along the way! Then, of course, we had to create a “Storify” to pull together all of the fun for you to peruse.

(Side note: not sure what Storify is? Stay tuned, we’ll profile this social media curation tool in an upcoming blog)

America’s Beauty Show, “Social” Wrap-Up!From giant QR codes and a life-sized interactive iPhone at the Wella Professional booth to Cosmoprof's "Facebook Superhero Wall" there were many visual representations of social media's viral power throughout the show floor. In fact, I even noticed an interactive mobile text-to-enter coupon program in action (shout out to Sam Villa and team!). It was truly amazing to see all of the unique ways social media has started to infiltrate our industry – kudos to all of the manufacturers and individuals for hopping on the social bandwagon.

In addition to the activities on the show floor, I also had the opportunity to share my knowledge on social media at two separate events. This year, Fabio Sementilli, Creative Director for Wella, created an “Industry All-Star Panel” that was held Saturday night before the ABS BeautyBASH event. I was honored to be among industry experts such as Mark Hayes (Sassoon), Tracey Hughes (Tracey Hughes Education), Richard Ashforth (Saco), Jan Arnold (CND/Shellac) and my friends Randy Taylor and Gerard Scarpaci (Hairbrained), where I shared our Style Sync social media equation on how to properly build your social persona. And – another side note – have you checked our

Our team also hosted an incredible social media training class where we explored the emotional, technical and promotional aspects of generating success with social media. Stylists from all over the country participated and shared their experiences! 

It's amazing to see the salon industry exploring the different benefits of social media and we cannot wait to see where social media will take the industry in the next year! In fact, who’s ready for #ABS14?

Style Sync takes on ABS 2013

Phew! ABS 2013 was QUITE the adventure! Here is a recap via tweets, Facebook posts, Instagram images, and vine videos!

Storified by Style Sync· Wed, Mar 13 2013 14:53:15

#ABS13 prep night....can't wait! @toddlaabs, @StyleSync and crew!Evoke Brands

#ABS13 here we come....@stylesync team and #evokebrands http://instagr.am/p/WpLfNASLFt/Evoke Brands

@modernsalon looking great as always! #beautymob @stylesync http://instagr.am/p/WpgIYsyLEX/Evoke Brands

It was great to connect with our Modern Salon Family! 

I second that! A SIMPLY amazing show! RT @mulhernmaggie: @ModernSalon an amazing ABS in Chicago. Lovin Moderns booth. http://pic.twitter.com/vTL1zNykKMEvoke Brands

@NickEducation in action with @wellausa during #abs13!! http://instagr.am/p/WrvJV8yLHx/Evoke Brands

Kelly was asked to participate in an "All Star Panel" on Saturday night with Mark Hayes, Richard Ashforth, Jan Arnold, and Gerard Scarpaci & Randy Taylor.

Pre-BASH all-star trends panel starts at 5pm in room 190b. It's free and all are welcome! #ABS13Americas Beauty Show

Loved being on #abs13 all-star panel with Jan! She's amazing! RT @modernsalon: Jan Arnold founder of CND's mani http://instagr.am/p/Wp-zivx_Dj/Evoke Brands

Such a fun panel! #abs13 industry all stars! #social @stylesync fabstyle @modernsalon http://instagr.am/p/Wr7wrHSLM8/Evoke Brands

At the #ABS13 All Star Panel with #hairbrained & fabstyle #LuckyNerds http://instagr.am/p/WqJ3HqtAsz/The Hair Nerds

#Nerdstalking the All Star Panel http://vine.co/v/bw11ghH9atrThe Hair Nerds

Paparazzi!!! #ABS13 http://vine.co/v/bw119qaWxE2The Hair Nerds

#Abs13 #allstarpanel #hairbrained #Evoke #fabiosementilli http://vine.co/v/bw1uTha3gOtThe Hair Nerds

Thank you to the Hair Nerds for posting a Vine of Kelly's segment! 

@hairbrainedme so fun sHaitng with you guys on the #ABS13 all-star panel! Looking forward to the future! @StyleSync #socialEvoke Brands

RT @kellyehlers: Loved being on #abs13 all-star panel with Jan! She's amazing! RT @ModernSalon: Jan Arnold founder of CND's mani...Style Sync

@hairbrainedme I gave you a BIG shout out during my #socialmedia class on Sunday! Expect some new members coming your way! @stylesync #ABS13Evoke Brands

It's almost time! @kellyehl #abs13 #stylesyncStyle Sync

#abs13 #stylesync @kellyehlers http://instagr.am/p/WxCke3mgDG/Style Sync

And let's get started!! http://vine.co/v/bwwPQ3WF7lXStyle Sync

It's not a question of if we do social media in the beauty industry, it's how well we will do it. #beautymob http://vine.co/v/bwwQEEX5np0Style Sync

Shout out to our #fotohefe in the class! #beautymob #stylesync @kellyehl #abs13Style Sync

What a great class! #beautymob #stylesync #abs13 http://vine.co/v/bwwEpehuxnJStyle Sync

#daymaker! #abs13 @stylesync and evoke brands class! http://instagr.am/p/WsTKZZyLBg/Evoke Brands

Thx so much! Let's stay connected! RT @wipdowntown: @kellyehlers Social class was #great #Chicagohairshow thanks! #guyinthefrontrowEvoke Brands

#stylesync #abs13 #beautymobStyle Sync

New friends! #abs13 #beautymob #stylesyncStyle Sync

Hanging with the cool kids... anthonycole1023 & Omar Antonio of sebastianpro and @wellahairusa #abs13! http://instagr.am/p/WuQlb4yLDA/Evoke Brands

Psssst...look for a Style Sync blog on Modern Salon and Salon Today soon featuring Anthony Cole! 

Another #socialpitstop at #abs13! The @cosmoprof #facebook wall! http://ow.ly/i/1EV0o #beautymobStyle Sync

#beautymob #abs13 #cosmoprof #stylesyncStyle Sync

Super stance! #stylesync #abs13Style Sync

Giant iPhone at the #wella company booth! #abs13Style Sync

#abs13 cabby eating fried chix driving in the rain rocking Madonna....just a normal Sunday! http://instagr.am/p/WsRpC1SLPG/Evoke Brands

Survived my first hair show, how fun! Looking forward to next year! #beautyMOB #abs13 http://ow.ly/i/1EYgWMonica Hickey

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