There's a lot to see and do at America's Beauty Show (March 27-29 at McCormick Place in Chicago). Where do you begin? Here's a list of events to put at the top of your must-see list. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes!

Big Names in Beauty Teaching Master Classes: Anthony Mascolo, Nick Arrojo, Scott Cole & Linda Yodice, Damien Carney & Sue Pemberton, Beth Minardi, Luis Alvarez, Ruth Roche, Rafe Hardy and James Harris will all be ready to take you to the next level with in-depth education.

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Don't Miss These Super Stars:

At Matrix, Patrick McIvor, Nicholas French, Brian and Sandra Smith, Daniel Roldan, and Ammon Carver light up the stage.

In the HiTouch Experience, you'll find Nick Berardi and Nick Arrojo for Wella, Sebastian's Fearless Hair Fashion Team and Healthy Styling by Nioxin. Plus, Wella TrendVision 2010. Then there's Roy Peters for Keune; Tom Dispenza for Chromastics; John Simpson for Goldwell, Edward Johnston for KMS California; Wayne Grund for Surface and many more!

SalonSpa Sustainability Summit (sponsored by Pureology): Topics range from building a Green Team to label reading. Hear John Paul DeJoria speak on why "Giving Back is the New Black." Learn from other successful and sustainably responsible salon owners.

African-American Hair (sponsored by Mizani): 2010 brings together Toni Love, James Harris, Major League Barbers and Kim Whitehurst to teach multi-textural hair care. Want more? Attend Celebrate Texture from MODERN SALON and naturallycurly.com.

Salon Business Success: A Management Forum for Salon Owners. Not your average business class, this is experiential learning in taking back your clients. Sponsored by P&G Salon Professional, you'll learn how uber successful salon owners make it happen.

Nail Education: At the INTA conference, learn products, fashion trends and services. Meet Essie, Jan Arnold and other top nail-know-it-alls.

Face & Body – Midwest. All the classes you crave, products and experts to lead you in growing your spa business. Estheticians can also enjoy the finest educators in the industry with CE classes at ABS.

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Join! Admission is free to ABS if you're a member of America's Beauty Network. Join at AmericasBeautyShow.com today!

Students: Cosmetology students will get expert advice, inspiration and a fabulous day at ABS including the always-exciting ABS Student Assembly.

Wonder where the money goes? ABS has funded more than $200,000 in advanced education scholarships for some 100 members of America's Beauty Network since 2000! Add free admission to ABS and other benefits-like a subscription to MODERN SALON-and you've got every reason to join!

For more information on ABS 2010, to register online visit AmericasBeautyShow.com or call 800-883-7808.

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