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Be There: Premiere Orlando 2014
Don't miss Premiere Orlando 2014 from May 31-June 2 at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
Lauren Quick・Contributor
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Beauty professionals across the country and around the globe are gearing up for 2014 Premiere Orlando, May 31-June 2 at the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
MODERN will be there in full force to scout out trends, get the latest and greatest news and techniques, and meet you! Stop by booth #1866 to get a copy of MODERN and chat with our team.
Saturday, May 31
Saturday is strictly for education and classes from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the show floor is not open on this day. Class categories include business and personal development, extensions and weaves, global texture, hair, barbering and men’s hair, nails, smoothing treatments and hands-on workshops.
And don’t miss MODERN SALON Director of Education Jamie Carroll’s workshop from 2-5 p.m. in room W230A. More info here:
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The day ends with the Orlando Battle of the Strands competition qualifier, which starts at 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 1
The exhibit floor opens at 9 a.m. sharp and closes at 6:30 p.m. Classes occur from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. as well. Mainstage educators on Sunday include Angus Mitchell, Christopher and Sonya Dove, Diva Poulos, Omar Antonio, Anthony Cole and Ted Gibson, among others.
On the Hair Color Stage, W224A-F, you can catch Ian Michael Black, Mark Debolt, Christel Lundqvist, Chrystofer Benson and Beth Minardi. Many of these educators have stage time on Sunday and Monday as well.
Monday, June 2
The exhibit floor opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Classes are available in the same time range. Mainstage educators on Monday include Nick Irwin, Allen Ruiz, Martin Parsons, Peter Coppola and more.
For more information and complete show details, visit premiereorlandoshow.biz.
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