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Check out these exciting updates to America's Beauty Show - including Beauty Changes Lives' "One Day. One Ticket." fundraiser and changes to the core ABS team.

On Monday, October 7th, Robert Passage, founding member of Beauty Changes Lives, joined the America’s Beauty Show press conference to announce the launch of the 3rd annual One Day. One Ticket. fundraiser. With the America’s Beauty Show 2025 theme, “GROW,” as the backdrop, the event promises to inspire and empower the beauty industry’s next generation of professionals.
One Day. One Ticket. will take place on March 6, 2025, and registration is live now! This year, the grassroots fundraiser introduces an exciting new opportunity for participants to create teams with friends, colleagues, and beauty enthusiasts to fundraise together. Passage also announced that the success of the fundraiser will be celebrated live on stage at America’s Beauty Show in April 2025.
Beauty Changes Lives is the #1 resource for scholarships and resources designed to support the entire career journey. Funds raised through One Day. One Ticket. support programs including Mentorship Matters and the Candy Shaw “Power of One” Scholarship.
“We are excited to partner with Beauty Changes Lives around the One Day. One ticket. initiative,” said Frank P. Fulco, CEO of America’s Beauty Show. “The theme of this year’s show, GROW, resonates with our collective efforts to nurture future professionals, and together we will make a lasting impact on our industry.”
“One Day. One Ticket. is more than a fundraiser, it’s a movement that brings our community together to uplift the next generation of beauty professionals,” noted Passage as he made his call to action. “Sign up today to join this inspiring movement and help shape the future of beauty and wellness.”
“Building on our strong partnership with America’s Beauty Show, we’re excited to GROW the One Day One Ticket fundraiser in support of Beauty Changes Lives programs and celebrate our shared success together at America’s Beauty Show in 2025,” added Lisa Roeberg, Executive Director of Beauty Changes Lives.
America’s Beauty Show by Cosmetologists Chicago is excited to announce the promotion of four key leaders and the addition of a passionate new team member. These advancements highlight America’s Beauty Show's commitment to innovaꢀon, excellence, and continued dedication to licensed beauty professionals. Over its 102-year legacy, America’s Beauty Show has provided beauty education, artistry, and community. This year, the Show is proud to recognize the contributions of its team, whose leadership is driving the organization into a new era of growth.
Frank P. Fulco, CEO of America’s Beauty Show, remarked:
“We are a non-profit with a mission to serve others, and that starts with people serving people. I am immensely proud of our Team, Board of Directors, and Advisory Council. These promotions reflect our commitment to serve our community at a higher level and globally. Cosmetologists Chicago & America’s Beauty Show have supported the beauty industry for over a century. Quality people with a heart for service never go out of style, and we’re working hard to enhance our capabilities to serve licensed beauty professionals today and into the future.”
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 America’s Beauty Show, which will take place April 5-7, 2025, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. This vibrant, easily accessible location offers convenient proximity to Chicago O’Hare International Airport and excellent hotels, dining options, and premium shopping—the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience!

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