The Premiere Birmingham tradeshow and education event will be held October 23–24, 2016 at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama. There will be stage presentations, classroom education and hands-on workshops on a wide variety of topics in categories such as texture, barbering, extensions and weaves, nails, dayspa services and business practices. 

Where: Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex
              2100 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North
              ​Birmingham, AL, 35203

When: Sunday, October 23, 2016  9:00am - 6:00pm
            Monday, October 24, 2016  9:00am - 4:00pm

Purchase tickets at premierebirminghamshow.biz.

Also visit the website for additional information on classroom education, hands-on workshops and participating companies. Below, get an overview of presentations from industry icons and educators. 

MAINSTAGE PRESENTATIONS

Inspiration. Fashion. Innovation.
Justin Isaac, Hugo Urias and Teresa Mockler from the Redken team will outline the season’s hottest color, finishing and cutting trends. Gain information on Redken’s latest new styling products and learn cutting techniques for fresh hair shapes and silhouettes. Plus, discover new color techniques with CityBeats, Redken’s answer to vivid haircolor.

The Candy Strobe Trend
Chrystofer Benson and Danielle Keasling will demonstrate Matrix’s 2016 Rock and Strobe Trend. Strobing goes behind highlighting, enhancing a client’s best feature. They will also cover haircuts and textured styling that support the Candy Strobe Trend.

2016 Collection – California Dreamin’
Steven Melito, Katrina Cahill and Josh Perez display the looks that can be created with Sexy Hair’s 2016 California Dreamin’ Collection, inspired by surf, sand and sun.

Purple Rain
Sam Villa, Andrew Carruthers and Jesse Linares take a look at the styles from '70s and '90s rock 'n' roll that are once again shaping trends. They will demonstrate how to take these on-trend inspirations and adapt them for salon realities. 

North America’s Leading Hairdresser
Martin Parsons teaches the newest and most popular ways to dress hair in minutes, particularly bridal hair. See soft undulating styles, smooth dramatic shapes and soft romantic techniques to inspire you and your bridal clients. Get quick tips that transform bridal hair for the reception and get ideas for the whole bridal party.

Balayage Baby
Candy Shaw, aka “the Balay Lama,” will provide tips, trick, tools and techniques to “Paint Your Way to Financial Freedom” with her Sunlights Balayage techniques.

Cut and Color Synergy
Keune International Studio Artist Amber Skrzypek creates dimensional color with various block coloring techniques. Additionally, Keune Academy Trainer Gareth Palmer brings a unique, fresh approach to haircutting. 

Become a Force of Nature
The Rusk Creative Team draws inspiration from the brand's 2016 Elements collection to create energetic color and irregular textures for modern, edgy styles.

Innovation Collection
The BaBylissPROteam shows off the latest in cutting, styling and finishing, using innovative tools of the trade.