We Hear From the Winners: America's Beauty Show 2026
At the America’s Beauty Show press conference—hosted in collaboration with Cosmetologists Chicago—these standout professionals were recognized for their contributions to the industry.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHAt the America’s Beauty Show press conference—hosted in collaboration with Cosmetologists Chicago—these standout professionals were recognized for their contributions to the industry.
Attendees called the 103rd edition of ABS “the Coachella of the Beauty Industry” as 20,000+ Beauty Professionals gathered for education, connection, and inspiration.
America's Beauty Show proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Global Image Awards (GIA), honoring exceptional artistry, creativity, and innovation across the professional beauty industry.
The Global Image Awards are a celebration of vision, artistry, and the future of professional beauty.
Marlo Steenman’s comprehensive education program is designed to help stylists master curly hair techniques by elevating curl care, cutting, and styling, and by enhancing client relationships at the chair.
AVEDA will return to America’s Beauty Show 2026, taking place April 18–20, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. AVEDA’s on-site experience will include a dedicated AVEDA Education Theater focused on technical skill building, artistry, and business education.
The official Press Conference and Show Launch of America's Beauty Show 2026 takes place Monday, October 6, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:30 PM CST at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL. Get details here!
Another ABS is in the books. Here are some of our our favorite moments, and favorite memories, from the show floor, in the classroom, and onstage.
The ABS Global Image Awards honor creativity, artistry, and dedication in the beauty industry, recognizing both emerging and seasoned professionals for their talent and innovative work.
Congratulations to the finalists of the 2025 Global Image Awards!
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.
Get a sneak peek at all the amazing things happening at America's Beauty Show and the Global Image Awards in 2025.
ABS showcased What’s NEXT and offered attendees a glimpse into the future of beauty.
Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Show recognized and celebrated leaders in the beauty industry with three special awards given to community leaders at this year's America’s Beauty Show.
America’s Beauty Show announced the winners of the 2024 ABS Global Image Awards, during America’s Beauty Show, on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
America’s Beauty Show announces its Global Image Awards finalists in a competition driven by intense creativity and passion by hairdressers, colorists, salon teams, nail technicians, makeup artists, students, and teams.
America’s Beauty Show - What's NEXT will be taking place April 20-22, 2024, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL.