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.
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!
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!
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.
Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) has a long and distinguished history in celebrating the lives and good fellowship of its members. At the 2023 America’s Beauty Show (ABS), held April 15-17, 2023, the association presented awards on behalf of and in tribute to iconic leaders who served their beloved association and industry with honor. Two special awards were presented by CC leaders Saturday, April15, 2023.
What's happening at America's Beauty Show this April? ABS Director of Education and Events Jessi Marshall tells us what's new and what to expect at this year's show.
The new additions to Cosmetologists Chicago and America’s Beauty Show include Ebony King of Charlotte, NC and Jessi Marshall of Chicago, IL.
America’s Beauty Show is reuniting licensed beauty professionals for three wonderful days of in-person education, discovery and community, happening September 11-13.
America’s Beauty Show and Ulta Beauty team up to capture the beauty of their city in a photo collection that is a love letter to Chicago.
In addition, the co-located International Esthetics Cosmetics and Spa Conference (IECSC), scheduled April 18-20, 2020 at McCormick Place is cancelled. More information at IECSCChicago.com.
Cosmetologists Chicago (CC) shares its efforts around the Coronavirus. Cosmetologists Chicago and local partners continue to monitor the evolving situation surrounding COVID-19.
If you're going to America's Beauty Show--see you there! And if you're not, here's why you should.