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Leading the Way

Our expo is where leaders and innovators meet to share, inspire and network. We’re proud to host some of the most well-known and influential voices in the field.

This year’s schedule is more packed than ever before with exceptional lectures and on-site live competitions. Registration is underway, so book your ticket today!

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Class Schedule

Starts at 10 AM Sharp

10:00am - 11:30am
11:35am - 1:30am
1:35pm - 3:30pm
3:35pm - 5:00pm

Competitions

11am - 11:30am Make-Up (Total Beat)

11am - 11:30am Natural Loc

11:35am - 12pm Braid it Up

12pm - 12:30pm Lace Wig Competition

12:30pm - 1pm Nails

1pm - 1:45pm Color Competition

Barber Battles

12pm - 12:45pm Student Barber

1pm - 1:45pm Freestyle

2pm - 2:45pm Fastest Fade

3pm - 3:45pm Tag Team

4pm - 4:45pm Total Look

Evening Event

6:00 pm

Premier Fashion

Hair Showcase

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Educators

Movers and Shakers

"All About Credit"

I will be discussing the importance of financial literacy. Also showing ways to rebuild, establish, protect, and maintain your credit.

1:35pm - 3:30pm

Room 1

Maxwell Hamilton

USING ENHANCEMENTS PROPERLY

I WILL BE TEACHING HOW TO USE ENHANCEMENTS PROPERLY TO GET A SHARPER IMAGE AND INCREASING YOUR REVENUE!

1:35pm - 3:30pm

Room 5

TAMYLA MCELROY

"WHEN YOU KNOW BETTER, YOU DO BETTER'

A POWER HOUR OF HOW WE CAN REINTRODUCE CHEMICAL SERVICES TO THE MARKET, THAT WILL INCREASE YOUR DOLLARS BY AT LEAST 50%. LESS TIME FOR SERVICES RENDERED, MORE TURN OVER EQUALS MORE REVENUE.

3:35pm - 5:00pm

Room 5

JAY MARSHALL
(Team OG Walker)

The Six-Figure Barber System

Live Demonstration on how to use The OG Walker System including hidden never before seen Enhancement and Fading Strategies and how to elevate your career based off structure rather than just increasing your haircut price points

10:00am - 11:30pm

Room 5

Cratina Webb

Success Anyone? Supercharged (Business Class)

In a “Get Rich Quick” world, it’s easy to become accustomed
to mediocrity. However, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate
your business. Are you hungry for success and ready to make a change?
Need to know where to go from here? Cratina Webb has the answers you’re
looking for.

11:35am - 1:30pm

Room 3

Adrian Tabb

Protective Protective Styles

Bonded weaves have gotten pretty bad publicity. This Class will break down the pros and cons of using bonding glue. We will discuss when to use, how to use, and knowing who is a candidate for a bonded service and different ways to make them safe. We will complete a weave and discuss quick styling methods.

1:35am - 3:30am

Room 2

C.C Campbell

Barbering, Retailing

Marketing & Promotions

MISSION METAMORPHOSIS: Resuscitating & Reestablishing YOUR Business for 2022

With the pandemic being a part of everyone's daily lives, a proactive plan-of-action under these unpredictable circumstances MUST be implemented in order to maintain stability within our businesses. This seminar will motivate you to take a closer look at all areas of your business including retail, customer service, bookkeeping, and marketing to help you reassess and eliminate what’s NOT working in your Business to what ultimately WILL work to create a sustainable more profitable business model for years to come.

10:00am - 11:30pm

Room 1

Tiffiny Fields
"Thee Glam Stylist"

Thee Advanced Cutting Class

You will learn a intricate technique of razor cutting. Demonstrating how to razor cut a weightless, free flowing swing bob. Layer placement without the use of holding spray. Curling and comb techniques for daily styling, & mastering the finished look.

10:00am - 11:30am

Room 3

Kita Newton

4-Layer Facial

This gentle but effective advanced exfoliation treatment will leave your client with a glow that they will love. This is gentle enough to be performed the day before an event. This facial utilizes an exfoliating power of acids, enzymes, and jojoba beads to remove the dry, dull top layer of skin, leaving the skin looking bright and refreshing.

3:35pm - 5:00pm

Room 3

Kiffany Murphy

Kiffanys Eyelash Extension Bootcamp

If you are looking for another strand of income look no further than expanding your career with a Classic Eyelash Extension Class, in this class we will cover:

Sanitation

Proper Lash Prepping

Proper Lash Application/Removal

Inventory

Marketing/Branding

Certificate of Completion

3:35pm - 5:00pm

Room 4

Ty'Stacia Dean

Locked and Faded!

I will be teaching you how to properly retwist and needle the hair. For a more uniform and neat loc. You will learn how to decrease puffing, cleaning parts, and flyaways. You will also learn how to clipper cut your clients and give a clean line up for a nice sleek finish.

3:35pm - 5:00pm

Room 1

Paid Class:

Body Waxing 101

In this class you will learn how to properly lay your wax and hair removal of the lip, chin, underarm, leg, and bikini line. You will also learn proper sanitation and positions for your clients to lay for comfortably and an effective wax. We will also go over high frequency treatments , vajacials and extractions.

1:35pm - 3:30pm

Room 1

Bobby Harris

The Details Matter: The Art of the Picture Perfect look without a filter

This class you will equip you with the knowledge needed to achieve clean crisp lines and the eye for details. While recapping the usage of basic barbering skills and learning to implement advanced techniques that will upgrade your skill set, clientele, service menu and income.

By Creating The Picture Perfect Look with the usage of color enhancement, and attention to detail it will take a simple Fade with designs to a picture worthy masterpiece.

● Advance tips and tricks for Fading

● Proper Tool selection

● Clipper & Razor Techniques

● Color Enhancement Techniques

● Guard Choice & Free Hand Cutting

● Creating the image and illusions

11:35am - 1:30pm

Room 4

Monica Electa

Increasing Salon Services with Natural Hair Care

The class is for stylists who want to increase salon services by tapping into natural hair care. It matters not if the stylist does not service natural hair, if the stylist is frustrated with natural hair or if the stylist wants to grow more as a natural hair care stylist. I suggest ways to tap into individual creativity and ways to find your place in the industry.

3:35pm - 5:00pm

Room 2

Ty Rashad

Make-Up Art of Enhancement

1:35pm - 3:30pm

Room 2

Chy'Brielle Jessie

Foundation Is Key (Nail Class)

Foundation is Key Beginner Nail Class by The NailYaNista This beginner friendly nail class covers The NailYaNista’s basics to achieve a solid, acrylic foundation. We will cover prep, shaping, acrylic application, & more.

11:35am - 1:30pm

Room 2

Kendra Timmons

Managing Your Clients Hair Loss Behind The Chair

It’s not uncommon to see clients sit in your chair with hair loss, but do you know how to recognize what you’re seeing? Are you confident in having “that“ conversation with them as to what they’re experiencing and what can be done about it? Let’s take a look into Trichology to understand what’s happening to your clients hair and why. You will definitely leave with more confidence as well as information, education and resources that will help you effectively begin managing your clients hair loss behind the chair in no time!! FREE GIFT to all attendees!!

10:00am - 11:30am

Room 2

Kevin Johnson
The Professor

Elite Grooming

In this class we will be discussing the Barber profession as a whole. Also you will learn how to add on additional services to increase your ticket like neck and shoulder massages. These also are additional client incentives.

11:35am - 1:30pm

Room 1

Amesiah Thomas

The Portfolio To Mastering Your Craft of “Working Smarter Not Harder!”

The overall concept of my class is to simple enlighten you on how to master “working smarter not harder!”

The question is are “You ready to master the assignment of mastering the balance of making money with less time in the salon? Are you ready to stop the revolving door of new clientele and understand the value of regular clientele? Are you ready to stand firm on the value of your craft, and stop selling yourself short by offering specials or discounts? Truth and a known fact is that “people pay for what they want and that is professional quality of service they receive and you provide!” Are you ready to enjoy the fruits of labor, and the freedom to live life, making memories of your own or with your family, instead of allowing your craft or clientele to suck the life out of you while they enjoy it, and you’re their #Hashtag on the photo?

Join me in “Mastering The Portfolio of Your Craft, Money, Time and Freedom to simply enjoy life!”

1:35pm - 3:30pm

Room 4

Topazia Gabriel

Hair and Health Collision Course

How dose food help with hair loss?

Food gives the body the required vitamins and minerals needed for overall health. Hair loss has became increasingly common amongst men and women. This is only one sign of vitamin and mineral deficiency. Let's talk about the good and bad carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals for our best health. It's time to fix the issues from the inside out!!

10:00am - 11:30am

Room 4