ABS26 Digital Advance Program

ABS SHOW HOURS & HIGHLIGHTS

SATURDAY | APRIL 5

Nail Competitions: 8:20am - 5:20pm

Attendee

– 5pm

11am – 5pm

SUNDAY

Attendee

MONDAY | APRIL 7

Attendee

SHOW HOURS

SATURDAY | APRIL 18

Nail Competitions: 8:20am - 5:20pm

Attendee Registration: 10am – 5pm

Exhibit Hall: 11am – 5pm

Value Center: 11am – 5pm

THE PRESIDENT’S PARTY: 6pm

ABS GLOBAL IMAGE AWARDS: 7:30pm

SUNDAY | APRIL 19

Attendee Registration: 8am – 5pm

Exhibit Hall: 9am – 5pm

Value Center: 9am – 5pm

ABS Party at Joe’s LIVE: 6:30pm

L.I.V.E 312 by CBC: 7pm

MONDAY | APRIL 20

Attendee Registration: 8am – 4pm

Exhibit Hall: 9am – 4pm

Value Center: 9am – 4pm

BCN STUDENT POWER HOUR: 9:30am

BCN STUDENT COMPETITIONS: 11:30am

SHOW SECRETS

PRO TIPS TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SHOW!

1. Book Your Hotel NOW!

- Our hotels do sell out so make your plans now. Go to HOTEL PAGE

2. Download the ABS 2026 APP

- Plan your day onsite using the APP! Go to ABS APP PAGE

3. ABS is definitely a Party Weekend! Go with a group of your salon professional friends or beauty student friends!

- The Party is already here Saturday and Sunday Night. We just need you! It’s ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY when it comes to ABS!

- Che ck out all that Rosemont has to offer you when you leave the show, restaurants, entertainment,etc. GO TO ROSEMONT

- Save on gas and come a as group to experience ABS together!

4. What do you wear to ABS?

- We want to see you at your greatest! During the show, after show events and entertainment - you might want to go more dressy in the evening. Show up and show off! You decide.

- PR O TIP: Wear comfortable shoes during the day on the show floor. You will thank us later.

5. Take a Hands-On Class - here is what you should know.

- Don’t be late for your class. Also m ake sure you know what to tools and products to bring to it. It’s listed in the Digital Advance Program within the workshops. If it’s not contact ABS at 800-648-2505.

6. SHOP THE SHOW - Make a shopping list so you know what you are looking for as soon as you arrive!

- When you walk in you are going to be so excited. Your list will keep you focused. It helps, we’re told!

- Shop the ABS Value Center in HALL F - It’s everyone’s favorite!

7. How do you find inspiration at ABS?

- Walk up to Beauty Legends and/or ABS educators and ask them questions. That’s what they are there for.

- Look through our classes , the FREE ones and the Hands-On ones. Take a couple classes and learn some new techniques!

- Check out our TWO STAGES . The RUNWAY and The Barbershop Stage. We will have the BEST of the BEST on stage. Take it all in. Then take it home.

- Get in a little shopping on the show floor as well. You need to keep your tools fresh and ready!

Be close to all the fun by booking your room at the official show hotel.

OFFICIAL ABS HOTEL

LOWEST HOTEL RATE GUARANTEE

You can save money when you stay in an Official ABS Hotel arranged by the ABS Housing Bureau. Book your room now on our website at americasbeautyshow.com or call 1-800-434-7894 for the lowest guaranteed rates. International callers call 1-619-546-5622.

Embassy Suites by Hilton

Chicago O’Hare Rosemont

5500 N River Rd.

Rosemont, IL 60018

Room Rates: $115 - $320

Hyatt Regency O’Hare

Chicago

9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave

Rosemont, IL 60018

Room Rates: $115 - $320

Reserve today. Limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate.

DoubleTree by Hilton

Chicago O’Hare

Airport - Rosemont

5460 N River Rd

Rosemont, IL 60018

Room Rates: $115 - $320

ABS & CC Congratulates Nick Stenson’s Team for the outstanding ABS 2026 campaign photography

Hair:

Nick Stenson, @nickstenson  Cassie Carey, @cassiecarey.hair

Danielle Waterman, @daniwatermanhair

Viktoriya Yeremchuk, @viktoriyayeremchuk

Makeup:

Suna Myles, @sunamyles_mua

Nails:

Betsy Juarez: @betsymjuarez

Wardrobe:

Mary Ellen Zummo, @styledby__MEZ

Photographer:

Richard Monsieurs: @richardmonsieurs

Production:

ISP Creative:  @ispcreative

LOOK & MORE!

WOW! & WAY MORE

SATURDAY NIGHT AT WINNERS ANNOUNCED LIVE APRIL 18 AT 7:30PM!

APRIL 18

SATURDAY NIGHT

STARTS AT 6:00 PM

LOCATED IN THE ABS MAIN LOBBY AT

DONALD E. STEPHENS CONVENTION CENTER 5555 N RIVER RD, ROSEMONT, IL 60018

HOS TED BY COSMETOLOGISTS CHICAGO PRESIDENT, LORRENE CONINO & THE CC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and hair-raising excitement! Join the ABS President’s Party to rub elbows with industry legends and walk the red carpet like a true VIP.

• FREE ADMISSION

• ALL ARE INVITED

• GET DECKED OUT

• MINGLE WITH INDUSTRY LEGENDS

• WALK THE RED CARPET

• GREAT PHOTO EXPERIENCE

• CASH BARS

APRIL 19 | 6:30 pm

Starts at 7:30 pm

Joe's is an age 21 and older venue.

Parkway Bank Park is a 200,000 square-foot entertainment and dining complex that is home to 15 venues offering upscale international cuisine, live music, comedy, state-of-the-art film, bowling, big city dining, entertainment, nightlife, and family fun. Parkway Bank Park is walking distance from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Convenient garage parking is available.Parking is free with validation inside any of the restaurants or entertainment venues. Ask your server or hostess to validate your ticket for you before you leave.

SKINCARE ACADEMY

MONDAY, April

MONDAY, APRIL 20 - 9:30am - 10:30am For Currently Enrolled Beauty, Barber. Be Inspired by

SATURDAY | APRIL 18 11am - 5pm SUNDAY | APRIL 19 9am - 5pm MONDAY | APRIL 20 9am - 4pm

SATURDAY | APRIL 18 11am - 5pm

SUNDAY | APRIL 19 9am - 5pm MONDAY | APRIL 20 9am - 4pm

HEALTH & WELLNESS ZONE IN HALL B

Journey into a paradigm shift and discover a new realm of beauty at the Health & Wellness Pavilion – an exclusive addition to ABS 2024. An exclusive sanctuary where wellness seamlessly intertwines with beauty. Immerse yourself in the world of natural health supplements, guided by expert teams, and discover the secrets to incorporating supplements for enhanced beauty and well-being. Engage in thought-provoking health discussions that unite consumers and beauty professionals in a shared passion for continuous education, and an opportunity to prioritize holistic wellness.

TECHNIQUE/CEU WORKSHOPS - ADVANCED EDUCATION

HAIRCOLOR CLASSES

TEC HNIQUE/CEU WORKSHOPS - ADVANCED EDUCATION

ABS LOOK & LEARN EDUCATION IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS & CERTIFICATIONS HAVE AN FEE.

HAIR CARE, STYLING & FINISHING CLASSES

WEAVES,WIGS & EXTENSIONS CLASSES

TEC HNIQUE/CEU WORKSHOPS - ADVANCED EDUCATION

TEXTURE & BRAIDING CLASSES

BARBER & GROOMING CLASSES

BUSINESS CLASSES

NAIL CLASSES

CIDESCO SECTION USA SKIN CARE ACADEMY

MAKEUP, LASHES & BROWS

TEC HNIQUE/CEU WORKSHOPS - ADVANCED EDUCATION

ABS LOOK & LEARN EDUCATION IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS & CERTIFICATIONS HAVE AN FEE.

MAKEUP, LASHES & BROWS CLASSES

SKIN CARE & WAXING CLASSES

Cosmetologists Chicago has supported the salon professional in every phase of his or her career.

+ Nurturing beauty school students and teachers,

+ Providing advanced technical education to new salon members,

+ Offering Continuing Education Hours throughout careers,

+ Providing business advice to budding and established salon owners,

+ Enriching lives with donations to causes that affect salon pros,

+ Scholarships that give members a chance to grow,

+ Being the catalyst for lifelong friendships among members,

+ Protecting professional licenses,

+ Bringing the highest level of beauty talent to our audiences, And last but far from least

+ Producing the much-lauded America’s Beauty Show.

For 114 Years

Cosmetologists Chicago has led the industry in caring for every salon professional we touch.

Please join Cosmetologists Chicago As we continue to make beautiful history. Let's THRIVE together.

We look forward to seeing you on April 18-20, 2026, in Rosemont.