Education Designed to Elevate
Premiere Columbus offers one of the most comprehensive education lineups in the professional beauty industry. Across two days, attendees can explore a wide range of educational classes, technical demos, business seminars, and workshops covering hair, nails, barbering, spa and wellness, makeup, lashes, brows, waxing, and business development.
Featured educators include industry names like Wayne Tuggle, Candy Shaw, Kell Grace, Danny Amorim, and Kirsty Meakin, along with programming from leading brands including Jack Winn Pro, Trionics, L3VEL3, and Precision Nails. With focused education across every specialty, this year's programming is designed to meet professionals where they are and help them go further.
Professionals looking to fulfill CE requirements will have access to classes from Monique Waters of Wu Aesthetics Academy and Jaime Schrabeck of Precision Nails, offering timely education in compliance, safety, and best practices.
To view the full schedule of education, Main Stage presentations, workshops, and exhibitor highlights, access the Premiere Columbus Show Preview.
A Curated Exhibit Floor Experience
Attendees can also explore an exciting exhibit floor featuring over 100 professional beauty brands. From innovative skincare tools to hair color products, barbering tools, nail enhancements, and software solutions, the show floor offers live demos, education, and one-on-one conversations with brand experts.
Exhibiting brands include Chi by Farouk, Wahl, JRL, Malibu C, Trionics, Johnny B, Kell Grace, Duomo Pro, Sunlights, Boulevard, Glownar Aesthetics, Hale Cosmeceuticals, Procell, Fierce Hair Extensions, Rude Cosmetics, LeChat, Izutech, Martinni Beauty, and Blackpants to name a few.
The Value Center for Pros also returns, offering exclusive pricing and event-only deals on essential tools and products, available Sunday and Monday during show hours.
Live Demonstrations and Career-Defining Moments
Premiere Columbus will host a variety of high-energy and career-building moments throughout both days. Main Stage presentations from Candy Shaw, Jack Winn, Kell Grace, Wayne Tuggle, and the L3VEL3 team will provide attendees with real-time education from some of the most influential names in the industry.
On Monday, the Ultimate Barber Battle, powered by L3VEL3 and sponsored by JRL, will take over the Main Stage with a high-energy showdown that celebrates technical skill, creative flair, and next-level precision. Barbers from across the region will compete live in front of an audience and a panel of industry legends. The first-place prize is valued over $600, and every competitor takes home a JRL Clipper Set valued at $165. It's not just about winning—every participant gets a chance to sharpen their skills, gain visibility, and walk away with high-value tools for their craft.
Registration Now Open
Early bird pricing is now available through August 21 with the opportunity to save up to $35 off the day of show price. Licensed professionals can register for $65, and student passes are available for $45. To register, click here.
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Rachel Brill
rachel@premiereshows.com
The Premiere Shows are the nation's leading network of beauty industry events, matched with world-class education from top beauty brands and renowned educators. Premiere welcomes all representatives of the professional beauty industry to meet with top brands from around the globe, get hands-on education, shop, connect with their community, and stay up to date with the hottest trends in the business. Premiere exhibitors are guaranteed to meet decision-makers from every area of the beauty industry on an exhibit floor designed to bring the beauty community together to learn, buy, and connect. For more information on Premiere Shows and its events, visit premiereshows.com.
The Premiere Shows' events are organized by USA Beauty LLC, a joint venture between Informa Markets, BolognaFiere, and the Professional Beauty Association - a historic partnership created to better serve the beauty industry. USA Beauty LLC also operates the Cosmoprof North America events held annually in Las Vegas and Miami, and Beauty New York – a new consumer-focused event launching in October 2025.
