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America's Beauty Show and Bobit will work together to fill the 400,000+ square foot exhibit floor with top brands while reaching thousands of professionals and inspiring them to come together at ABS 2023.

The 100th edition of ABS will be held on April 15-17, 2023 in Rosemont, IL.
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America's Beauty Show (ABS) and Bobit, publishers of MODERN SALON, SALON TODAY, NAILS, and BARBERING TODAY, announced in a statement a strategic 2023 partnership for the 100th America's Beauty Show, April 15-17, 2023, in Rosemont, IL. Through mutual interests and cultural alignment, both organizations will be working together to fill the 400,000+ square foot exhibit floor with top brands while reaching thousands of professionals and inspiring them to come together at America's Beauty Show.
"America's Beauty Show has a great relationship with Bobit's MODERN SALON, SALON TODAY, NAILS, and BARBERING TODAY media outlets that has existed for many decades. We share the same dedication to helping beauty professionals throughout their career and supporting their craft. Partnering with Bobit to build an even more comprehensive show for barbers, nail technicians, salon owners, estheticians, and independent stylists is a win-win for our industry. As we look forward to the next 100 years of beauty, let's all continue to lift up, celebrate and take care of our profession. America's Beauty Show is moving the next 100 years of beauty forward on a path that continues to unite us together."
— Frank P. Fulco, CEO, America's Beauty Show and Cosmetologists Chicago
The annual America's Beauty Show features leading professional brands, special events, and best-in-class CEU education classes taught by world class educators. There will be product launches and demonstrations, and for an additional ticket experience, hands-on education. In addition, the winner of the 10th season of "NAILS Next Top Nail Artist" will be celebrated at ABS!

Professional cosmetologists, nail technicians, stylists, and colorists attend ABS to experience superior education and innovation in all aspects of beauty, as well as gain inspiration to take back to their salons.
Photo: ABS
"Bobit looks forward to partnering with America's Beauty Show to bring the event to the next level, both for our industry and for the attendees. Just like America's Beauty Show, our brands continue to grow and evolve to best serve the informational needs of the professional beauty industry through the technology and platforms that it values most, including in-person events like these. We know that in-person events are a critical component in forming new business relationships, experiencing the features and benefits of new products and services first hand, and strengthening community ties."
— Brian O'Rourke, president of Bobit's Beauty, Health & Wellness division
Originally posted on Modern Salon

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