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This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
Join this impactful fundraiser on Sunday, April 10 for an evening of inspiration, artistry and icons

Beauty Changes Livesis celebrating a milestone 10‐year anniversary of giving back with its most energetic, inspirational, and interactive experience event yet.
On April 10, the Sunday of America’s Beauty Show, the Beauty Changes Lives Experience will take over Joe’s Live and erupt in provocative artistry, disruptive design and celebration as the industry reunites. Join a guest list of beauty icons and next‐gen talent for cocktails, experience stations, and a high‐fashion runway show celebrating the journey of a professional’s career – all while giving back.
The Beauty Changes Lives Experience is respected as one of the professional beauty industry’s most generous evening. Beauty Changes Lives is a non‐profit organization dedicated to empowering and equipping the next generation of beauty professionals by providing valuable resources, scholarships, education, and mentorship opportunities. In a time when it’s never been more important to support the industry, all proceeds raised from the Beauty Changes Lives Experience will go to changing the lives of beauty professionals. In 2021, the organization raised over $700k in scholarships, and has awarded over 700 scholarships since its founding. Beauty Changes Lives is shaping the future of the industry.
The Beauty Changes Lives Experience is presented by Beauty Changes Lives, Pivot Point and America’s Beauty Show, with not‐to‐miss runway presentations by Floyd’s Barbershop, IGK, L3VEL3 Professional, Clics Colors, ULTA and Wella. The evening’s generous sponsors include: Bellus Academy, I.S.P. Creative, Sam Villa, Wella, KMS, Associated Skin Care Professionals, Aveda Arts and Sciences Institute, CND, Dermalogica, Floyd’s Barbershop, The Salon by InStyle, JCPenney Salon, ULTA Beauty, Qnity, Borboleta, Hattori Hanzo Shears, Halo Couture, Milady, MUD, Paul Mitchell and Paul Mitchell Schools, and more.
WHEN: Sunday, April 10 from 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Joe’s Live in Rosemont, IL
HOW: Tickets are on sale now and can be purchasedhere

Originally posted on Modern Salon

This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.

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