The Image Expo is dedicated to providing all beauty industry professionals the opportunity to make new connections, learn about new techniques and gain valuable knowledge, in an effort to better the industry as a whole. Since 2011, the event has prided itself on being a world-class educational event. The biggest names in the industry have graced IMAGE Expo's main stage, including Beth Minardi, Tabatha Coffey, Ted Gibson, Nick Arrojo and Michael O'Rourke, and with over 200 seminars and workshops covering every beauty segment, IMAGE IS EVERYTHING. IMAGE Expo is also home to thousands of products and services presented by the industry's best companies. The event has been held in Houston since its inception in 2011. In total, there are over 500,000 licensed cosmetologists within a 200 mile radius of Houston, making it a beauty mecca.
Who is allowed to attend IMAGE Expo: Only beauty industry professionals and students are allowed to attend. Attendees are required to present identification showing that they are a member of the beauty industry. Accepted forms of I.D. are: • Salon/Spa Business License denoting salon/spa ownership • Cosmetology Nail Technician, Esthetician, Message Therapist License including International Licenses • Cosmetology School Business, State License or School ID Card • Other appropriate license(s) denoting you as a member of the professional beauty industry • Business card from the legitimate salon with your name imprinted on it • Letter from owner of salon/spa on certified letterhead (including owner’s business card) • Invoice from professional beauty product distributor/manufacturer • Student ID or letter from Certified Instructor on School Letterhead
When you decide to participate with IMAGE Expo you are provided with priceless company promotion well before the event. Your company will be promoted via… • The Show Website: imageexpo.com which receives thousands of hits per month! • Your logo listed in Show Preview Guides, the Official Show Directory, and direct mail sent to hundreds and thousands of potential attendees • IMAGE Expo provides every exhibitor the opportunity to present education at the show, which other shows do not • Exhibitors are provided with access to the IMAGE logo and a number of other marketing materials to help promote your presence at the show