IBS New York 2025

The Micro-Link Hair Extensions system is the most advanced technology of hair extensions available!  With this technique, we will show you how small micro links are used to attach tiny strands of pre-tip hair. This method is very undetectable and can be worn in a high ponytail and updos. This is one of the few hair extension techniques that do not require the use of heat, adhesives, chemicals, sewing and braiding methods. This technique will last up to 5 months with proper maintenance and care.
Justin and his team will provide everything you need to know to incorporate this skill to your work, including:

• Tools and Supplies Needed
• Hair Prep
• Parting and Sectioning Technique
• Micro Ring Application
• Pre-tipped Hair Application
• Removal Technique
• Marketing Strategies

One in four of your clients will suffer with hair loss and will seek solutions from you when they do. As a beauty pro, you should know how to recognize signs and types of hair loss and should have solutions for your clients. In this session, hair loss expert, Rodney Barnett, will explain what to look for and what options are available for people suffering from Alopecia (hair loss). This class is an introduction to trichology and will give you confidence in working with clients facing hair loss.

Highlight and balayage applications call for a variety of stitch strategies: baby weaves, baby slices, single strand and when to go big with balayage panel placement. We’ll consider stitch strategies and placement for beautifully customized color results in this entertaining and informative class.

Everyone’s locs are different, but all have common problems.  One common problem includes thinning of the hair where the loc meet the scalp. The Stitch Loc technique is the most advanced system available to combat and repair locs at the root, and Justin will share his coveted tips in this class. With this method, you will learn how to perform maintenance and also repair the roots of thinning locs at the scalp.

Justin will cover:

• Tools & supplies needed
• Client consultations
• Stitch Locing Technique
• Loc Maintenance Technique
• How to thicken thinning locs
• Marketing strategies

Join hair loss expert, Rodney Barnett, to learn to apply wellness principles to hair loss. This knowledge will separate you from the average hair stylist to an informed wellness beauty practitioner.