IBS New York 2025: Full Schedule

2025 Education

10:30am EDT

Micro Link Fusion

Sunday March 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

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

Speakers

Justin Kace

CEO/Educator/Platform Artist, JustinKace Products

Justin Kace is CEO of JustinKace Products and the Director of JustinKace Platform Artistry BOOTCAMP. He is a well-respected, sought-after award-winning educator, platform artist and motivational speaker. He has also developed a line of educational dvds, salon programs, professional... Read More →

Sunday March 23, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
1E20

Hair Techniques & Trends, Hair Extensions

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

12:15pm EDT

Introduction to Trichology

Sunday March 23, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

1E20

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.

Speakers

Rodney Barnett

Innovations Today

Well-known throughout the country, as one of the far most authority about Trichology, Rodney has helped thousands of clients to regain beautiful, lustrous hair in his 30+ years of practicing Trichology. More than that, with his well-attended seminars, he has taught thousands of licensed... Read More →

Sunday March 23, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
1E20

Hair Techniques & Trends, Hair Loss Solutions

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

2:00pm EDT

Fabulous Foiling and Beautiful Balayage

Sunday March 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

1E20

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.

Speakers

Adrienne Rogers

Product Club

Adrienne is currently the owner of Hush Salon Philadelphia and Product Club's Artistic Director. Her ability to translate haircolor effects into usable, user friendly techniques helps build her students confidence. People find connecting and relating to Adrienne’s presentation style... Read More →

Sunday March 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
1E20

Hair Techniques & Trends, Hair Color

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

3:45pm EDT

Treating Hair Loss from the Inside Out

Sunday March 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

1E20

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.

Speakers

Rodney Barnett

Innovations Today

Sunday March 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
1E20

Hair Techniques & Trends, Hair Loss Solutions

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

10:30am EDT

Confidence & Haircutting

Monday March 24, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

1E20

Join Caliber Pro for an in depth class that will make your cutting confidence soar. Willy will discuss face-shape, head-shape and how tor create the perfect haircut for any client. He will also discuss body position, elevation and how these affect a haircuts outcome. DO NOT MISS THIS CLASS!

Speakers

Willy Hyde

Director Of Exucation, Caliber Pro

With 15 years of experience in the industry, Willy has dedicated himself to education and rubbing elbows with some of the industry's finest, along with mentoring under some of the savviest business owners. Willy has a passion for hair & education which he has. He has been an educator... Read More →

Monday March 24, 2025 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
1E20

Hair Techniques & Trends, Hair Cutting

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

12:15pm EDT

The Men’s Grooming Jump Start

Monday March 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT

1E20

Understand and master the top five tactics for successfully serving male clients and you will add a new service to your menu plus increase your revenue! You can fast track to a full book and full bank account with the information you learn in this class. By focusing on these five tips, you will shorten your growth curve and maximize your results!

Speakers

Ivan Zoot

Barbicide

You want to be a $100,000 haircutter. Ivan wants to help you.

Monday March 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:30pm EDT
1E20

Hair Techniques & Trends, Barbering & Men's Grooming

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

2:00pm EDT

Loc Stitching: Advance Loc Repair

Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT

1E20

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

Monday March 24, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
1E20

Hair Techniques & Trends, Locs & Braiding

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

3:45pm EDT

Modern Blending

Monday March 24, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT

1E20

Almost all the men’s haircutting you do will be based on blending. Learn to blend better and faster in this class. Join hair and barbering expert, Ivan Zoot, for techniques you won’t learn anywhere else. This modern approach to men’s haircutting will put more clients in your chair and more money in your bank account!

Speakers

Ivan Zoot

Barbicide

You want to be a $100,000 haircutter. Ivan wants to help you.

Monday March 24, 2025 3:45pm - 5:00pm EDT
1E20

Hair Techniques & Trends, Barbering & Men's Grooming

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

11:00am EDT

How To Become an International Educator

Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

1E20

Many talented beauty students ready to take their career to the next level have one similar question: how can I become an international educator and or platform artist?

In this class, you will learn the pros, cons and secrets to reach the next level of your career. Justin will explain how to get started, which steps to take, which resources to use and will take your questions!

Speakers

Justin Kace

CEO/Educator/Platform Artist, JustinKace Products

Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
1E20

Student, Business-Focused

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket

12:30pm EDT

The Men’s Grooming Jump Start

Tuesday March 25, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT

1E20

Speakers

Ivan Zoot

Barbicide

You want to be a $100,000 haircutter. Ivan wants to help you.

Tuesday March 25, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
1E20

Student, Barbering & Men's Grooming

Fees Free with your paid exhibit hall ticket