What is the International Beauty Show?
Who is allowed to attend IBS New York?
When's the next show and where does it take place?
What is the price of IBS New York?
How do I register for the event?
What should I do if I lose my ticket?
What if I need special assistance at the show?
How can I make travel arrangements to attend the show?
What types of companies exhibit at the show?
What is included with my ticket to IBS New York?
How many people attend IBS New York each year?
What classes are offered at IBS New York?
Is there accreditation for the classes I take at IBS New York?
How many exhibitor booths will be at IBS New York?
How do I get to the Jacob Javits Convention Center?
How can I request information and join the mailing list for IBS New York?
Can I exhibit at the show? How can I go about exhibiting?

What is the International Beauty Show?
The International Beauty Show is the top trade show for members of the professional beauty industry. The show is for beauty professionals only and is not open to the general public. The show’s main objective is to educate, in effect opening new doors for beauty professionals.

Who is allowed to attend IBS New York?
IBS New York is only open to licensed beauty professionals. All attendees will be asked to present a photo ID along with one of the following credentials: 

• Cosmetology License
• Salon/Spa Business License
• Business card
• Letter from owner of salon or spa
• W-2 Form
• Invoice from professional beauty product distributor 
• Student I.D. Cosmetology School business or state license
• Professional beauty association membership cards (NCA, TSA, ISPA, etc.)
• Other appropriate license(s) denoting one as a member in the professional beauty industry.
• Students attending a certified beauty school can also attend, with proper identification.
• No one under the age of 15 is allowed on the show floor or in classrooms, including infants in strollers.

When's the next show and where does it take place?

IBS New York, 2014 will take place March 9-11th. The show takes place at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City-655 West 34th Street, at 11th Avenue.

How do I register for the event?
Registration for 2014 will open in November 2013. 

What should I do if I lose my ticket?
Any attendee who loses their ticket will have to purchase another ticket to gain entrance to the show.

What if I need special assistance at the show?
Please click here to email the operations department if you need special assistance. Please specify what you will need at the show in this email.

How can I make travel arrangements to attend the show?
Click here for more information on hotel and travel arrangements.

What types of companies exhibit at the show?
All companies exhibiting at IBS New York either sell or distribute products related to the beauty industry. The 2013 show had over 500 companies exhibiting. Click here to view the 2013 exhibitor list.

What is included in my ticket to IBS New York?
Included with your ticket to IBS New York is access to all Main Stage performances, the opportunity to walk the extensive show floor and meet with thousands of exhibitors, and over 150 educational classes designed to increase your professional skills. Your IBS New York ticket also grants you access to the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference show floor, held simultaneously at the Jacob Javits Center, completely free of charge.

How many people attend IBS New York each year?
Over 61,000 beauty professionals attend IBS New York.

What classes are offered at IBS New York?
Included with your one day ticket are nail, hair, color and makeup workshops, taught by well-known industry professionals. Also available are business and manufacturer classes. The show’s legendary Main Stage offers presentations by renowned artists.

Is there accreditation for the classes I take at IBS New York?
No official credit is given for classes held during IBS New York. However, upon request, IBS New York can issue you a certificate of completion which you may appeal to your board with for accreditation. Certificates are available at the Show Office during IBS New York.

How do I get to the Jacob Javits Convention Center?
Take the following MTA subway trains to 34th Street: A,C,E, 1, 2, 3, 9, B, D, F, N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6
For driving directions, please click here.

How can I request information and join the mailing list for IBS New York?
Please click here to request a brochure and join the mailing list. Please also "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to get updated show information.

Can I exhibit at the show? How can I go about exhibiting?
Please click here to contact a sales executive.