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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How can I purchase tickets?
Registration for the 2011 show will open later this year. Please check back.
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.
When and where is the show located?
March 6-8, 2011 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City-655 West 34th Street, at 11th Avenue.
How can I make travel arrangements to attend the show?
To make travel arrangements, please contact Paravion:
- Toll Free: 866-364-9514
- International: 310-590-4735
- Fax: 310-649-3554
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.
How many people attend IBS New York each year?
In 2010, over 50,000 beauty professionals attended 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. Please check back for the 2010 Conference Schedule.
How many exhibitor booths will be at IBS New York?
Over 600 companies will exhibit at the show.
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.
Can I exhibit at the show? How can I go about exhibiting?
Please click here to contact a sales executive.
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