We all know that the behind the chair daily grind can get a little grindy. This is why a Hair-venture is a must at least once a year in order to get a little sparkle back in your chair. You need it and your clients and salon team will thank you for it. We always say going to a hair...

When we decided to make ARROJO Expo a huge focus during our Chicago beauty weekend it was because we wanted to be at an event that celebrated hairdressers.  We wanted to be with our favorite people in this industry… our family… people that focus on the craft and care about...

Even though we are California girls and shiver at temperatures in the mid-50′s,  we are headed to America’s Beauty Show in Chicago this weekend to brave the snow!   Typically at a show, we immerse ourselves in education all day because the thought of missing an incredible class...

Obviously, we LOVE the classes and products at ISSE Long Beach,  but one of the best parts of this show is that it is an experience weekend.  Not only are you sharpening your skills with advanced education, but all the hairdressers you have been stalking for months are in one location. This...

The Hair Nerds are headed to ABS Chicago!  While we weren’t originally planning on attending .. we booked flights as soon as we saw the ARROJO Expo announcement.   We love education and products at shows, but our favorite part of a hair show is truly the hairdresser community coming...

Sunday morning began far too early after Saturday night’s Power Point shenanigans, but isn’t that how it always goes?  We have traveled enough as a trio to make Carrie set her alarm for an hour earlier than everyone else! So while she rocks out to Pandora and does her makeup,...

The best times at a show are often found in the hotel after the convention center has closed.  We have maintained that you should attend all 3 days of ISSE Long Beach if at all possible forever.  The reason is a lifetime of entertainment is packed into this 3 days weekend.  In fact,  we...

You have been counting down the weeks until the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA for months, but now that the show is nearing you are starting to panic.  With over 40,000 attendees,  it is easy to get overwhelmed… Fear not, our hair loving friends… The Hair Nerds...

ISSE Long Beach, Jan. 26-28, 2013; Long Beach Convention Center It is EXACTLY one month until ISSE Long Beach !!!!    We adore this show for more reasons than are possible to list, but mostly because the education is killer.  If you are going to shows and not taking classes then your Hair...

 ISSE Nerd Facts More than 40,000 beauty professionals attended ISSE Long Beach The sold- out expo floor, consisted of more than 400 leading beauty brands, ranging from international beauty leaders that included BaBylissPRO, Clairol Professional, CND, Moroccan Oil, Orly, Repêchage, RUSK,...

Attending the International Salon and Spa Expo in Long Beach, CA is an amazing way to rejuvenate your passion for education and get the insider’s scoop on upcoming hair trends.   With over 40,000 attendees things can get crazy. Fear not, our hair loving friends…  The Hair Nerds...

Brenton Lee started cutting hair at the age of fourteen. He found his niche as a hair artist and enrolled into beauty school at 16 years of age. Brenton Lee has competed in numerous hairstyling competitions nation wide winning over 20 hairstyling awards.   Having recently opened his on...

ISSE Long Beach 2012 January 28 – January 30, 2012 │ Long Beach Convention Center │ Long Beach, California   What is ISSE? The West Coast’s biggest and best beauty event! ISSE Long Beach is pretty much the kick off to the professional beauty show season.  Produced by the Professional...