America’s Beauty Show 2026 Draws Record Attendance and Delivers a Transformative Experience

America’s Beauty Show (ABS), owned and produced by Cosmetologists Chicago (CC), welcomed a record-setting 21,000+ attendees to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, on April 18–20, 2026, marking its 103rd year as North America’s largest nonprofit beauty event. From the opening moment of ABS, the tone was clear. Attendees were asked to turn to the person beside them, take a photo, and share love, a simple but powerful reflection of the spirit behind America’s Beauty Show. For more than a century, ABS has served licensed beauty professionals, and this year’s event delivered what so many in the industry are seeking right now: education, inspiration, hope, and a welcoming community. Throughout the weekend, attendees described ABS as transformative, recharging, and career-changing. On social media, many called ABS “the Coachella of the beauty industry,” while others shared that the experience renewed their confidence, expanded their vision for what is possible, and reminded them why they love this profession. “America’s Beauty Show continues to reflect the strength, creativity, and heart of the professional beauty community,” said Frank P. Fulco, CEO of America’s Beauty Show. “This year’s record attendance and extraordinary energy made one thing clear: beauty professionals want more than …