Beauty Events in Dallas

Dallas has a strong and varied beauty calendar, with aesthetics and skincare leading the way and barbers getting their own night in the spotlight.

April is the busiest month. ICES Dallas brings skincare and spa professionals to the Hilton Anatole for education and a trade show, and the ASLMS Annual Conference follows at the same hotel a few days later, gathering laser and aesthetic medicine specialists for conferences, education and an exhibition. In late summer, Aesthetic Next takes over the Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center with several days of learning and business sessions for aesthetics and skin professionals. Barbercon Dallas, usually held each September at Gilley's, adds a lively mix of competitions, awards, education and a trade floor for barbers and stylists. With two airports and plenty of hotels, the city is simple to reach and easy to plan around.

Every beauty event in Dallas is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can find the right show and plan your visit.

Getting there

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is one of the largest airports in the world, and Dallas Love Field is closer to the city centre. The Hilton Anatole is in the Design District, a short drive from downtown. Gilley's is in the South Side area near downtown, and the Loews Arlington is in Arlington's entertainment district between Dallas and Fort Worth. Most visitors travel by car or rideshare.

Where to stay

For the April conferences, staying at the Hilton Anatole puts you right inside the venue. Downtown and Uptown are good bases for Barbercon, and the Loews Arlington and nearby hotels suit Aesthetic Next.

Tips for Dallas events

• ICES Dallas, ASLMS and Aesthetic Next are trade only, so bring proof of your profession or licence.
• If you work in aesthetics, plan a longer stay in April to cover both conferences at the Hilton Anatole.
• Distances in the Dallas area are large, so allow plenty of travel time between venues.
• Late summer is very hot, so dress for the heat at Aesthetic Next.