Beauty Events in New York

New York's beauty calendar is wide and fast moving, with trade shows, makeup education, lash competitions and medical aesthetics meetings spread across Manhattan and nearby New Jersey.

The anchor is Be+Well New York each March at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, bringing IBS and IECSC together for hair, nails, skin, lashes, makeup and spa. Spring is a strong season for artists: NYC Lash Elite holds its awards and competitions in Jersey City in April, The Makeup Show iArtist runs at the end of April, and The Makeup Show NYC at Metropolitan Pavilion follows in May with education and a trade floor that welcomes the public. Barbers head to Secaucus for The HEBS Barber Games in May, while CurlFest celebrates textured hair on Randall's Island each July. In autumn, MakeUp in NewYork brings brand and product teams to the Javits Center in September, and the New Frontiers symposium serves aesthetics and dermatology in November.

Every beauty event in New York is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can find your next show.

Getting around

Most Manhattan events are reachable by subway. The Javits Center is near the 34 St Hudson Yards station on the 7 line, and Metropolitan Pavilion is in Chelsea, close to several subway lines. The New Jersey venues in Secaucus, Jersey City and Hasbrouck Heights are easiest by car or rideshare, with Newark the nearest airport.

Where to stay

Midtown West and Hudson Yards suit the Javits Center, and Chelsea is ideal for The Makeup Show NYC. If your event is in New Jersey, a hotel near the venue saves time crossing the river.

Tips for New York events

• Be+Well New York and MakeUp in NewYork are trade only, while The Makeup Show NYC and CurlFest welcome the public.
• Early May is busy, with The Makeup Show NYC and The HEBS Barber Games on the same weekend.
• Walking is often faster than a taxi in Midtown, so wear comfortable shoes.