Beauty Events in Orlando

Orlando's beauty events cover two very different worlds: one of the largest professional beauty shows in the country, and a respected dermatology and aesthetics conference held at a resort just outside the city.

The year starts in January with the ODAC Dermatology Conference at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, focused on aesthetic and clinical dermatology education. In June, the Orange County Convention Center welcomes Premiere Orlando Beauty Show, with three days of education, competitions and shopping across hair, barbering, nails, makeup, skin, lashes and spa. That same weekend, the Professional Beauty Association presents the North American Hairstyling Awards, known as NAHA, one of the most celebrated nights in the professional hair calendar. Together they make June the time to be in Orlando if you work in beauty, with winter reserved for clinical learning.

Every beauty event in Orlando is listed below with dates, venues and who can attend, so you can plan your visit.

Getting there

Orlando International Airport serves both venues. The Orange County Convention Center is on International Drive, a short drive from the airport, while the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is southwest of the city, so plan on a longer drive or a car rental for ODAC.

Where to stay

For Premiere Orlando, International Drive offers many hotels near the halls, and the I-Ride Trolley connects much of the strip. For ODAC, staying at the resort keeps everything in one place.

Tips for Orlando events

• Premiere Orlando and PBA NAHA are trade only, so bring proof of your licence or studies.
• The theme parks make Orlando busy in summer, so book hotels for June early.
• January is mild, which makes ODAC a pleasant winter trip.