Stylists, nail technicians, barbers and beauty students looking to sharpen their craft have a packed slate of education headed their way, with Premiere Columbus offering more than 130 classes, workshops, demonstrations and competitions for industry professionals. The event bills itself as a hands-on classroom for hair, nails, barbering, spa and wellness, makeup, lashes and brows, all under one roof.
According to Premiere Columbus, the show is “the Midwest’s premier beauty education event for professionals and students,” and it welcomes all beauty-industry workers along with students currently enrolled in beauty schools. As reported by WCPO 9 News, the event is set for October 11-12 this year.
What's on the Class Schedule
The education lineup is the centerpiece of the show. Premiere Columbus's education page promises attendees can “explore 130+ classes,” with sessions covering hair, nails, barbering, spa and wellness, makeup, lashes, brows and more, according to the event's attendee information. Organizers describe the offerings as classes and workshops meant to help attendees “hone their craft and learn new trends.”
Beyond lecture-style sessions, the show notes it includes hands-on workshops, expert-led demonstrations and competitions where attendees can put their skills to the test. Those who attend can also walk away with continuing-education hours while learning from industry experts, the event states. The 2026 preview specifically promotes education built around “the products, techniques, and trends shaping the future of beauty,” with the show's own materials describing a mix of “technique-deep dives to trend-driven demos.”
Shopping, Networking and a Long Track Record
Outside the classroom, the show features an expansive exhibit floor featuring top beauty brands, giving attendees a chance to browse products, tools and show specials in person. Organizers also frame the event as a networking opportunity, saying attendees can build relationships with beauty professionals, influencers and industry leaders.
Premiere Columbus has been running for more than 26 years, with the show describing itself as having served as “the Midwest's ultimate classroom” for education, inspiration and professional growth over that span, per the event's home page. That longevity is part of the pitch for both first-time attendees and longtime industry veterans looking to stay current.
Registration Details and Access Rules
Attendees who register by October 10 can save up to $20 on their pass, according to the show's attendee information page. The event also requires verification of credentials for all attendees at the point of registration, meaning walk-ins without proof of industry or student status may not be able to get in.
Age restrictions for the event are described inconsistently across the show's own pages. One page states the event is not open to the general public and does not allow anyone under age 16, including infants, while another page on the same site says the event is not open to the general public and excludes anyone under 18, including infants. Prospective attendees may want to confirm the current minimum age directly with organizers before planning to bring along younger family members.
For viewers of the Cincinnati-focused program Cincy Lifestyle, which describes itself as an original local lifestyle show focused on informative, useful and entertaining content and covers community organizations, businesses and happenings around the Greater Cincinnati area, the show is hosted weekdays at 10 a.m. on WCPO 9 by Michelle Hopkins.
