Chris Appleton

From Los Angeles to New York, and London to Paris, Chris Appleton is known for his work as a world-renowned conceptual hair stylist, highly sought after by some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, fashion, and advertising for his original and outstanding work.

Known for his work with A-list celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, he’ll share his journey to stardom and Schwarzkopf Professional insights.

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Josie Vilay

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Day 1
Day 2
Day 1
November 3, 2024
9:00 am

Doors Open/Registration/Coffee and Grab & Go Breakfast

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10:00 am

Matty Conrad: Opening Day Extravaganza

10:15 am

Keynote Speaker: Michelle Chandler: “L.I.F.T. Your Voice! What Story Will You Tell?”

10:30 am

Spotlight on Chris Appleton: The Man Behind Hollywood’s Most Iconic Looks

11:15 am

Break

11:30 am

Real Talk: Tracey Cunningham (U.S. Creative Director of Color and Technique) Shares Her Story and Advice

12:15 pm

Food Truck Lunch & Discovery Station Activations

1:15 pm

Demo and Switch With Me by Tracey Cunningham

2:45 pm

Break

3:15 pm

Keynote Speaker: Megan Blunk: “Never Give Up-No Matter What”

4:00 pm

Keynote Speaker: Ben Nemtin: “Make the Impossible, Possible”

5:00 pm

Connection Party Featuring Live Musical Performance by West Texas Exiles

7:00 pm

Day 1 Concludes

7:30 pm

Optional Pub Crawl: The Betty & El Cockfight

Day 2
November 4, 2024
8:30 am

Doors Open/Coffee and Grab & Go Breakfast

Arrive for the day and get settled—the second half of your adventure is about to begin!

9:00 am

Matty Conrad & Michelle Chandler: Thank You Message

9:30 am

Breakout Sessions (Transportation Provided to Offsite Locations)

10:00 am

    • Attendees can select one session from the morning 10 am group and one from the 2:30 pm afternoon group to attend
      • Please note that there is one business session and four Hands-On sessions in each group
      • The Hands-On sessions are for stylists only
      • The capacity for each Hands-On session is 40 attendees
      • Sessions are first-come, first-served
      • Please note that there are three (3) venues (Distribution Hall, Assembly Hall or Inn Cahoots) for this event
      • An Austin-inspired lunch will be served at the end of each morning session
    • Building Brand Loyalty with Johnny Cupcakes (@johnnycupcakes) at Distribution Hall
      • Uncover the game-changing brand-building secrets from Johnny Cupcakes, the mastermind behind a globally beloved brand. This class is your ticket to transforming your brand and your business—don’t miss out on the chance to learn from the best in the industry!
    • Full Throttle Blonding with Carly Zanoni (@the.blonde.chronicles) at Assembly Hall
      • Have you ever intended to just do a maintenance/retouch appointment and accidentally eliminated all dimension, completely over foiled and added way more blonde than you intended to? Let Carly share Full Throttle Blonding, one of her favorite and most impactful foil placements—minimal foils but placed strategically for the right pops where needed!
    • Ribbon Lights with Patricia Nikole (@paintedhair) at The Hanger at Distribution Hall
      • Learn how to create a multidimensional, signature lived-in blonde look that you can take back and use on your clients! The results will be a time-saving and gorgeous outcome every time!
    • Water Paint Pastel Color Toning Technique with Josie Vilay (@josievilay) at Assembly Hall
      • Learn how to create a Water Paint Toning Technique! This application harmonizes soft pastel tones together, leaving a soft, beautiful pearl result. This is great to try on clients who like a little dimension to their toners.
    • Wig Believe with Brendnetta Ashley (@edgybgirl) at Inn Cahoots
      • Ever been curious about how to color wigs and extensions? From selecting the right starting color to properly toning, this class will detail how to color wigs and extensions for a natural look.

Please note: The Schwarzkopf Professional hands-on training will focus on placement, not finishing.

TOOL LIST: Schwarzkopf Professional will provide a mannequin head, tripod, color bowls & brushes, foils, working product, and towels.

PLEASE BRING: 10 sectioning clips, 2 rat tail combs, cutting combs, wide tooth comb, applicator board (if desired), spray bottle, and any other essentials you can't work without.

OPTIONAL TOOLS: Shears, brushes, clips, and combs.

11:30 am

Salon Business & Trends Segment at Distribution Hall

2:00 pm

  • Patricia Nikole (@paintedhair) Demonstration at Distribution Hall
    • Watch Patricia demonstrate her favorite salon techniques, then take a moment to learn how this influencer built her brand and business!
  • Foilyage Masterclass with Kat Summers (@katkolors) at The Hanger at Distribution Hall
    • Join Kat Kolors in her hands-on Foilyage Masterclass, focused on dark-haired clients and creating stunning lived-in dimension. Learn advanced techniques to seamlessly lift and lighten dark hair while maintaining depth, richness, and the integrity. Kat will also break down custom toning and formulation to achieve flawless, personalized results.
  • From a Brat Summer, to a Bronde Fall with Carlos Rojas (@colorbycarlos) at Assembly Hall
    • Beautifully blended color is so hot right now and what better way to achieve this look than with high lift color. Join Carlos as he navigates you through the, at times confusing, land of high lift color. Does Carlos weave, slice, or back comb? What’s his placement? Does he root smudge or shadow? Learn the answers to all these questions.
  • Full Throttle Blonding with Carly Zanoni (@the.blonde.chronicles) at Assembly Hall
    • Have you ever intended to just do a maintenance/retouch appointment and accidentally eliminated all dimension, completely over foiled and added way more blonde than you intended to? Let Carly share Full Throttle Blonding, one of her favorite and most impactful foil placements—minimal foils but placed strategically for the right pops where needed!
  • Wig Believe with Brendnetta Ashley (@edgybgirl) at Inn Cahoots
    • Have you ever been curious about how to color wigs and extensions? From selecting the right starting color to properly toning, this class will go into detail on how to properly color wigs and extensions for a natural look.

Please note: The Schwarzkopf Professional hands-on training will focus on placement, not finishing.

TOOL LIST: Schwarzkopf Professional will provide a mannequin head, tripod, color bowls & brushes, foils, working product, and towels.

PLEASE BRING: 10 sectioning clips, 2 rat tail combs, cutting combs, wide tooth comb, applicator board (if desired), spray bottle, and any other essentials you can't work without.

OPTIONAL TOOLS: Shears, brushes, clips, and combs.

4:00 pm

Building Yourself as a Brand- Candid Conversation and Q&A with Matty Conrad & Patricia Nikole at Distribution Hall

5:00 pm

Day 2 Concludes

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City Hall Events  |  838 W. Kinzie Street   |  Chicago, IL 60642

The Venue

City Hall Events is a beautiful event space located in Chicago’s popular West Loop neighborhood

Transport

Our chosen hotels are within walking distance of our venue, and ride shares are readily available.

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Our lodging choices are The Emily + The Hoxton Hotels, two properties that feature plenty of personality

City Hall Events is a beautiful event space located in Chicago’s popular West Loop neighborhood

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838 W. Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL 60642

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