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BTC “ON TOUR” Live Education in Chicago—Here’s What You Need To Know!
Hey Midwest friends, YOU'RE NEXT...and no, this isn't an April Fool's Day joke! BTC is traveling "ON TOUR" and our next stop is Chicago on Monday, April 1 (our hometown, obvi!). We're taking over Park West, one of Chi-town's coolest music venues, for one day only and bringing some of your favorite social influencers, top industry educators and celebrity hairdressers with us.
What You'll Learn:
Here’s what you can expect—five hours of live hair education with audience participation on balayage, blondes, cutting, texture, styling…
Experience BTC Founder and Creative Director Mary Rector's powerful insights from 22 years in the industry.
@marybehindthechair
Level up your short haircutting expertise with insights from the Victory Barber & Brand™ team—Matty Conrad, Mark Bustos and more.
@mattyconrad, @markbustos +2
Unlock the secrets to this year's hottest haircuts with insights from the ARC™ Scissors Team as they break down four signature cuts.
@chrisjones_hair, @brianacisneros +2
Reignite your flame with real truths from BTC’s Founder Mary Rector.
@marybehindthechair
Celebrity stylist Chris Appleton shares his A-list styling secrets and step-by-step tutorials to recreate iconic looks for your clients.
@chrisappleton1
Master warm, dimensional sunset brunettes with Daniel Mora and Dean Roybal.
@danielmbeauty, @deanroybal
Learn to turn hair trends into profit with BTC's Editorial Director Steph Bong.
@yourgirlsteph, @btc_ontour
Create seamless, high-impact, low-maintenance luxury color with Larisa Love’s blending and ombré techniques.
@larisadoll
