Don't wait, tickets will sell out!
Don't wait, tickets will sell out!
Join us on July 19th, 2026!
The Beauty Business Brunch (BBB) is the DC region's annual full-day conference experience for stylists, barbers, owners, educators, and students with education, conversation, and community built specifically for hair pros thinking seriously about sustainability, money, well-being, business, & professionalism. For four years, it's been the place where beauty professionals in this area come to do the real work — without having to travel to find it.
If You Know, You Know... and If You Don't, Now's Your Chance.
July 19, 2026 | 10am-6pm (VIP 9am) | MLK Jr. Memorial Library | Wash. DC
BBB is built around what actually matters: business, money, professionalism, and well-being. Not trends. Not hype. The kind of education that holds up when the algorithm changes, the economy shifts, or the industry gets loud with advice designed to make you feel behind.
What started as a small brunch with six hairstylists has grown into one of the DC region's most anticipated events for beauty professionals: 42 attendees in 2023, 96 in 2024, more than 140 in 2025, and expanding to 175+ in 2026.
How is the Beauty Business Brunch different from other events?
Our speakers come from inside and outside the beauty industry, bringing perspectives that help you grow not just behind the chair, but as an entrepreneur, a leader, and a person.
Our programming is shaped by the people in the room. Through surveys, community feedback, and live polling, every session reflects what we all are actually navigating right now. You don't just attend BBB, you help build it.
“This was such a refreshing experience. I really enjoyed conversing with like minded stylist in a safe environment.”
What Attendees Say…
“It shifted my mindset from seeing a cosmetologist as someone who simply masters techniques to someone who builds a personal brand, creates unforgettable client experiences, and thinks like an entrepreneur from day one!”
“It was inspiring to see our collective efforts to elevate the industry, making the experience better for both clients and stylists, and sharing our craft and passion.”
Schedule at a Glance
Full day experience · 10am – 6pm
VIP Session begins at 9am
VIP Session: Workshop, Networking, Private Q&A
State of the Industry
Inspiring Keynote (Excellence & Professionalism)
General Session (Social Media Marketing)
Financial Q&A
General Session (Business & Entrepreneurship)
Choose Your Session: Money | Social Media Strategies & Content Creation | Customer Experience & AI
🥂 BRUNCH 🥂 + Networking
Focused Panel for Owners, Independents & Commissioned Hairstylists/Barbers
Expo Activities
Choose Your Session: Benefits & HR | Meditation | Business Building for Solos
Closing Expo Party, Prize Drawings, & Swag Bags🛍️
“At the business beauty brunch, I learned how important it is to blend artistry with entrepreneurship. Beyond honing technical skills, success in the beauty industry comes from building genuine client relationships, understanding branding, and staying ahead of trends.”
What Attendees Say…
“The event offered an impressive range of engaging topics not normally covered at other events. It was also great to just hear and share different answers to the same questions.”
“Great GREAT event!!! Clearly the topics chosen were what people wanted to talk about because there were so many questions and lots of interaction. You picked amazing speakers and did such a great job hosting.”
Interested in Sponsoring? Let’s Talk!
July 27, 2025 • The Line DC Hotel • 147 Attendees • Sold Out Two Weeks Early
More than 140 beauty professionals filled The Line Hotel DC to spend a day focused on what truly drives long-term success: community, education, and shared growth.
RECAP: 2025 Beauty Business Brunch
2025 Speakers
2025 Schedule
VIP Workshop - Crafting Effective Business Strategies with Dana Fountain
Welcome & What's Ahead with Robert & Sammi
Serving & Building Community Through Entrepreneurship & Education with Herson Bautista
Bottomless Brunch & Networking on the Mezzanine
Meditation Session with Wafaya Abdallah
Financial Expert "Ask Me Anything" Q&A Session with Cindy Sentelle, CPA MST and Nicole C. Carson, CFP®, MBA
Know Your Investment Style: A Hands-On Guide to Building Your Portfolio with Confidence with Nicole C. Carson, CFP®, MBA
Expo & Activities
Leadership, Branding & Culture: Building Strong Teams + Systems with Ajia Minnis Cruz Lanham, Ashley Gray, and Diane Cole Stevens
Navigating Uncertainty: Adapting to Economic + Industry Trends and/or Consumer Expectations with Dana Fountain & Nick Stenson
Announce Raffle Prize Winners & Swag Bags
2025 Sponsors
“I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with like-minded professionals and exchanging industry stories, experiences, and tips. Hearing what others gained from the event and what they planned to take back to their salons gave me valuable insight into how my peers are also evaluating their businesses.”
What Attendees Say…
“It's fun to get together with like-minded people and talk about issues only they would understand. Good opportunity to ask the panelist with years of experience issues I'm having.”
“The warm and welcoming environment made connecting with fellow hairdressers a breeze.”
