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SEPT 6, 2026 ✦ NRG CENTER, HOUSTON TX ✦ STYLIST SHOWCASE REGISTRATION OPEN ✦ VENDOR BOOTHS NOW AVAILABLE ✦ PRESENTED BY FIRSTLINE BRANDS ✦

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026 · NRG CENTER · HOUSTON TX

THE HAIR
SHOW IS BACK.

AND HOUSTON WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.

Two events. One stage. A city that does it like no other. Trailblazers & Trendsetters is the hair show reimagined, the artistry, the competition, the community, and the culture that made hair shows the event of the year.

EXPO & MARKETPLACE ✦ EDUCATION ✦ SHOWCASE

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS!

365d

24h

60m

60s

PRODUCED BY RB INTERNATIONAL ✦ PRESENTED BY FIRSTLINE BRANDS · 40 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN HAIR ✦ @TNTHAIREXPO✦

THE EXPERIENCE

ONE WEEKEND.
FOUR WAYS IN.

TICKETS

THE HAIR SHOW EXPERIENCE, YOUR WAY.

Every ticket includes the Expo & Vendor Marketplace and Main Stage programming. Education sessions and the After Party are add-ons or included in select passes.

Student discounts and Child pricing available on ticket pages.

Don't be LATE!
Here's the schedule in full detail...

VIP Doors: 9:00 AM · GA Doors: 10:00 AM · Expo Floor Closes: 5:00 PM · Hair Show: 6:30 PM

10:00 AM The floor is open

10:20 AM Opening Ceremony & Legacy Showcase

10:30 AM Live Demo: Cecred

11:15 AM Panel: Legacy in Every Lane

12:10 PM Live Demo: GHOSTBOND

12:50 PM Firstline 40th Anniversary Keynote

1:40 PM Student Competition presented by Beauty Under One Roof

2:50 PM Mastering the Brows: Effortless Shaping & Definition with LAMIK Beauty

3:20 PM Panel: The Beauty of Influence

4:05 PM Day Close & Hair Show Preview
10:00 AM Welcome to the Firstline Brands Experience

10:30 AM Spitfire Interviews: Join the Fun

11:00 AM Panel: Beyond the Feed, Building Influence That Lasts

11:30 AM Fireside Chat with Dominique Perry

11:55 AM Creator & Special Guest Photo Moment

12:05 PM Firstline Masterclass: Why Isn’t My Hair Growing?

12:30 PM Head to the Main Stage: Firstline 40th Anniversary Keynote

1:30 PM Special Guest Meet & Greet: LeToya Luckett

2:00 PM Panel: From Idea to Aisle, The Faces Behind the Brand

2:45 PM Panel: From Influence to Impact

3:10 PM Closing Celebration & Giveaways
10:30 AM Science to Shelf

12:05 PM The Business of Beauty

1:30 PM Grind Pretty: Beyond the Chair (Beauty x AI)

2:15 PM More Than the Chair: Mental Health & Wellness
8:45 AM Wig Installation Masterclass · Room A

8:45 AM Hair System Installation Masterclass · Room B

3:00 PM The Art of Wig Construction · Room A

3:00 PM The Art of Hair Color · Room B

4:00 PM The Art of Customization · Room B
All Day Live barber chairs & gaming lounge

11:30 AM Legacy of the Barber

1:30 PM Live Demo: GHOSTBOND

2:30 PM Real Talk: Shop Talk, “Fade the Stigma”

3:30 PM Men’s Grooming
10:30 AM Storytime

11:30 AM CoolxDad Workshop: Detangling Without the Tears

12:00 PM Gracie’s Corner Live

12:45 PM CoolxDad Workshop: Parts, Ponytails & Puffs

1:15 PM Gracie’s Corner Live

2:00 PM CoolxDad Workshop: Daddy’s First Twist

2:30 PM Gracie’s Corner Live

3:15 PM CoolxDad Workshop: Family Finishing Touches

3:45 PM Gracie’s Corner Live
6:00 PM Doors & Red Carpet

6:30 PM Showtime: Live Presentation, Competition & Awards

10:00 PM Official After Party

Need a place to stay?

OFFICIAL EDUCATIONAL PARTNER, GHOSTBOND ACADEMY

CLASS SCHEDULE · SUNDAY, SEPT 6

NRG Center · Education Classrooms A & B

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Student Check-In

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Wig Installation Masterclass

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Break / Classroom Reset

12:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Wig Installation Masterclass

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Break / Classroom Reset

3:00PM - 4:00PM

The Art of Wig Construction (Look & Learn)

PREMIER EDUCATION PARTNER, GHOSTBOND ACADEMY

The official education platform of GHOSTBOND — trusted by hair replacement professionals worldwide. Two dedicated classrooms, immersive Wig & Hair System Installation Masterclasses, and Look & Learn demos built to elevate the next generation of hair artists.

BOOK FOR THE DAY OF THE EXPO, SEPTEMBER 6TH, 2026

Wig Installation Masterclass
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2 hr 45 min
399 US dollars
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The Art of Wig Construction
Look & Learn
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99 US dollars
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Hair System Installation Masterclass
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2 hr 45 min
650 US dollars
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The Art of Hair Color
Look and Learn
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1 hr
99 US dollars
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The Art of Customization
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1 hr
99 US dollars
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ABOUT THE EVENT

REMEMBER WHEN THE HAIR SHOW WAS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR?

The runway. The lights. The crowd losing their minds over a flawless install. The artistry that reminded everyone why this industry matters. We’re bringing that back.

Trailblazers & Trendsetters Hair Show Weekend is a celebration of Black hair culture, professional craftsmanship, and the next generation of hair artists who are redefining what’s possible. Produced by RB International and presented by Firstline Brands — celebrating 40 years of excellence in hair — this is more than an event. It’s a movement.

MEET THE

CREATOR

Roy Butler is a Houston-born master stylist whose nearly three-decade career spans beauty, fashion, film, and competition. Trained at the prestigious Toni & Guy Academy, Roy has represented leading beauty brands as a Platform Artist, styled for film productions, and worked backstage at New York Fashion Week, including Chanel.

An award-winning competitor, salon owner, and former VH1 Hair Spectacular talent, Roy is known for blending technical precision with fearless creativity. His influence extends beyond the chair through his commitment to inspiring and mentoring the next generation of beauty professionals.

A true Trailblazer, Roy has transformed a generational love of hair into a career defined by artistry, innovation, and one simple philosophy: “I love to make pretty.”

For 40 years, Firstline Brands has been a trusted leader in textured hair care, creating innovative tools and accessories designed to celebrate, protect, and elevate multicultural hair. As a Black-owned, women-led company, Firstline has built its legacy on quality, innovation, and a deep commitment to the communities it serves. In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Firstline Brands proudly presents the Trailblazers & Trendsetters Hair Show, honoring the artistry, creativity, and cultural impact of the beauty industry while inspiring the next generation of professionals to shape its future.