Beauty supplies trade shows are a great way to expand your business. Trade shows allow small companies to get massive exposure to buyers they would normally never meet. These shows are beneficial for both the exhibitor and attendee. Beauty trade show exhibitors promote their products to hundreds of attendees, while attendees get a close look at manufacturer's products.

Decide what market and location is right for your company. First time exhibitors generally start with a trade show that is closest to their business to cut down on expenses and focus their market. Buyers and attendees often choose trade shows in an area close to their company for the same reason.

1. Find an East Coast beauty supplies trade show.

2. Visit a Mid-American beauty supplies trade show.

3. Locate a beauty supplies trade show on the West Coast.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Visit an East Coast beauty supplies trade show

Many beauty supplies trade shows on the East Coast are held in or around New York City, however a few are located further south in and around Florida. Beauty supplies trade shows in the southern part of the country are often centered around beauty and wellness.

I recommend: Find beauty supplies trade show information at New York City's HBA Global Expo's website. The Medical Aesthetics Conference & Expo provides beauty supplies trade show services to the medical community. Many dermatologists and other medical professionals visit this beauty supplies trade show. The Long Island Beauty and Fitness Expo is a beauty supplies tradeshow that exhibits thousands of products.

Sign up for a beauty supplies trade show in Mid-America

More and more of the Mid-American beauty supplies trade shows are turning to natural healing and beauty. This incorporates herbal beauty supplies and supplements.

I recommend: The Healthy Life Expo sponsors beauty supplies tradeshows all over the United States, including Minnesota and other Mid-American states. Read the beauty supplies trade show guide of events at Heartland Beauty Expo. Search the beauty supplies trade show directory by month or by show at America's Beauty Show for the latest news on beauty supplies tradeshows.

Register for a West Coast beauty supplies trade show

Most West Coast beauty supplies trade shows are located in California and Nevada. These beauty supplies trade shows often include seminars and guest speakers for the visitors and exhibitors.

I recommend: My Healthy Life Expo is a beauty supplies trade show with hundreds of exhibitors from around the country. Visit the Beauty, Health & Fitness Expo website to read beauty supplies trade show advice and book an exhibit space. Find beauty supplies trade show information and beauty supplies trade show services at the Global Hair and Beauty Expo.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  If your company has to travel a long distance to be an exhibitor in a beauty supplies trade show, it is beneficial to send your supplies and products ahead of time through a parcel service. Hotels will hold your packages if you have a room reserved and some expos allow you to ship directly to them if you mark the package with your exhibitor number.