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 days. 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
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.
From an invite-only brunch to a main-stage showdown — here’s how the day unfolds at NRG Center.
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.
OFFICIAL EDUCATIONAP PARTNER, GHOSTBOND ACADEMY PRESENTED BY PRO HAIR LABS
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, GHOSTBOMD 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.
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.”
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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.
HAIR PRESENTATION SHOWCASE
THIS IS
YOUR STAGE.
An evening of artistry, creativity, and professional excellence. Salons, brands, and individual stylists take the main stage at NRG Center to present their best work — and compete for a $5,000 business grant plus curated business resources.
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Submit your registration and portfolio below.
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Top participants are selected by the panel to take the stage.
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Present live to an audience & panel of industry judges.
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Winner takes home cash and business resources valued at $5,000.
