Questex’s Beauty and Wellness Show (Be+Well ) New York, the fusion of two legendary industry brands will take place March 8-10, 2026, at the Javits Center. Masters across the beauty, spa and wellness spectrum will be on-hand for three days of unprecedented education, innovation and inspiration.
Be+Well's Better Education
Be+Well New York will feature robust education tracks with game-changing sessions, plus over 100 product-focused classes included free with admission. The multitude of new educational opportunities will be led by prominent artists, skilled estheticians, celebrity stylists and beauty, wellness and fitness influencers.
Be+Well 2026 Offers Access to 16 Specialized Education Tracks and Free Product Focused Education, each tailored to help develop professionals across beauty.
- Spa and Wellness Program:
- Esthetics training
- Med spa & spa technology
- Science-backed skincare
- Holistic wellness
- Fitness & human performance
- Beauty Program Tracks:
- Hands-on workshops
- Hair cut/color techniques and Trends
- Men’s grooming and barbering
- Makeup, lashes, brows and more!
- Business Management:
- Business growth and leadership
- Strategic profitability
- Client relationships and retail
- Social Media and Marketing
Be+Well education will also include Over 100 complimentary product-focused, brand-led sessions that deepen your product expertise.
Check out the full conference schedule here and free product-focused education classes here.
You Know the What, Top Industry Talent on Tap for the 2026 Show
The Show provides the chance to learn from the experts who’ve spent decades refining their expertise and discover techniques, insights, and trade secrets that will transform how you approach your work.
Here are your 2026 Be+Well New York beauty educators!
Tracey Hughes, Hall of Fame Hairstylist, non-profit founder, and GM of the largest haircare franchise in the Southern Hemisphere.
Candy Shaw, “The Balay Lama" and founder of Sunlights Balayage, Candy is the world’s foremost authority on balayage education.
Asil Simsek, TRUSS Global Ambassador and educator, Asil has a collective social media following of over 800K. He is recognized as one of the world’s leading colorists and is an international educator.
Bernadette Thompson, Celebrity manicurist and nail artist known for her innovative designs and collaborations with prominent figures across the music, fashion, and entertainment.
