Presley Poe & Friends 2025 Offers a Weekend of Community and Cutting-Edge Hair Artistry

Beauty Launchpad Managing Editor Gabby Bach poses with Presley Poe & Friends team members outside of THE TEMPLE.
Beauty Launchpad Managing Editor Gabby Bach attended Presley Poe & Friends 2025 and breaks down what her weekend entailed and how this event stands out from the rest.
Courtesy of Sophia Smith

Held at THE TEMPLE: a Paul Mitchell Partner School in Frederick, MD, the fifth annual Presley Poe & Friends brought together cutting-edge stylists and brands to showcase the latest innovations driving the industry with its "Tech Behind the Chair" theme. Hosted by Hairdustry, hairstylists Presley Poe, Joel Torres, Emily Chen, Jeremy Stephens, Carlos Estrella and Jen Planck headlined the event, and milk_shake, Nutrafol, Bounce Curl, Marlo Beauty Supply, My Salon Suite, BabylissPRO and Olaplex served as sponsors. Beauty Launchpad Managing Editor Gabby Bach attended this year's event and shares an inside look at what makes it stand out from the rest. 

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