MASTERMIND HAIR SHOW
MASTERMIND HAIR SHOW
YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS HERE
Two days in Houston for all beauty professionals, barbers, students, and entrepreneurs
ready to find the room they've been looking for.
Two days in Houston for all beauty professionals, barbers, students, and entrepreneurs ready to find the room they've been looking for.
Two days in Houston for all beauty professionals, barbers, students, and entrepreneurs ready to find the room they've been looking for.
The Royal Sonesta Galleria · July 17th-18th, 2026
The Royal Sonesta Galleria · July 17th-18th, 2026
This is not another beauty event
Mastermind is the access the industry's been missing.
Mastermind is the access the industry's been missing.
Access to the experts you've never been able to ask the real questions to
Access to the experts you've never been able to ask the real questions to
Access to the brands you've been buying from for years and never met.
Access to the brands you've been buying from for years and never met.
Access to a room of people who get exactly where you are and where you're trying to go.
Access to a room of people who get exactly where you are and where you're trying to go.
That access brings clarity → Clarity brings community → Community brings transformation.
That access brings clarity → Clarity brings community → Community brings transformation.
And the transformation is bigger than your business. Because before your situation changes, you have to change.
That's what Mastermind is really about. Mastering your mind. Realizing you were made for this. Walking out of this room knowing exactly what your next step is.
And the transformation is bigger than your business. Because before your situation changes, you have to change.
That's what Mastermind is really about. Mastering your mind. Realizing you were made for this. Walking out of this room knowing exactly what your next step is.
The fight has always been in the mind. We built the room to win it.
The fight has always been in the mind. We built the room to win it.
Three things make Mastermind different
Three things make Mastermind different
The same three things this whole event was built on.
The same three things this whole event was built on.
Equipped, not inspired.
Most beauty events run on hype — fire you up Saturday, send you home to square one by Monday. Mastermind is built differently. Every session is designed around the questions you've been afraid to ask online, answered live by people who've actually built it. Real pricing strategies. Real numbers. Real frameworks you can use Tuesday morning.
Equipped, not inspired.
Most beauty events run on hype — fire you up Saturday, send you home to square one by Monday. Mastermind is built differently. Every session is designed around the questions you've been afraid to ask online, answered live by people who've actually built it. Real pricing strategies. Real numbers. Real frameworks you can use Tuesday morning.
Equipped, not inspired.
Most beauty events run on hype — fire you up Saturday, send you home to square one by Monday. Mastermind is built differently. Every session is designed around the questions you've been afraid to ask online, answered live by people who've actually built it. Real pricing strategies. Real numbers. Real frameworks you can use Tuesday morning.
Real access
The conversations you can't get from Google, an algorithm, or a polished Instagram caption. Direct line to the experts, the founders, and the brand reps who actually shaped this industry — answering your real questions in real time. Access is the whole point.
Real access
The conversations you can't get from Google, an algorithm, or a polished Instagram caption. Direct line to the experts, the founders, and the brand reps who actually shaped this industry — answering your real questions in real time. Access is the whole point.
Real access
The conversations you can't get from Google, an algorithm, or a polished Instagram caption. Direct line to the experts, the founders, and the brand reps who actually shaped this industry — answering your real questions in real time. Access is the whole point.
Built on purpose
A room curated from cosmetology students to seven-figure salon owners, all there for the same reason: this industry isn't just a job, it's a calling. A portion of every ticket goes to the Unlock Purpose Fund, supporting the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs. You're not just investing in your next step — you're helping someone else find theirs.
Built on purpose
A room curated from cosmetology students to seven-figure salon owners, all there for the same reason: this industry isn't just a job, it's a calling. A portion of every ticket goes to the Unlock Purpose Fund, supporting the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs. You're not just investing in your next step — you're helping someone else find theirs.
Built on purpose
A room curated from cosmetology students to seven-figure salon owners, all there for the same reason: this industry isn't just a job, it's a calling. A portion of every ticket goes to the Unlock Purpose Fund, supporting the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs. You're not just investing in your next step — you're helping someone else find theirs.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
Access to the experts,
the brands, and the
room. Day by day.
Day 1
Friday, July 17
Beauty Pro Day
Beauty pros only. The room you've been waiting to be in.
Sessions on pricing, branding, and client retention
Content and brand-building strategy
Wellness conversations the industry usually skips
Brand activations and direct access to founders
Networking built into the schedule, not bolted on
Day 1
Friday, July 17
Beauty Pro Day
Beauty pros only. The room you've been waiting to be in.
Sessions on pricing, branding, and client retention
Content and brand-building strategy
Wellness conversations the industry usually skips
Brand activations and direct access to founders
Networking built into the schedule, not bolted on
Day 1
Friday, July 17
Beauty Pro Day
Beauty pros only. The room you've been waiting to be in.
Sessions on pricing, branding, and client retention
Content and brand-building strategy
Wellness conversations the industry usually skips
Brand activations and direct access to founders
Networking built into the schedule, not bolted on
Day 1
Friday, July 17
Beauty Pro Day
Beauty pros only. The room you've been waiting to be in.
Sessions on pricing, branding, and client retention
Content and brand-building strategy
Wellness conversations the industry usually skips
Brand activations and direct access to founders
Networking built into the schedule, not bolted on
Day 2
Saturday, July 18
Open Doors
The industry meets the public.
Vendor floor opens to consumers
Mastermind Challenge — finals on the main stage
Hands-on expert booths covering hair typing, porosity, hair loss, scalp health, and makeup matching
Brand discovery and product education
Beauty enthusiast Q&A sessions
Final awards and prize ceremony
Day 2
Saturday, July 18
Open Doors
The industry meets the public.
Vendor floor opens to consumers
Mastermind Challenge — finals on the main stage
Hands-on expert booths covering hair typing, porosity, hair loss, scalp health, and makeup matching
Brand discovery and product education
Beauty enthusiast Q&A sessions
Final awards and prize ceremony
Day 2
Saturday, July 18
Open Doors
The industry meets the public.
Vendor floor opens to consumers
Mastermind Challenge — finals on the main stage
Hands-on expert booths covering hair typing, porosity, hair loss, scalp health, and makeup matching
Brand discovery and product education
Beauty enthusiast Q&A sessions
Final awards and prize ceremony
Day 2
Saturday, July 18
Open Doors
The industry meets the public.
Vendor floor opens to consumers
Mastermind Challenge — finals on the main stage
Hands-on expert booths covering hair typing, porosity, hair loss, scalp health, and makeup matching
Brand discovery and product education
Beauty enthusiast Q&A sessions
Final awards and prize ceremony
This is who the room was built for
This is who the room was built for
The Dreamer
Newly licensed. Still in school.
You know there's more for you than a job behind the chair.
You just need someone to show you the path is real, possible, and yours.
The Dreamer
Newly licensed. Still in school.
You know there's more for you than a job behind the chair.
You just need someone to show you the path is real, possible, and yours.
The Builder
Working stylist. Barber. Braider. MUA.
You're already in it. You're already skilled. You're already booked.
Now you want what comes next. Systems, strategy, and real talk about turning your craft into something that lasts.
The Builder
Working stylist. Barber. Braider. MUA.
You're already in it. You're already skilled. You're already booked.
Now you want what comes next. Systems, strategy, and real talk about turning your craft into something that lasts.
The Architect
Established pro. Founder. Creator. Mentor.
You've mastered the craft. Now you're building what comes after the chair. Products, consulting, mentorship, legacy. You're here for the conversations that match where you're actually at.
The Architect
Established pro. Founder. Creator. Mentor.
You've mastered the craft. Now you're building what comes after the chair. Products, consulting, mentorship, legacy. You're here for the conversations that match where you're actually at.
The Beauty Enthusiast
Not a beauty pro. Just done guessing.
You've bought products that didn't work. You've followed advice that wasn't built for you.
Day 2 was built for you to leave knowing what your hair needs, what your skin needs, and what to do next.
The Beauty Enthusiast
Not a beauty pro. Just done guessing.
You've bought products that didn't work. You've followed advice that wasn't built for you.
Day 2 was built for you to leave knowing what your hair needs, what your skin needs, and what to do next.
If any of this is you, the next step is a ticket.
If any of this is you, the next step is a ticket.
Early bird pricing ends June 15, 2026.
Early bird pricing ends June 15, 2026.
THE CHALLENGE
The mastermind Challenge
Three categories. One stage. Up to $10,000 in prizes.
A live challenge that runs across both days, and the energy that pulls the whole room in.
Student Category
For the next generation already proving they belong here.
Stylist Category
The chair is your studio. This is your spotlight.
Barber Category
Where the cut, the line, and the personality all show.
Winners take home up to $10,000 in cash, brand partnerships, and the kind of recognition that follows you back to the chair.
Whether you're in the Challenge or in the audience, this is the part you came for.
THE CHALLENGE
The mastermind Challenge
Three categories. One stage. Up to $10,000 in prizes.
A live challenge that runs across both days, and the energy that pulls the whole room in.
Student Category
For the next generation already proving they belong here.
Stylist Category
The chair is your studio. This is your spotlight.
Barber Category
Where the cut, the line, and the personality all show.
Winners take home up to $10,000 in cash, brand partnerships, and the kind of recognition that follows you back to the chair.
Whether you're in the Challenge or in the audience, this is the part you came for.
THE BUSINESS GRANT
THE BUSINESS GRANT
We're funding one beauty founder with $2,500.
Could it be you?
Could it be you?
Look, we say access is everything. Sometimes access looks like a check.
One Day 1 attendee walks away with $2,500 going straight into their business — whatever they need it for. Equipment, education, branding, inventory, you decide.
This isn't a pitch competition. It's a real check going into one real business.
Look, we say access is everything. Sometimes access looks like a check.
One Day 1 attendee walks away with $2,500 going straight into their business — whatever they need it for. Equipment, education, branding, inventory, you decide.
This isn't a pitch competition. It's a real check going into one real business.
To apply: working in beauty, U.S. based, attending MHS Day 1.
To apply: working in beauty, U.S. based, attending MHS Day 1.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Direct access to the
real experts shaping this industry.
Direct access to the real experts shaping this industry.
Real receipts. Real conversations. The questions you've been carrying, finally answered by the people who actually have the answers.
The kind of access you'd pay thousands for in private consulting.
In one room, across two days.
Real receipts. Real conversations. The questions you've been carrying, finally answered by the people who actually have the answers.
The kind of access you'd pay thousands for in private consulting.
In one room, across two days.
XueXia Burton ·
@xuebru
Wealth structure for entrepreneurs
She helps beauty professionals build real wealth and the kind of structure that holds when life gets hard — before the panic sets in.
XueXia Burton ·
@xuebru
Wealth structure for entrepreneurs
She helps beauty professionals build real wealth and the kind of structure that holds when life gets hard — before the panic sets in.
Brad & Megan Skaggs ·
@beautyofwealth_
Wealth building for beauty pros
A husband-and-wife duo helping hairstylists and beauty professionals stop choosing between making money now and building wealth for later.
Brad & Megan Skaggs ·
@beautyofwealth_
Wealth building for beauty pros
A husband-and-wife duo helping hairstylists and beauty professionals stop choosing between making money now and building wealth for later.
Mychel Snoop Dillard ·
@whoissnoop
Salon suite ownership · passive income
She turned salon suite ownership into a passive income engine. A serial entrepreneur opening doors most beauty professionals never knew existed.
Mychel Snoop Dillard ·
@whoissnoop
Salon suite ownership · passive income
She turned salon suite ownership into a passive income engine. A serial entrepreneur opening doors most beauty professionals never knew existed.
Amy Ledgister ·
@3dlashandbrow
Beauty school ownership
She specializes in helping entrepreneurs open beauty schools and build profitable businesses rooted in purpose, not just profit.
Amy Ledgister ·
@3dlashandbrow
Beauty school ownership
She specializes in helping entrepreneurs open beauty schools and build profitable businesses rooted in purpose, not just profit.
William & Stefani Jackson ·
@theofficialwilliamjackson
· @stefanicarol
Leadership · strategy · mindset
Faith-rooted husband-and-wife duo. He equips leaders with strategy and leadership. She brings the makeup artistry, mindset, and tangible next steps that prove transformation is possible.
William & Stefani Jackson ·
@theofficialwilliamjackson
· @stefanicarol
Leadership · strategy · mindset
Faith-rooted husband-and-wife duo. He equips leaders with strategy and leadership. She brings the makeup artistry, mindset, and tangible next steps that prove transformation is possible.
Jennifer Drew ·
@thehairceo_
Funding · fundability · capital strategy
She helps beauty professionals become fundable. The numbers, structure, and tax filings that actually get you approved — and how to use the money once it comes through.
Jennifer Drew ·
@thehairceo_
Funding · fundability · capital strategy
She helps beauty professionals become fundable. The numbers, structure, and tax filings that actually get you approved — and how to use the money once it comes through.
Ginika Temple ·
@ginikatemple
Income diversification · global education
Makeup artist and international educator with her own product line. She teaches beauty professionals how to diversify income far beyond the chair.
Ginika Temple ·
@ginikatemple
Income diversification · global education
Makeup artist and international educator with her own product line. She teaches beauty professionals how to diversify income far beyond the chair.
Gisselle Williams ·
@queenbossbraids
Social media · content strategy
A braider who cracked the content code. Her content stands out because she brings full personality and creative concepts no one else is doing. She doesn't just post — she's built a system.
Gisselle Williams ·
@queenbossbraids
Social media · content strategy
A braider who cracked the content code. Her content stands out because she brings full personality and creative concepts no one else is doing. She doesn't just post — she's built a system.
Lineup may continue rolling out on Instagram and TikTok.
Follow @mastermindhairshow to meet the room before you walk into it.
Lineup may continue rolling out on Instagram and TikTok.
Follow @mastermindhairshow to meet the room before you walk into it.
You'll leave equipped, not just inspired
By the time the doors close, you'll have:
By the time the doors close, you'll have:
A pricing strategy you can implement Monday morning
A pricing strategy you can implement Monday morning
A clearer answer to the question you've been quietly carrying
A clearer answer to the question you've been quietly carrying
Real connections with the people who can change your trajectory
Real connections with the people who can change your trajectory
Direct access to brands you've been buying from for years
Direct access to brands you've been buying from for years
The frameworks for turning your skill into a business that pays
The frameworks for turning your skill into a business that pays
A community that doesn't disappear when the lights come up
A community that doesn't disappear when the lights come up
The energy that gets you in the door is the energy that follows you home.
The energy that gets you in the door is the energy that follows you home.
About Emryn
I'm Emryn, the founder behind Mastermind.
I built my career in this industry the long way. From the chair to the camera. From braider to founder. From doing the work to teaching it on Instagram and TikTok to a community of beauty professionals figuring it out alongside me.
I'm Emryn, the founder behind Mastermind.
I built my career in this industry the long way. From the chair to the camera. From braider to founder. From doing the work to teaching it on Instagram and TikTok to a community of beauty professionals figuring it out alongside me.
180K
Community across social platforms
Community across social platforms
10+
Years in the beauty industry as a stylist, salon owner, product launcher, and creator
Years in the beauty industry as a stylist, salon owner, product launcher, and creator
Here's what the long way taught me:
Talent isn't the problem in this industry. Access is.
Most beauty pros aren't missing skill. They're missing the room.
The next step doesn't get clearer from scrolling. It gets clearer from being in front of the right people, asking the real questions, and getting real answers.
So I built Mastermind, the room I needed when I was figuring it out.
Built on the conviction that this industry isn't just a career, it's a calling. That every stylist, barber, founder, and student deserves a real room. Not another hype event, not another vendor catalog. A space where education, opportunity, and community actually come together.
Here's what the long way taught me:
Talent isn't the problem in this industry. Access is.
Most beauty pros aren't missing skill. They're missing the room.
The next step doesn't get clearer from scrolling. It gets clearer from being in front of the right people, asking the real questions, and getting real answers.
So I built Mastermind, the room I needed when I was figuring it out.
Built on the conviction that this industry isn't just a career, it's a calling. That every stylist, barber, founder, and student deserves a real room. Not another hype event, not another vendor catalog. A space where education, opportunity, and community actually come together.
The room I want every beauty pro and every beauty lover to walk into and feel like it was built for them.
The room I want every beauty pro and every beauty lover to walk into and feel like it was built for them.
Because it was.
Because it was.
TICKETS
TICKETS
Four ways into the room
Student
$55 until June 15 ·
$75 after
For the student in progress and a vision in motion.
Day 1 and Day 2 access (general programming)
Vendor floor, challenges, activations
Digital event program
Post-event resource bundle
SAVE $20 ·
early bird ends June 15.
Student
$55 until June 15 ·
$75 after
For the student in progress and a vision in motion.
Day 1 and Day 2 access (general programming)
Vendor floor, challenges, activations
Digital event program
Post-event resource bundle
SAVE $20 ·
early bird ends June 15.
Student
$55 until June 15 ·
$75 after
For the student in progress and a vision in motion.
Day 1 and Day 2 access (general programming)
Vendor floor, challenges, activations
Digital event program
Post-event resource bundle
SAVE $20 ·
early bird ends June 15.
Beauty Pro
$147 until June 15 ·
$197 after
For the working pro building something bigger.
Day 1 and Day 2 access
Exclusive Day 1 beauty pro programming
Business Grant eligibility
Post-event resource bundle
Most Popular
SAVE $50 ·
early bird ends June 15.
Beauty Pro
$147 until June 15 ·
$197 after
For the working pro building something bigger.
Day 1 and Day 2 access
Exclusive Day 1 beauty pro programming
Business Grant eligibility
Post-event resource bundle
Most Popular
SAVE $50 ·
early bird ends June 15.
Beauty Pro
$147 until June 15 ·
$197 after
For the working pro building something bigger.
Day 1 and Day 2 access
Exclusive Day 1 beauty pro programming
Business Grant eligibility
Post-event resource bundle
Most Popular
SAVE $50 ·
early bird ends June 15.
VIP
$225 until June 15 ·
$297 after
For the pro who came for the access and the experience.
Day 1 and Day 2 access
Exclusive Day 1 beauty pro programming
Priority seating · Early entry both days
VIP gift bag
Business Grant eligibility
Post-event resource bundle
What's Included:
Private meet and greet with a headliner speaker
Hosted drinks and curated bites
An off-stage conversation you can't get anywhere else
Branded photo moment
Charging stations and Wi-Fi workstation
Lounge seating away from the general floor
SAVE $72 ·
early bird ends June 15.
VIP
$225 until June 15 ·
$297 after
For the pro who came for the access and the experience.
Day 1 and Day 2 access
Exclusive Day 1 beauty pro programming
Priority seating · Early entry both days
VIP gift bag
Business Grant eligibility
Post-event resource bundle
What's Included:
Private meet and greet with a headliner speaker
Hosted drinks and curated bites
An off-stage conversation you can't get anywhere else
Branded photo moment
Charging stations and Wi-Fi workstation
Lounge seating away from the general floor
SAVE $72 ·
early bird ends June 15.
VIP
$225 until June 15 ·
$297 after
For the pro who came for the access and the experience.
Day 1 and Day 2 access
Exclusive Day 1 beauty pro programming
Priority seating · Early entry both days
VIP gift bag
Business Grant eligibility
Post-event resource bundle
What's Included:
Private meet and greet with a headliner speaker
Hosted drinks and curated bites
An off-stage conversation you can't get anywhere else
Branded photo moment
Charging stations and Wi-Fi workstation
Lounge seating away from the general floor
SAVE $72 ·
early bird ends June 15.
General
$75 until June 15 ·
$105 after
For the beauty enthusiast who's done guessing.
Day 2 access — the consumer experience day
Vendor floor, challenges, activations
Digital event program
Post-event resource bundle
SAVE $50 ·
early bird ends June 15.
General
$75 until June 15 ·
$105 after
For the beauty enthusiast who's done guessing.
Day 2 access — the consumer experience day
Vendor floor, challenges, activations
Digital event program
Post-event resource bundle
SAVE $50 ·
early bird ends June 15.
General
$75 until June 15 ·
$105 after
For the beauty enthusiast who's done guessing.
Day 2 access — the consumer experience day
Vendor floor, challenges, activations
Digital event program
Post-event resource bundle
SAVE $50 ·
early bird ends June 15.
THE UNLOCK PURPOSE FUND
Never luck. Always purpose.
$5 from every Mastermind ticket funds the Unlock Purpose Fund. A charitable initiative for the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs who need access more than a handout.
When you buy your ticket, you're not just investing in your own next step. You're helping someone else find theirs.
That's what makes Mastermind more than a beauty conference.
$5 from every Mastermind ticket funds the Unlock Purpose Fund. A charitable initiative for the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs who need access more than a handout.
When you buy your ticket, you're not just investing in your own next step. You're helping someone else find theirs.
That's what makes Mastermind more than a beauty conference.
FOR BRANDS & VENDORS
Become a Vendor
The decision-makers behind the chair, the booth, and the brand. The students about to become the next industry names.
The founders building something the world hasn't seen yet.
If your brand belongs in this room, we'd love to hear from you.
500
in-person attendees
2,000 +
on the waitlist
180K
Emryn's community across social
FOR BRANDS & VENDORS
Become a Vendor
The decision-makers behind the chair, the booth, and the brand. The students about to become the next industry names.
The founders building something the world hasn't seen yet.
If your brand belongs in this room, we'd love to hear from you.
500
in-person attendees
2,000 +
on the waitlist
180K
Emryn's community across social
FAQS
FAQS
Real questions.
Real answers.
FOR THE PROS
FOR THE PROS
Is this just another hair show?
No. Most hair shows are vendor-driven catalogs you walk through. Mastermind is education-driven. The vendors are great. The reason to come is what you walk away with.
Two days off the chair feels expensive.
Heard this one a lot. Two days at Mastermind is built to pay for itself a few times over. The pricing strategies, the systems, the connections, the booking shifts. The pros who come first are the ones with the head start everyone else is chasing next year.
I'm just a stylist. Is this for me?
Yes. The whole event is built for stylists, barbers, braiders, MUAs, founders, and students at every level. You don't need to consider yourself an "entrepreneur type." You just need to know there's more for you than what's happening right now.
I don't know anyone going. Will I fit in?
You're going to know more people in this room than you think, and the ones you don't, you'll meet. Every part of the day was built around connection. Nobody walks in alone for long.
Is the education actually practical, or motivational fluff?
Practical. Real questions, real frameworks, real numbers. We're not here to hype you up and send you home with nothing.
FOR BEAUTY LOVERS
FOR BEAUTY LOVERS
I'm not a beauty pro. Can I still come?
Yes. Day 2 was built specifically for you. Hands-on expert booths, real answers about your hair and skin, and access most people never get. Grab a General Admission ticket.
What can I get answered on Day 2?
Hair typing, porosity, hair loss, scalp health, dry skin, oily skin, makeup matching, product selection. The personalized answers you can't get from a Google search or a TikTok comment.
LOGISTICS
LOGISTICS
Where is it being held?
The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria — 2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027. Travel and parking details sent after purchase.
How do I know this event will actually happen?
Fair question for any first-year event. The venue (The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria) is confirmed. The speaker lineup is locked. The programming is set. The 2,000+ on the waitlist before tickets went on sale aren't waiting on something that isn't real.
Refund policy?
All sales are final. Tickets are transferable to another person at no cost (request by July 10). If MHS is cancelled by the organizer, you receive a credit toward a future event.
Full refund and transfer policy available here
The first annual Mastermind Hair Show. July 2026. Houston, TX.
The first annual Mastermind Hair Show. July 2026. Houston, TX.
YOU WERE MADE FOR THIS
Your next step starts here…
Your next step starts here…
Early bird pricing ends June 15, 2026.
Early bird pricing ends June 15, 2026.
© Mastermind Hair Show - All Rights Reserved.
© Mastermind Hair Show - All Rights Reserved.