The esthetics industry never stands still. Every year brings new ingredients, innovative technologies, advanced techniques, and fresh ways to improve client results. While social media offers a glimpse into what’s trending, nothing compares to seeing it firsthand.
This year, ICES Long Beach is bringing together live demonstrations, exclusive education, hands-on workshops, and some of the industry’s most respected educators and brands for two days dedicated to professional growth. Whether you’re looking to master a new technique, invest in new equipment, or discover the next breakthrough in skincare, here are some of the experiences you’ll only find at ICES Long Beach.
Live Demonstrations You Can Watch Up Close
Reading about a treatment is one thing. Watching an experienced educator perform it live while explaining every step is something entirely different.
Throughout the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to see advanced techniques demonstrated in real time, giving them the confidence to apply what they’ve learned in their own treatment rooms.
This year’s live demonstrations include:
- Advanced facial massage
- Korean gua sha
- Bio-microneedling
- Needle-free lifting
- Chemical peels
- Brazilian waxing
- Brow laminations
- Lash extensions
- Hydrodermabrasion
- Microchanneling
- LED therapy
- Dermaplaning
- Head spa treatments
- Scalp facials
These aren’t quick social media tutorials. They’re comprehensive educational experiences taught by professionals who perform these treatments every day.
Learn the Treatments Everyone Is Talking About
Some topics continue to dominate conversations throughout the esthetics industry, and ICES Long Beach has built an educational lineup around them.
Regenerative Esthetics
Explore the science behind regenerative skincare with sessions covering exosomes, peptides, Cold Plasma, Carboxy Therapy, skin longevity, and advanced rejuvenation protocols. These classes focus on supporting healthier skin at a cellular level while preparing practitioners for the future of corrective skincare.
Barrier Repair
Barrier health continues to shape modern skincare. Multiple classes explore inflammation, microbiome health, eczema, acne, sensitivity, and treatment planning that prioritizes strengthening the skin before aggressively correcting it.
Acne Education
Acne remains one of the most requested services in esthetics, and attendees can choose from several acne-focused classes covering consultations, ingredient selection, extraction techniques, chemical peels, and long-term treatment planning supported by real case studies.
Advanced Facial Massage
Facial massage has evolved into one of the industry’s fastest-growing specialties. Learn sculpting techniques, Hungarian massage, Korean gua sha, and methods designed to improve circulation, enhance product penetration, and create unforgettable client experiences.
Business Education You Can Immediately Apply
A successful practice requires more than great technique.
This year’s conference includes sessions designed to help estheticians become stronger business owners by teaching strategies for increasing revenue, improving client retention, and creating sustainable growth.
Topics include:
- Membership programs
- Recurring revenue systems
- Scaling beyond the treatment room
- Building a seven-figure spa
- Launching a private label skincare line
- Finding your niche
- Increasing retail sales
- Growing client loyalty
Whether you’re opening your first studio or expanding an established business, these sessions provide practical ideas you can implement as soon as you return home.
Earn Certifications While You’re There
Many classes offer certifications, giving attendees the opportunity to leave with new credentials while expanding their treatment offerings.
Certification opportunities include subjects such as pigmentation management, acne protocols, chemical peels, head spa treatments, brow education, advanced devices, and specialized treatment systems. It’s a valuable way to continue your education while adding services your clients are already asking for.
Experience the Future Before It Becomes Mainstream
One of the most exciting aspects of ICES is discovering what’s next.
This year’s educational lineup introduces attendees to some of the newest technologies and treatment concepts entering the professional skincare market, including bio-microneedling, advanced peptide therapies, topical fillers, GLP-1 skin support, next-generation professional peels, and human exosomes.
These are the conversations shaping the future of esthetics, and attendees will hear directly from the educators and brands leading the way.
Meet the Brands Behind the Innovation
The exhibit hall is more than a shopping experience. It’s an opportunity to connect directly with the companies developing the products and devices you use every day.
Ask questions, compare technologies, experience live demonstrations, and discover products that may become your next treatment room staple. Many exhibitors also offer exclusive conference pricing, making it the perfect time to invest in your business.
Build the Conference Experience That’s Right for You
No two estheticians have the same goals, and that’s exactly what makes ICES Long Beach unique.
Whether your passion is acne, holistic skincare, facial massage, regenerative aesthetics, business growth, advanced devices, waxing, brows, or corrective treatments, you can create a schedule tailored to your interests and career goals.
Rather than trying to attend every class, choose the education that aligns with where you want your business to be one year from now.
See You in Long Beach
Every ICES conference introduces something new. New educators. New product launches. New treatment techniques. New ideas that inspire attendees to return home with renewed excitement for their careers.
If you’re ready to sharpen your skills, explore the latest innovations, and learn from some of the industry’s leading educators, ICES Long Beach is an experience you won’t find anywhere else.
