Meet past educators that have taught previous Beacon classes!
2024 Class
Beacon Student Program
Congratulations to the Beacon Class of 2024! Our top beauty students will gather in June at Premiere Orlando to gain career insights from beauty leaders and network with owners from the most prestigious salons across the US.
June 1-3, 2024 | Premiere Orlando
June 1-3, 2024 | Premiere Orlando
Congratulations to the Beacon Class of 2024! We look forward to seeing you at Premiere Orlando from June 1-3, 2024. Check out your classmates and share your exciting news on social!
MEET YOUR HEROES
Get ready to meet icons like Geno Stampora and Sam Villa! The class of 2024 will meet and learn from Fallyn Mireault, Cole Thompson, Shaun Brezanin, Elizabeth Faye, and more!
WE HAVE
YOUR BACK
The Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation is offering travel grants of up to $250 per person for the first 100 people who apply. This travel grant helps students cover travel expenses to Beacon, including but not limited to: hotel, airfare, meals, ground transportation, and parking. We want all students to feel like they can advance their career without feeling financially overwhelmed.
Application deadline: June 30, 2024
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
BONUS EXPERIENCES
MEET & HEAR FROM
TOP BRANDS IN THE INDUSTRY
Get excited to talk to the brands you admire most! Beacon helps you realize your dream of getting to meet and interact with the biggest brands in the industry, allowing you to make connections that can change the course of your career.
FREE TICKETS TO
NAHA & PREMIERE
Watch the top artists in the industry receive their awards at the 35th annual North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA). Walk the show floor at Premiere Orlando, the largest beauty show in the United States!
TAKE HOME
$1,000+ IN PRODUCTS
Who doesn’t love FREE products from the best brands in the industry?! Bring an extra suitcase (literally!) so you have room to bring back TWO swag bags filled with products from our Beacon and NAHA sponsors.
JOIN US AT
PREMIERE
Enhance your Premiere experience with Beacon pop-ups! From panels with top industry professionals to tips on how to accelerate your career, and insights on how to turn your skills into cash, you won’t want to miss these FREE events. For more information, reach out to Emily at beacon@hijodesign.com
CALLING ALL
BEACON ALUMNI
Share your knowledge and expertise with emerging talent! Give back to Beacon and support our industry by becoming a mentor.
Past Beacon Educators
MICHELLE O’CONNOR
Five-time NAHA Winner, Matrix Global Artistic Director.
MICHAEL DEVELLIS
Owner of the Powder Group and On-Makeup Magazine.
JOHN MOSLEY
NAHA 2022 Educator of the Year Winner, CEO Popular Nobody Brand.
JAMAL EDMONDS
NAHA 2022 Texture Winner, Owner Lamaj in the City.
Beacon Alumni
Previous Beacon students who now lead the industry!
JALIA PETTIS
NAHA 2022 Makeup Artist of the Year Winner, Educator, Owner of 3Jay Productions.
ELIZABETH FAYE
NAHA 2022 & 2023 Educator of the Year Finalist, Business Coach, CEO of Hair Love University.
FALLYN MIREAULT
Color & Extension Specialist, Stylist at Samuel Cole Salon.
GINA BIANCA
Educator, Business Coach, Owner of The Network Salon.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Your future is now!
Join the Professional Beauty Association and continue to strengthen your career! LBBET乐博 offers memberships catered to the needs of students including exclusive scholarships and business and technical classes.
You’re in good company
PAST BEACON SPONSORS
BECOME A
SPONSOR
LBBET乐博’s Beacon is an elite program for students that provides a unique opportunity to gain career insights from leading influencers, and network with the most prestigious salons across the US. If you are looking to connect your brand with the industry’s future leaders, contact us about a Beacon Student Program sponsorship!