Tickets Now on Sale for “From Chair to Boss™, Live!”
Salon professionals across the country are invited to invest in their future as tickets are on sale now for “From Chair to Boss™, Live!,” a one-day educational and leadership event created by beauty industry entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate Mireya Villarreal. Taking place September 28th at the Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center (Oakbrook, IL), the special event is designed to help beauty professionals elevate their careers, salon pros strengthen their businesses, and for students expand their opportunities with the goal of building long-term success.
More than a conference, “From Chair to Boss, Live!” is a movement dedicated to empowering beauty professionals through education, mentorship, community, and real-world business knowledge.
“I created this event because beauty professionals deserve access to the conversations, resources, mentors, and strategies that can truly change the trajectory of their careers,” said Mireya Villarreal, founder of From Chair to Boss™. “This industry gave me a life I could have only dreamed of. It shaped me, challenged me, broke me, rebuilt me, and made me who I am today. Because of that, I will never stop fighting for it,” said Villarreal.
In an era when salon professionals are navigating rapid industry changes, evolving business models, and tapping opportunities beyond the salon chair, “From Chair to Boss, Live!” delivers practical guidance and inspiration from leaders who have successfully built thriving careers and businesses across every corner of the beauty industry.
Attendees will gain insights on leadership, financial success, entrepreneurship, education, personal branding, retail growth, salon ownership, career longevity, and industry innovation.
The event features an impressive lineup of industry icons, educators, executives, and entrepreneurs, including:
· Mireya Villarreal, From Chair to Boss
· Sheri Doss, Bumble & Bumble
· Juan Carlos, Bumble & Bumble
· Hannah Benson, CB Collective Productions
· Chrystofer Benson, CB Collective Productions
· Elizabeth Faye, Vitality Project
· Nick Stenson, Nick Stenson Beauty
· Dimitra Louro, Malia Extensions
· Margaret Francois-Aiyegbusi, SalonCentric
· Sarah Lund, Kevin Murphy
· Marissa Lauren, Kevin Murphy
· Anna Manukyan, Beauty Finance Group
· Lisa Green, JCPenney
· Karen Gaines, JCPenney
· Lauren Terry, JCPenney
· Jaimee Harris Smith, JCPenney
· Benjamin Powell, JCPenney
· Benia Davis, Beauty Legend
· Kate Oechsle-Truesdale, Kérastase Paris
· Christopher Aaron, Christopher Aaron Studio
· Kelly Westbrook, My Salon Suite
· Penny Burns, Beauty Cast Network
· Steve Wren, Steven Brandon Hair Studio
· Dave Dolce, Tricoci University
· Nicole “Coko” Taft, Olaplex
· Jennifer Alvarez, Refined Beauty Salon
· Jamie DiGrazia, Hair Has No Gender
· Dylan Pritchard, The Nail Whisperer
· Bobbi Powell, Beauty School Bobbi
· Bryan “Junior”, DJ
From Chair to Boss, Live! is sponsored by: Hilton Hotels & Resorts, SalonCentric, Kevin Murphy, Bumble and Bumble, JCPenney, Malia The Extension Line, Keratin Complex, Marlo Beauty Supply, My Salon Suite, Olaplex, Beauty Cast Network, milk_shake, Image Studios, Professional Beauty Association (PBA), Illinois Association of Cosmetology Schools (ACS), The Vitality Project, SexyHair, Grande Cosmetics, Kérastase Paris, AIIR Professional, Level Loyalty Rewards, Framar, Nick Stenson, Pibbs, Boss Designs, Beautiful Wealth, Hair Has No Gender, Pink Pewter, ShearRings and more!
Throughout the day, attendees will hear authentic stories of success, resilience, and reinvention while gaining practical tools they can immediately apply to their careers and businesses.
Highlights include:
· Six continuing education (CE) hours
· Lunch included with registration
· Exclusive giveaways and prizes throughout the day
· Networking opportunities with top industry leaders and peers
· Access to mentors and experts from multiple beauty career paths
Dreams to Dollars $70K Challenge!
The day will conclude with the first ever “Dreams to Dollars $70K Challenge,” an inspiring live competition where future beauty professionals present their plans to achieve $70,000 or more in annual service revenue! The Dreams to Dollars $70K Challenge is in partnership with From Chair to Boss and Beauty Cast Network
“From Chair to Boss, Live!”is designed for every beauty professional—from students and emerging artists to salon owners, educators, suite renters, independent stylists, brand representatives, and aspiring entrepreneurs and more.
“Talent may open the door, but business knowledge, mentorship, strategy, and relationships are what create sustainable careers,” Villarreal said. “This event is about helping beauty professionals think bigger, dream bigger, and build something that lasts.”
With education, inspiration, and community at its core, “From Chair to Boss, Live!” offers attendees an opportunity to step away from daily demands, connect with industry peers, and return with renewed purpose, practical strategies, and a stronger vision for their future.
Event Details
From Chair to Boss Live
September 28, 2026
Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center
3500 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Tickets are on sale now.
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