BEYOND THE CHAIR
CONFERENCE 2025
The Beyond the Chair Conference is about learning the tools you need for success from behind the chair and beyond. Learn how to be a multi-talented, multi-faceted, money-making stylist or barber that becomes a change-maker and influencer in your city and beyond.
Charlotte, North Carolina
21st - 23rd June 2025
Think Beyond
It's time to stop working from style to style. Working from behind-the chair is exhausting.
Are you ready to start planning your life and your business beyond the chair?
Beauty
Hands-On Workshops on Color, Cutting, Natural Hair, and Barbering, Makeup, and more will be available
Business
Get brand development tools in marketing, money/budgeting, and salon management.
Health
Learn practical tips for creating work-life balance as an entrepreneur.
Wealth
Learn from industry leaders on wealth creation from behind the chair.
WHY COME?
WE'RE DIFFERENT
This conference isn't just about the hottest style or the latest trends in the industry. Our goal is to educate stylists and barbers about how to use their knowledge and unique skills to go beyond the chair.
SMALL CLASS SIZES
Get the attention you need in hands-on workshops with our ratio of 1 Educator per 10 students
VARIETY OF SESSIONS
Explore a variety of topics ranging from styling to business development, marketing, and real estate.
HOST HOTEL
We have host hotels that offer a special rate per night for people attending the conference.
MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay for your education upfront or on an easy payment plan to manage your cash flow
SUCCESS-ORIENTED
This event is committed to the future success of the professional cosmetologist and barbers
MEALS INCLUDED
Dinner Saturday & Sunday
Lunch Sunday & Monday
WHAT TO EXPECT
Day to day schedule for the 2025 edition.
21 JUNE 2025
SATURDAY
11:00 AM - Check-In (Registration Opens)
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Workshop #1
4:30 PM - 5:45 PM Cocktail Reception: Hors D'ouvres
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Evening Kick-Off Celebration Theme: Rep your Salon or School!
22 JUNE 2025
SUNDAY
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Mike & Mona Morning Motivation
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM First Session - Hands-On Classes
11:40 AM - 1:40 PM Second Session- Hands-On Classes
1:40 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch Break
2:45 PM - 4:45 PM Third Session - Hands-On Classes
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Atrium Sales
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM Themed Gala (Offsite)
23 JUNE 2025
MONDAY
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Atrium Sales
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Hands-On Classes
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hands-On Classes
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Business Class
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Lunch (to go) - Departure
Our Classes
Below you'll find the list of the 2024 Edition. The 2025 Edition classes will be released in March 2025.
Scale to Six-Figures: Business Building Strategies
Color Theory and Application
Guide to Locs: Crafting from the Start
Trendsetter
Barber Basics
Eyebrow? How?: Mastering the Angles and Shapes
Crowning Glory: Hairstyling Solutions for Alopecia
Master the Shear
Mastering Loc Styling (Advanced)
Twistology
Elevate the Texture: Natural Updos
Fading Mastery: Elevate Your Barbering Skills
Real Estate Intensive
Not Just a Pretty Blonde
Bouncing Bobs
Crowning Glory: Hairstyling Solutions for Alopecia (EXPRESS)
Business of Barbering
Flash Forward - Hardpress Studios
Silkiest Silk Press
Polished Pixies
Eyelash Extensions Mastery
Runway Ready
Technology Tools to Boost your Business
Advanced Color Placement & Techniques
Take It Back to the 90's
Show me the Money
Becoming a Braid Boss
Vixen Sew-In Mastery: Techniques for Seamless Extensions
Eyebrow? How?: Mastering the Angles and Shapes
How to Use Canva
Deep Dive into Waves
Sassy to Princess: Short to Long Hair Transformations
Canvas to Glam: Makeup Mastery 101
Vows & Bridal Crowns
Hair Prep Mastery: Hydrating Textured Hair
Advanced Barbering: Diverse Styles
Traditional Sew In: Sewn-In Classics: Mastering the Flip-Over Method
Roller Sets are Back in Trend
Learn to Sculpt: Introduction to Body Contouring and Toning
Complete Classes & Sessions Schedule
Make plans to arrive on Saturday morning after 11 AM to have plenty of time to enjoy the event from the beginning.
Here you'll see the 2024 class schedule. 2025 schedule will be realeased in March 2025.
Registration Options
All registration packages can be paid in full or on a payment plan.
You choose.
Do you have VIP? No, we believe all guests are Very Important Persons attending this event. You are the CEO of your business, your brand, and your future, which makes you Very Important.
All attendees will experience VIP level of service.
Do you have school pricing?
Early-Bird
If you register before August 25th, 2024
All-Access Pass for One
Welcome Package & Certificate of Completion
5 Hands-On classes, 1 extended workshop
Business Class Last day of the event
Access to Exhibitors
Themed Gala Sunday Night
2 Lunches + 2 Dinners
$749 or
$25/ x30Weeks
Price valid until 08/25/24
Standard
If you register Before Dec 31st, 2024
All-Access Passes for One
Welcome Packages & Certificates of Completion
5 Hands-On classes, 1 extended workshop
Business Class Last day of the event
Access to Exhibitors
Themed Gala Sunday Night
2 Lunches + 2 Dinners
$999 or
$50/ x20Weeks
Price Valid Until 12/31/24
Spring
If you register after January 1st, 2025!
All-Access Pass for One
Welcome Package & Certificate of Completion
5 Hands-On classes, 1 extended workshop
Business Class Last day of the event
Access to Exhibitors
Themed Gala Sunday Night
2 Lunches + 2 Dinners
$1,299 or
$65/ x20Weeks
Price valid after January 1st, 2025
Plus one Plans
Meals and Business Classes for Beyond The Chair Conference Plus One Spouse
Weekly
Easy weekly Payments
$20
x20 weeks
Business Classes During the event
Access to Exhibitors
Themed Gala Sunday Night
2 Lunches + 2 Dinners
One Time
One time Full Payment
$399
One time
Business Classes During the event
Access to Exhibitors
Themed Gala Sunday Night
2 Lunches + 2 Dinners
Testimonials
What people are saying
Meet our team!
This is a group of licensed cosmetologists that have been in the industry for many years. They are part of the Ashtae educators team and will guide you and teach you all you need to know to succeed in your business with Ashtae.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and register now for this event!
EVENT PHOTOS
Here are some of the memories from previous events
GALA NIGHT
Our gala nights are fun, fancy and full of good memories. These are some of the great memories from the Casino Gala Night in past events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few answers to our most common questions
The prices for Beyond The Chair Conference 2024 edition are as follows:
The conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Johnson C. Smith University. The address is 100 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216, United States.
The closest airport is CLT - Charlotte Douglas International Airport, located in Charlotte, NC.
You can book at any of our two host hotels:
📍 4800 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217, USA.
📱 +1 704-527-8400
🛏️ Offers King Bed Rooms and Double Queen Rooms at $145 per night.
Click here to book
Distance: 10 minutes away by car
📍 3928 Memorial Parkway Charlotte, North Carolina 28217
📱 +1 980-279-5550
🛏️ offers King bed Rooms and Queen bed Rooms at $129 per night. The final date to book at this rate is May 15th, 2024.
Click here to book
Distance: 15 minutes away by car
Lunch on Sunday and Monday and dinner on Saturday & Sunday will be included with all registrations.
All workshops and speakers will be announced by April 1, 2024. Registrants will be able to choose their sessions via the online portal after registering.
We understand cash flow is very important so we make it easy to attend with our payment plans. You can choose to pay in full or pay in weekly installments. Your card is charged the day you register, then every 7 days until it's paid in full.
At checkout, you will see the option to add a spouse or companion for the Sunday Night Gala.
There are no refunds on registration fees paid. All cancellations must be sent in writing via email to info@ashtae.com. You will receive confirmation within 2 business days.
Admission may be transferred to a different name one-time before May 1, 2024.
