• HAIR POP AND PALS will take place in the privately reserved back bar of GMAN Tavern in Chicago. The front bar will remain open to the public, and act as extra space for event attendees to chill

• Around 15 stylists total will be featured showcasing the event.

• Said 15 stylists will be broken into 3 rounds of showcasing, approximately 5 stylist each round

• Each stylist will be assigned a designated spot within the room to work from. At the same time, about 4 other stylists will be working from their assigned space in the room. This is awesome, if you’re nervous about the idea of all eyes being on you.

• This is not a “take your seat”, quiet down, watch a power point, and take notes kind of event. This will be an open room, walk around, interactive set up for attendees

• Attendees can observe, ask questions, hover (respectfully), and move freely

• This is a casual, supportive, community focused environment

• Any licensed stylists, barbers, and/or hair creatives

• Any career stage welcome

• Have education experience? Great!
  Don’t have education experience? Also great!

• You don’t need a big following, just something you’re excited to create

• If you’re curious, experimental, community minded, or feeling uninspired; this is probably for you

*Must be 21+, with government ID, to enter venue. No exceptions due to city regulations

Nope.

This is not a “traditional” teaching event, or a structured demo. There’s no power point presentations, handouts, head sheets, talking points, etc.

You’re welcome to talk about what you’re doing as attendees approach (think of it like giving a coworker advice on how you’d approach something a client asked for), answer questions and connect. There’s no pressure to “educate” in the traditional sense

HAIR POP AND PALS will have doors at 12PM, with first round of stylists starting at 12:30. Event ends at 5PM.

We’re looking at 3 rounds, with 5 stylists being featured each round.

First Round Starts: 12:30PM
Second Round Starts: 2PM
Third Round Starts: 3:30PM

Each slot includes:
- 15 minutes to set up
- 1 hour to work
- 15 minutes to clean up

You’ll be assigned one time slot if selected. Time slot requests will be highly considered, but can’t be guarunteed

• Itching for change in the industry? This is a step forward in being a part of it

• You’ll be featured in event relevant marketing

• Guest list entry for yourself, and a +2

• A chance to share your work in a relaxed, unbranded space

• Photos and/or video of stylists showcasing, for you to use freely beyond the event

• Networking, and a really solid afternoon

• Some events charge “booth fees” to showcase. We don’t

• Some events require you to work for or with a specific product brand. We don’t

• You are responsible for finding your own model, and coordinating with them on anything needed for the event

• Your model does not need to purchase a ticket. They will be added to the event guest list

• You’ll bring all tools, products, and supplies you need to showcase. We will provide the space, power, chair, and event logistics

• The venue is 21+ only, with government ID needed for entry. Due to city regulations, there can be no exceptions on this

Not everyone who applies will be selected, but we appreciate every entry!

We wish we had room to feature EVERYONE, but for this event we are looking for around 15 stylists and/or barbers.

For anyone who doesn’t get featured in this event, we will hold onto your contact, with priority for the next one…cause yes there will be a next one (yay)

We’ll be reviewing entries with an eye towards

• Date of entry

• Maintaining variety in what’s being showcased

• Keeping a mix of voices and aesthetics

Entry to showcase closes Sunday January 13, 2026 at Midnight. However, entry may close early if all spots are filled

Regardless of showcasing, we hope to see you at the event!

Not from your showcasing station. If you’d like to sell anything, you’ll need to apply as a vendor HERE.

We will provide signage near your showcasing spot to clearly show who you are, and how attendees can connect with you beyond the event.

If you have business cards/something similar feel free to bring along too

Unfortunately, we won’t have access to any shampoo bowls to rinse color on site.

You’re welcome to showcase color, but you’ll need to independently make plans on how to rinse offsite after your showcasing round.

Have your heart set on showcasing your color skills, but don’t want to mess with how to rinse afterwards?

Suggestion… do a fun color on your model ahead of time, and showcase a cut or style day of.

Need a place in the Ravenswood area of Chicago to do said color ahead of time? Message us HERE to coordinate

LOL, dress code

Wear whatever helps you feel your best, and move comfortably

Absolutely! Anyone is welcome to submit to showcase. Please keep in mind, everyone is independently responsible for any travel fees, or coordinating required to be at the event.

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING OUR DIY EVENT!

PRESALE TICKETS CAN BE SNAGGED HERE FOR $5

IF CAPACITY ALLOWS, TICKETS WILL BE $10 CASH AT DOOR

Let’s get you an answer! Contact us HERE