BOOT CAMP: AUSTIN, TEXAS
MAY 18, 2026 | RENAISSANCE AUSTIN HOTEL
Exciting News!
MODERN SALON Boot Camp is coming to Austin, TX!
Sharpen your skills with top industry experts in a dynamic environment.
Buy early to save big!
Early bird pricing ends April 17, 2026!
Bringing a class? We offer a special instructor bundle that includes 10 students plus one free instructor pass.
Email BobitEventRegistration@bobit.com for pricing details.
EVENT REGISTRATION
$99
$129
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
EDUCATION SESSIONS • CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
• LUNCH • SWAG BAG • SPONSOR TABLETOP VISITS • NETWORKING
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Registration will be open from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM for you to pick up your name badge!
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Grab a coffee and enjoy light continental favorites while sparking conversations to kick off the day.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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We’re so happy you’re joining us in Austin, TX! Let's kick off MODERN SALON Boot Camp! This session will set the stage for an exciting day of business building with beauty professionals.
SPEAKERS:
Anne Moratto, MODERN SALON and NAILS
Nicole Johnson, Beauty, Health & Wellness, Bobit Business MediaMEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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In today’s salon economy, raising your prices isn’t just about charging more; it’s about delivering more value. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically introduce add-on services, service upgrades, and premium experiences that increase your ticket while elevating the client’s journey. You’ll also learn how to confidently communicate price increases, position them around expertise and demand, and ensure clients see the value behind every dollar.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Hair loss is no longer a niche concern; it’s an everyday conversation in the salon chair. From stress and hormones to medication, aging, and post-illness shedding, clients are looking to their stylists for answers. In this candid panel discussion, industry experts will unpack the signs and symptoms of hair loss, how to approach sensitive conversations with confidence and care, and what service and retail opportunities exist within this expanding category.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Even if you have zero interest in pursuing a career as an influencer (wink), you still need a strong sense of personal branding. In a crowded industry, clients choose professionals who feel distinct, clear and confident in who they are. This session will help you define what makes you unique — your aesthetic, your voice, your specialties and your values — and translate that into how you show up in the salon and online.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Fuel up with a delicious lunch while connecting with top industry vendors!
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Taking care of your clients is second nature. Taking care of your future? That’s something many beauty professionals put off.
In this practical, approachable session, a financial educator will walk through the basics of long-term financial planning with a focus on getting started. From retirement savings to simple investment principles, this conversation is designed to demystify the process and remind you that building financial security doesn’t require perfection but it does require action.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Something stylish is coming! We’re putting the finishing touches on this session. Check back soon for the full details.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Pause, chat, and explore! This is your time to mingle with friends, meet new people, and visit the sponsors who help make this event possible.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Social media can feel overwhelming, time-consuming and sometimes discouraging but it doesn’t have to. This open, honest conversation will explore how to use social platforms as a business tool instead of a source of stress. We’ll talk about realistic content strategies, and how to measure what actually matters. Whether you love social or secretly resent it, you’ll gain practical insight on turning your digital presence into something that supports your bookings, your brand and your sanity.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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In this 30-minute panel, working educators share an honest look at how they combine working in the salon with teaching others. You’ll hear about the different paths into education, from local classes to brand partnerships, and some of the practical lessons they learned along the way.
We’ll touch on:
How to determine what you could teach
What is being ‘overtaught’ and what skills need to be addressed in the industry
How to pitch yourself to brands, trade shows, etc.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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Real strategies from working pros to prevent burnout and protect profit. Hear how they handle no-shows, price increases, unrealistic expectations, and imposter syndrome. Leave with a boundary checklist and three ready-to-use scripts.
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
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We’re wrapping up in style! Join us for our closing remarks followed by a complimentary champagne toast provided by MY SALON Suite. It’s the perfect moment to celebrate the day’s highlights, honor our community, and toast to what’s next. Cheers to beauty, brilliance, and bold new beginnings!
Sponsor: MY SALON Suite
MEETING ROOM: Bluebonnet
PROGRAM INFO
MONDAY • MAY 18, 2026
MEET THE SPEAKERS
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ANNE MORATTO
DIRECTOR OF BRAND CONTENT STRATEGY
MODERN SALON & NAILS
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NICOLE JOHNSON
DIGITAL CONTENT STRATEGIST
BBM BEAUTY, HEALTH & WELLNESS
LOCATION INFO
MODERN SALON Boot Camp: Austin, TX will take place at the Renaissance Austin Hotel.
Hotel Accomodations for SALON WEEK 2026 are now available.
9721 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78759
Discount Rate: $219.00/ night + taxes & fees
Telephone: +1 800-468-3571 and reference SALON WEEK 2026
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The deadline to reserve a hotel room in the SALON WEEK 2026 discounted hotel block is April 23, 2026
All reservations must be received by April 23, 2026, to guarantee availability and discounted room rates. After this date, reservations will be made based on availability and hotels may charge higher rates. When booking your hotel accommodations, you must provide a valid credit card number to guarantee payment.
Questions or Special Requests? Please contact Marriott Reservations at +1 800-468-3571 and reference SALON WEEK 2026. Special requests are not guaranteed.
RESERVATIONS
>> Book - Modify - Cancel Online <<
Telephone: Marriott Reservations at +1 800-468-3571 and reference SALON WEEK 2026
All reservations must be received by April 23, 2026, to guarantee availability and conference rates. After this date, reservations will be made based on availability and hotels may charge higher rates.
Deposit: All reservation requests must be accompanied by a credit card guarantee for each room reserved.
Attendee Cancellations & Changes: Please contact Marriott Reservations at 800-468-3571
POACHING & PIRACY - BE AWARE!
Hotel piracy is when companies and groups who ARE NOT affiliated with SALON WEEK (Data-Driven Salon Summit, SALON TODAY 200 Celebratory Dinner & Awards Ceremony, MODERN SALON Boot Camp, and The FiLL Conference) contact you to book hotels in the SALON WEEK conference block. Bobit Business Media and our affiliate events are the ONLY entities that will share housing information with your. Booking through Marriott Reservations, ensures you will be working with a reputable company, that your credit card information is secure, and that you will benefit from all services provided to conference attendees at the official hotels. Reservations made through any agency other than Marriott Reservations will be at your own risk.
Companies that contact attendees and exhibitors with fraudulent offerings of hotel rooms at significant discounts are commonly referred to as “housing pirates” or “housing poachers.” These companies often misrepresent themselves by illegally using the SALON WEEK, Data-Driven Salon Summit, SALON TODAY 200, MODERN SALON Boot Camp, and The FiLL Conference logo. Lured by highly attractive rates, exhibitors and attendees fall prey to these imposters losing significant deposits, discovering hidden costs, credit cards charged in full at the time of reservation, or not providing the hotel reservations promised.
If you are contacted by anyone other than Bobit Business Media and Qnity, please contact Bobit Business Media Events at bobiteventregistration@bobit.com
SPONSORS
DIAMOND
PLATINUM
GOLD
SWAG
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Registration refunds are not guaranteed and are subject to show management approval. Requests must be made in writing and received by MODERN SALON Boot Camp, c/o Bobit, PO Box 2703, Torrance, CA 90509, Email: BobitEventRegistration@bobit.com, no later than April 17, 2026, for MODERN SALON Boot Camp: Austin, TX.
A $50 cancellation fee will be applied. Refund requests received after April 17, 2026, for MODERN SALON Boot Camp: Austin, TX will not qualify for a refund.
After April 17, 2026, for MODERN SALON Boot Camp: Austin, TX, only those cancellations accompanied by a doctor's note stating a medical condition prevents you from attending may be rolled into the 2026 fall event or transferred to a colleague from the same company. No exceptions will be made for non-medical cancellations.
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ADMITTANCE POLICY
*Please note: To qualify for a Boot Camp Attendee Ticket, you must be a salon professional. Sales reps and individuals providing support services to a salon must purchase a sponsorship. All registrations are pending approval and will be audited for compliance.
By providing this information you grant Bobit Business Media the right to contact you and colleagues you register regarding your registration, as well as to receive updates on the 2026 MODERN SALON Boot Camp (MSBC) and/or updates and promotional material from our sponsors. Full payment is required. Confirmation will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration. To prevent double-billing, please register only once. This is a private event not open to the public. No one under 18 years of age will be permitted to attend.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Registration refunds are not guaranteed and are subject to show management approval. Requests must be made in writing and received by MODERN SALON Boot Camp, c/o Bobit, PO Box 2703, Torrance, CA 90509, Email: BobitEventRegistration@bobit.com, no later than April 17, 2026, for MODERN SALON Boot Camp: Austin, TX.
A $50 cancellation fee will be applied. Refund requests received after April 17, 2026, for MODERN SALON Boot Camp: Austin, TX will not qualify for a refund.
After April 17, 2026, for MODERN SALON Boot Camp: Austin, TX, only those cancellations accompanied by a doctor's note stating a medical condition prevents you from attending may be rolled into the 2026 fall event or transferred to a colleague from the same company. No exceptions will be made for non-medical cancellations.
PERSONAL INFORMATION USAGE STATEMENT/ CONSENT
By completing the event registration form you consent to Bobit Business Media’s Privacy Policy and to receive offers, newsletters and other promotional communications from Bobit Business Media and its trusted partners. You can withdraw consent at any time. You also consent to Bobit Business Media sharing your contact information with the sponsor(s) of this Event so they can contact you directly concerning their product(s).
CODE OF CONDUCT
MSBC is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, collaborative and productive environment for all event participants.
MSBC has a zero-tolerance harassment policy and discrimination based on gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity or religion will not be tolerated. Examples of harassment include offensive comments, verbal threats or demands, sexualized images in public spaces, intimidation, stalking, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of sessions or events, and unwelcome physical contact or sexual attention.
Participants violating these rules and expectations will be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the discretion of the organizers. Physical violence will result in lifetime banishment from MSBC/Bobit Business Media events regardless of fault.
Please report any harassment to SHOW MANAGEMENT immediately.
PHOTO & VIDEO RELEASE
By attending the MSBC, you hereby grant Bobit Business Media, its representatives, and employees the right to take photographs and multimedia of you and your property in relation to the MSBC. You also authorize the MSBC to use such images with or without your name, and for any lawful purpose, including but not limited to publicity, illustration, print advertising, and Web content.
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Check back for updates!
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Parking at the Renaissance Austin Hotel is complimentary for all SALON WEEK 2026 attendees that are visiting for the day or staying overnight at the hotel.
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For our education sessions, think snappy casual: stylish, comfortable, and ready for a full day of learning and connecting.
If you’ll be joining us for the SALON TODAY 200 Celebratory Dinner & Awards Ceremony, it’s time to turn up the glam! Bring your best disco cocktail attire and get ready to sparkle on awards night!
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Registration opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 18, 2026. We recommend arriving at 9:00 am to pick-up your event badge, grab some coffee and start your day with networking. The first session kicks off at 10:00 AM!
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Registration will be located outside meeting room: BLUEBONNET
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A notebook, business cards/ business QR code, water bottle, pen, and light jacket.
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MODERN SALON Boot Camp registration includes scheduled education sessions and meals on Monday, May 18, 2026 located in Bluebonnet, Brazos, and Blanco.
If you would like to participate in additional SALON WEEK 2026 programs, you can modify your registration and add on Data-Driven Salon Summit (Sunday & Monday) and SALON TODAY 200 Celebratory Dinner & Awards Ceremony (Sunday) onto your registration.
If you would like to attend The FiLL Conference by Qnity (Monday-Wednesday), please register separately here.
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Continental Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee, Water, and Tea is included with your MODERN SALON Boot Camp registration.
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Yes, complimentary WIFI will be provided. Access information will be provided onsite.
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Sessions at this event will not be recorded and will not be available on demand after the conference. To get the full experience, and all the insights, be sure to attend the sessions in person.
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You will need to book your own sleeping accommodations. We have a discounted room block available here.
Discount Rate: $219.00/ night + taxes & fess
Telephone: 800-468-3571 and reference SALON WEEK 2026
Discount Deadline: April 23, 2026
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Trendy boutiques, bold fashion, unique accessories, and killer style inspiration everywhere.Rainey Street Nightlife
Bungalow bars, craft cocktails, live DJs, and laid-back vibes. Perfect for unwinding after a day of education.Visit the Austin Graffiti Park (or local mural scene)
Color, creativity, and tons of photo ops, great for content creators and stylists looking for backdrop inspiration.Live Music at ACL Live or Stubb’s
Experience Austin’s famous music culture with a concert or outdoor show, ideal for a fun team night or networking outing.Food Truck Tasting Tour
Grab the crew and hop between Austin’s iconic food trucks: tacos, BBQ, fusion dishes - something for everyone!Rooftop Bars in Downtown Austin
Spots like The LINE, Zanzibar, or P6 offer skyline views and perfect places to toast to a great Salon Week.Domain NORTHSIDE for Shopping & Cocktails
Fashion-forward shops and chic lounges—great for stylists to trend-spot, network, and unwind.Visit the Museum of Ice Cream–Style Photo Spots (e.g., the Selfie Galleries & Immersive Art Installations)
Fun, aesthetic environments perfect for grabbing social content or team photos.Lady Bird Lake Sunset Cruise or Drinks on the Water
Rent a boat, do a paddleboard session, or just enjoy drinks overlooking the lake; a refreshing Austin experience after a long day.