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By Lauren Freas·May 08, 2026
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Use the same email and password across behindthechair.com, BTC-U, oneshothairawards.com, and Who Does Your Hair — one set of credentials, every site.
2,000 hairdressers gathered in Austin, Texas for three days of The BTC Show like we've never seen before. With a lineup of over 70+ of the industry’s best artists, we gave you the opportunity to learn from them on Mainstage, up close through Look & Learn classrooms and to meet with them in the Connection Center.
We are curing our post-show blues by sharing seven of our favorite business tips from the weekend on social media, AI, consultations, mental health and more. Keep reading to relive…
Experience BTC Founder and Creative Director Mary Rector's powerful insights from 22 years in the industry.
@marybehindthechair
Level up your short haircutting expertise with insights from the Victory Barber & Brand™ team—Matty Conrad, Mark Bustos and more.
@mattyconrad, @markbustos +2
Unlock the secrets to this year's hottest haircuts with insights from the ARC™ Scissors Team as they break down four signature cuts.
@chrisjones_hair, @brianacisneros +2
Reignite your flame with real truths from BTC’s Founder Mary Rector.
@marybehindthechair
Celebrity stylist Chris Appleton shares his A-list styling secrets and step-by-step tutorials to recreate iconic looks for your clients.
@chrisappleton1
Master warm, dimensional sunset brunettes with Daniel Mora and Dean Roybal.
@danielmbeauty, @deanroybal
Learn to turn hair trends into profit with BTC's Editorial Director Steph Bong.
@yourgirlsteph, @btc_ontour
Create seamless, high-impact, low-maintenance luxury color with Larisa Love’s blending and ombré techniques.
@larisadoll
