About B²E² 2026
One day. One stage. One shot to prove why you belong at the top of the craft.
B²E² 2026 is the premier barber and beauty event of the South. Held at the Bossier City Civic Center on July 12, 2026, this one-day expo brings together barbers, cosmetologists, students, and vendors for a day of competition, education, networking, and celebration of the craft.
This is NOT just another show. This is where barbers and beauties come to compete, network, and level up.
July 12 — Hour by Hour
Doors at 7 AM. Classes through lunch. Battles until 9. Here's the full run of show.
- 7:00 AM
Doors Open
Registration, vendor setup, networking begins.
- 8:00 AM
Classes Begin
4 Barber Classes (1 hr each) + 3–4 Cosmetology Classes (1 hr 15 min each).
- 12:00 PM
Lunch & Vendor Marketplace
Browse vendors, network, grab food.
- 3:00 PM
Barber Battle Begins
5 categories — Fastest Fade, Freestyle Design, Fade & Beard, Student Battle, Cosmo Showdown.
- 6:00 PM
Finals & Awards
Championship rounds, trophy and belt presentations, cash prizes.
- 9:00 PM
Event Ends
One night. Champions crowned. Legends made.
Who This Is For
Whether you're cutting, styling, studying, or selling — this is your stage.
Barbers
Compete for $1,250+ in cash, learn from top educators, and close the day with the city watching.
Cosmetologists
Take the stage in the Cosmo Showdown — winner takes the entry pot, up to $1,000.
Students
Your own battle category at a $25 entry. Win $125 — and the title that comes with it.
Vendors & Brands
Your booth in front of every barber, cosmetologist, and student in the room. Demos, posts, prime placement.
Watch the B²E² Experience
Highlights from past competitions — hype reel landing soon.
Watch the B²E² Experience
Highlight reel from past events. Follow @B2E2EXPO for the drop.