About B²E² 2027
One day. One stage. One shot to prove why you belong at the top of the craft.
Event Overview
B2E2 2027 is the premier barber and beauty event of the South. Held at the Bossier City Civic Center on July 11, 2027, 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 11 — Hour by Hour
Doors at 8 AM. Classes through lunch. Battles until 9. Here's the full run of show.
- 8:00 AM
Doors Open
Doors open for all — vendor load-in, registration, networking begins.
- 10:00 AM
Classes Begin
3 Barber Classes + 3 Advanced Main Stage Classes — precision cutting, men's hair replacement, and business.
- 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, Traditional Battle.
- 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 cash prizes, learn from top educators, and close the day with the city watching.
Cosmetologists
Learn from master stylists on the Main Stage — advanced classes built around your craft, from pixie trends to business growth.
Students
Your own battle category — 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.
The 2026 Lineup
The educators and judge who built the first one. For the record.
2026 Educators
- Shawn “Bos-Man” BostonBlades vs Guards
- Mike EspitiaThe Business of Barbering
- Errol The EliteThe Elite Design Lab
- Dr. Enola Pillard, D.P.C.Seamless Pixie Trends
- Bobby HarrisWHAT UNIT?™ — Men’s Hair Replacement
- Dr. Tish SuttonUnlock Your Business Potential
2026 Judge
- Asia PorterCosmo Showdown
The 2027 lineup is being booked now — announced soon.