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The Great Big Giftmas Kickoff: What You Need to Know for Holiday 2026

Kick off the holiday season with Salon Services PRO owner George Learned and get ready to make the most of the biggest retail season of the year.

We’re bringing together the trends, timing, ideas, and strategies beauty professionals need to plan a stronger holiday season. George will break down what we’re seeing for Holiday 2026 and turn it into practical ways to drive appointments, increase retail sales, and make holiday shopping easier for your clients.

You’ll learn when to order, merchandise, and start promoting, which holiday shopping trends matter most, promotion ideas that support both services and retail, simple ways to create a more giftable space, and why a service-first approach can help drive stronger results.

Plus, we’re kicking off the season with a little holiday gifting of our own. Attend live and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a holiday prize bundle valued at $350+.

See you there!

Tools Needed: Pen & Paper.