The International Intradermal Cosmetics Expo is known for its wide variety of high quality hands-on training (and lots of it!) and is recognized throughout the world as the ultimate educational experience for practicing permanent makeup practitioners. The annual event is the place permanent makeup technicians go to learn the industry’s latest ground-breaking advancements and updates on legislation, standards and industry guidelines.

Sandi Hammons is set to emcee IICE 2008. Sandi is considered the foremost authority of permanent cosmetics. She is founder and CEO of Premier Pigments and the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics. She is also the president of the Alliance for Safe Practice.

Sandi Hammons will also launch a new seminar based on her upcoming book “Your Journey to Greatness”. The seminar, Prosperity Programming will be a special 2 day seminar designed to show you how to accomplish anything and everything you choose in your life!

Attendees at “Prosperity Programming for Permanent Cosmetic Practitioners will discover the common characteristics of permanent cosmetics top achievers; learn a simple money-management system that is proven to create wealth; learn to build their business from the inside out; break through the unconscious walls that keep them stuck; wipe out stress and fear; and learn the nasty little tricks their mind plays on their potential for prosperity in permanent cosmetics.

Aside from new techniques, products and procedures, IICE 2008 features a new “All Access Pass”, granting permanent makeup practitioners’ entry into all specialty workshops. All three Expos will be held at the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics and hosted by Premier Pigments. The 15th annual event will take place in three separate events to accommodate varying levels of expertise. This year’s program also features a new “All Access Pass” making the conference more affordable for permanent makeup technicians traveling to Texas for the annual event.

“This year, we wanted to provide attendees the best experience ever and our move to our Arlington headquarters in a more intimate and affordable setting promises to be a huge success! We now have the opportunity to offer three different three-day Expos tailored to the specific needs of intermediate, advanced and master technicians on three different weeks. Attendees will also have access to a wider selection of more affordable hotels all within walking distance of the Expo. The IICE attendance record is destined to be broken this year. We consider it a testament to our continuous efforts to provide attendees the highest quality permanent cosmetics expo in the world,” said Twyla Millican, conference coordinator.

Jennifer Grissom, assistant director for the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics, said some specialty workshops are big hits, year after year. "Eyelash Extensions, Hairline Stroke Eyebrows and Designer Eyeliner always draw big crowds. Vibrant Lips are extremely popular and Minimizing Procedure Pain is well-attended. But we’ve got lots of new information for this year’s show.

Hammons will chair the Panel of Experts beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, as several panelists discuss "The Five Most Dangerous Trends Facing Permanent Cosmetic Technicians," the theme of this year's Expo.

"IICE always has the best speakers, products, techniques and hands-on,” said Ceara Mapes and everyone loves networking with the most experienced technicians in the industry.

For more information about the International Intradermal Cosmetics Expo, call 800-642-1096.

IICE will be Oct. 8-10.