I was really disappointed this year. Really felt it was focused on salon owners and not much for independent beauty therapists, nail techs etc, although plenty if you were tanning! I did still manage to spend a small fortune, but I highly doubt I'll be going next year.
I had kinda guessed it wasn't going to be all that after looking at the floorplan and keeping an eye on it in the run up to the show. OPI mysteriously disappeared (they were meant to be in the spot Elemis had if I remember rightly) and things started moving around and a few other exhibitors also disappeared. I couldn't believe China Glaze didn't have the Sea Goddess collection, I had held off buying it from Sally's VAT free the Thursday before thinking I would get it at the show, but never mind. If I am totally honest I didn't get much for my business, but got plenty for my weekend away next month!
Also, was it just me or was it a heck of a lot quieter than last year? On the Sunday last year you could barely move, but it was fine this year. Whole thing was a fair bit smaller again this year too. I am seriously considering London for next year, at least they get OPI, Leighton Denny etc, so I feel it would be much better for me.