Convergence Beauty Summit brings beauty educators and enthusiasts to Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Hosted by celebrity hairstylists Ted Gibson and Jason Backe, the inaugural Convergence Beauty Wellness Science Summit is coming to Palm Springs this weekend. The two-day event plans to bring beauty professionals and consumers together for educative and immersive experiences.

"We noticed how the beauty business is changing and how the consumer is more sophisticated, more savvy than ever before...and it's time for us as professionals to really appreciate that understanding that they have and learn how to enhance our business in the way that we touch people, the way that we communicate with people," says Jason Backe.

Attendees will experience technical education, panel discussions and more. Gibson and Backe say the summit looks towards the future of the beauty industry, with wellness and science in mind.

"When we talk about beauty and wellness, most people don't think of beauty as part of your wellness, but it really is. And that goes from longevity doctors, to what you ingest into your body, to the skincare routine that you use," says Gibson.

The event will be held at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel on May 3rd and 4th. The hotel is located at 888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

The event kicked off with a proclamation from Mayor Naomi Soto at 9 a.m. For the full event schedule, visit www.tedgibson.com/pages/convergence