Professional Beauty Federation of California Retains Law Group to Compel Governor to Reopen Salons
The Professional Beauty Federation of California (PBFC) has retained the Dhillon Law Group to file an emergency injunction against California Governor Gavin Newsom to compel him to reconsider his "months, not weeks" extension of his shutdown order for California beauty salons, barbershops, and beauty schools.
State Reopening Guide: PBA Provides Resources During the Pandemic
With over $1MM raised for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a back-to-work safety & success plan, a new way to enter NAHA 2021, a state opening tracker, and legislation efforts to get dollars back into salons hands, PBA provides countless resources during the pandemic.
Sam Villa Rallies His Friends for a Stylist Support Event
On Sunday, May 17, 2020, stylist Sam Villa is bringing friends together as Hairdressers Supporting Hairdressers to unite for LIVE education and inspiration for stylists who are struggling. The fundraising event will benefit the PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund.
Wahl Contributing 50% of Wahl 1919 Purchases to COVID-19 Relief
Wahl Professional has partnered with the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to support barbers and stylists who are out of work due to COVID-19. Throughout May, 50% of the purchase price of any 1919 by Wahl Professional men’s grooming line product will be donated to the PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund when customers go to the Wahl Professional website and use the code PBA at checkout.
MC Salon Provides Hair Care and Support to Front-Line Responders Battling COVID-19
How one salon in the heart of its Cuyahoga Falls community has continued supporting its guests, employees and the greater Cleveland area, including front-line caregivers working at area hospitals, throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
An Entrepreneur's Journey: New Podcast Features Founder of Malibu Wellness, Tom Porter
An innovator and educator, Tom Porter, founder of Malibu Wellness, has created his life, moving forward, so that he would be satisfied, looking back. A new podcast series explores his life, work, and personal vision.
by Anne Moratto
Billy Porter Graduates From ‘Quarancuts’ Virtual Hair School
Coronavirus has put us on lockdown but while we flatten the curve, you can grow your skills and your style with this virtual barbering school. Aimed at the amateur but presented by a pro, Billy Porter is a proud grad.
by Anne Moratto
Salon Safety Products Update from SalonCentric President
"Beginning in early May, we will begin to see weekly deliveries of non-surgical masks and hand sanitizer that we’ll be providing, at-cost, to beauty pros as states re-open."
by Anne Moratto
28 Safety Guidelines for Reopening Salons and Barbershops
Today, the Georgia governor lifted the stay-at-home restrictions, which means salons and barbershops are allowed to resume open hours. The Georgia State Board of Cosmetologists and Barbers issued these guidelines in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Aveda Launches Aveda Cares Relief Program
The multifaceted initiative will help salons prepare to recover from COVID-19 related closures.
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes Continue at Capacity Despite Quarantine
Leveraging remote learning, the Institutes maintain a 92% student participation rate across a nine-state region.
by Stacey Soble
Georgia Salons Allowed to Reopen Friday, April 24
The governor said specifically that fitness centers, bowling alleys, body art studios, barbers, hair and nail salons, and massage therapy businesses can reopen as early Friday, April 24.
Henkel Beauty Care Hair Professional Supports Professional Beauty Association’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
Henkel North America’s Beauty Care Hair Professional will donate $200,000 to The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) to support the PBA COVID-19 Relief Fund, designed to help support licensed beauty professionals who have not been able to work or are experiencing financial hardships due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Professional Beauty Brands Rise to Relief Challenge
Backed by a number of manufacturers and others, Beauty Changes Lives opens up a second round of relief grants, starting on April 20.
L'Anza Supporting Stylists, Salons and the Community
The package includes online education, business support, salon products, and marketing support.
Kao Salon Division Announces Industry Recovery Initiative
Kao Salon Division releases a three-pronged initiative focused on helping salons recover and on rebuilding the industry.
by Stacey Soble
Waiting on a Stimulus Payment? IRS Launches New Tracking Tool
For many stylists out of work, the government-supplied stimulus payment is eagerly awaited. Yesterday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) launched “Get My Payment” to track the status of a payment. If eligible, it will allow you a chance to provide your bank account details for direct deposit.
by Anne Moratto