Legislative Updates: Blow Drying Bill, Microblading, and More
Need-to-know updates from the American Association of Cosmetology Schools.
Legislative Update: Learn About Rules, Regulations That Will Impact the Beauty Industry
The first week of spring finds 33 state legislatures actively meeting.
SALON TODAY RECOMMENDS: 5 Articles on Solving Struggles in Retailing, Retention, Legislation and More
Being a salon owner means managing the education of stylists, retention of staff, progress of profits and more. Inevitably, there are land mines in all of these areas and the path to success is not always clear. We've explored the Aveda Means Business blog and found stories of several salon owners who think outside the box to find solutions to common small-business struggles. Read about the areas where their businesses struggled and what they did to implement systems that work.
Illinois Passes Law Requiring All Licensed Beauty Professionals to Get Domestic Violence Training
Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, Illinois is requiring all licensed salon professionals within the state of Illinois to be trained on how to handle situations of domestic violence when speaking with clients.
ColorProof Founder Jim Markham on FDA Cosmetic Regulations and Small Businesses
*Originally published on TheHill,com, this opinion piece by ColorProof CEO and Founder Jim Markham has been reprinted below. Markham comments on increased FDA regulations as it relates to the cosmetic industry.
by Anne Moratto
LMCA Announces New Licensing Program with Milady
Milady announced that LMCA has been named as its exclusive licensing agency.
by Stacey Soble
Beautiful Persuasion: Oliver's Hair Salon Hosts Women in Government
Wendy and Oliver Steinnagel welcome state legislators to Oliver's Hair Salon in Overland Park, Kansas. (Image by: Kati Porter.)On a Friday evening on June 26th, things were still hopping at Oliver’s Hair Salon in Overland Park, ...
by Stacey Soble
WATCH: New TN Law Could Harm Consumers, Students and Salons
A new law in Tennessee allows students to cut their school hours in half by allowing them to do the other half through an apprenticeship.
by Anne Moratto
Bloomberg on PBA's Efforts to Change Tip Tax in Beauty Industry
Bloomberg Business Week featured a story on the Professional Beauty Association's efforts to change the way the government taxes tips earned in the beauty industry.
by Anne Moratto
April Musts
SPRING TIME IS OFTEN associated with spring cleaning, and in the salon and spa that means anything from de-cluttering the backroom inventory to downsizing to rearranging retail. Don’t forget though, part of keeping your salon and spa ship-shape is knowing and understanding all of your state board regulations and being prepared—anytime—for an impromptu inspection.
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced that would Provide Tax Fairness and Savings for Salon Industry
As part of "National Small Business Week," Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) introduced the Small Business Tax Equalization and Compliance Act, which would allow the salon industry to enjoy the same tax rules on tips paid to employees as is ...
by Stacey Soble
Spa wins Small Business of the Year
When Faces DaySpa of Hilton Head, South Carolina, captured the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Small Business of the Year Award for the Southeastern United States, Owner Patricia Owen never dreamed it would lead to a trip to Washington D.C. and an opportunity to meet the President. But in mid-October, Owen found herself sharing her spa success story with attendees of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's launch event for its American Free Enterprise, Dream Big program. And a few weeks later, that opportunity led to a trip to the White House and an introduction to President Barack Obama.
by Stacey Soble
Taking Washington by Storm
More than 600 members of Congress and their key staffers enjoyed haircuts, mini-manicures, makeup applications and hand and neck massages, as they learned about the professional beauty industry during the Professional Beauty Federation's (PBF) 10th Annual Welcome to Our World event. On Capitol Hill, Welcome to our World has become one of the most popular events because of the unique way it combines learning with fun and rewarding services for all.
by Stacey Soble