ASCP, ISPA and PBA Receive 2026 Power of Associations Award for Esthetics Licensure Compact
This shared recognition celebrates the strength of industry collaboration in advancing professional mobility.
by Stacey Soble
Tippy Donates $10,000 to PBA for Scholarship Program
Ten scholarships will be awarded to licensed cosmetologists for established professional beauty industry education programs.
April 6, 2019
Tippy's Terry McKim and David Tashjian present a check to PBA's Bonnie Conte and Steve Sleeper to fund 10 professional beauty scholarships.
3 min to read
In an effort to provide salon industry professionals financial empowerment, Tippy, the disruptive, digital tipping application for the salon and spa industries, donated $10,000 to the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). The funds will go towards continuing education programs that include financial literacy workshops and educational seminars, all designed to empower stylists financially.
The funds will be distributed in ten $1,000 scholarships granted to individual PBA Members that are licensed cosmetologists and go towards continuing education programs. The programs are designed to empower stylists financially and include advanced academy and manufacturer education programs, business education and technology courses, and other established professional beauty industry education programs.
“We are excited to partner with the PBA,” said David Tashjian, CEO/President of Tippy. “They are perfectly aligned with Tippy’s goal of the financial empowerment of salon industry professionals.”
The Tippy scholarship is available for current PBA Preferred Individual Members who are licensed cosmetologists. The application deadline is August 31, 2019 and all submissions will be reviewed by a committee appointed by the PBA Chair. To learn more about this opportunity, visit probeauty.org/scholarships.
“We are very excited to partner with Tippy to help empower stylists and other beauty professionals”, said PBA’s Director of Leadership Operations & Charitable Programs, Rachel Molepske. “Tippy's generous scholarship opportunities make it possible for beauty professionals to enhance and elevate their career”.
About Tippy:Tippy is a digital tipping solution built for salon industry professionals by industry professionals. Tippy’s disruptive technology offers a suite of tools reducing salon owners’ processing fees and improving service providers’ tips, helping them to meet and exceed financial goals. Its digital tipping kiosk system is a unique business solution that empowers financial stability in salon and spas throughout the country. For more information, visitMeetTippy.com.
About Professional Beauty Association The Professional Beauty Association is one of the largest and most inclusive trade organization representing the entire beauty industry. PBA exists to elevate, unite and serve the beauty industry and the professionals who improve people’s lives. Formed by the merger of the Beauty and Barber Supply Institute (BBSI), American Beauty Association (ABA), The Salon Association (TSA), and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA), the Professional Beauty Association is the only organization to represent the entire beauty industry. Representing nearly 2,000 beauty-centric businesses, and more than 50,000 individuals, PBA members include manufacturers, distributors, salons, spas, schools, independent practitioners, students and industry suppliers. In addition to advocacy, PBA provides its members with opportunities to save money on events and education, and access to industry research and resources. Committed to the long-term success of the stylist and the businesses that employ and support them, PBA is focused on enhancing the professionalism of the industry and committed to helping members achieve personal and professional excellence. For more information on membership levels and dues please visit: www.probeauty.org/join.
More In The Know
In Dubai, Clients Visit the Salon Every Week. Here’s What That Market Can Teach You
In Dubai, a salon visit isn’t an appointment. It’s a weekly routine, and clients can spend $800 to $1,400 a month on it, according to Gaurav Tripathi of MADI International. On October 6-8, 2026, the market behind those numbers opens its doors as Beautyworld Dubai marks its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together distributors, brands, stylists and salon owners from all over the world.
Take the Plunge with HairToSay Does the Bay
In October, volunteers plan to walk and take the plunge during at the annual event, HairToStay Does the Bay. Find out how you can participate and support the organization that grants subsidies to cancer patients so they can receive cold cap treatments to save their hair during chemotherapy.
Stop Losing Clients to Hair Thinning
At Premiere Orlando 2026, SALON TODAY catches up with Easihair Pro's Angela Gilmore, who talks about why stylists lose clients who are suffering from thinning hair and hair loss, and how their new Hairlosophy line can help.
by Stacey Soble
New Torah-Inspired Card Deck Introduces a Color-Based Approach for Reflection and Decision-Making
Illuminated Paths is a boxed set of 52 cards, a guidebook, and an Oracolor Wheel, a visual framework that helps readers reconnect with the qualities they want to bring into everyday life.
by Stacey Soble
The Invisible Work of a Rebrand
In this rare essay, the president of a haircare brand takes us behind-the-scenes into a world we never see when we pick up a product off the shelves--the arduous, thought-probing, second-guessing journey of rebranding a legacy product line. Not only is her reflection fascinating, but it is also incredibly useful for any salon owner or manufacturer contemplating their own brand.
Minerva Beauty Celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a Service Tray Giveaway
Twenty lucky winners will be selected July 30th, and each will be able to choose from three different service tray models.
by Stacey Soble
Three Blokes, One Mountain, One Cause
Motivated by loved ones who have battled cancer, Phorest's Barry Quinn and two friends will embark on a three-day trek to the summit of the highest peak in North Africa in September, raising money for HairToStay. Find out how you can help them.
by Stacey Soble
Harper Ellis Hair Co. Shows Up for Beauty Professionals with Their Biggest Investment Yet
The company's Back to Business Sweepstakes is a direct investment in the stylists and salon owners who are building something that lasts.
by Staff
The Calendar Illusion: Why Your Salon's May Revenue Isn't What It Seems
Owners start to worry when a month's sales come up short compared to the same period last year, but that may have more to do with the days in the month than with an actual decline. The KIM Report's Alain Audet points to May 2026 as a prime example.