Shortly after he accepted the Torch award during the Beacon program at Premiere Orlando, Geno Stampora catches up with SALON TODAY's Stacey Soble to talk about why he's led the program for 25 years and what it's meant to him. Then, his successor Rodrick Samuels joins in to talk about his mentor, and share some of the advice he gave this year's students.
With more than one million licensed professionals nationwide, industry leaders are celebrating growing momentum behind cosmetology and esthetics interstate compacts designed to reduce licensing barriers and expand career mobility.
With support from its partners and members, PBA donates tools and supplies worth more than $100K to create Beauty Relief Kits containing essential that help licensed professionals get back to serving their clients.
SALON TODAY catches up with ISBN's Frank Zona, Gordan Logan and Rhoda Olsen shortly after their trip to Washington D.C. to discuss how a more united and active industry combined with a new administration and the current high visibility on tips and taxes in the U.S., offers professional beauty it's best chance on getting tip tax legislation passed, allowing it to have the same 45B tax credit that the food and beverage industry has enjoyed since 1993.
The Professional Beauty Association's Disaster Relief Fund helps beauty professionals recover from natural disasters, with 100% of funds going directly to those in need.