legislation

Sip, Sip; Snip, Snip: Examining the Implementation of the Drybar Bill in California

Attorney Kavin Williams walks owners through the recent legislation allowing California salons to serve complimentary beer and wine, how the bill overcame opposition and what has happened since its implementation.

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Reps. LaHood and DelBene Introduce Legislation Aimed to Empower Beauty-Based Business by Extending Tip Tax Credit

The Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification Act (H.R. 6736) would modernize existing laws to provide relief to small businesses in the hair care and beauty service industry.

A Statement on the Passage of the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act

On Sept. 1, California lawmakers approved Senate Bill 1249, the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, and sent the Bill to Governor Jerry Brown for his signature.

Solo Artists, Booth Renters, Independent Contractors, Change Is Coming in CA

"...the vast majority of booth rental salons as currently constituted in California are now in legal jeopardy."

Legislative Updates: Blow Drying Bill, Microblading, and More

Need-to-know updates from the American Association of Cosmetology Schools.

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.

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.

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.

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