covid-19

4 Ways to Ensure Your Hold Harmless Waiver is Valid and Enforceable Before You Reopen Your Salon

As salons move toward reopening, owners need to consider asking their incoming clients to sign a "Hold Harmless Waiver," a document that releases the salon from liability should the client contract COVID-19. In this blog, Attorney Kelley Keller explains what the document is, why it's important, when it's not enforceable, and what needs to be in it.

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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.

Protection Guards Can Help Clients Feel Safer

Guards are designed to protect employees and customers from airborne, virus-containing droplets.

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.

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.

How to Support Your Salon During COVID-19

DaySmart Software's Jeff Dickerson offers useful tips for business management during closure due to COVID-19.

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Returning to Work in "The New Normal"

Suggestions for reopening include having a dress rehearsal to ensure you're prepared with all you need to provide a safe service experience for stylist and client, both.