The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), the largest and most inclusive national trade organization representing manufacturers, distributors, salon and spa business owners, and licensed beauty professionals, hosted the second annual California Compliance Symposium on Monday, March 8th.
Read MorePeople have been through a lot this past year...and many times that can be a catalyst for wanting a physical change too.
Read MoreEvie Peterson, Sam Villa Ambassador, Redken/Tearsheet Artist @eviedzine, has styled hair on the runways from New York to LA to Vancouver and Paris, with London and Tokyo up next.
Read MoreIt doesn't have to be Pride Month to be an important time for allies to educate themselves about micro-aggressions, or subtle, but hurtful acts or comments that show implicit bias.
Read MoreWella Company is pleased to announce the 2021 North American Beauty Envision Awards, the ultimate competition for beauty professionals looking to elevate their skills and showcase their creativity.
Read More"As hairdressers, it's important to understand the meaning of the word texture. All hair has texture, so using it in a general sense is confusing. Redefining our communication to include descriptors such as Coily Texture, Kinky Texture, Wavy Texture, Straight Texture and Curly Texture, can help identify all hair patterns more clearly and is much more inclusive"
Read More"This pandemic has turned our industry upside down, and it has forced us all to reassess what we do and how we do it. With mobile devices being the new classroom, we now have the ability to reach even more people with more education," explains Sam Villa
Read MoreWella Professionals, industry leader in hair color for over 130 years, announces balayage expert, stylist educator and salon owner Amy McManus as the brand's newest ambassador. Known for her unique take on balayage and as a leader in balayage technique education, Amy brings 30 years of experience to Wella Professionals' dynamic team of brand ambassadors.
Read MoreThe Professional Beauty Association (PBA) today announces that Nina Daily will be the company’s new Executive Director (effective 6/30) as Steve Sleeper retires after more than 25 years. PBA will also be kicking off this new era with a three-year strategic plan focusing on strengthening membership support, resources, and overall growth.
Read MoreEver wonder what it takes to get swoony Insta pics in a reasonable amount of time? Sam Villa Ambassador, salon owner and social media coach, Blake Reed Evans @blakereedevans, is breaking it down on Thursday, January 28th at 2:00pm PT/5:00pm ET on Instagram with "3 Insta-Worthy Styles to Shoot in Under 10 Minutes."
Read MoreIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the $58B+ US salon industry has been hit particularly hard with forced closures costing many salon owners and employees their livelihoods. As the beauty industry’s leading resource and advocate, the Professional Beauty Association recently published a survey of licensed beauty professionals to help the salon industry create consumer confidence with the goal of educating stylists and consumers that salons are safe.
Read MoreThe Dresscode Project (DCP), a global alliance of gender affirming salons + shops, announces the launch of their newest initiative, Difference Makers. A Difference Maker is a human whom is passionate about helping spread awareness, online and off, of the Salon Alliance, safer space education and the outreach Dresscode Project is bringing globally.
Read MoreAs I approached the New Year with no sign of my hair recovering, I knew it was time for an intervention. I discussed the issue with my doctor who confirmed Covid-19 was indeed responsible for severe hair loss in a tremendous number of individuals. My next logical step was to reach out to the only people I knew that would absolutely know what to do. Enter Nioxin and my hair angel, Diane Cole Stevens.
Read MoreGet ready for the next generation of NAHA where the biggest names in the industry honor inclusivity, diversity, craftsmanship, and creativity
Read MoreWella Professionals, the world-leading professional hair color brand, unveils its North America Wella Professionals Passionistas program to the professional hair community, and encourages stylists to apply for membership.
Read MoreRachelle Yarnell is the proud owner of 4 salons, The Studio – a Paul Mitchell Focus Salon, Facet Salon and Day Spa, The Studio Salon Downtown and Studio 3 Salon & Spa, the latter which was opened during the pandemic. With most of her staff being commissioned-based, she focuses on three things to create a positive team environment in all of the locations.
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