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Interstate Compacts Aim to Expand License Mobility for Beauty Professionals

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.

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Professional Beauty Association Announces Beacon Class of 2026

This marks the program’s largest applicant pool and class size in more than six years, reflecting growing national engagement in professional beauty education.

The Professional Beauty Association Provides Supply Kits to Beauty Pros Impacted by the California Wildfires

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.

Donations Urgently Needed for PBA's Disaster Relief Fund in Wake of Hurricane Helene

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.

MY SALON Suite Offers New Scholarship Opportunities for Students

MY SALON Suite, salon suite franchise, is offering 10 aspiring beauty and wellness professionals $1,000 scholarships in support of their education.

The Professional Beauty Association Announces its Beacon Class of 2024

The 2024 The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announces its Beacon Class recognizing top emerging talent in the beauty industry.

The Professional Beauty Association Wraps its 9th Annual Executive Summit

Designed for beauty industry leaders, the 2023 Professional Beauty Association (PBA) Executive Summit explored strategies to stay up to date with trends and adapt to the evolving wants and needs of consumers.

PBA Announces New Board of Directors and Advisory Council

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) announced its incumbent Board of Directors and Advisory Council, effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026.

2024 North American Hairstyling Awards Entry Closes September 21

The 2024 North American Hairstyling Awards (NAHA) entry period closes on September 21, 2023 and for the first time ever, the finalist announcement will be made live at Premiere Anaheim in February.

Registration Opens for Premiere Anaheim

Informa Markets’ Premiere Show Group welcomes the launch of Premiere Anaheim – The Ultimate Beauty Experience and opens its doors to Beauty Professionals at the Anaheim Convention Center