April 22, 2013
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If five or more students send in applications together, they can join the PBA for $45 each.
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December 28, 2012
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The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has rolled out a new look, logo, and tagline as part of its newly unified association and direction.
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October 3, 2012
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If you’re turning prospective students away because of their inability to afford your school’s tuition, here are some scholarships you could be turning them to instead.
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June 20, 2012
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The National Cosmetology Association, now under the auspices of the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is a trade organization committed to supporting licensed salon professionals progress in their careers while striking a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. Any licensed professional, whether working for a salon or as an independent contractor, is eligible to join PBA's licensed professional section.
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August 16, 2011
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I visit Capitol Hill with the Professional Beauty Association to talk about pending legislation that could save salon owners thousands of dollars. Part of a PBA Lobby Day team, I met with Congress members to help the beauty industry’s voice be heard.
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May 13, 2011
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The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is lobbying to get this tax credit for salon owners passed. To find out more, visit http://www.beautyisourbusiness.org/
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December 22, 2010
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Legislation that affects nail technicians tends to be in the realm of licensing, reciprocity, sanitation guidelines, and public safety. There have been several laws in the past decade surrounding pedicure safety (especially as it relates to certain kinds of equipment) and chemicals in products.
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November 1, 2009
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In August 2009, the Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) announced the two organizations signed an agreement to effect a proposed merger.
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August 10, 2009
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The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) and the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) just announced the two organizations have signed an agreement to effect a proposed merger. The merger will combine the best practices and leverage the complementary strengths, assets, and member benefits of each group to improve all sectors of the professional beauty industry.
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June 1, 2009
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In an effort to help salons and spas create a greener tomorrow, the Professional Beauty Association is providing 10 small, yet realistic steps to help the environment.
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April 16, 2009
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The PBA (Professional Beauty Association) operates a volunteer mentor program to help grow salon and spa businesses.
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January 15, 2009
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The PBA CareerCenter, PBA's brand new job board, is an online resource for making employment connections in the beauty industry.
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December 1, 2008
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Find out how the Professional Beauty Association is advocating for the beauty industry at all levels of government and sign up for their newsletter to stay informed.
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July 1, 2008
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Nail tech Elise Pilkington became the overall UK Champion for 2008.
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October 1, 2007
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In a major victory for the Professional Beauty Administration (PBA) and the salon industry, the Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued a ruling that preserves the small business designation for hundreds of salon/spa businesses nationwide.
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