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SEARCHA first-of-its-kind law in California requires all ingredients to be disclosed on the labels of professional beauty products. Lawmakers also toughen cruelty-free cosmetics regulations.
Passed in August 2018, California Assembly Bill 2775, requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients on the labels of professional cosmetics manufactured after July 1, 2020. “AB 2775 provides salon workers with more ingredient transparency and increased awareness so they can make informed decisions about their use or avoidance of chemicals that may pose a workplace risk,” says Assembly Member Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), who introduced the bill. The first law of its kind in the nation, AB 2775 passed with near unanimous bipartisan support.
Says Catherine Porter, policy director with the California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative: “AB 2775 helps ensure that salon professionals can access product information that is critical to their health, and helps the Collaborative and Healthy Nail Salon Recognition Programs in our work of making sure nail salon professionals’ right-to-know is in full effect.”
Enacted in September 2018, the California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act bans the sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals. Authored by Senator Cathleen Galgiani and co-sponsored by Social Compassion in Legislation and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, SB 1249 makes it unlawful for cosmetic manufacturers to sell any cosmetic in California if the final product or any component of the product was tested on animals after January 1, 2020, with some exceptions for regulatory requirements.
Before a client has even sat down, she has decided whether your salon has its act together, and scent is the one piece of that first impression most salons leave to chance. Aura House co-owner Leif Frey makes the honest case for ambient scent in a salon, including why ventilation, not fragrance, is the answer to fumes. Plus, the four decisions that matter more than which scent you pick.
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Premiere Show Group has announced IN FOCUS, the creative campaign behind the Premiere 2027 Show Tour, developed in collaboration with award-winning Ashlee Norman Hair & Team.
For Halloween, Sam Villa ArTeam's Ellen Devine creates witchy vibes with her Maleficent look.
Sofia Vergara, Lucy Hale, Alison Brie, John Salley, Brian Austin Green and more honored the best achievements in Science Behind Beauty, Health & Wellness at this glittering event.
Stress was the factor respondents blamed most often when their skin worsened, cited by 54%, followed by diet at 37% and hormones at 35%.
The anniversary campaign includes a proposed French Manicure Day and submission of the original French Manicure Kit for consideration by the Smithsonian's Personal Care and Cosmetics Collection.
The show reported 30% attendance growth. It felt that way. This event for the southwest professional beauty community had heart, spice, and something for everyone.
For Christian Cowan’s Spring/Summer 2027 collection, the designer drew inspiration from classic feminine silhouettes, reimagined with a cool edge and unexpected textures.
MelodySusie is celebrating its 17th anniversary. It is a time to celebrate another year of growth, another year of innovation, and another chapter of the journey we've shared with nail lovers around the world. From first-time nail enthusiasts and bold creators to professionals turning passion into a career, we’re grateful for every person and community who has made nail artistry their own.
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Join us in congratulating this year's list of hardworking, game-changing individuals.
