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AACS Launches New Websites

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools has designed a website just for educators at www.beautyeducators.org.

Illinois Woman Sues Nail Salon

Plaintiff Cheryl Reader is suing Diamond Nails in Wood River, Ill. alleging that during a pedicure, a technician scraped the bottom of her foot pro-ducing an open wound and bleeding.

NAILS Magazine Wins Two Maggie Awards

On Friday, April 27th, the NAILS Magazine Editorial and Graphics team were recognized for journalism and design excellence at the 56th annual Western Publications Association (WPA) Maggie awards ceremony.

Wisconsin Launches a Public Awareness Campaign About Salon Safety

The Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing launched a campaign to educate salon professionals and consumers about nail and hair salon safety.

PBA Redesigns Website

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has redesigned its website.

PBA: VIP Treatment, Better Communication Is What Women Expect from Salons

The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) recently released an its first-ever Salon and Day Spa 2007 Consumer Trend Report.

You Can Help Fight Breast Cancer, Starting at ISSE

The “Nail Community Cares” campaign to fight breast cancer needs volunteers to help spread the word and peddle its signature pink high-shine buffers.

INTA, NMC Release Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines

California Adopts Emergency Footspa Cleaning Regulations

The California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology has implemented emergency footspa cleaning regulations.

Texas Delays Issuing Autoclave Violations Until May

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) will delay issuing violations to salons that provide nail services but are using a method of sterilization other than an autoclave until the end of May.

Washington State Changes Rules About the Use of Lasers

Effective as of March, estheticians in the state of Washington can only use “prescriptive” lasers.

NACCAS: School Enrollment Increases, More Men Entering Industry

There’s been an increase in cosmetology school enrollment of more than 29% from 2000 to 2005, according to a recent study by NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences).

DSA, IMSA Offer New Insurance Plan to Members

The Day Spa Association (DCA) and the International Medical Spa Association (IMSA) announced that members of both organizations can now be covered by a single group policy.

King Research Sold

King Research has sold its manufactured goods business to BlueCo Brands Corporation of Milwaukee, Wis.

Michigan Changes Some Aspects of Licensing Exams

Michigan school instructors and students should be aware of several changes to the state’s licensing exams.

Louisiana Changes Some Administrative Rules

In Louisiana, salons offering manicuring or esthetics are now required to have sanitizers or sterilizers for implements.

Nebraska Changes Many Sanitation, Safety Rules

Many changes to sanitation and safety rules have been made in Nebraska during the past year.